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Coffee Break Cafe

Wednesday, July 10, 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, July 10, 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.

Sharpie Mug

DIY Sharpie Mugs

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Personalize your own mug using markers!

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

Personalize your own mug using markers!

row of colorful houses

Mi Casita Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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: Walgreens on Wentworth

Thursday, July 11, 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...

Event Details:

Not in session on July 4th. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
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. 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!!

Not in session on July 4th. 

Crankie Box

Make a Crankie Box

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Long before graphic novels, crankies were a way to tell a moving story. We’ll watch videos of other crankies in motion and learn how to make a crankie box using our own drawings.&n...

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

Long before graphic novels, crankies were a way to tell a moving story. We’ll watch videos of other crankies in motion and learn how to make a crankie box using our own drawings. 

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.

Home Investor's Workshop

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Dive into real estate investing today with our tailored workshop designed for beginners and seasoned pros. Discovered funding avenues for your projects, and realize that investing ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Stage
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Dive into real estate investing today with our tailored workshop designed for beginners and seasoned pros.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Event Details:

Talewise will bring you on a journey of science discovery deep within the jungle. This interactive STEM show is hands on and tons of fun!

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

Talewise will bring you on a journey of science discovery deep within the jungle. This interactive STEM show is hands on and tons of fun!

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.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo book cover

Book Banter

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Brick 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:

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six—an entrancing and wildly addictive journey of a...

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick 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.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Bad Monkey book cover

Criminally Good

Friday, July 12, 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:

Bad Monkey by Carl HiaasenAndrew Yancy, late of the Miami Police, soon-to-be-late of the Key West Police, has a logical explanation for the human arm in his freezer.  Neg...

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.

Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen

Drive-in

Baby Drive-In

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K
Event Details:

Decorate a cardboard box to make it look like a car, then "drive" it to the Community Room for cartoons and snacks. All supplies are provided.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Decorate a cardboard box to make it look like a car, then "drive" it to the Community Room for cartoons and snacks. All supplies are provided.

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.

Craft Masters logo

Craft Masters: Spiral Sun Catchers

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Come make a spiral beaded sun catcher to display on your rearview mirror, windows, or tree branches! 

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:

Come make a spiral beaded sun catcher to display on your rearview mirror, windows, or tree branches! 

oobleck

Let's Make Oobleck!

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Want to make oobleck? It's a substance that can act like either a solid or a liquid, and it's named after Dr. Seuss's book Bartholomew and the Oobleck! All materials will be provid...

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:

Want to make oobleck? It's a substance that can act like either a solid or a liquid, and it's named after Dr. Seuss's book Bartholomew and the Oobleck! All materials will be provided to make oobleck. 

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.

Crochet project and a crochet hook

Beginner Crochet for Kids

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Quarters at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Chain, turn, and crochet your way into a new skill.

Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Chain, turn, and crochet your way into a new skill.

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.

Book Sale

Book Sale

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Book Sale Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sales & Fundraisers
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Book Sale:

Friends Members Access 9:30-10:30am. Memberships available for purchase at the door.General Public 10:30am-1:30pm

Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Book Sale Room
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraisers

Friends Members Access 9:30-10:30am. Memberships available for purchase at the door.

General Public 10:30am-1:30pm

oobleck

Let's Make Oobleck!

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5
Event Details:

Want to make oobleck? It's a substance that can act like either a solid or a liquid, and it's named after Dr. Seuss's book Bartholomew and the Oobleck! All materials will be provid...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Want to make oobleck? It's a substance that can act like either a solid or a liquid, and it's named after Dr. Seuss's book Bartholomew and the Oobleck! All materials will be provided to make oobleck. 

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 15, 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.

Daycare

Daycare Storytime

Monday, July 15, 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.

Campfire

Campfire Chats

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Courtyard at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Experience daytime camping! We will discuss the upcoming school year and the books we’re reading. S’mores and lemonade will be served!

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

Experience daytime camping! We will discuss the upcoming school year and the books we’re reading. S’mores and lemonade will be served!

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.

Statues of Greek gods with food

Myths and Munchies

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Love mythology, but have no one to talk to about it? Join us for small group discussions focusing on a different pantheon each month while sampling munches from local eateries!&nbs...

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

Love mythology, but have no one to talk to about it? Join us for small group discussions focusing on a different pantheon each month while sampling munches from local eateries! 

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.

Book Bike: Lansing Municipal Center

Tuesday, July 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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!