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Kool-Aid Painting

11:00am–12:00pm
Baby-Pre-K
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Courtyard
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dress for mess! We’re going to make paintings using ice cubes and Kool-Aid.

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.

Crafty Connections

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults Age 18+
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy crafting stations where you can unwind, get creative, and try something new. Leave with your own unique creation—and maybe a new friend!

Sensory Friendly Browsing Hour

9:30am–10:30am
Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Other
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K, Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family, Adults Age 18+, Seniors
Program Type: 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.

Seeds and Sprouts: American Adventure

6:00pm–6:30pm
Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Courtyard
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore America’s botanical history with us! We will be planting, watering, and harvesting throughout the summer!

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.

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!

Library on the Go: Farmer's Market

9:30am–11:30am
Family
Out In the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out In the Community
Event Details:

The book bike is at it again! Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card & sign up for a library card as well at this mini mobile library. 

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
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.

 

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 & Movement

11:00am–11:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 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–2:30pm
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, pain-free, and anxiety-free! Space is limited to 40. 

Firefly Theater - Under the Stars

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

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars. 

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.

Garden Club

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

Monthly Meetings

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Baby-Pre-K
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 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
Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grades K-5, Grades 6-12, Family
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

Preschool Sensory Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Baby-Pre-K
Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Baby-Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a fun, interactive, neurodivergent, and special needs friendly storytime for kids ages 2-5. Enjoy a themed, sensory friendly story read aloud and stay for playtime. 

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 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! 

Circle Art

6:00pm–7:00pm
Grades K-5
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Teen Island
Age Group: Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a work of art using circles to make a colorful picture. 

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.

Craft Masters: Stained Glass Frames

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults Age 18+
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 18+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft Masters is designed for makers who want the time, tools, and guidance to complete a full craft project and take it home. 

Book2Screen | Remarkably Bright Creatures

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

Book2Screen provides free movies, drinks, and treats! Come see newly released flicks with book adaptations with us on our 84-inch 4K TV! Watch the trailer here!

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.

Summer Science with Ms. Kim!

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

Join Ms. Kim during the summer to learn about science with fun, hands-on activities and experiments. Dress to get messy!

June 12 - Color Science

June 26 - Bubble Science

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.

Keynote: Goal Setting for Real Life

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults Age 19-35
Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 19-35
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

This interactive session helps young adults rethink traditional goal-setting by shifting from pressure and comparison to clarity, alignment, and intentional action.

Campfire Chats

1:00pm–2:00pm
Grades 6-12
Discussion
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Library Courtyard
Age Group: Grades 6-12
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience daytime camping! We will discuss the upcoming school year and the books we’re reading. S’mores and lemonade will be served!

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.

Comic Creation Class with writer Trevor Mueller

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults Age 19-35
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 1, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Lansing Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults Age 19-35
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

| Virtual Class |

Comics are very different from other media. There are digital comics, print comics, vertical scroll comics (webtoons), and so much more!

Library on the Go: Farmer's Market

9:30am–11:30am
Family
Out In the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out In the Community
Event Details:

The book bike is at it again! Check out materials around town at various locations with your library card & sign up for a library card as well at this mini mobile library. 

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
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.

 

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.