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Birth to Five

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Conduct a Family Council Meeting with members

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

Conduct a Family Council Meeting with members

Variety of road signs

Rules of the Road Refresh

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Join our class where we'll refresh our knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving behaviors. We'll take practice tests together on the large screen TV using real questions from the...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join our class where we'll refresh our knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving behaviors. We'll take practice tests together on the large screen TV using real questions from the official driver's manual.

Anime Club

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Explore anime and Japanese culture with snacks, poetry, and games! Meet new friends and learn new things!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore anime and Japanese culture with snacks, poetry, and games! Meet new friends and learn new things!

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.

Children reading in indoor tent by the glow of a string of lights

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Read good night books and sing lullabies to prepare your little ones for bed.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Read good night books and sing lullabies to prepare your little ones for bed.

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.

A Look Into Real Estate

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Homebuyer’s Part 1 - Ready to Buy a Home? Let’s Get You Started! Join our Homebuyers Seminar to meet with a loan officer, learn about the loan process, complete a loan applica...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Stage
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Homebuyer’s Part 1 - Ready to Buy a Home? Let’s Get You Started! Join our Homebuyers Seminar to meet with a loan officer, learn about the loan process, complete a loan application, and get approved on the spot! 

bingo balls and cards

Senior Bingo!

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Love to play Bingo? Like to win stuff too? This is the perfect opportunity for you to socialize and win some interesting prizes! No registration required. Space is limited. Ma...

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

Love to play Bingo? Like to win stuff too? This is the perfect opportunity for you to socialize and win some interesting prizes! No registration required. Space is limited. Max 30.

Candle wax by a candle jar.

Einnim Candle Bar

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Make your own custom scented candle with one of the best candle bars in the Chicagoland area! This black owned business will be here to help you create a candle you’ll love!Check o...

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:

Make your own custom scented candle with one of the best candle bars in the Chicagoland area! This black owned business will be here to help you create a candle you’ll love!

Kindergarten Ready

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Discovery Quarters at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Open to children of Lansing residents, this free 10-week program will help the whole family get ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten Ready is open to 4-year-olds who are starting k...

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

Open to children of Lansing residents, this free 10-week program will help the whole family get ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten Ready is open to 4-year-olds who are starting kindergarten within a year.

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.

Girl Scouts GCNWI Troop #65802

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meetings

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

Monthly meetings

Smart Cookies

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Attend a read along to John Jory's “Smart Cookie” and decorate your own sweet treat after!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Attend a read along to John Jory's “Smart Cookie” and decorate your own sweet treat after!

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.

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society: The Black Chicago Renaissance

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+
Event Details:

Learn about 'The Black Chicago Renaissance', by Dr. Amira Millicent Davis. This presentation is in conjunction with the Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Speakers Bureau. 

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

Learn about 'The Black Chicago Renaissance', by Dr. Amira Millicent Davis. This presentation is in conjunction with the Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Speakers Bureau. 

baby age 0-12month crawling on floor

Music and Movement

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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: 11

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.

Elderly patrons doing Tai-Chi. Title, "Tai-Chi & Meditation".

Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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! 

Black Culture Blowout!

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Test your knowledge of Black art in a fun party setting! Song snippets, movie screenshots, and lines of TV dialogue are all on the table. Whoever can recognize the most media will ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Test your knowledge of Black art in a fun party setting! Song snippets, movie screenshots, and lines of TV dialogue are all on the table. Whoever can recognize the most media will win a fantastic prize!

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.

2 boys ages 3-5yrs

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more! Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills. After storytime, children can do a craft or play in the Youth Services play...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more! Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills. After storytime, children can do a craft or play in the Youth Services play area and make new friends. 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.

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

Coffee Break Cafe

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you enjoy specialty coffees, teas, and treats? Join us each week as we sip these delectable concoctions, mingle with like-minded individuals, and learn about what else the libra...

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

Do you enjoy specialty coffees, teas, and treats? Join us each week as we sip these delectable concoctions, mingle with like-minded individuals, and learn about what else the library has to offer!

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.

BINGO / Loteria cards

Family Bingo/Loteria

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
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...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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.

Children reading in indoor tent by the glow of a string of lights

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Read good night books and sing lullabies to prepare your little ones for bed.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Read good night books and sing lullabies to prepare your little ones for bed.

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.

Piano Lesson Movie Poster

Lansing Library Cinema

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Event Details:

Lansing Library Cinema provides free movies, drinks, and treats! Come see new flicks and some classics too on our 84in 4K TV! No registration required. Space is limited. Max 5...

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

Lansing Library Cinema provides free movies, drinks, and treats! Come see new flicks and some classics too on our 84in 4K TV! No registration required. Space is limited. Max 50

 

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+
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. Materials can be picked up at the Info Desk star...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Kindergarten Ready

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Discovery Quarters at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Open to children of Lansing residents, this free 10-week program will help the whole family get ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten Ready is open to 4-year-olds who are starting k...

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

Open to children of Lansing residents, this free 10-week program will help the whole family get ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten Ready is open to 4-year-olds who are starting kindergarten within a year.

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.

Bridge in a rain forest. Title "Enchanted Worlds"

Enchanted Worlds

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you curious about such legends as Atlantis and Lemuria? Join us each month as we delve into a world of enchanted sites and a few of the tales that surround them. No regist...

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

Are you curious about such legends as Atlantis and Lemuria? Join us each month as we delve into a world of enchanted sites and a few of the tales that surround them. No registration required. Space is limited.

Candidates Form Logo

Candidates Forum

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Once again it is election season in Illinois, and the Lansing Journal is hosting a Candidates Forum at the Lansing Public Library. The Lansing Journal will invite all of the candid...

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

Once again it is election season in Illinois, and the Lansing Journal is hosting a Candidates Forum at the Lansing Public Library.

Read Across America: Pete the Cat Party

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Department at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Games, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Bring your white shoes, groovy buttons, and magic sunglasses to this super groovy party! Games, snacks, stories, prizes, and more. Dress in your favorite Pete the Cat gear!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Games, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 111
Event Details:

Bring your white shoes, groovy buttons, and magic sunglasses to this super groovy party! Games, snacks, stories, prizes, and more. Dress in your favorite Pete the Cat gear!

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.