LANSING, Ill. (January 7, 2024) – 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, January 8
Coding Club
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Teen Island) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Students from grades 6th to 12th are welcome to learn computer coding during this event.
Create Your Own 2024 Calender
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Teen Island) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Children from kindergarten to 5th grade are invited to create and design their own 2024 calendars.
Tuesday, January 9
Toddler Storytime
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Discovery Quarters) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“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 18months – 36months.”
Resumes in Google Docs
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Brick Room) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Create and edit documents without the cost of Microsoft Word! Learn the basics of using Google’s free online document editor to create a resume. Google account required. Registration required.”
Coffee Break
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Adult Department) 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!”
Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Start your afternoon’s strong with the right mind-set. Instructor Brian Thompson from BNew4Life, teaches gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation to help you stay focused, alert, and anxiety free!”
Anime Club
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Teen Island) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“To Weeb or not to Weeb?…that is the question. Learn some Japanese and discuss animes you’ve never heard of!”
LACE Queen of Hearts
Time: Tickets must be purchased by 6:45 p.m. for the drawing at 7 p.m.
Location: Pour On Roy, 18155 Roy Street, Lansing
Wednesday, January 10
Preschool Storytime
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Discovery Quarters) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“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 3-5.”
Daycare Storytime
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Discovery Quarters) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“This storytime is for daycares with 6 children and under. Daycares with over 6 children may call the library to schedule a separate storytime.”
DIY 3D Cardboard Clock
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Teen Island) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Learn to make an easy and simple cardboard clock. With a few materials and time, you’ll have your own personal clock to display in your bedroom. Hurry and sign up, or time will pass you by.”
Mi Casita Bilingual Program
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Discovery Quarters) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Engage your kids in an enriching bilingual experience. We will be reading a book in Spanish and English followed by a fun activity. Acompáñenos para una experiencia bilingüe divertida y enriquecedora. Leeremos un libro en Español e Inglés seguido de una actividad divertida.”
Free ‘n Fun Bingo at Kasey’s
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Kacey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing (708) 895-7720
Bingo happens every Wednesday night at 6 p.m.
Open Jam Night at Bottoms Up
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: 1696 Thornton Lansing Road, Lansing
“Open Jam Night with Kerry Mott, Kevin Benda, & Al Gallegos from Soulfinger every Wednesday.”
Thursday, January 11
Music and Movement: Ages 0-12 months
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Discovery Quarters) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Reading to babies is an important foundation for early literacy skills! There will be books, movement, songs, and more! 0-12 months.”
Music and Movement: Ages 12-18 months
Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Discovery Quarters) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Reading to babies is an important foundation for early literacy skills! There will be books, movement, songs, and more! Ages 12-18 months.”
A Journey to Unseen Worlds Exhibit: Micro Monsters
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Library Stage) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Take a quick adventure to see the life of insects up close! This exhibit will be only available for one day only. You won’t want to miss this!”
New Year, New Journal, Same You!
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Teen Island) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Design an elegant new journal for your innermost thoughts. Transfer your designs to the notebook cover then transfer your innermost goals to the pages! A list of journaling suggestions will be provided with your new journal.”
Friday, January 12
Criminally God
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Pick up a copy of the book a month before the discussion, read, and discuss a different book each month.”
Trivia and Karaoke at Kacey’s
Time: Trivia from 6 – 8 p.m. and Karaoke from 8 p.m. – midnight.
Location: Kacey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing (708) 895-7720
Classic Rock at Pour On Roy
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Pour On Roy, 18155 Roy Street, Lansing
Saturday, January 13
Strategic Planning
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Beginner Crochet for Kids
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Discovery Quarters) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
3rd to 8th grade kids are welcome to learn a new skill in this beginner crochet class.
Live Entertainment at Kasey’s
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Kacey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing (708) 895-7720
Starting in 2024, Kasey’s will feature live music on Saturdays. “I’m with Frank” will be performing live at the venue on January 13.
Sunday, January 14
Weekend Mass at All Souls Catholic Parish at St. Ann
Time: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Location: 3010 Ridge Road, Lansing
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].
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