Skip to main content
Leighton Township Library

Library News

hands around a sapling in dirt


Registration is now open to claim a FREE sapling tree from Neighborhood Forest during Earth Week! Sign up your children to receive their very own tree. The trees will be delivered during Earth Week in April, and can be picked up at the library. You MUST register online no later than March 15 in order to participate.




Grand Rapids Children's Museum logo with child on rocket holding airplane 
Interested in visiting the Grand Rapids Children's Museum? As a Leighton Township Library cardholder you can check out a free pass for one day admission for up to 6 people.

picture of the Gerald R Ford Museum

Did you know the library has one free pass for up to 6 people at the Gerald R. Ford Museum each month? This pass is available to Leighton Township Library card holders. Visit the front desk for details.

speech bubbles learn a new language with transparent language online


Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. With over 110 languages to choose from, there is something for every learner. Best of all, with mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, learners can enjoy the freedom to learn at home, in the library, or on the go.  Set up an account with your library card and get started today.  It is even available for Spanish speakers!

screen with cartoon animals and kid with transparent language online

KidSpeak™ is a fun, age-appropriate online language course for children! Accessible through Transparent Language Online, KidSpeak introduces children to English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese, teaching words and phrases suitable for learners’ age, needs, and interests. More than 40 activities, puzzles, and songs guide young learners through the basics, along with a cartoon “friend” who speaks the language. KidSpeak™ works on computers, tablets, and phones - so your little ones can learn on the go, at home, or in the library.

Creativebug logoUnlock your creative spirit with your library card! Delight in the world of crafting with access to Creativebug - your gateway to endless inspiration. Register for an account today with your Leighton Township Library card! 

picture of LTL newsletter

Would you like to receive our monthly email newsletter and calendar of events?  Send an email to amys@leightonlibrary.org or sign up with the link on our home page.

libby app iconDownload the Libby App today to have access to free ebooks and e-audiobooks.  Borrow from our library and all of our partnering library systems! See our Libby User Guide or ask a staff member for assistance if needed.

the book club logoHave you wondered what our Book Club has been reading?  Check out this list of our past Book Club books.  Our Book Club meets monthly.  Give it a try anytime.  For questions contact rhondab@leightonlibrary.org.

library of things iconDid you know we have a Library of Things? These fun kits promote creativity, the ability to try something before you buy it, and enable access to rarely used household items. We also have puzzles to borrow and Literacy Kits designed to promote practice of early literacy skills such as vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and more!

fines free sign

We are a FINES FREE library!  We no longer have overdue fines; however, there will still be fees for lost or damaged books
, or fines from other libraries who are not fines free.