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Kindergarten Ready

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Youth Study Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K

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 and 5-year-olds who are starting kindergarten within a year.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Study Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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 and 5-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.

Regional Transportation Authority

RTA: Your Guide to Travel Independence

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will be providing a presentation on transit programs for Older Adults or People with Disabilities that are looking for or considering transit through accessible options with CTA, M

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

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will be providing a presentation on transit programs for Older Adults or People with Disabilities that are looking for or considering transit through accessible options with CTA, M

Coffee Break Cafe

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Coffee Break:

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: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Other

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.

baby dancing with father in background

Music and Movement

Tuesday, March 31, 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 March 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, March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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, and pain-free! Space is limited to 40 | Not in session March 10 & 17.

 

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, and pain-free! Space is limited to 40 | Not in session March 10 & 17.

 

Faux Stained Glass

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grades K-5

A fun and engaging program creating faux stained glass using sharpies and aluminum foil. Come and have fun creating your own master artwork!

 

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

A fun and engaging program creating faux stained glass using sharpies and aluminum foil. Come and have fun creating your own master artwork!

 

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.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Prevent Child Abuse Awareness

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors

The Library and Lansing’s Human Relation Commission will have a presentation on Child Abuse Awareness Month and what you can do to help the community.

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

The Library and Lansing’s Human Relation Commission will have a presentation on Child Abuse Awareness Month and what you can do to help the community.

Father holding son in lap and reading a picture book

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 1, 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 March 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.

LPL on Location

LPL @ Calumet Bakery

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Out In the Community
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Calumet Bakery: 11am-12pm
Kdulche Cafe: 12:15-1:15pm

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

Calumet Bakery: 11am-12pm
Kdulche Cafe: 12:15-1:15pm

LPL on Location

LPL @ Kdulche Cafe

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Out In the Community
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

Did you know the Lansing Public Library has a micro library around town? This micro library brings new books to top places around town! Check out new material at these locations, or swing by and get a library card!

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

Did you know the Lansing Public Library has a micro library around town? This micro library brings new books to top places around town! Check out new material at these locations, or swing by and get a library card!

Teen girls holding sign with text "Teen Volunteer Orientation"

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

Need volunteer hours? Want to help the library out during special events and programs?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours? Want to help the library out during special events and programs?

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Thursday, April 2, 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, April 2, 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.

Apr 2: Women’s Hotel by Daniel Lavery

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.

Apr 2: Women’s Hotel by Daniel Lavery

Senior Bingo Logo

Senior Bingo!

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors
Bingo:

Love to play bingo? Like to win stuff too? This is the perfect opportunity for you to win some interesting prizes! 

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

Love to play bingo? Like to win stuff too? This is the perfect opportunity for you to win some interesting prizes! 

Lansing Historical Society

Lansing Historical Society Museum

Saturday, April 4, 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 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+

Spice up your cooking! Register each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with the spice’s history and delicious recipes.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
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, April 6, 2026 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Youth Study Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K

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 and 5-year-olds who are starting kindergarten within a year.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Study Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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 and 5-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.

Coffee Break Cafe

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Coffee Break:

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: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Other

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.

baby dancing with father in background

Music and Movement

Tuesday, April 7, 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 March 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, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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, and pain-free! Space is limited to 40 | Not in session March 10 & 17.

 

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, and pain-free! Space is limited to 40 | Not in session March 10 & 17.

 

ChatGPT/AI: For the Curious & the Clueless

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults Age 18+

How to save time, work smarter, and stay ahead using ChatGPT.

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

How to save time, work smarter, and stay ahead using ChatGPT.

Father holding son in lap and reading a picture book

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 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 March 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, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Baby-Pre-K

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

International Tasters Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Island at Lansing Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Grades 6-12

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
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)

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.