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Music and Movement: Ages 0-12 months

Tuesday, July 2, 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: 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.

child age 12-18 months standing holding a ball

Music and Movement: Ages 12-18 months

Tuesday, July 2, 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, July 2, 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! 

Board Game

Kid's Game Night

Tuesday, July 2, 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: 10
Event Details:

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

2 boys ages 3-5yrs

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 3, 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, July 3, 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.

Children jumping with text Move with Sol

Move with Sol

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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.

Seniors socializing over coffee

Senior Social Club

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Love to socialize and meet like-minded people in your community? Stop on by to meet others, play games, converse, and enjoy some freshly made coffee! 

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

Love to socialize and meet like-minded people in your community? Stop on by to meet others, play games, converse, and enjoy some freshly made coffee! 

Slime

Let's Make Slime!

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Make a mess at the library and save your house! All materials needed to make slime will be provided. 

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

Make a mess at the library and save your house! All materials needed to make slime will be provided. 

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.

Farmhouse Academy logo

Farmhouse Academy: French Crepes

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+
Event Details:

We are having a live cooking class! Join us and Farmhouse Academy and learn how to make delicious French Crêpes! 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We are having a live cooking class! Join us and Farmhouse Academy and learn how to make delicious French Crêpes!
 

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.

Slime

Let's Make Slime!

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Make a mess at the library and save your house! All materials needed to make slime will be provided.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Make a mess at the library and save your house! All materials needed to make slime will be provided.

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, July 8, 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.

Sprouts

Seeds and Sprouts

Monday, July 8, 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: 25
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, July 8, 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: 9
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: Lansing Municipal Center

Tuesday, July 9, 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!!

baby age 0-12month crawling

Music and Movement: Ages 0-12 months

Tuesday, July 9, 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: 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.

child age 12-18 months standing holding a ball

Music and Movement: Ages 12-18 months

Tuesday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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, July 9, 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: 11
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, July 9, 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, July 10, 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: 8

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.