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Prevent Child Abuse Awareness

9:30am - 11:30am
Family
Special Event
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Stage
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

HRC will host their 4th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Awareness event at the Lansing Library. Come out and hear experts share their insights to keeping children safe. Afterwards, follow us to the Lansing Municipal Center to plant blue pinwheels.

This event is in the "Baby-Pre-K" group.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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. After storytime, children can do a craft or play in the Youth Services play area and make new friends. Ages 3-5.

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.

This event is in the "Adults Age 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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 each week as we sip these delectable concoctions, mingle with like-minded individuals, and learn about what else the library has to offer!

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.

This event is in the "Baby-Pre-K" group.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

International Tasters Club - High School Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades 6-12
Cooking, Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Cooking, Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

This event is in the "Adults Age 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

How To Get A (Real) ID

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Presentation
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Brick Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

The deadline for getting a Real ID is coming May 2025!  Find out the materials necessary and what you’ll need to do to get one.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Need volunteer hours? Want to help the library out during special events and programs?

This event is in the "Baby-Pre-K" group.

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: 20
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.

This event is in the "Adults Age 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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.

The Life Impossible by Matt Haig

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Wheel of Fortune

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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! No registration required. Space is limited. Max 30

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting.

This event is in the "Adults Age 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Library@Nite: The Saddle Shoe Sisters

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

The Saddle Shoe Sister’s are back and this time, they are the last show of the season! Come on by and enjoy the best of the 40s, 50s, and 60s! 

This event is in the "Adults Age 18+" group.

Spice Club

All Day
Adults Age 18+
Cooking
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Info Desk
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

This event is in the "Baby-Pre-K" group.

Kindergarten Ready

9:45am - 11:00am
Baby-Pre-K
Special Event
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Discovery Quarters
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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-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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Dementia Friends

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Seniors
Discussion, Presentation
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

AgeOptions will be here to present an overview of dementia, key messages, ways to communicate effectively, and early signs and symptoms of dementia.

This event is in the "Adults Age 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Enchanted Worlds

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

Are you curious about such legends as Atlantis and Lemuria? Join us each month as we delve into a world of enchanted sites and a few of the tales that surround them. No registration required. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults Age 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Special Event
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Adult Department
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Reading is a great way to gain knowledge and give your brain a workout! If you're looking for a peaceful yet social way to read, come to the Silent Book Club on the 1st Monday of every month from 6:00-7:30 PM.

This event is in the "Baby-Pre-K" group.

Music and 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: 12

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.

This event is in the "Adults Age 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Gentle 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. Instructor Brian Thompson from BNEW4LIFE, teaches gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation to help you stay focused, alert, pain-free and anxiety-free! 

This event is in the "Adults Age 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

FUR-st Response: Basic Pet First-Aid Class

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Discussion, Presentation
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion, Presentation
Event Details:

Are you a pet owner who wants to be prepared for emergencies? Whether you're a new pet parent or a seasoned pro, this session is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their pet care skills! No registration required.

This event is in the "Baby-Pre-K" group.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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. After storytime, children can do a craft or play in the Youth Services play area and make new friends. Ages 3-5.

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.

This event is in the "Adults Age 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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 each week as we sip these delectable concoctions, mingle with like-minded individuals, and learn about what else the library has to offer!

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.

This event is in the "Baby-Pre-K" group.

Daycare Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 12

This storytime is for daycares with 6 children and under. Daycares with over 6 children may call the library to schedule a separate storytime.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Filmmakers Society

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades 6-12
Presentation, Other
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Presentation, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

A dive into what it takes to create a movie. We will analyze scenes from different films, explore different film genres, and watch various short films.