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Family Bingo/Loteria

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Games
Registration Closed
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: 8

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.

Winter Garden

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Make an art piece and a new friend at the same time!

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.

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.

International Tasters Club - High School Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades 6-12
Cooking, Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Cooking, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Romance Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Love is in the air.. and on the pages! Let’s talk about our favorite romances and get recommendations for brand new young adult love stories. 

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.

TAB Informational Meeting

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 6-12
Meeting
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Members will get the opportunity to help plan library programs, volunteer, and contribute their ideas to Lansing Public Library.

Black History Month Collage

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by creating a powerful collage that highlights the inspiring people, moments, and movements that have shaped Black history.

Plaster Desserts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This sweet treat is sure to last you ages. Come make your very own plaster dessert heart box to take home. This is the type of dessert that just looks TOO good to eat. 

Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore anime and Japanese culture with snacks, poetry, and games! Meet new friends and learn new things!

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.

Black Culture Blowout!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Games
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Test your knowledge of Black art in a fun party setting! Song snippets, movie screenshots, and lines of TV dialogue are all on the table. Whoever can recognize the most media will win a fantastic prize!

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 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.

International Tasters Club - High School Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades 6-12
Cooking, Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Cooking, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Minecrafting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Minecraft just became real! Come make pixel art, craft your own personal Minecraft skin, or sketch out a scene from your dream base.

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.

Women's History Bingo

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Games
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In what year was the WNBA created? How many Grammys has Beyoncé won? Fill up your brain (and your bingo sheet) with trivia about female trailblazers, past and present!

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.

Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore anime and Japanese culture with snacks, poetry, and games! Meet new friends and learn new things!

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.

Lore Detective Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What do Gravity Falls, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Kingdom Hearts have in common? Their stories are super confusing. Join us as we try to decode lore and timelines through guidebooks and discussions. 

DIY Jewelry Dish

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Part 1 - April 1

Teens can unleash their creativity and craft their own personalized jewelry dish in this fun, hands-on workshop!

Part 2 - April 8

International Tasters Club - High School Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades 6-12
Cooking, Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Cooking, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Filmmakers Society

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 6-12
Presentation, Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Presentation, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

A dive into what it takes to create a movie. We will analyze scenes from different films, explore different film genres, and watch various short films.