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Kindergarten Ready

9:45am - 11:00am
Baby-Pre-K
Special Event
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Smart Cookies

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Music and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

Kindergarten Ready

9:45am - 11:00am
Baby-Pre-K
Special Event
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Read Across America: Pete the Cat Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts, Discussion, Games, Special Event, Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 123
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.

Music and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

Move with Sol

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration 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.

Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

Read to a Dog

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades K-5
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Millie is a 7-year-old Hound mix who has passed her Canine Good Citizenship test, and she loves when you read to her! This program is for any child who loves dogs and who needs a little encouragement to read. 

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.

Kindergarten Ready

9:45am - 11:00am
Baby-Pre-K
Special Event
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Catch a Leprechaun

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Make sure you wear your green, it's time to catch a leprechaun. Come enjoy a read along to “How To Catch A Leprechaun” and stuff a special St. Patrick’s day teddy!

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.

Music and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

Daycare Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Mi Casita Spanish Storytime

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Engage your kids in an enriching bilingual experience.  We will be reading a book in Spanish and English followed by a fun activity.

Acompáñenos para una experiencia bilingüe divertida y enriquecedora. Leeremos un libro en Español e Inglés seguido de una actividad divertida.

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.

Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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.

Irish American Story

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Special Event
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This hands-on experience combines food, history, and friendly competition to make learning about Irish heritage both exciting and memorable!

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.

Kindergarten Ready

9:45am - 11:00am
Baby-Pre-K
Special Event
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come enjoy a nice glass of milk with cookies as we read along to “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” and make your very own pet mouse to take home!

Music and Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Journal Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

A creative space to learn the different styles of journaling. We will go over traditional diary journaling, bullet journaling, common place journaling, scrap journaling etc…