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Habitat for Humanity Seminar

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 27, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

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

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

Lansing Library Cinema | Rental Family

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Lansing Library Cinema provides free movies, drinks, and treats! Come see newly released flicks and classics with us on our 84-in 4K TV! Watch the trailer here! 

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

Lansing Library Cinema provides free movies, drinks, and treats! Come see newly released flicks and classics with us on our 84-in 4K TV! Watch the trailer here! 

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Saturday, May 30, 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

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

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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required

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 starting the first Monday of the month and through the end of the month. Please register for each month separately.

Expeditioners: Weekend Travels

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Do you enjoy traveling? Do you like short road trips? Join us as we learn about cities that are a six-ish hour drive away from home!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy traveling? Do you like short road trips? Join us as we learn about cities that are a six-ish hour drive away from home!

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Library on the Go: Farmer's Market

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Out In the Community
Age Group:
Family

The book bike is at it again! Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card & sign up for a library card as well at this mini mobile library. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out In the Community
Event Details:

The book bike is at it again! Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card & sign up for a library card as well at this mini mobile library. 

Coffee Break Cafe

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

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+, Seniors
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.

 

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.

baby dancing with father in background

Music & Movement

Tuesday, June 2, 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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 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.

Tai-Chi & Gentle Meditation

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Instructor Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE teaches Tai Chi & meditation to help stay focused, alert, pain-free, and anxiety-free! Space is limited to 40. 

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

Instructor Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE teaches Tai Chi & meditation to help stay focused, alert, pain-free, and anxiety-free! Space is limited to 40. 

Father holding son in lap and reading a picture book

Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Family 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 2-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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 2-5.

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.

children jumping with text Move with Sol!

Move with Sol

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Move with Sol:

Let’s burn some energy!  Follow along as we have fun exercising to kid-friendly YouTube dance videos.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Let’s burn some energy!  Follow along as we have fun exercising to kid-friendly YouTube dance videos.

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.

Chatting About ChatGPT

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Let’s talk about what it is, how it can help, and what to potentially avoid to make the most of this brand new technology.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s talk about what it is, how it can help, and what to potentially avoid to make the most of this brand new technology.

Preschool Sensory Storytime

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K

This is a fun, interactive, neurodivergent, and special needs friendly storytime for kids ages 2-5. Enjoy a themed, sensory friendly story read aloud and stay for playtime. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a fun, interactive, neurodivergent, and special needs friendly storytime for kids ages 2-5. Enjoy a themed, sensory friendly story read aloud and stay for playtime. 

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.

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

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

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

Book Banter

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Book Discussion:

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

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, 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.

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Senior Bingo!

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors

This is the perfect opportunity for you to socialize and win some prizes! 

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

This is the perfect opportunity for you to socialize and win some prizes! 

Closed 9-5, Block Party at 5:00

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lansing Public Library

Closed for library business. Block party hours 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library
Description:

Closed for library business. Block party hours 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Annual Library Block Party

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Front Lawn at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Celebrate summer with us at our Annual Block Party! We’re bringing the community together with free food, music, games, and activities for everyone to enjoy. Come share the fun and be part of our story!

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Front Lawn
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate summer with us at our Annual Block Party! We’re bringing the community together with free food, music, games, and activities for everyone to enjoy. Come share the fun and be part of our story!

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.

Young Writer's Meetup

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion, Special Event
Age Group:
Grades K-5

Do you enjoy writing or journaling and would like to meet others who do, too? Join us this summer for a casual meet-up with like-minded individuals to brainstorm and create a mini-magazine (Zine) that you can use to tell your own story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Discussion, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy writing or journaling and would like to meet others who do, too? Join us this summer for a casual meet-up with like-minded individuals to brainstorm and create a mini-magazine (Zine) that you can use to tell your own story.

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.

Seeds and Sprouts: American Adventure

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Courtyard at Lansing Public Library
Age Group:
Family

Explore America’s botanical history with us! We will be planting, watering, and harvesting throughout the summer!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Courtyard
Age Group: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore America’s botanical history with us! We will be planting, watering, and harvesting throughout the summer!

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.

Law Offices of Theodore London & Associates logo

Estate Planning Seminar

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Learn the importance of wills, trusts, and estate planning. Provided by Law Offices of Theodore London & Associates

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the importance of wills, trusts, and estate planning. Provided by Law Offices of Theodore London & Associates

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Library on the Go: Farmer's Market

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Out In the Community
Age Group:
Family

The book bike is at it again! Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card & sign up for a library card as well at this mini mobile library. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out In the Community
Event Details:

The book bike is at it again! Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card & sign up for a library card as well at this mini mobile library. 

Easy Digital Photo Storage

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Brick Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Learn how to organize, store, and protect your digital photo collection online.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to organize, store, and protect your digital photo collection online.