Lansing RIF-Reading is Fundamental

05/22/2026

At RIF, we love Thank-You notes, especially when students name the books they chose! These are from a second grade class at Averill Elementary, where they had their 3rd RIF distribution this week.

05/21/2026

Cumberland Elementary School held their final RIF day of the school year this week. There are lots of great pictures on their page, but this one of three BFFs with matching books deserves special notice--one (or three!) of the many ways that Reading is both FUN and Fundamental.

05/19/2026

Cat in the Hat, RIF, and the Riverwalk Theatre present:

05/18/2026

What happens after students choose their RIF books? These pictures from J.W. Sexton High School's recent RIF days tell that story.

05/18/2026

RIF gets Thank-You notes!

-Here are a few excerpts from notes written by North Elementary students:

*From S.: "I like the book because it was about rain--and I love
the rain. Thank you so much."

*D. signed their note, "Thank you, D. the reader"

*N. wrote: We "really appreciate what you guys do for Lansing
School District. -From your favorite North Star, N."

*Another D. wrote: "You guys are some of the best book
people I know. I really like the selection of books.
I like the fact that we didn't have to pay for the
books. . . . We all hope you guys have a good rest
of your life."

*From J.: "I love the books you guys give and I love reading
them. You guys are awesome-sauce. Thank you"

*P. writes: "We appreciate you coming to our school and
giving us books for free. It is nice to be able to
read without having to spend so much money on
books. . . You have helped me and others be more
interested in reading books and looking for more."

Thank you to Beckye Kennedy and her team of volunteers for coordinating the RIF distribution at North Elementary.

This is all possible through the generosity of community donations toward the purchase of books!

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05/05/2026

RIF is finishing the school year strong! In the last week, Lansing students at Kendon, North, and Gardner International Magnet School have had RIF days, with 5 more schools scheduled for this week! Photos are a selection from Gardner, provided by their lead volunteer Diane Nicholson Holley.

05/04/2026

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

for "Suessical" the Musical, in collaboration with Lansing RIF and the Riverwalk Theatre

Wednesday, June 10, 7 p.m.

Tickets *for this performance only* are available now in the RIF office, call 517-755-4966. Adults $10, Children 12 and under $5.

All children (18 and under) will get to choose a free RIF book at this performance.

04/30/2026

"Fifty's done, now it's Fifty-One!"

Not every birthday gets a party. Help RIF celebrate our 51st year of continuous service in the Lansing Schools, helping children love to read!

So far this year, RIF has given over 20,000 books (and counting!) to Lansing students. Over its history, RIF has given 3 million books--to generations of Lansing students!

See comments below on how to donate $51 to RIF:

04/27/2026

Coming Soon! Lansing RIF and Riverwalk Theatre present Seussical the Musical! The June 10 performance will be in collaboration with RIF. Watch this space to see when tickets will be available through the RIF office.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!