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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.
