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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 6:00pm — come early, grab a seat, and enjoy an evening of music in an unexpected setting. 

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All the People Mural

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 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 Women's History Month!  This mural will become part of the library for the community to view and enjoy.

LEGO Build & Play

1:00pm–2:00pm
Grades K-5
Special Event
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 7, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a master lego builder, lego artist, or just a novice? All are welcome here.

Join us once a month to create masterpieces and make new lego-loving friends!

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.

Read Across America with Elephant, Piggie, and Friends

6:00pm–7:30pm
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5
Special Event
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lively literacy celebration will feature interactive read-alouds, games, snacks, and unforgettable photo ops with everyone’s favorite duo.

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.

Kindergarten Ready

9:45am–11:00am
Baby-Pre-K
Special Event
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Study Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children of Lansing residents, this free 10-week program will help the whole family get ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten Ready is open to 4 and 5-year-olds who are starting kindergarten within a year.

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.

Cloud Storage

10:00am–11:00am
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Technology Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 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.

Music and Movement

11:00am–11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 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.

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Study 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.

Computer Basics

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Technology Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 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 the essential skills needed to confidently use a computer in this beginner-friendly class series. Registration is for all three sessions.

International Tasters Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
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.

AI For Humans

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are the robots taking over everything?  Not so fast!  Come get a crash course in what AI is, what it can do (and not do) and simple tips to keep yourself safe in the process.

HRC

5:30pm–7:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Purpose of Meeting

Lansing Human Relation Commission meeting. 

Lansing Historical Society Museum

5:30pm–7:30pm
Family, Adults Age 18+
Other
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Lansing Historical Society Museum
Age Group: Family, Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

Criminally Good

10:00am–11:00am
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Discussion
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick 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.

Mar 13: The White Lady by Jacqueline Winspear

Horror Movie Club

7:00pm–9:15pm
Adults Age 18+
Movie
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Stage
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the club! Once the library closes, the library stage transforms into a private theater for those brave enough to enter. Enjoy classic movie treats while watching some of the best horror flicks.

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.

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.

Kindergarten Ready

9:45am–11:00am
Baby-Pre-K
Special Event
Registration Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Study Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open to children of Lansing residents, this free 10-week program will help the whole family get ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten Ready is open to 4 and 5-year-olds who are starting kindergarten within a year.

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 Historical Society Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meetings

Gubernatorial Primary Election

6:00am–7:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors

Vote at your assigned polling place.  To determine your polling place, visit The Cook County Clerk's election website.
Go to the Voter Information Page.

Residents living in Thornton Township Precincts 18 and 68 ONLY

Election Day voting for Precincts 18 & 68 will be on the lower level of the library in the Community Room.
Please enter on the lower level.

Music and Movement

11:00am–11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 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.

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Youth Study 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.

Computer Basics

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Technology Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 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 the essential skills needed to confidently use a computer in this beginner-friendly class series. Registration is for all three sessions.

LPL @ Village Hall

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? This micro library brings new books to top places around town! Check out new material at these locations, or swing by and get a library card!

Anime Club

4:00pm–4:30pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is peeking around the corner… let’s hang out and learn about cherry blossoms, festivals, and springtime in Japan!

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.