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Library@Nite: Black History Month Celebration

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Stage at Lansing Public Library

Program Type:

Performance, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Experience the magic of Library@Nite. Where live concerts light up the library after hours from 6:30-8:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm — come early, grab a seat, and enjoy an evening of music in an unexpected setting. 

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Dear Future Me

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Write a letter addressed to your future selves, capturing your current thoughts, dreams, fears, and aspirations.

International Tasters Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
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.

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hang out with us as we learn about winter in Japan and slice-of-life anime!

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.

Sip & Sing

6:00pm–7:00pm
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Special Event
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s sing! We’ll start in Youth Services and we’ll travel throughout the library, singing Christmas carols. 

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.

Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour

9:30am–10:30am
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event, Other

Patrons with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the Library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment.

Las personas con sensibilidad sensorial pueden disfrutar de la biblioteca y sus servicios en un ambiente seguro y acogedor.

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
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
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

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.

Library Closed

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library

Noon-Year’s Eve Party

12:00pm–1:30pm
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Special Event
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in your PJ's and countdown to 2026 with music, dancing, glowsticks, 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.

Library Closed

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library

Paint the Place

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 6, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity by painting your dream travel destination. Whether it’s a famous city, a hidden getaway, or even a fantasy world, you can express yourself, explore new cultures, and dream big through art!

Teen Volunteer Orientation

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Meeting
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
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?

Family Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 12, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy simple yoga poses and breathing exercises that kids and their adults can do together. 

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.

Lansing International Film Fest

4:00pm–6:00pm
Grades 6-12
Movie
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 14, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beat the cold with hot chocolate and a film from a different part of the globe! Explore the world of cinema with a new surprise every month.

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.

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 15, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hang out with us as we learn about winter in Japan and slice-of-life anime!

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.

Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour

9:30am–10:30am
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Special Event, Other
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event, Other

Patrons with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the Library and its services in a safe and welcoming environment.

Las personas con sensibilidad sensorial pueden disfrutar de la biblioteca y sus servicios en un ambiente seguro y acogedor.

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.

My First Sketch Book

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Special Event
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 20, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Settle into a relaxed and supportive environment, and learn foundational skills in drawing while exploring your individual style and creative voice.

International Tasters Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
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.

Family Vision Board Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 11:30am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start the year off with some family fun and family goals. During Family Vision Board Night, we will be collaging, setting goals/intentions, and creating a “vision” for the year 2026.

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 Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
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

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

Closed 9-5, Block Party at 5:00

9:00am–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library
Description:

Closed for library business. Block party hours 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Closed for 4th of July

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lansing Public Library