All events are open to the public.
(R)=Registration required. May be canceled if fails to meet minimum number.
(P)=Registration preferred. May be canceled if fails to meet minimum number.
($)=Fee or deposit required. May be canceled if fails to meet minimum number.
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
Murder & Mayhem Book Discussion: A Great Deliverance
Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Tuesday, May 21, 11:00 a.m.
or call (708) 474-2447.
A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George
This is the first book in the series of Thomas Lynley
mysteries. A savage murder has disturbed the peaceful countryside of Keldale. A daughter has been found sitting beside the decapitated body of her father, axe in her lap. All she will say is that she did it, and she’s not sorry.
Enter Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Inspector Thomas Lynley, who Havers despises, to solve the case. How will they get on? And how will they solve the case without Havers getting into major trouble over her “not so friendly” personality.
“On the Edge” Book Discussion: Leverage
Conference Room (Upper Level Near Circulation)
Wednesday, May 22, 4:00 p.m.
or call (708) 474-2447.
“On the Edge” Book Discussion Leverage by Joshua Cohen
[Grades 6-12]
High school sophomore Danny excels at gymnastics but is bullied, like the rest of the gymnasts, by members of the football team, until an emotionally and physically scarred new student joins the football team and forms an unlikely friendship with Danny. Sign up is appreciated, but not required.
Open Mic Night
Community Room (Lower Level)
Thursday, May 23, 5:00 p.m.
[Grades 6-12]
Here is your chance to step up to the mic. You can sing, recite poetry, tell jokes, rap, or even dance. Come a bit early and sign up for your slot at the door. All acts must be deemed appropriate by library’s conduct policy, including, but not limited to, obscene language.
Even you don’t have a talent you wish to share; you can always be a part of a supportive audience!
Friday Afternoon Movie: Harvey
Community Room (Lower Level)
Friday, May 24, 1:00 p.m.
or call (708) 474-2447.
James Stewart, Josephine Hull
Stewart stars as Elwood, a good-natured man with a six-foot tall rabbit that only he can see. When his sister tries to have him committed, a mix-up occurs and she is committed instead, leaving it up to Elwood and "Harvey" to straighten out the mess. Black and White; Not Rated; 104 minutes.
Sponsored by Friends of Lansing Library..
Purls of Wisdom Knitting and Crochet
Community Room (Lower Level)
Friday, May 24, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The popular knitting & crochet circle “Purls of Wisdom”meets at the library. Bring your own supplies.Beginners always
welcome!
Wednesdays
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
May 29
June 12 & 26
July 10 & 24
August 7 & 21
Fridays
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
May 24
[no meeting June 7] June 21
July 5 & 19
August 2, 16 & 30
Dead Relative’s Society
Activity Room (Lower Level)
Saturday, May 25, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 27 from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and Saturday, May 25 from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (new time!) in the Activity Room
Come join us to research your family tree. We will make the room and
resources available. This will be a time when everyone can gather in one place and research with the assistance of library staff. You can also share with your fellow researchers.
While you can use the resources any time the library is open, this will be a time when you can work undisturbed, and have a staff member handy to help you. Instead of vying for staff attention, someone will be there in the room, available to answer your questions. Beginners are welcome.
No prior experience necessary.
S.T.E.M. Club: Swing Low—The Great Pendulum Investigation
Community Room (Lower Level)
Saturday, May 25, 3:00 p.m.
or call (708) 474-2447.
S.T.E.M.=Science,
Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
S.T.E.M. Club:
Swing Low—The Great Pendulum Investigation
[Grades 1-5]
When you go to the playground, do you swing on the swings? A swing is basically a really fun pendulum – and the secret to pendulums is hidden in the mysterious world of physics.
Become a true scientist and investigate the secrets of pendulums! Sign-up is appreciated but not required. Students may drop in.