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2018 Holiday Gift Guide 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

2018 Holiday Gift Guide

Best of 2018 List Contest Best of 2018 List Contest

Best of 2018 List Contest

Storytime at the Lake Lansing Biggby coffee shop Storytime at the Lake Lansing Biggby coffee shop

Storytime at Biggby

Dec 19th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Biggby

Storytime at Biggby Coffee on the corner of Abbot and Lake Lansing. Join us for stories, songs, fun, and coffee! No fee, all are welcome!

American Red Cross American Red Cross

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Dec 21st | 10:00am - 3:45pm
East Lansing Public Library

To schedule an appointment, log onto redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: MSU) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1.800.733.2767).

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Pre-Release Titles for cloudLibrary Pre-Release Titles for cloudLibrary

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Big titles coming out in the next few months. Place your holds now and have one less thing to remember to do later.
Big titles coming out in the next few months. Place your holds now and have one less thing to remember to do later.
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New cloudLibrary - 12/11/2018 New cloudLibrary - 12/11/2018

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A CRISPR based thriller ripped from the headlines, some new to ELPL titles, and we even threw in some new eAudiobooks. Enjoy!
A CRISPR based thriller ripped from the headlines, some new to ELPL titles, and we even threw in some new eAudiobooks. Enjoy!
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Holiday/Winter Read Along books on… Holiday/Winter Read Along books on…

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Holiday and Winter Read Along books and their non-read along counterparts available on Hoopla.
Holiday and Winter Read Along books and their non-read along counterparts available on Hoopla.
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Unexpected Holiday movies on Hoopla Unexpected Holiday movies on Hoopla

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"Unexpected" Holiday movies available on Hoopla
"Unexpected" Holiday movies available on Hoopla
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New cloudLibrary - 12/4/2018 New cloudLibrary - 12/4/2018

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Including new mysteries, some cozy, some bloody. Plus Nora Roberts, National Book Award finalist Olga Tokarczuk and Jackie Chan. We aim…
Including new mysteries, some cozy, some bloody. Plus Nora Roberts, National Book Award finalist Olga Tokarczuk and Jackie Chan. We aim…
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Kids

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5 Finds Kids: December 2018 5 Finds Kids: December 2018

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Our top picks of the month for kids.
Our top picks of the month for kids.
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Movie Sing-Along: Frozen Movie Sing-Along: Frozen

Dec 28th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Fun for the whole family! Come watch the movie Frozen and sing along to the award…
Fun for the whole family! Come watch the movie Frozen and sing along to the award…
Mary Poppins Returns starring Emily Blunt and Lin Manuel Miranda
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Mary Poppins Returns Special Showing at… Mary Poppins Returns Special Showing at…

Dec 22nd | 8:30am - 11:30am
East Lansing Public Library
Need a break from the holiday rush? Join us at NCG Cinemas at Eastwood for a special showing of "Mary Poppins Returns".
Need a break from the holiday rush? Join us at NCG Cinemas at Eastwood for a special showing of "Mary Poppins Returns".
Father and daughter drawing
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Take a break! Take a break!

By Phyllis
As a child, my mom always let me help her prepare our Christmas cards.  Our family had these very cool cards that had tags with all of our…
As a child, my mom always let me help her prepare our Christmas cards.  Our family had these very cool cards that had tags with all of our…
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Miss Eva's Favorite Picture Books of... Miss Eva's Favorite Picture Books of...

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Some of my absolute favorite picture books from this year.
Some of my absolute favorite picture books from this year.
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Teens

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Teens: Top Picks of the Season Teens: Top Picks of the Season

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Our top fall releases for teens.
Our top fall releases for teens.
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5 Finds Teens: December 2018 5 Finds Teens: December 2018

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Our top five picks of the month for teens.
Our top five picks of the month for teens.
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Totally Tubular - 1980s YA Fiction Totally Tubular - 1980s YA Fiction

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Schweet reads for teens that take place in the 1980s.
Schweet reads for teens that take place in the 1980s.
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Teens:Young Adult Award Winners Teens:Young Adult Award Winners

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Looking for a great gift? Here is YALSA's 2018 Top Ten nominated books.
Looking for a great gift? Here is YALSA's 2018 Top Ten nominated books.
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Be Our Guest! Be Our Guest!

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Middle-grade fiction set in hotels, motels, etc.
Middle-grade fiction set in hotels, motels, etc.
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Adults

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Gift Picks: Baking Gift Picks: Baking

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Whether they're a beginner or a pro, here are some cookbooks that make great gifts for the baker in your life.
Whether they're a beginner or a pro, here are some cookbooks that make great gifts for the baker in your life.
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5 Finds Adults: December 2018 5 Finds Adults: December 2018

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Our top five picks of the month for adults.
Our top five picks of the month for adults.
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Nonfiction Nonfiction

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Looking for a gift for the nonfiction reader in your life? Check out our top picks in nonfiction for the season.
Looking for a gift for the nonfiction reader in your life? Check out our top picks in nonfiction for the season.
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Smitten Kitchen Every Day Smitten Kitchen Every Day

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For your favorite chef-in-training, look through these titles and get ready to sample some delicious meals!
For your favorite chef-in-training, look through these titles and get ready to sample some delicious meals!
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Here are some critically acclaimed titles in science fiction and fantasy for 2018. Note - if purchasing a gift for a serious…
Here are some critically acclaimed titles in science fiction and fantasy for 2018. Note - if purchasing a gift for a serious…
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Maker Studio

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Paint a Piggy Bank Paint a Piggy Bank

Dec 29th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
The perfect New Year's Resolution! Paint a piggy bank and start saving. Ages 5 and up are welcome.…
The perfect New Year's Resolution! Paint a piggy bank and start saving. Ages 5 and up are welcome.…
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Drop in Winter Craft Drop in Winter Craft

Dec 27th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Stop in anytime between 10:30 and noon and make a winter themed craft! A fun addition to visiting the library…
Stop in anytime between 10:30 and noon and make a winter themed craft! A fun addition to visiting the library…
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Gingerbread Houses Gingerbread Houses

Dec 17th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Families with young children, join us in our maker space to build your own festive (and delicious) "gingerbread" house out of frosting,...
Families with young children, join us in our maker space to build your own festive (and delicious) "gingerbread" house out of frosting,...
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Reserve the Maker Studio For Events Reserve the Maker Studio For Events

By Lauren
Did you know you can reserve the library's Maker Studio for events, classes and more?  We regularly host girl scout and boy scout troops,...
Did you know you can reserve the library's Maker Studio for events, classes and more?  We regularly host girl scout and boy scout troops,...
Robot Fest 2018
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Robot Fest 2018 a Success! Robot Fest 2018 a Success!

By Lauren
ELPL, the MSU College of Engineering, ITEC, and the City of East Lansing were happy to host the second annual Robot Fest on a hot Sunday…
ELPL, the MSU College of Engineering, ITEC, and the City of East Lansing were happy to host the second annual Robot Fest on a hot Sunday…
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Featured

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There’s a waffle in my pocket –… There’s a waffle in my pocket –…

By Eadams
This morning I got all three girls in the car. They were dressed, they were fed, they had backpacks and their snow pants - I felt amazing.…
This morning I got all three girls in the car. They were dressed, they were fed, they had backpacks and their snow pants - I felt amazing.…
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Musical StoryTime Musical StoryTime

By Lauren
On December 7 the library's weekly StoryTime welcomed special guests from the Michigan State Univeristy College of Music! We read Little...
On December 7 the library's weekly StoryTime welcomed special guests from the Michigan State Univeristy College of Music! We read Little...
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East Lansing Public Library Gives Back East Lansing Public Library Gives Back

Director Kristin Shelley talks about the genesis of the library's 24-hour anonymously accessible pantry and the many community…
Director Kristin Shelley talks about the genesis of the library's 24-hour anonymously accessible pantry and the many community…
The starting point for the interactive StoryWalk at the MSU Museum celebrating the book Because of an Acorn by Lola Schaefer.
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Story Walk at Michigan State University… Story Walk at Michigan State University…

By Lauren
Staff from the East Lansing Public Library and the Michigan State University Museum have partnered to create an interactive StoryWalk…
Staff from the East Lansing Public Library and the Michigan State University Museum have partnered to create an interactive StoryWalk…
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Current Christmas music on Hoopla Current Christmas music on Hoopla

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Current Christmas music available on Hoopla
Current Christmas music available on Hoopla
November and December 2018 Brick Wall Gallery artists Maryann and Darold Boyd.
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November and December 2018 Exhibit in… November and December 2018 Exhibit in…

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In November and December Maryann and Darold Boyd, will be exhibiting their work.  One is a painter, one is a photographer, and yes, they…
In November and December Maryann and Darold Boyd, will be exhibiting their work.  One is a painter, one is a photographer, and yes, they…
Author Mitch Albom
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Check out the first episode of… Check out the first episode of…

By Lauren
ELPL's Director, Kristin Shelley,​ hosts her first Director's Cut podcast with award-winning, best-selling author, journalist, radio and...
ELPL's Director, Kristin Shelley,​ hosts her first Director's Cut podcast with award-winning, best-selling author, journalist, radio and...
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Remembering President George H. W. Bush Remembering President George H. W. Bush

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"In crucial things, unity. In important things, diversity. In all things, generosity."
"In crucial things, unity. In important things, diversity. In all things, generosity."
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Remembering Spongebob creator, Stephen… Remembering Spongebob creator, Stephen…

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A list in memory of Spongebob Squarepants creator, Stephen Hillenburg (1961-2018).
A list in memory of Spongebob Squarepants creator, Stephen Hillenburg (1961-2018).
The Dragon With a Chocolate Heart, The Girl With a Dragon Heart by Stephanie Burgis
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Author of the Month: Stephanie Burgis Author of the Month: Stephanie Burgis

By Alaude
When author Stephanie Burgis released her debut book, Kat, Incorrigible in 2011, we were thrilled to finally see a children's fantasy set...
When author Stephanie Burgis released her debut book, Kat, Incorrigible in 2011, we were thrilled to finally see a children's fantasy set...
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Library Reads Favorite of Favorites 2018 Library Reads Favorite of Favorites 2018

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Check out the most loved titles of the year chosen by librarians across the country.
Check out the most loved titles of the year chosen by librarians across the country.
MSU Creative Writing Center Group
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MSU Creative Writing Center Group MSU Creative Writing Center Group

Open to the general public and students. All types of creative writers are encouraged to attend. If you have questions contact…
Open to the general public and students. All types of creative writers are encouraged to attend. If you have questions contact…
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