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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.

Saltdough Hearts

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
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.

Craft Masters

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Love making crafts? Craft Masters is the ideal program for you! This adult crafting class takes ideas from Pinterest and allows you to make them free and with others! 

 

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.

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.

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: 11
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. 

Einnim Candle Bar

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make your own custom scented candle with one of the best candle bars in the Chicagoland area! This black owned business will be here to help you create a candle you’ll love!

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: 111
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.

CrAfter Work Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

Join us for an evening of creativity and relaxation at our CrAfter Work night! After a long day, it’s time to turn your brain off and let your hands do the talking.

Catch a Leprechaun

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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.

Craft Masters

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Love making crafts? Craft Masters is the ideal program for you! This adult crafting class takes ideas from Pinterest and allows you to make them free and with others! 

 

 

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: 4
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… 

Paint in Place Records

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Painting is an amazing way to relax and relieve stress. Paint in Place offers you a place to paint an amazing piece of art, pre-drawn on by the talented artist, Betty Postma.

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: 17
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

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.

Craft Masters

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Love making crafts? Craft Masters is the ideal program for you! This adult crafting class takes ideas from Pinterest and allows you to make them free and with others! 

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: 11
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.

Sushi Shenanigans

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:

Want to be a sushi savant? Make a sushi inspired snack and play a challenging card game! 

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.