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Join Ms. Cassie for a Pop-Up Storytime at the Michigan History Museum! Each month we ll explore a new corner of Michigan s past through stories, songs, and hands-on fun designed especially for young children and their families.
Join us for stories, songs, and activities that feature letters of the alphabet and early literacy skills. Participants are encouraged to stay after storytime for play and social time. Each week will feature a special theme and take & make craft.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Dive into the world of Minecraft exploring gaming, coding, commands crafting, art and of course putting your skills to the test by playing!
Join us for fun and creativity with LEGOs. Complete a building challenge or free build. LEGOs are provided by the library.
(Ages 8 and up) Join Ms. Christine to work on your fiber arts skills. Bring your own projects and have fun with fellow enthusiasts.
(Ages 3-6) Engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Lively stories and activities for young children and their caregivers.
Bring a project to work on and meet your fellow fiber artists. Beginners welcome; we have easy crochet or knitting projects, materials provided, to get you started.
Drop-in and practice your reading skills by reading a book to a cute therapy dog.
Improve your chess skills and play with others! Instruction, puzzles, guidance and open play will be offered during this weekly Chess Club led by MSU math professor Dr. Milan Miklavcic. Ages 6-12. For more information visit: https://miklavcic.net/chess/ .
We ll provide memory wire, beads, and elastic chords you provide the creativity. *Limited to the first 12 to arrive. Get a green ticket at the Information Desk up to one hour before the program.
What: Veterans Day When: Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Potter Park Zoo In honor of those who serve, Potter Park Zoo is welcoming all veterans, military members, and their families into the zoo free of charge Monday, Nov. 11. We hope to see you at the zoo!
Stories, songs, and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers.
Engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills.
Join us for stories and a special meet and greet with Pigeon from Mo Willem s Pigeon series.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for a tad of reading, a dab of science and tons of fun at Impression 5 Science Center! You're invited to a preschool storytime and science activity hour, led by CADL librarians and I5 staff. Admission is free with your CADL card or I5 membership card! Space is limited to 12 children with caregivers per session. First come, first served admittance. Families unable to gain admittance will receive free access to the museum for the remainder of the day. This Storytime series takes place monthly (excluding June, July, and August) from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and features a new theme each month.
Hang out at the library after your half-day of school for Minecraft, Nintendo Switch on the big screen, and snacks while supplies last.
Play some games on our Nintendo Switch on the second Thursday of the month.
Join us on Thursday afternoons for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance.
Drop in after school for fun STEAM activities and experiments (while supplies last).
Learn a new skill and start crocheting! This is also a space to work on your current crochet projects or start something new. Materials provided, while supplies last.
(Ages 4-12) Drop in each month to do some happy little canvas painting with us!
Ages 3-5. Enjoy exploratory activities to help build early literacy skills.
Stories, songs, and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers.
Join us for stories, songs, crafts and activities that build early literacy skills.
Franklin Street Seedlings is a magazine that encourages emerging artists here in Haslett and incorporates art and writing by students in 5th-12th grades. On the second Friday of each month after school, we re hosting an open studio to create, share ideas, and contribute to the magazine. Assorted materials provided.
(Ages 10+) Stop by the Program Room to F.E.A.S.T. (Fun Entertainment and Snack Tasting) after school. Taste test different foods and enjoy some light entertainment! While supplies last. Nov. 13: Jam Vs. Jelly Dec. 18: Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow Sculptures
For ages 0-12. Drop-in and practice your reading skills by reading a book to a cute therapy dog. You can bring your own book or select one from the library.
Bring the craft you are currently working on or use some of the provided supplies to make something alongside your community members. All skill levels welcome, younger children may participate with an adult helper.
Sunrise on the Reaping comes out on November 20. Let s celebrate the newest entry to the Hunger Games franchise by watching all the movies each Saturday! Nov. 7: Mockingjay, pt. 2 (137 min.) Nov. 14: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (157 min.)
(Ages 4-13) Who makes the best cheese pizza in Mason? Which restaurant will challenge the 2025 winner? Taste and cast your vote! Voters will be entered to win a gift certificate to the winning store.
Enjoy a short performance, learn about ballet and being in a dance company, and listen to a fun ballet story!
Join us for stories, songs, and activities that feature letters of the alphabet and early literacy skills. Participants are encouraged to stay after storytime for play and social time. Each week will feature a special theme and take & make craft.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join Teacher Liz for interactive, play-based music classes! In these classes you will move, listen, and explore music with your child. Through puppets, scarves, egg shakers, and more, play is used as a vehicle for music learning. A caregiver must be present at all times.
Join us for stories and a special meet and greet with Pigeon from Mo Willem s Pigeon series.
(Ages 3-8) Ms. Beth from Leslie s own Studio M will immerse the library in music with an interactive music lesson the whole family will enjoy.
Every two weeks find a new art or science project in the craft area. Available during open hours.
Join us for fun and creativity with LEGOs. Complete a building challenge or free build. LEGOs are provided by the library.
Practice your skills by reading to our specially trained dogs.
If your child is shy about reading or loves reading, Remington is here to help. Remington is a certified therapy dog and a patient listener, and he is looking forward to listening to some good books. Bring your own book or choose one from the library.
(Ages 3-6) Engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3-6.
Stories, songs, and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Lively stories and activities for young children and their caregivers.
Bring a project to work on and meet your fellow fiber artists. Beginners welcome; we have easy crochet or knitting projects, materials provided, to get you started.
Improve your chess skills and play with others! Instruction, puzzles, guidance and open play will be offered during this weekly Chess Club led by MSU math professor Dr. Milan Miklavcic. Ages 6-12. For more information visit: https://miklavcic.net/chess/ .
Do you want to read more in the coming year? Do you want to keep track of what you read? Are you interested in reading challenges? Come to the library and create your own reading journal! We will look at some options: reading tracker, challenge journal, book review journal, etc. We will provide the journal and some decorations. Feel free to bring your own items to add to your journal. While supplies last.
Ms. Beth from Leslie s Studio M will immerse the library in music with an interactive music lesson the whole family will enjoy.
(Ages 0-3) Lively activities and stories for young children and their caregivers.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join Teacher Liz for interactive, play-based music classes! In these classes you will move, listen, and explore music with your child. Through puppets, scarves, egg shakers, and more, play is used as a vehicle for music learning. A caregiver must be present at all times.
Join Miss Betty for storytime followed by a fun activity or craft!
Engaging stories, songs and activities to help build early literacy skills.
NEW TIME! Songs, stories, movement, and play for our youngest readers and their caregivers.
Engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills.
Stop by our program room every other Wednesday and unwind with some crafts (while supplies last).
Drop in after school for fun STEAM-based activities and experiments (while supplies last).
Relax and hang out at the library by playing an assortment of video and board games.
(Ages 10-18) Learn how electronics work by safely taking them apart and getting hands-on with basic tools (pliers, different types of screwdrivers, and more). Then, reuse the parts to create something new. Build a mini robot, decorate a pen or pencil holder, or design your own invention!
Use STEAM skills to discover new concepts. This month we'll be playing with Keva contraptions.
Stories, songs, and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers.
Engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Watch various anime across genres and themes on the third Thursday of the month!
Join us on Thursday afternoons for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance.
Drop in after school for fun STEAM activities and experiments (while supplies last).
(Ages 4-12) We bring LEGO, you bring creativity! Do a building challenge or free build. You can bring a LEGO show-and-tell if you wish.
Want to play Dungeons & Dragons, but having a hard time finding a group? Well then join Downtown s resident Game Master (GM) for an adventure with a new adventuring party from the comfort of your own home. No prior dungeoneering required. Registration Required. Email required. Registrants will be emailed a link to our Microsoft Teams meeting a few days before.
Ages 3-5. Enjoy exploratory activities to help build early literacy skills.
Stories, songs, and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers.
Join us for stories, songs, crafts and activities that build early literacy skills.
Join Bridie after school to chat about what books we re reading, share recommendations, and eat snacks.
Family Craft and Movie Night is back! Ratatouille is showing in November and The Polar Express is the December movie. Do the related craft before or during the movie. The movie will begin at 4:15. November: Ratatouille December: Polar Express
Celebrate Pok mon's 30th anniversary with games, snacks, and take-home goodies!
(Ages 6 14) Get your game on with fellow Minecrafters and Switch gamers in these after-school event at Foster Labs. Younger kids welcome with adult supervision.
For Ages 7-18. Get your game on at the library event open to all skill levels. Younger children welcome with adult supervision.
Get Ready to Be Dazzled: Potter Park Zoo’s 34th Annual Wonderland of Lights! Purchase Tickets Here! When: Thursday–Sunday, 5–8 p.m., Nov 21 – Dec. 23 (while the zoo is open during the day, Wonderland of Lights is closed on Thanksgiving in the evening), plus Monday, Dec. 22, and Tuesday, Dec. 23. Where: Potter Park Zoo […]
Join us for stories, songs, and activities that feature letters of the alphabet and early literacy skills. Participants are encouraged to stay after storytime for play and social time. Each week will feature a special theme and take & make craft.
Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Lansing is Michigan's capital, with Michigan State University next door in East Lansing and the Capitol's restored dome downtown. Potter Park Zoo, Impression 5 Science Center on the river and the Michigan History Center are the family fixtures, and the Lansing River Trail links them. Capital Area District Libraries serve the city and county.
Holiday events for kids in Lansing, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
43 children’s events are on in Lansing in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Capital Area District Libraries (18 branches, 284 upcoming programmes), plus Potter Park Zoo. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve Haslett, Holt, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Webberville and Williamston, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
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