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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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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.

Lansing Historical Society Museum

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

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

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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Senior Breakfast

10:00am–12:00pm
Seniors
Games, Special Event
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Games, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library in the morning for a special breakfast from a local restaurant! Join in conversation with other breakfast lovers! 

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! 

TFGAA

9:30am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

General Meeting. 

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: Women's Baseball in Illinois and the Midwest

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Presentation
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Our program on March 23rd will feature Anna Sielaff with her presentation on, “Woman's Baseball in Illinois and the Midwest.” Anna comes to us through the Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Speakers' Bureau.

BYOBook Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Discussion
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion

Have a favorite book or two you’d like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Come tell us about them, get the scoop on new and upcoming releases, and discover recommendations for what to read next!

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.

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.

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.

 

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: 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.

Family Bingo/Loteria

5:30pm–6:30pm
Family
Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required

Head to the library for a fun night of family BINGO/LOTERIA (Mexican BINGO) and a chance to win a tasty treat!

¡Diríjase a la biblioteca para una noche divertida de BINGO/LOTERIA familiar y la oportunidad de ganarse algo delicioso!

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.

LPL @ Calumet Bakery

11:00am–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:

Calumet Bakery: 11am-12pm
Kdulche Cafe: 12:15-1:15pm

LPL @ Kdulche Cafe

12:15pm–1:15pm
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!

Spring Fling Karaoke Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Other
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: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing those winter blues away! Try out the karaoke machine from our Library of Things.

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

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

Visit the Lansing Historical Society Museum! 

Lansing Library Cinema: Retro Reels

11:00am–1:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Movie
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Lansing Library Cinema provides free movies, drinks, and treats! Come see newly released flicks and classics with us on our 84in 4K TV!

 

 

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! 

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.

RTA: Your Guide to Travel Independence

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Presentation
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will be providing a presentation on transit programs for Older Adults or People with Disabilities that are looking for or considering transit through accessible options with CTA, M

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.

Music and Movement

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