Community Calendar

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Join us for a monthly music themed storytime and playtime. Children will be able to listen to stories, sing, dance, experiment with different instruments, and have playtime after.

https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17017445

Experience music with more than your ears at Burcham Hills’ multi-genre, multi-sensory music festival on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 1:30–4:30 p.m. on the first floor of Burcham Hills.

Enjoy two stages of live music, including a performance from the MSU College of Music; discover curated food-and-music pairings at Cornerstone Bistro; try out real instruments at an Instrument Petting Zoo; and experience music and vibroacoustic therapy, which combines music with gentle, low-frequency vibrations you can feel through the body to encourage relaxation and support overall wellness.

1:30–2:30 p.m. | Quartz Stage: MSU College of Music
2:30–3:15 p.m. | Wild Rose Music Lab: Instrument Petting Zoo
2:30–3:15 p.m. | Slate Room: Vibroacoustic Therapy + Music Therapy
3:15–4:30 p.m. | Ada Whitehouse Stage: Live performances by Don Middlebrook, Elliot Milakaff, Gregory Smith and El Capitain

Bring the kids or invite a friend; music lovers of all ages are welcome! Explore, discover, and experience the power of music beyond sound.

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Experience the Spirit of Brazil in Lansing!

Join Canja de Boa for an unforgettable afternoon of Brazilian music!

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
🕒 3 p.m.
📍 Frances Park Pavilion, 2701 Moores River Drive, Lansing

🌴 Hosted by the Lansing Matinee Musicale, Canja de Boa brings the vibrant sounds and soulful traditions of Brazil to Lansing! This Michigan-based Brazilian music collective is rooted in Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) and the rich musical traditions of Brazil.

With infectious rhythms, lush melodies, and dynamic live performances, Canja de Boa creates an experience that will have you feeling the spirit, soul, and energy of Brazil.

✨ Come enjoy an afternoon of music, culture, and community!

Bring your friends and join us at Frances Park Pavilion!

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Join us for a movement storytime featuring yoga style poses and breathing exercises! We'll read a story, try out traditional and nontraditional yoga poses, breathe deep, and groove to a song. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat or beach towel to sit on. After the storytime, we'll have time for free play with active toys.

https://gladl.libcal.com/event/16837388

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659