Community Calendar

All Ages
Our “Fall into Reading” Challenge begins October 1, and we’ll have a little something for everyone this season! Visit gladl.org/readingchallenges for full details on Fall’s challenge and to get started.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17096010

This workshop is a 6-week community diabetes education program to help individuals learn the tools and techniques needed for day-to-day management.

Give your favorite book some bling! Bring a book you already own, pick your colors, get a little crafty, and settle into the process. Think rhinestones, good vibes, and a cozy creative night with fellow book lovers at the library. Bring your own book from home or choose from our donated books, all other materials are included. No experience necessary.

October 2 – October 30
Come see and vote on the Rubber Duck Cosplay Contest!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17019090

Some stories don’t unfold so much as spiral; Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto moves with a kind of restless beauty—lyrical, immediate, and full of momentum. It’s the kind of piece that feels like it’s speaking directly to you. Then Berlioz takes us somewhere else entirely. Symphonie Fantastique is obsession turned into sound, blurring the line between reality and imagination. Scott Seaton opens the season with a program that leans all the way into intensity and emotion.

Program includes Masquerade by Anna Clyne, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in e minor, and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.

The Packard Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season at the historic Packard Proving Grounds, bringing together local farmers, artisans, bakers, makers, and small businesses in a one-of-a-kind setting where history and community meet.

Formerly known as the Shelby Farmers Market, the newly rebranded Packard Farmers Market reflects its deep connection to the Packard Proving Grounds and its mission to support the preservation of this iconic historic site. The market runs Saturdays from May 16 through October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the expansive front lawn of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site.

Each week, the market is arranged in neat rows across the lawn, offering a relaxed, walkable shopping experience. Vendors may park directly next to their booths, and the grass setting provides a cooler summer atmosphere ideal for tent setups. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. The market is supported by Packard Proving Grounds volunteers and local high school students earning community service hours.

The Packard Farmers Market is open on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends and will be closed Saturday, July 4. Proceeds from the market directly benefit the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, owned and operated by the Packard Motor Car Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Dates: Saturdays, May 16 – October 10, 2026 *closed July 4th

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, Shelby Township

More information and vendor details: packardprovinggrounds.org/farmersmarket

October 2 – October 30
Come see and vote on the Rubber Duck Cosplay Contest!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17019090

Set your phasers to fun because we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of STAR TREK at the 12th annual How-To Halloween, a free outdoor festival featuring:

• Interactive Attractions
• Starship Bridge Experience
• Trick-or-Treating
• Creative Vendors
• Make-n-Takes
• Live Entertainment
• Character Meet-&-Greets
• Zombie Walk
• Costume Contests and more

Engage with the crew of the USS Tecumseh and groove to the music of the award winning power-pop band The Shake Ups performing live with their cartoon inspired hits!

There is also special programming inside Impression 5 Science Center (regular admission fee to enter) including our celebrity guest Rob Miller- a creature designer, master sculptor and FX make-up artist featured on the SyFy series Face Off!

Here are the details at a glance…

STARDATE: Saturday October 3, 2026 • 11am-5pm
SET COURSE: Impression 5 Science Center • Riverside Parking Lot
WARP FACTOR: FREE outside • Regular admission fee to enter i5 & REOlds

Beam up more info at https://how-tohalloween.com

Enjoy Fall Festival with a Dulcimer Concert at the Library, from Lansing's own Wanda Deegan! Hear wonderful folk music on this fascinating instrument, including some classic autumn favorites like Apple Pickin'; The Apple Picker's Reel; The Dance of the Autumn Leaves; and Michigan Waltz by Kitty Donohoe. Wanda will perform between 11 am - 1 pm with occasional breaks to chat with folks and maybe take a request or two!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14967863

Join us for the 3rd Annual Grass Lake Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 3, from 2:00–7:00 p.m. at the Lost Railway Museum in Grass Lake. Enjoy Michigan craft beer, wine, live German music, delicious food, local artisans, family-friendly activities, and more. Proceeds benefit Lost Railway Museum and its mission to preserve the history of Michigan's electric interurban railways.