Story Time Every Thursday!
Join Ms. Shelley for weekly Story Time at 10:30 am on Thursdays.
December 7:
Dream Snow Story Time!
It’s that time of year when little ones wish for a first big snow! Join us for a magical reading of Eric Carle’s Dream Snow, along with a snowflake scavenger hunt, music & movement, and a craft!
December 14:
Holiday Story Time Sing-a-Long!
Join Ms. Shelley as she sings holiday song books to your little ones, such as “Jingle Bells,”and “Winter Wonderland,” along with rhythm activities for the kids!
There will be stories, songs, music, crafts, and FUN!
No registration required!
Dream Snow Story Time!
It’s that time of year when little ones wish for the first big snow! Join Ms. Shelley for a magical reading of Eric Carle’s Dream Snow, along with a snowflake scavenger hunt, music & [...]
All About Pets Story Time!
Join Ms. Shelley for a reading of Dr. Seuss’ What Pet Should I Get? followed by a lively pet-themed game of “Simon Says”, and rocking out with a freeze dance to “Hound Dog.” Thursday, [...]
Being Thankful Story Time!
Join Ms. Shelley for stories, songs, and activities about the many things for which we are thankful! Thursday, November 16 at 10:30 AM
Autumn Leaves Story Time!
Join Ms. Shelley this Thursday at 10:30, where we will read classic stories such as Lois Ehlert's Leaf Man, introduce our little learners to the magic of making leaf rubbings, and more! Thursday, November [...]
Apples & Pumpkins Story Time!
Apples & Pumpkins Story Time! Bring your children for some fun, fall stories, songs, and festivities with these popular autumnal favorites! Thursday, November 2 at 10:30 AM
Volcanos Stem & Story Time
This Thursday, October 19 at 10:30 AM - Join Ms. Shelley for books, a game of the "The Floor is Lava," and a good old-fashioned volcano science experiment to round out the fun and [...]
Sign Language Here, There, and Everywhere with Kathy MacMillan
This Thursday, October 12 at 10:30 AM - Join Kathy MacMillan at the Lansing Community Library! Learn basic American Sign Language and find out more about sign languages around the world through interactive stories, [...]
Shadows & Science Story Time
Join Ms. Shelley this Thursday, October 5th at 10:30 am for a fun STEM-based story time where we play with shadows and learn what a solar eclipse is!
“Let’s Learn About School” Story Time
Calling all curious minds! On September 28 at 10:30am, we invite you to bring your little ones for an educational escapade at our "Let's Learn About School" Story Time. Delve into captivating stories centered [...]
Online Story Time Collection
If you cannot join us in person, we have put together the following collection of online story time resources for your family to enjoy from home.
Online Storytime: Not Quite Fairy Tales
As we gear up for summer reading we are thinking all about imagination, fantasy, and fun and engaging stories. This week's online storytime features some non-traditional tales. Our two stories are A Tale of [...]
Online Storytime: Giraffes
Stretch up high this week as we learn about and enjoy stories about giraffes. Stories include Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae, and Giraffe Problems by Jory John. After the stories and a few [...]
Online Storytime: Sharks
Read, sing, and craft with these fabulous ocean creatures. This storytime features Land Shark by Beth Ferry and Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale. You can also choose to make a moving paper shark [...]
Online Storytime: Alligators and Crocodiles
This week our online storytime features alligators and crocodiles! Snap your jaws, shake your tail, and enjoy this collection of stories and songs including Snappsy The Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This [...]
Online Storytime: Sun and Rain
The weather seems to be warming up (finally)! But looks like we'll be seeing a lot of different weather for a while. This sun and rain storytime playlist has a little bit of everything [...]
Online Storytime: Dogs
Today we celebrate dogs! Listen to Betty White read Harry the Dirty Dog, watch a puppet show version of Bark, George!, and wrap it up with a reading of Found Dogs. In between stories, [...]
Online Storytime: Lost and Found
These stories all have to do with things that go missing! First is Little Angel Theatre's puppet performance of Jon Klassen's I Want My Hat Back; then Mo Willem's Knuffle Bunny; and last Pete [...]
Online Storytime
We miss seeing all of you at our weekly storytimes! Luckily there are a wealth of resources online to help families explore and enjoy books and reading. LCL has started a new weekly digital storytime [...]
Story Time Kits
Create your own story time at home! Check out one of our four kits that contain books and extension resources related to a theme.
Additional kits are available from other libraries in the system. Search for “story time kit” in the library catalog to view all the story time and sensory kits available.