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1/26/2026 - 2/20/2026
Through February 20, 2026: In its 19th year, the annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit, presented by 517 Business Magazine and sponsored by MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU), has served as a creative showcase for students from participating mid-Michigan high schools. In the past, participating high schools have included Bath, DeWitt, East Lansing, Eaton Rapids, Fowlerville, Grand Ledge, Haslett, Holt, Laingsburg, Lansing Catholic, Lansing Christian, Lansing Everett, Leslie, Mason, Michigan Connections Academy, Okemos, Potterville, St. Johns, Waverly and Williamston.
2/11/2026 - 2/20/2026
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2/12/2026
Ages 5+Learn about an amazing person from history you've maybe never heard of and create something inspired by them! This month is Esther Howland, who popularized Valentine's Day cards in the U.S.! Then we’ll make our own handmade cards.
2/16/2026
Cozy up with some good books and join our Adult Reading Challenge this Winter. Explore new genres, revisit old favorites, and discover hidden gems! The goal? Read 5 books from our list of 19 exciting genres. Whether you love thrillers, historical fiction, or thought-provoking non-fiction, there’s something at the library for everyone!Logs are available at the library.
2/16/2026
Join us for a hands-on art adventure where creativity knows no limits. Explore painting in a whole new way-using balloons, potato mashers, and other surprising objects to create your masterpiece!2/17/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!2/18/2026
Kids 3rd Grade+. A Code Club for all! Learn to make apps, animations, and more! No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Find out more at gladl.org/project/learncoding2/18/2026
Ages 12+Too chilly to fish? Learn to tie flies for the summer with the Red Cedar Fly Fishers at these two workshops! Feel free to attend one or both. Class will go over the tools, materials, and techniques to tie 2 to 3 different fishing flies per workshop, for Trout, Bluegill, or Bass. All materials and instruction provided by members of the Red Cedar Fly Fishers.
Feel free to attend one or both of these workshops--Registration required for EACH workshop.
Feb. 11 - https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14194933
Feb 18 - https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14194932
2/19/2026
Our Chamber members will host Mix & Mingle networking events on the third Thursday of the month from 5:00 - 7:00 PM to give the Chamber Board an opportunity to meet with Chamber members and local residents who are interested in helping the Chamber build a stronger community.Please visit our website to see which Chamber member is hosting each event.
2/19/2026
Hey Battle teams! Let’s eat a pizza dinner, talk Battle books, create your team gear and more! We’ll have food and drink, materials to make Team posters, buttons, and more! Prepare for battle and get a better understanding of the books with book-themed activities, plus battle tips and tricks. Must be a registered BotB participant to attend!2/20/2026
AdultThe American Red Cross needs our donations to continue to provide life-saving services, especially during a medical emergency. Share your heart and help during this current Blood Shortage! Give in Feb. for a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice!
2/20/2026
Spring cleaning can always bring surprises. What about when you find that box of old VHS tapes, or a forgotten collection of faded and damaged photographs? Drop-in and learn how the GLADL Digi-Lab can easily help you digitize your old media and restore pictures that have seen better days. Whether your closets produce vinyl records, cassette tapes, DVDs, or even a bundle of old letters you would like to read and record as an oral history, digitize it at the GLADL Digi-Lab. To preserve your memories, and clean out your closet, save the original with digital!2/21/2026
0 - 2yrsWe’ll read a story, sing and rhyme together, do a finger play, and have fun while learning and playing. We’ll end with time for caregivers to socialize and babies to play and interact with each other.
2/21/2026
Winter can be a challenge for birds that don't migrate. Learn how our resident (non-migratory) birds adapt in the winter-- and how to help them. Enjoy a story and a presentation on winter birds and wildlife in our area and then try your hand at creating crafts to share some treats with winter birds. Craft activities may include a pinecone feeder, orange cups, cardboard tube binoculars. (And of course cocoa and s'mores!)2/22/2026
Ages 16+Come enjoy coffee, conversation and audience participation for an afternoon of poetry, fun and ideas. Area women poets read poems about 5 subjects in rotation, each giving their spin on the topics. It's a fast-paced, different kind of reading, full of engaging and provoking poems to engage an audience of both poetry fans and those unfamiliar with its performance. Poets and themes to be announced closer to the event.
2/23/2026
Cozy up with some good books and join our Adult Reading Challenge this Winter. Explore new genres, revisit old favorites, and discover hidden gems! The goal? Read 5 books from our list of 19 exciting genres. Whether you love thrillers, historical fiction, or thought-provoking non-fiction, there’s something at the library for everyone!Logs are available at the library.
2/24/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!2/25/2026
AdultGather in the daytime with other adults for coffee, conversation and try a new game-- or share an old favorite! Adults can meet up at the Library monthly at this time for interesting presentations, crafts, games -- and coffee, snacks and conversation with friends you know-- and those you've just met.
2/25/2026
Join us for our annual enrollment open house at our brand-new preschool location! 
We are moving into the old Wacousta Elementary!!Families are invited to explore our new space, meet our staff, and learn more about our preschool program. This is a great opportunity to see our classrooms, ask questions, and get a feel for our community. We can't wait to see you there!
2/25/2026
Wacousta Preschool is Growing! Wacousta Cooperative Preschool (WCP) invites the community to an Enrollment Open House to celebrate our historic move to the Wacousta Community Center (the former Wacousta Elementary building). This transition allows us to serve more families in the Wacousta, Grand Ledge and DeWitt areas by significantly increasing our preschool capacity and launching our brand-new Toddler Program.
Experience the Cooperative Difference As a family-focused nonprofit cooperative, WCP is more than just a school—it is a community where parents are partners in the classroom. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy focuses on child-led inquiry where children are encouraged to be curious, empathetic, and collaborative. Whether you are a current WCP family or looking for your child’s first school home, join us to see how we are building a vibrant community hub for our smallest neighbors.
What’s New for 2026-2027?
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Expanded Preschool Capacity: Our new facility allows us to welcome more children into our half-day and full-day tuition-based preschool programs. Over 30 additional seats!
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NEW Toddler Program: We are thrilled to announce the addition of a dedicated Toddler Class for children ages 12–30 months! This program offers a safe, nurturing environment where our youngest learners can explore and grow.
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GSRP Availability: We continue to offer a state-funded Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) classroom for qualifying 4-year-olds. Applications can be done through Eaton RESA.
2/25/2026
Kids 3rd Grade+. A Code Club for all! Learn to make apps, animations, and more! No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Find out more at gladl.org/project/learncoding2/25/2026
AdultGLADL has partnered with BrickHaven Brewing Company to offer a Silent Book Club in Grand Ledge. Participants gather at our designated tables at BrickHaven, and everyone brings a book of their choice to read. The Library Coordinator will offer a quick greeting, participants may order drinks and food, and then we'll all silently read the book of our choice for about 45 minutes. After that time, the Coordinator will invite everyone to share a bit about the book they're reading and people can choose to participate or not, whatever they're comfortable with. Registration required to reserve space.
2/28/2026
Races Start at 1pm Ready, set...roll! Join us for a wacky race where potatoes are the stars of the track. Decorate your very own "spud mobile" and race it down the derby ramp.
3/1/2026
Parents, students, teachers, local dignitaries and art lovers are invited to the Awards Reception to announce the winners of the 2026 MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit. Taking place Sunday, March 1, the art preview begins at 1 p.m. with remarks and awards beginning at 1:30 p.m. Come browse the art, enjoy food and refreshments and hear an engaging guest speaker. The event will wrap at approximately 2:30 p.m.Keep an eye on msufcuart.com and this page for updates and details. In the meantime, save the date! Questions? Email our event director at mary@m3group.biz.
3/3/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!3/4/2026
The monthly Free Community Meal will be on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 PM at Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church.
- February 4
- March 4
- April 1
- May 6
- June 3
3/4/2026
18 months - 3 yearsParents and caregivers will learn how to talk, sing, read, write, and play with their littles ones to promote pre-reading skills. Concludes with hands-on activity stations. This storytime uses the Ready to Read Michigan program from the Library of Michigan.
3/6/2026
Ages 8 - 18This workshop series offers a structured and engaging introduction to the "game of kings," taught by professional chess coach Tyler Hug. Beginners on up will gain valuable skills in a fun, supportive environment. Attend one or all sessions.
3/7/2026
Teens Ages 12+Learn emergency procedures, discipline techniques, diapering, age-appropriate activities, rescue breathing, the Heimlich maneuver, and basic first aid skills needed while babysitting. Upon workshop completion, students receive an American Red Cross babysitting course certificate. Registration required, class size limited.
3/9/2026
Ages 6 - 12Use salt dough, cookie cutters, and faux jewels to create a beautiful Easter ornament!
3/10/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!3/10/2026
Grades K - 6Reading Challenge participants can join us for a Mario Party with snacks, games, and crafts. Not a Reading Challenge participant? You can sign up at the party!
3/11/2026
Join us for these networking events at 9:00 AM on the second Wednesday of each month in the City Hall Community Room across from the Chamber office.
Join us and learn about fellow Chamber members.
Please like our Facebook page to keep up to date about who the presenter will be each month.
3/11/2026
Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon of Bingo complete with light refreshments and prizes for the lucky winners! No registration required, just show up ready to have fun! 3/11/2026
Ages 3 - 5Parents and caregivers will learn how to talk, sing, read, write, and play with their littles ones to promote pre-reading skills. Concludes with hands-on activity stations. This storytime uses the Ready to Read Michigan program from the Library of Michigan.
3/12/2026
Ages 10+Join Swordsmanship Museum and Academy historian Jerry Berg as he leads us on a journey back to the 1500s to explore the unique warriors that fought in and defended Ireland during this century of conquest and invasion. High quality replicas from the Museum's collection will also be featured, including some of the largest swords and the most intimidating ranged weapons!
3/13/2026
Ages 8 - 18This workshop series offers a structured and engaging introduction to the "game of kings," taught by professional chess coach Tyler Hug. Beginners on up will gain valuable skills in a fun, supportive environment. Attend one or all sessions.
3/13/2026
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day by joining the City of Grand Ledge as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration on Friday March 13th and Saturday March 14th. Beginning as a neighborhood party and parade, this celebration has grown into a city-wide event and is enjoyed by thousands of people flocking to Grand Ledge to partake in Irish traditions.It begins on Friday, March 13th at the Grand Ledge Opera House at 121 S. Bridge Street with the Pub Runners Band www.pubrunners.net . Enjoy an evening of singing and dancing as they perform the traditional Irish favorites. Doors open at 6:30PM and Irish entertainment starts at 7:30PM. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Your admission ticket for Friday includes an Irish beverage. There are a limited number of tickets so make sure to get yours today at www.gloperahouse.com .
On Saturday all the excitement begins at 11:00AM in Grand Ledge! From 11:00AM until 4:00PM the American Legion Post #48 located at 731 N. Clinton Street will be hosting their Annual Irish Stew Cook-off. Admission is free, so stop by and vote for the “Best in Town”. The Grand Ledge Opera House will open its doors starting at 11:00AM on Saturday for lunch. Stop by and enjoy a cup of potato soup and a Guinness beer before the parade. Donations accepted for admission. At 2:00PM the 22nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off down Bridge Street. Enjoy watching the Glen Erin Pipe Band, Irish Dancers, floats and much more as they march across the Grand River in the heart of Grand Ledge. After the parade the Opera House will continue to serve Irish fare and beverages along with entertainment including the Glen Erin Pipe Band and the Hubbardston and McCartney Irish Dancers. This event brings out a sign of Spring and is the perfect way for families to emerge from the winter weather and come together in celebration.
3/14/2026
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day by joining the City of Grand Ledge as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration on Friday March 13th and Saturday March 14th. Beginning as a neighborhood party and parade, this celebration has grown into a city-wide event and is enjoyed by thousands of people flocking to Grand Ledge to partake in Irish traditions.It begins on Friday, March 13th at the Grand Ledge Opera House at 121 S. Bridge Street with the Pub Runners Band www.pubrunners.net . Enjoy an evening of singing and dancing as they perform the traditional Irish favorites. Doors open at 6:30PM and Irish entertainment starts at 7:30PM. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Your admission ticket for Friday includes an Irish beverage. There are a limited number of tickets so make sure to get yours today in person at the Opera House M-F 10am-2pm or at www.gloperahouse.com .
On Saturday all the excitement begins at 11:00AM in Grand Ledge! From 11:00AM until 4:00PM the American Legion Post #48 located at 731 N. Clinton Street will be hosting their Annual Irish Stew Cook-off. Admission is free, so stop by and vote for the “Best in Town”. The Grand Ledge Opera House will open its doors starting at 11:00AM on Saturday for lunch. Stop by and enjoy a cup of potato soup and a Guinness beer before the parade. Donations accepted for admission. At 2:00PM the 22nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off down Bridge Street. Enjoy watching the Glen Erin Pipe Band, Irish Dancers, floats and much more as they march across the Grand River in the heart of Grand Ledge. After the parade the Opera House will continue to serve Irish fare and beverages along with entertainment including the Glen Erin Pipe Band and the Hubbardston and McCartney Irish Dancers. This event brings out a sign of Spring and is the perfect way for families to emerge from the winter weather and come together in celebration.
3/14/2026
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a bit of library magic! Stop by our Lucky Leprechaun party before the parade downtown for festive crafts and a fun scavenger hunt. 3/14/2026
Come Early, Stay Late, and Shop & Eat Downtown
If you have Celtic Pride or just want to see a Wee Bit of Irish, come on down to Bridge Street and take in the sights and sounds of the parade.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade (2:00 PM)
Bridge Street Plaza Festivities (12:00 - 3:00 PM)
- Come chat with our sponsors at their booths
