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12/15/2025
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.
12/16/2025
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!12/17/2025
Gather in the daytime with other adults for coffee, conversation and make a fun seasonal craft-- winter pinecones in the snow! 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.12/17/2025
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/learncoding12/18/2025
1st & 3rd Thursdays. A casual, friendly group that serves the community with hand-made projects. Craft with us and use your yarn stash to benefit others!12/18/2025
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.
12/20/2025
We’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.12/21/2025
Delta Community Choir will present its winter concert, “Welcome In!” on Sunday, December 21 at 3 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 7910 E. St. Joseph Highway, Delta Township. Led by music director Zach Everly and accompanist Christine English, the 58-voice Delta Community Choir will “Welcome In” the holiday season with a repertoire of traditional carols, gospel hymns, music from the movies, and even some holiday humor.12/22/2025
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.
12/23/2025
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!12/26/2025
During Library Hours - Register to reserve your desired time slot!Family Video called-- you forgot to return a new release and they close in one hour. Find the missing movie and return it before they close or face a huge fine...and the wrath of angry parents.
12/27/2025
During Library Hours - Register to reserve your desired time slot!Family Video called-- you forgot to return a new release and they close in one hour. Find the missing movie and return it before they close or face a huge fine...and the wrath of angry parents.
12/28/2025
During Library Hours - Register to reserve your desired time slot!Family Video called-- you forgot to return a new release and they close in one hour. Find the missing movie and return it before they close or face a huge fine...and the wrath of angry parents.
12/29/2025
During Library Hours - Register to reserve your desired time slot!Family Video called-- you forgot to return a new release and they close in one hour. Find the missing movie and return it before they close or face a huge fine...and the wrath of angry parents.
12/29/2025
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.
12/29/2025
Join us for an evening of fun and friendly Switch gaming! We’ll play Super Smash Bros today! Who’s the best player around? Feel free to bring your Switch to play between your turns on the big screen! All skill levels welcome!12/30/2025
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!12/30/2025
Ages 9+It's fun to learn to play melodies on a dulcimer with Wanda Degen! In this introductory workshop, you'll learn about the Mountain Dulcimer. Wanda provides up to a dozen dulcimers for attendees use & share or you may bring your own. Learn several songs during the lesson for a fun family activity. Begins with a brief demonstration and performance.
12/31/2025
Ages 1 - 6Come join us for a “Noon Year’s Eve” party and storytime, especially for little kids! Listen to New Year's Eve stories, make crafts and noisemakers, and toast the new year—grape juice provided! Best for ages 1-6 with caregivers.
1/5/2026
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.
1/6/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!1/7/2026
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/learncoding1/7/2026
The Grand Ledge Area District Library and the Delta Township District Library are excited to present Battle of the Books 2026! For mroe information visit https://www.dtdl.org/events/battle_of_the_books/index.phpCome to learn more about Battle of the Books, including book-talks of this year’s booklist, an overview of the program, and Q & A. Adults, teens, and kids (4th grade and up) are all welcome to participate. The selected books are appropriate for young readers but appealing to all ages. Battle Book Team Kits available at both Libraries for registered teams - registration ends January 26.
1/8/2026
Ages 13+Our smartphones, tablets, and even even cameras make taking picture easy. But how do we manage, save, and share these pictures? This program presented by Corey Seeman (SquirrelDude) will introduce you to several photo sharing services available and how to organize, backup, and share pictures with friends, family, and beyond.
1/12/2026
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.
1/12/2026
KidsCalling all Pokemon trainers! You are invited to our Pokemon Party, open to participants in our GLADL Reading Challenge. Test your knowledge with Pokemon trivia, create your own Poke-crafts and play fun Poke-games. Want to attend? Be sure to sign up for our GLADL Reading Challenge! Whether you're a new trainer or seasoned Pokemon master, you won't want to miss this adventure!
1/13/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!1/13/2026
Come out and join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome.1/14/2026
AdultsEnjoy a relaxing afternoon of Bingo and win fun prizes We supply everything needed including light snacks. No registration required.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15433918
1/14/2026
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/learncoding1/14/2026
Ages 12+Join Historian Andrew Kercher and examine the historical past of our Great Lakes State! The SS Eastland was the greatest loss of life in a maritime disaster on the Great Lakes when she flipped onto her side in the Chicago river in 1915. If the Titanic is the story of hubris, the Eastland is a tale of unintended consequences.
1/15/2026
In this competition teams will work together to build a provided puzzle, and the first team that completes the puzzle within the allotted time wins! Great for families wanting to strengthen their bond, or friends that want to work together to complete a puzzle! Each team will get to keep their puzzle at the end of the night, and the 1st place team will win a Game Night Prize Pack. Team registration required. All ages are welcome to join, each team must have 4 members and at least one adult. Limited to the first 10 teams that sign up, registration closes January 8.1/17/2026
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.
1/19/2026
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.
1/20/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!1/21/2026
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/learncoding1/21/2026
Make your own puffy snow paint and paint a beautiful snowman or snow scene.1/22/2026
Ages 16+Ring in the New Year with VegMichigan and learn about the health and environmental benefits of eating more plant-based meals. They will provide tips and resources for incorporating more plant-based food into your life to support you in getting started.
1/24/2026
Clear out your craft stash and discover something new! Bring gently used or leftover craft supplies-yarn, fabric, paper, beads, tools, and more-and swap them for materials you can use. It's a fun, sustainable way to refresh your creativity! Drop materials off at the library between January 17 - 23. Come back on Jan. 24 to select something new!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.
1/26/2026
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.
1/26/2026
Many birds migrate in the winter -- for those that stay, finding food can be a challenge. Learn what birds do to 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. We'll also learn about planning and preparing for safe spring migration season.1/27/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!1/27/2026
Ages 8+ w/ Adult SupervisionGift of Life Michigan will be hosting a volunteer activity to make comfort fleece tie blankets for families who have lost a loved one. There will be a brief presentation about Gift of Life's work and informational materials available to learn more. We will also have fleece scraps available to make dog and cat toys for shelter pets. If you have new or handmade blankets that you would like to donate, you can bring them to the event.
1/28/2026
AdultLearn tips and techniques from the experts on how to protect yourself from financial scams. 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.
1/28/2026
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/learncoding1/28/2026
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.
1/29/2026
AdultThrough this interactive presentation, Compassion and Choices members will detail the medical landscape in Michigan today, explain advanced directives and why everyone should complete theirs, review dementia’s nuances and detail all end-of-life care choices, including medical-aid-in-dying. Presenters will guide participants through slightly humorous, thoughtful interactive questions and show a brief movie clip.
2/2/2026
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.
2/3/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!2/4/2026
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/learncoding2/4/2026
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 4 - https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14194932
Feb. 11 - https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14194933
2/7/2026
Enjoy a trip to the Library with your family! We'll have self-directed children's activities all day and our Preschool & Early Childhood Fair. Pick up a kid's craft or STEAM kits (while supplies last), play with our Manipulative Table, color, hunt for "Hidden Hearts", and register to win FREE children's books!
2/7/2026
Families with young children can can talk with representatives from area Preschools and Learning Centers to find the program that best meets their needs, meet representatives from area agencies providing important services especially for early childhood, plus some fun for children too!The Library will have books, toys and coloring sheets for children to enjoy. PLUS--Enter our prize drawing for parents (and teachers too) to win a children's Book Pack-- and get your child their library card too!
2/9/2026
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.
2/10/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!2/10/2026
Come out and join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome.2/11/2026
AdultEnjoy a relaxing afternoon of Bingo and win fun prizes. We supply everything needed including light snacks. No registration required.
2/11/2026
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/learncoding2/11/2026
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 4 - https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14194932
Feb. 11 - https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14194933
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/learncoding2/19/2026
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.
2/22/2026
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
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.
3/3/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!3/10/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!