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Seeds and Sprouts

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Courtyard at Lansing Public Library
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Event Details:

Interested in reading, renewing, and repeating? Come help contribute to the Lansing Public Library’s community planters! On inclement days, we will be crafting DIY flowers in the T...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Courtyard
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Interested in reading, renewing, and repeating? Come help contribute to the Lansing Public Library’s community planters! On inclement days, we will be crafting DIY flowers in the Teen Room.

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.

Illustration of regional Illinois cryptids

Cryptid Creatures

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+
Event Details:

Do cryptids intrigue you? Have you had an experience with Bigfoot or another local monster? Come share knowledge and stories on the region’s cryptid creatures. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do cryptids intrigue you? Have you had an experience with Bigfoot or another local monster? Come share knowledge and stories on the region’s cryptid creatures. 

Book Bike

Book Bike: Ted's Feed Store

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Out In the Community
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Book Bike:

The book bike is at it again...Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card. From books to STEAM kits, come find us around Lansing!A special thanks t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Out In the Community

The book bike is at it again...Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card. From books to STEAM kits, come find us around Lansing!

A special thanks to our Friends of Lansing Public Library for funding our bike. We are excited to provide library services to you on the go!!

baby age 0-12month crawling

Music and Movement: Ages 0-12 months

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Quarters 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
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7

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.

child age 12-18 months standing holding a ball

Music and Movement: Ages 12-18 months

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Discovery Quarters 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
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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.

person doing tai-chi arm motions

Gentle Tai-Chi and Meditation

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Start your afternoon strong with the right mind-set. Instructor Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation to help you stay focused, alert, pain-fr...

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

Start your afternoon strong with the right mind-set. Instructor Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation to help you stay focused, alert, pain-free and anxiety-free! 

International Tasters Club - Family Edition

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Discussion
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Explore the world through your taste buds as we taste-test a selection of yummy snacks from different countries and learn fun facts about their origins.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cooking, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Explore the world through your taste buds as we taste-test a selection of yummy snacks from different countries and learn fun facts about their origins.

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.

Women painting a still life

Paint in Place

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Paint in Place is back, and this time with summer paintings! Paint in Place is a painting workshop designed to give you relaxation while making an amazing piece of art that has bee...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paint in Place is back, and this time with summer paintings! Paint in Place is a painting workshop designed to give you relaxation while making an amazing piece of art that has been drawn on by the artist.

2 boys ages 3-5yrs

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Discovery Quarters at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Preschool Storytime:

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more. Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills! At the end, Grab and Go crafts will be available to take home! Ages 3-5

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more. Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills! At the end, Grab and Go crafts will be available to take home! Ages 3-5

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.

cup of coffee with coffee beans

Coffee Break Cafe

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!

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

Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!

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.

daycare

Daycare Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Quarters at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

This storytime is for daycares with 6 children and under. Daycares with over 6 children may call the library to schedule a separate storytime.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This storytime is for daycares with 6 children and under. Daycares with over 6 children may call the library to schedule a separate storytime.

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.

Jolly Rancher Rose

Jolly Rancher Candy Rose

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Learn how to make roses out of Jolly Rancher. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to make roses out of Jolly Rancher. 

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.

Girl Scout Holding

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
row of colorful houses

Mi Casita Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Engage your kids in an enriching bilingual experience.  We will be reading a book followed by a fun activity.Acompáñenos para una experiencia bilingüe divertida y enriquecedor...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Engage your kids in an enriching bilingual experience.  We will be reading a book followed by a fun activity.

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.

Book Bike

Book Bike: Gus Bock's Ace Hardware

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Out In the Community
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Book Bike:

The book bike is at it again...Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card. From books to STEAM kits, come find us around Lansing!A special thanks t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Out In the Community

The book bike is at it again...Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card. From books to STEAM kits, come find us around Lansing!

A special thanks to our Friends of Lansing Public Library for funding our bike. We are excited to provide library services to you on the go!!

Map of South Korea with Korean flag

Korean Culture Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Say hello to summer with Korean music, snacks, and beauty products!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Say hello to summer with Korean music, snacks, and beauty products!

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.

HRC

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

HRC monthly meetings

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

HRC monthly meetings

Board Game

Kid's Game Night

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Learn how to play fun, cooperative games with friends old and new. For kids going into grades K-5.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to play fun, cooperative games with friends old and new. For kids going into grades K-5.

house key in a lock

Home Buyers Workshop

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Unlock the door to your dream home at our exclusive workshop! Join our tax and credit specialist, seasoned loan officer, and experienced realtor as they guide you through essential...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Stage
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Unlock the door to your dream home at our exclusive workshop!

Wish You Were Here book cover

Criminally Good

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Book Discussion:

Pick up a copy of the book a month before the discussion, read, and discuss a different book each month.

Event Details:

Wish You Were Here by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown When Crozet, Virginia citizens start turning up murdered, it’s up to Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her cat, Mrs. M...

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Pick up a copy of the book a month before the discussion, read, and discuss a different book each month.

Wish You Were Here by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown 

Craft Masters logo

Craft Masters: Modge Podge Planters

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Design your own clay pot or fairy house with just fabric/magazine pics, glue, and accessories!  

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Design your own clay pot or fairy house with just fabric/magazine pics, glue, and accessories! 
 

Chalk

Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Courtyard at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Can you be the fastest one around the Courtyard’s obstacle course?

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Courtyard
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Can you be the fastest one around the Courtyard’s obstacle course?

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.

El Mago Bilingual Magic Show

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Event Details:

El Mago brings the wonders of magic to life in this mesmerizing, bilingual magic show.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Stage
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 86
Event Details:

El Mago brings the wonders of magic to life in this mesmerizing, bilingual magic show.

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.

Adult reading to child in their lap

Toddler Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Discovery Quarters at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Toddler Storytime:

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more. Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills! At the end, Grab and Go crafts will be available to take home! Ages 18-36 m...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more. Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills! At the end, Grab and Go crafts will be available to take home! Ages 18-36 mos.

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.