Community Calendar

Make your own puffy snow paint and paint a beautiful snowman or snow scene.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15476906

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.

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!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15391367

The Glen Erin Pipe Band has been celebrating the birthday of Scotland's most beloved bard for over 50 years. Join us on January 24, 2026 for a festive celebration of Robert Burns' 267th birthday. In 2025, the event was a SELL-OUT with over 400 people attending. Don't miss out, get your tickets early.

Featuring:
Free parking in the Kellogg Center Ramp (see your ticket for instructions)
Master of Ceremonies Chris Holman
Seisiún & Cèilidh Band - Celtic Jam at 5:30 p.m.
Highland Chicken Dinner with a wee bit o' haggis (6:30 p.m.)
Scottish Dessert
Cash bar
A Tribute to Robert Burns
Highland Dancers
Cèilidh Dancing
Door prizes, raffle and
The Pipes and Drums of the Glen Erin Pipe Band

A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden – Exhibit at the City of East Lansing's Hannah Community Center

Event Description

Experience A Caregiver’s Butterfly Garden, a powerful art and storytelling exhibit created by MSU's IMPART Alliance and AgeAlive, in partnership with the City of East Lansing.

This vibrant installation honors Michigan’s Direct Care Workers (DCWs) — the professionals who provide essential daily support for older adults and people with disabilities. Each butterfly in the exhibit carries a handwritten message from a caregiver, folded into art that transforms individual reflections into a collective symbol of compassion, resilience, and advocacy.

Curated by East Lansing artist-in-residence Zahrah Resh, the exhibit combines creativity, community, and awareness to highlight the urgent need for a stronger direct care workforce across Michigan—one that receives fair wages, training, and recognition for their vital work.

Visitors are invited to explore the garden, learn about the project, and reflect on the importance of caregiving in our communities.

Exhibit Dates: November 18, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Monday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Location: Hannah Community Center, East Lansing
Admission: Free and open to the public
More Information: dcwgardens.com

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.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15172016

Can't Stop Eating?
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – HOW (CEA-HOW) is a 12-Step fellowship for anyone suffering from compulsive eating, anorexia, and bulimia. We are a fellowship of individuals who share your problem and offer support. Come meet others who have found a working solution. Come to a meeting and start finding hope! In CEA-HOW membership is anonymous. There are no dues or fees for membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Local in person and virtual meeting held in Dewitt, Michigan every Tuesday at 5:30pm. For other meetings and more information visit www.ceahow.org.

Ages 8+ w/ Adult Supervision
Gift 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.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15600071

Adults
Learn 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.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/14347916

Adults
GLADL 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.