LANSING, Ill. (October 1, 2023) – The items listed below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week.
Monday, October 2
Banned Book Week begins
Time: Open hours
Location: Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Banned Book Week begins on Monday, October 2. “Stop by the library during Banned Books Week for an opportunity to snag a free banned book. While supplies last.”
Tuesday, October 3
Coffee Break
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!”
Anime Club
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Teen Island, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Learn some Japanese and discuss animes you’ve never heard of!” This event is for students in grades 6 – 12. Register here.
Village Board meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location:2710 170th Street, Lansing
See the agenda here.
Wednesday, October 4
National Walk to School Day
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Location: Throughout Lansing
Students across Lansing will be walking to school. Drivers should be extra caution during this time.
Pop-up Pantry
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Mt. Zion UFL Center, 2340 177th Street, Lansing (708-394-3555)
Mt. Zion UFL Center partners with Illinois Partners In Hope to distribute a variety of donated food once or twice a week. These pop-up pantries are open to anyone, and no ID is required.
Crochet & Knitting Group
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Brick Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Bring your own supplies and learn some techniques. This is not a library-sponsored group, but it meets in the library’s Brick Room.
Anime Club
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Teen Island, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“If you are on Tik-Tok, you’re familiar with its infamous life hack trend. But do they work? Let’s test some VIRAL Tik-Tok hacks to see if they work.” This event is for students in grades 6 – 12. Register here.
Thursday, October 5
Banned Book Bike
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Lansing Municipal Center, 3141 Ridge Road, Lansing
Residents are invited to pick up a free copy of a banned book from the Lansing Library’s Book Bike.
Trivia at Kasey’s
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Trivia with Nick At Night Entertainment happens every week on Thursdays. The restaurant opens at 5 p.m. Nick will start the show around 7 p.m.
Friday, October 6
Crochet & Knitting Group
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Brick Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Bring your own supplies and learn some techniques. This is not a library-sponsored group, but it meets in the library’s Brick Room.
Senior Bingo
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Seniors are invited to play bingo and win “interesting” prizes.
Kasey’s Karaoke
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Karaoke with Joe Sibley takes place every week on Fridays at Kasey’s Banquet Hall.
Saturday, October 7
Fire Prevention Week open house
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: 19300 Burnham Avenue
The Lansing Fire Department’s open house will take place at Station 29 for lots of family-friendly activities, food and fun. There will be a live burn demonstration, helicopter landing, vehicle extrication, fire truck tours, obstacle course, face painting, raffles, and prizes.
Pet Blessing at St. John’s Lutheran Church
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18100 Wentworth Avenue, Lansing
Residents can have their pets blessed during this time.
If your business, school, church, or organization is having a community event that you’d like to include in our “Things to do this week,” feel free to email the information to The Lansing Journal: [email protected].
