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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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Plan Your Vacation Online

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Technology Class
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 7, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

From bargain flights, booking hotels, tourist attractions, travel safety, and more this class will show you how to utilize your computer or smartphone devices to help you fulfill a quick getaway or finally make a vacation dream a reality.

Book Banter

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Discussion
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.

Jan 8: Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Criminally Good

10:00am–11:00am
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Discussion
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.

 One Puzzling Afternoon by Emily Critchley

Crafty Connections: Explore, Create, Enjoy

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy craft stations where you can unwind, get creative, and try something new. Leave with your own unique creation — and maybe a new friend!

Friends of Library: Book Sale

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Book Sales & Fundraisers
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Sales & Fundraisers
Event Details:

Get access to hundreds of books for sale! 

The Book Sale is cash only.

Information Station: Illinois Tollway

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Informational Table
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Adult Department
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Informational Table
Event Details:

Have questions or require help? Come see these organizations in person. See what free programs are available or ways to help you save. Check out our website for more details.

Intro to Google Docs

10:00am–11:30am
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Technology Class
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we learn to use Google Docs to create, format, and edit documents for business or pleasure. A Google account is required, so make sure to know you Gmail sign-in and password. 

Lansing Public Library Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Meeting
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Meeting

Library Board of Trustees Meeting.

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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.

Booked for Brunch

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Presentation, Special Event
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love books just as much as us? Love Brunch too? It’s time to combine both! The library will be hosting our first, Booked for Brunch!

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.

Lansing Historical Society Museum

11:00am–1:00pm
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Other
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! 

LinkedIn Learning

10:00am–11:00am
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Technology Class
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lansing Library Card Holder Exclusive   The Lansing Library offers no-cost access to LinkedIn Learning, a leading online learning platform that helps you achieve personal and professional goals with courses on AI, Cloud computin

Lansing Historical Society Museum

11:00am–1:00pm
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Other
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! 

KeyNote: Balancing Work & Life

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Presentation
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 24, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Life is all about balance. Learning to balance is the hard part, however, speaker and life coach, Karen Trimeul, will be here to go over the key to balancing work life and personal life in this engaging discussion.

Lansing Historical Society Museum

11:00am–1:00pm
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Other
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! 

Coffee Break Cafe

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Other
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.

Tai-Chi & Gentle Meditation

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Health & Wellness
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.

 

Book Banter

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Discussion
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.

Feb 5: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

Senior Bingo!

11:00am–12:00pm
Seniors
Games
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 Museum

11:00am–1:00pm
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Other
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! 

Black History Month Celebration: All the People Mural

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 14, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the community and pitch in to create a beautiful painted mural for Black History Month!  This mural will become part of the library for the community to view and enjoy.

The Soda Fountain: Valentine Edition

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Cooking
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: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Harken back to yesteryear as we concoct two mocktails and a snack specifically for Valentine's Day! Recipes available so you can make these delicious items at home as well. 

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.

Cloud Storage

10:00am–11:00am
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Technology Class
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to save all your files without a flash drive using cloud based storage services from Google Drive to Microsoft OneDrive and more.