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Blood Drive: URGENT NEED

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Versiti Blood center is in urgent need of blood donations. 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Versiti Blood center is in urgent need of blood donations. 

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Historical Society Museum at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Loteria cards and beans with text "Family Bingo/Loteria"

Family Bingo/Loteria

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Loteria/Bingo:

Head to the library for a fun night of family BINGO/LOTERIA (Mexican BINGO) and a chance to win a tasty treat!¡Diríjase a la biblioteca para una noche divertida de BINGO/LOTERIA fa...

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Head to the library for a fun night of family BINGO/LOTERIA (Mexican BINGO) and a chance to win a tasty treat!

¡Diríjase a la biblioteca para una noche divertida de BINGO/LOTERIA familiar y la oportunidad de ganarse algo delicioso!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergy Alert

Food or drink will be served at this event. Please consult staff at the event regarding ingredients if you have food allergy concerns.

coffee beans and a cup of coffee with words coffee break cafe

Coffee Break Cafe

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Coffee Break Café is Lansing Public Library’s Micro Café that produces freshly made coffee right in front of you. Join us in conversation or grab a delicious cup of coffee on the go! Space is limited to 40.
 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Coffee Break Café is Lansing Public Library’s Micro Café that produces freshly made coffee right in front of you. Join us in conversation or grab a delicious cup of coffee on the go! Space is limited to 40.
 

person doing tai-chi motions with words Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation

Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Instruction Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches Tai-Chi & Meditation to help stay focused, alert, pain-free! Space is limited to 40.

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Instruction Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches Tai-Chi & Meditation to help stay focused, alert, pain-free! Space is limited to 40.

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Historical Society Museum at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Lansing Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library
Lansing Library Cinema A Sudden Case of Christmas

Lansing Library Cinema

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Lansing Library Cinema provides free movies, drinks, and treats! Come see newly released flicks with us on our 84in 4k TV!
 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Lansing Library Cinema provides free movies, drinks, and treats! Come see newly released flicks with us on our 84in 4k TV!
 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Alert

Food or drink will be served at this event. Please consult staff at the event regarding ingredients if you have food allergy concerns.

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Historical Society Museum at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

coffee beans and a cup of coffee with words coffee break cafe

Coffee Break Cafe

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Coffee Break Café is Lansing Public Library’s Micro Café that produces freshly made coffee right in front of you. Join us in conversation or grab a delicious cup of coffee on the go! Space is limited to 40.
 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Coffee Break Café is Lansing Public Library’s Micro Café that produces freshly made coffee right in front of you. Join us in conversation or grab a delicious cup of coffee on the go! Space is limited to 40.
 

Noon-Year’s Eve Party

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family

Come in your PJ's and countdown to 2026 with music, dancing, glowsticks, and more! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in your PJ's and countdown to 2026 with music, dancing, glowsticks, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

person doing tai-chi motions with words Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation

Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Instruction Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches Tai-Chi & Meditation to help stay focused, alert, pain-free! Space is limited to 40.

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Instruction Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches Tai-Chi & Meditation to help stay focused, alert, pain-free! Space is limited to 40.

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Historical Society Museum at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Closed

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Lansing Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library
Bingo cards and chips with text "Senior Bingo!"

Senior Bingo!

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors
Bingo:

Love to play bingo? Like to win stuff too? This is the perfect opportunity for you to win some interesting prizes! 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Games

Love to play bingo? Like to win stuff too? This is the perfect opportunity for you to win some interesting prizes! 

Library@Nite American Song Sheets

Library@Nite: American Song Sheets

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Experience the magic of Library@Nite, where live concerts light up the library after hours from 6:30-8:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm — come early, grab a seat, and enjoy an evening of music in an unexpected setting! 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Stage
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Experience the magic of Library@Nite, where live concerts light up the library after hours from 6:30-8:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm — come early, grab a seat, and enjoy an evening of music in an unexpected setting! 

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

Spice Club logo and a variety of whole and ground spices

Spice Club

All Day
Info Desk at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Spice up your cooking! Register each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with the spice’s history and delicious recipes.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spice up your cooking! Register each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with the spice’s history and delicious recipes.

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Lansing Historical Society: Festival of Lights

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Historical Society Museum at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come check out the Lansing Historical Society Festival of Lights! The museum will hold 37 different Christmas trees and other exhibits of Holiday customs from over 28 countries. 

Habitat for Humanity of Illinois

Habitat for Humanity

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Informational Table
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Habitat for Humanity has specialized programs for people looking for housing. In this presentation, you will learn how to go about the processes in finding a home.

 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Informational Table
Event Details:

Habitat for Humanity has specialized programs for people looking for housing. In this presentation, you will learn how to go about the processes in finding a home.

 

Snow Much Fun

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Join us for a fun-filled winter activity with group coloring and a tasty peppermint s’mores treat. Kids will get creative and enjoy Winter Peppermint Smores.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 5, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled winter activity with group coloring and a tasty peppermint s’mores treat. Kids will get creative and enjoy Winter Peppermint Smores.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergy Alert

Food or drink will be served at this event. Please consult staff at the event regarding ingredients if you have food allergy concerns.

coffee beans and a cup of coffee with words coffee break cafe

Coffee Break Cafe

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Coffee Break Café is Lansing Public Library’s Micro Café that produces freshly made coffee right in front of you. Join us in conversation or grab a delicious cup of coffee on the go! Space is limited to 40.
 

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Coffee Break Café is Lansing Public Library’s Micro Café that produces freshly made coffee right in front of you. Join us in conversation or grab a delicious cup of coffee on the go! Space is limited to 40.
 

baby dancing with father in background

Music & Movement

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Study Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Music and Movement:

Reading to babies is an important foundation for early literacy skills! There will be books, movement, songs, and more!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 6, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Study Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Reading to babies is an important foundation for early literacy skills! There will be books, movement, songs, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.