Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Black History Month Celebration logo

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. 

Filters
Age Group

Museum Access

10:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Purpose of Meeting

Tree removal.

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!

Museum Access

10:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Purpose of Meeting

Tree removal.

Friends of Library: Book Sale

10:30am–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! 

Members Access:9:30AM-10:30AM

The Book Sale is cash only.

NAACP: Civic Ambassadors

12:00pm–2:00pm
Family
Presentation
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

The NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban Branch invites young adults, high school & college students to become Civic Ambassadors and help empower voters in schools and communities throughout the south suburbs. 

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.

Friends of Lansing Public Library Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Meeting
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Friends of Lansing Library Meeting.

Coffee Break Cafe

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults Age 18+
Other
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Coffee Break Café is Lansing Public Library’s Micro Café that produces freshly made coffee right in front of you. Join us in conversation or grab a delicious cup of coffee on the go! Space is limited to 40.
 

Music & Movement

11:00am–11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 13, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Study Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Reading to babies is an important foundation for early literacy skills! There will be books, movement, songs, 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.

Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults Age 18+
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Instruction Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches Tai-Chi & Meditation to help stay focused, alert, pain-free! Space is limited to 40.

Paper Cartoon Portraits

6:00pm–7:00pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 13, 2026 @ 11:30am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create a cute cartoon paper portrait of yourself, your best friend, sibling, or parent.

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 Garden Club

6:30pm–7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 14, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Enjoy books, movement, songs, and more! Kids will learn important things like motor and literacy skills. At the end, Grab and Go crafts will be available to take home. Ages 2-5.

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.

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.

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.

Intro to Google Docs

10:00am–11:30am
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Technology Class
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 15, 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:

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. 

LPL on Location

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults Age 18+
Out In the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Out In the Community
Event Details:

Did you know the Lansing Public Library has a micro library around town? These micro libraries bring new books to top places! Check out new material at these locations, or swing by and get a library card! 

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.

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.

Agendas, minutes and more.

Diamond Art Bar

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults Age 18+
Arts & Crafts
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+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us at the Diamond Art Bar! You’ll be able to select small premade designs and be able to complete them within one hour or less! 

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!