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Create a Lantern for Chinese New Year

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Continue the celebration of Chinese New Year by creating your own lantern to drive out darkness and bring in hope to commence the year of the Snake. 

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: 8
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.

Saltdough Hearts

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a sweet tart for your sweetheart. Come decorate your own conversation heart out of salt dough. It makes the perfect gift for a loved one this Valentine's Day!

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.

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… 

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

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: 113
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.

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: 8
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.

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: 4
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.

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.

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.

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: 6
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!

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… 

Family Bingo/Loteria

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Games
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Head to the library for a fun night of family BINGO/LOTERIA (Mexican BINGO) and a chance to win a tasty treat!

¡Diríjase a la biblioteca para una noche divertida de BINGO/LOTERIA familiar y la oportunidad de ganarse algo delicioso!

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.

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.

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: 12
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.

Glitter Glass

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Want a fun way to spice up your cup cabinet? Come bedazzle a cup! Enjoy an evening of an easy craft and refreshments and leave with a beautiful glitter cup and a new everlasting memory!

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… 

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 Bingo/Loteria

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Games
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Head to the library for a fun night of family BINGO/LOTERIA (Mexican BINGO) and a chance to win a tasty treat!

¡Diríjase a la biblioteca para una noche divertida de BINGO/LOTERIA familiar y la oportunidad de ganarse algo delicioso!

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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library

Block Party

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library
Description:

Closed for library business. Block party hours to be announced.

Closing Early (Open 9-5)

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library

Closed for 4th of July

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library