Thursday Story Times!
🍎 October 1 — Apples Story Time
Bring your little ones to the library for apple-themed stories, songs, and crafts!
🚒 October 8 — Firefighters & Firetrucks Story Time
Special Visit from the Lansing Fire Department! Enjoy a story followed by a special meet & greet with our local firefighters and a tour of their impressive firetruck. Kids will get a chance to learn more about these important community helpers and the equipment they use to do their important—and sometimes lifesaving—work!
🍁 October 15 — Autumn Leaves Story Time
Celebrate the beauty of fall with fabulous autumn stories and activities as we appreciate the colorful foliage of the season!
🧸 October 22 — Stay ’n Play
This week, we’re switching things up! Instead of story time, bring your little ones for free play with the toys in our toy cabinet and doodling at our coloring and drawing table. It’s a chance for kids to play while caregivers enjoy some relaxed social time with one another.
👻 October 29 — Not-So-Scary Monsters Story Time
Get ready for some light-hearted monster fun! We’ll enjoy entertaining monster tales, dance to The Monster Mash, and create our own lovable monster crafts complete with googly eyes!
📘 Story Time Details
When: Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Where: LCL Community Room
Who: Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (plus their caregivers!)
Each week, Ms. Shelley leads an engaging Story Time filled with books, music, movement, and hands-on creativity. She’s excited to welcome familiar faces and meet new friends all season long!
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 [...]
Bilingual Story Time
Embrace the diversity of cultures on September 21 at 10:30am during our Bilingual Storytime. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for an interactive session filled with Spanish/English books, lively music, and engaging [...]
Fireflies Story Time
Join Ms. Shelley on Thursday, Aug. 24th at 10:30am for stories, songs, and more about these bioluminescent beauties!
Beach Day Story Time!
Join Ms. Shelley on Thursday, August 17th at 10:30am for Beach Day Story Time! Kids are encouraged to bring a beach towel and don their sunglasses while we read beach-themed stories and enjoy a [...]
Camping Story Time Before Sunset
Join Ms. Shelley on Saturday, August 5th at 6:30pm behind town hall for stories, a firefly craft, and a S'more trail mix snack before sunset! Bring along a blanket or small pop up tent! [...]
Summer Reading Kickoff this Saturday Evening!
Who's getting excited for summer reading?! Join us for summer reading kickoff movie night this Saturday, June 17 at 6:00 in town hall! We will have everything you need for summer reading registration, plus [...]
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.
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.