Event List

Ages birth-36 months. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes, then playtime with sensory activities that will help your little one develop literacy, social, and motor skills. 

Ages 8-16. Learn the basics of chess from our teen volunteers, led by chess expert Gavin. Learn a new strategy each month, get practice playing, and level up your skills, from begi...

All ages. Get ready for an energetic storytime! Move, dance, and sing to a variety of music, and learn to play with instruments, scarves, parachutes, and more.

Event to be held in the Play Area

Ages 8-16. Compete for prizes in our Nintendo Switch tournament. All skill levels are welcome. Participants can sign up in teams of two or as individuals and we’ll pair you up. Reg...

Each quarter we offer an in-person class setting for computer and technology basics led by Adult Services staff.

This quarter we are focusing on smartphone basics. Join us to learn the basics of using a smartphone device and get some informational tips on managing your device safely.

Ages 3-5. Have fun and learn with stories, songs, rhymes, and art activities. 

Ages 8-18. Visit us at the library after school for game time. We’ll have video games and board games on hand to play. No registration necessary and kids can drop in any time from ...

Ages 8-13. Join MSU medical students to learn about skin care and safe skin practices through demonstrations, hands-on activities, and handouts. Learn about daily skin care, sun sa...

DTDL partners with the Greater Lansing Food Bank to offer Grab and Go Meal Kits. Kits include a variety of food and anyone under 18 is eligible with no registration. Pick up a meal...

Ages birth-36 months. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes, then playtime with sensory activities that will help your little one develop literacy, social, and motor skills. 

Ages 13-15. We’ll read and discuss a different book each month, plus have activities and snacks. Register for this program at the Youth Services desk and receive a copy of the mont...

All ages. Bring the whole family for stories, music, a craft and snack. All are welcome to wear their pajamas!

All ages. Get ready for an energetic storytime! Move, dance, and sing to a variety of music, and learn to play with instruments, scarves, parachutes, and more.

All ages. Join us for exciting monthly adventures in nature! Young explorers will gather outside in our patio garden space to discover the wonders of the natural world through hand...

Ages 3-5. Have fun and learn with stories, songs, rhymes, and art activities. 

Join us for our monthly featured film followed by a discussion of topics presented.

Viewing Arthur the King, directed by Simon Cellan Jones.Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wah...

Ages 8-18. Visit us at the library after school for game time. We’ll have video games and board games on hand to play. No registration necessary and kids can drop in any time from ...

Community Health Workers assist individuals with a wide range of service needs. Their support can range from providing referral options or helping clients determine their eligibili...

DTDL partners with the Greater Lansing Food Bank to offer Grab and Go Meal Kits. Kits include a variety of food and anyone under 18 is eligible with no registration. Pick up a meal...

Ages birth-36 months. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes, then playtime with sensory activities that will help your little one develop literacy, social, and motor skills. 

Ages 9-12.  We’ll read and discuss a different book each month, plus have activities and snacks. Register for this program at the Youth Services desk and receive a copy of the...

Ages 3-5 along with their caregivers. Grow your child’s love of food, cooking, and science with hands-on activities! We’ll learn some basic cooking skills and explore food with our...

All ages. Get ready for an energetic storytime! Move, dance, and sing to a variety of music, and learn to play with instruments, scarves, parachutes, and more.