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Closed for New Years Holidays

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

Coat Exchange

All Day
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Other
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

October 1 - January 31

Drop off your new or gently used adult and children coats and/or snow pants in the upstairs lobby of the library. Or grab the gear that you need. 

Please be considerate of others in need.

Calumet Bakery Popup

11:00am - 12:00pm
Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Out In the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Out In the Community
Event Details:

Come check out and browse some of our new books, hot copies, and more while enjoying delicious donuts and other bakery goods! 

Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Read good night books and sing lullabies to prepare your little ones for bed.

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.

Book Banter

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Wheel of Fortune

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seniors
Games
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you love a good game of Wheel of Fortune? Play, socialize, and possibly win a small prize! Come try your luck!
 

Library@Nite: Chicago Diamond Trio

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults Age 18+
Special Event
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Stage
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us at the library to listen to some of the smoothest Jazz we could get our hands on!  Doors Open at 6pm - Show starts at 6:30pm

Spice Club

All Day
Adults Age 18+
Cooking
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Spice up your cooking! Register each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with the spice’s history and delicious recipes.

Family Vision Board Party

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: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of creativity where families work together to create a poster of their goals for the upcoming year. Enjoy crafting with provided materials in a fun, collaborative setting.

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.

Music & Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11

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.

Tai-Chi & 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:
Start your afternoon strong with the right mind-set.

Andertoons Cartoon Drawing

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Young cartoonists will draw all sorts of silly winter sports!

Snowman bobsled! Reindeer ski jump! Turtle slow-skating! And the freestyle snowball fight! See you there, sports fans!

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 Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

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.

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.

Coffee Break Cafe

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Other
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Adult Department
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Do you enjoy specialty coffees, teas, and treats? Join us every Wednesday as we sip these delectable concoctions, mingle with like-minded individuals, and catch up on the news using our 10th gen iPads. 

 

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.

Move with Sol

11:00am - 11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let's burn some energy! Follow along as we have fun exercising to kid friendly YouTube dance videos.

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.

Empowerment Yoga

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Mental well-being is extremely important in today’s world.

Getting “Smart” About Phones

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Technology Class
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Got that new smartphone for the holidays but feel dumb figuring out how to use it?  Learn general tips and tricks that can apply to both Android and Apple phones. 

Library of Things Tour

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

Things you need to checkout an item from our Library of Things: an adult’s Lansing Library card

Things you need to have fun with an item during this program: nothing at all!

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.

Introduction to Basic Computer Skills

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Technology Class
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us to learn your way around a computer. There is so much you can do when you have computer skills: write letters, look up facts, get news from around the world, even play games.

Tote-ally Creative: Bag Decorating

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Do you have a goal of reading more this year? Carry your new books in style and unleash your creativity at our library tote bag decorating event! Customize your own canvas tote with fun designs and vibrant colors.

Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Read good night books and sing lullabies to prepare your little ones for bed.

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.

HRC

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meetings

Criminally Good

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, Seniors
Discussion
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Adults Age 21+, 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.

Where Are The Children by Mary Higgins Clark

Craftmasters

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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:

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