Lansing History Librarian Heidi Butler shared historical facts about the Greater Lansing area and the many library resources available for doing our own historical research. Attendees learned how to use the Parke Collection to discover information about our region, the city, or even a parcel of land, as well as the preservation of family audio/video documents.
We heard from award-winning and best-selling mystery author, P.J. Parrish, the pen name for writing duo Kelly Nichols and Kristy Montee. The sisters, who are Detroit natives, divulged the secret to their long-distance writing style and how they construct the plots for their hero, Detective Louis Kincaid.
Laura Klynstra of Lansing has created the covers for bestsellers by authors like novelist Jodi Picoult, Michigan’s own Mitch Albom and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi. She has designed books for HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and other major publishing houses. She gave up her Times Square cubicle in New York City to return home to […]
Entrepreneur Sharon McRill shared inspiration on downsizing, planning a move, or organizing your house, office or other premises.
Lara shared her journey through her grandmother’s World War II experiences as a Red Cross nurse, the basis for her book, “Love Red“. The memoir is based on her Grandmother’s diary and letters to her family back home. Lara used her grandmother’s written recollections as a jumping-off place, expanding on that information with further research […]
Members Preview Sale: Saturday 8:30 am - 9 am Memberships available at the door Contact the library at 517-347-2021, ext. 3 with questions LOCATION: Okemos Masonic Center, 2175 Hamilton Road, entrance and parking at the rear of the building
Memberships available at the door $4 Fill a Bag Contact the library at 517-347-2021, ext. 3 with questions LOCATION: Okemos Masonic Center, 2175 Hamilton Road, entrance and parking at the rear of the building
APRIL 5: This will not be happening on May 20th. We will update when we have a new date for the event. In the spirit of celebrating First Nations’ people, the Friends welcome you to the world of the Anishinaabe of the Great Lakes at our Spring Brunch. Find out more about the strong cultural […]
EVENT: Used Book Sale July 24 and 25 DATES: Saturday & Sunday, July 24 & 25 LOCATION: The Old Farmer’s Market on the grounds of the Meridian Township Hall HOURS: 8 am - 9 am Saturday Friends’ Members Only 9 am - 7 pm Saturday & Sunday General Public OTHER: Masks will be required in […]
Event Recap Video EVENT: Used Book Sale July 24 and 25 DATES: Saturday & Sunday, July 24 & 25 LOCATION: The Old Farmer’s Market on the grounds of the Meridian Township Hall HOURS: 8 am - 9 am Saturday Friends’ Members Only 9 am - 7 pm Saturday & Sunday General Public OTHER: Masks will […]
EVENT: Used Book Sale July 24 and 25 DATES: Saturday & Sunday, July 24 & 25 LOCATION: The Old Farmer’s Market on the grounds of the Meridian Township Hall HOURS: 8 am - 9 am Saturday Friends’ Members Only 9 am - 7 pm Saturday & Sunday General Public OTHER: Masks will be required in […]
Dates: September 11 and 12 Location: Okemos Masonic Center located at 2175 Hamilton Road. Hours: Saturday, 8:30 am - 9:00 am for Friends’ Members-Only shopping (memberships will be available at the door); sales to the general public start at 9 am and end at 5 pm both days. Sunday we also offer our Fill a […]
