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Whole Foods Fundraiser for ELPL

Did you know that reusing your bags at Whole Foods Market means a donation to the East Lansing Public Library?  Now through March 31,…

Board Game Day

Feb 23rd | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Come join us for Board Game Day! Open to all adults, teens, and children (with parent supervision).

Reading Buddies

Is your child struggling with reading? Or maybe they are an enthusiastic reader and just need more read-aloud practice with a patient…

Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
The Pig Scrolls
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
My First Chinese New Year
Happy Pig Day!
The Animals of Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year
The Pirate Pig
Celebrate Chinese New Year With the Fong Family
Chelsea's Chinese New Year
Pig-piggy-pigs
Valentine's Day and the Lunar New Year
The Runaway Wok

Lunar New Year 2019

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Ring in the Year of the Pig with these favorites.

Little Leaders
I Have A Dream
Libba
The Youngest Marcher
Marvelous Cornelius
Before She Was Harriet
Rosa
So Tall Within
Of Thee I Sing
Coretta Scott
Martin's Big Words
Henry's Freedom Box
Schomburg
The Quickest Kid in Clarksville
Sit-in

Celebrate Black History Month

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Books to Read With Your Kids -- A few favorites to share with the entire family

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eBooks & More

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

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Place your holds before these titles hit the virtual shelves.
Place your holds before these titles hit the virtual shelves.
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New cloudLibrary eBooks - 1/18/2019 New cloudLibrary eBooks - 1/18/2019

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Fresh titles in the cloud.
Fresh titles in the cloud.
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New cloudLibrary eAudiobooks - 1/18/2019 New cloudLibrary eAudiobooks - 1/18/2019

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New titles to delight your ears, plus fresh copies of Tolkien's Middle Earth novels.
New titles to delight your ears, plus fresh copies of Tolkien's Middle Earth novels.
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New Audiobooks on CD New Audiobooks on CD

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All the latest titles on CD.
All the latest titles on CD.
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New cloudLibrary - 12/27/2018 New cloudLibrary - 12/27/2018

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The last new list of the year. There's a little bit of everything here, enjoy!
The last new list of the year. There's a little bit of everything here, enjoy!
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Kids

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All You Need Is Love All You Need Is Love

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A list of favorite picture books to celebrate Valentine's Day.
A list of favorite picture books to celebrate Valentine's Day.
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Happy you, Happy family Happy you, Happy family

By Phyllis
As a preschool teacher, I am often told by parents that it’s hard to find out what happened at school, except, of course, what their child…
As a preschool teacher, I am often told by parents that it’s hard to find out what happened at school, except, of course, what their child…
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There’s a waffle in my pocket –… There’s a waffle in my pocket –…

By Eadams
Does your weird uncle collect comic books? Does your dad still read the funny pages? Comics have grown into an amazing new genre, Graphic…
Does your weird uncle collect comic books? Does your dad still read the funny pages? Comics have grown into an amazing new genre, Graphic…
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Books & Bagels Books & Bagels

Feb 23rd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Join us at Books & Bagels, our book discussion group for 4th through 6th graders. Every month we meet with friends to discuss the title of…
Join us at Books & Bagels, our book discussion group for 4th through 6th graders. Every month we meet with friends to discuss the title of…
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Teens

Teen Advisory Board at the East Lansing Public Library
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Join the ELPL Teen Advisory Board Join the ELPL Teen Advisory Board

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Have an opinion?  Share it!  Let's face it, adults are old.  They don't know what's cool.  But you do. Join us once a month for one hour...
Have an opinion?  Share it!  Let's face it, adults are old.  They don't know what's cool.  But you do. Join us once a month for one hour...
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5 Finds Teens: January 2019 5 Finds Teens: January 2019

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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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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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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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Adults

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Top 10 New Romantic Comedies Top 10 New Romantic Comedies

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Looking for something new to watch on Valentine's Day? Check out our top ten picks from our new movie section!
Looking for something new to watch on Valentine's Day? Check out our top ten picks from our new movie section!
Maid by Stephanie Land
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Author of the Month: Stephanie Land Author of the Month: Stephanie Land

By Alaude
"My daughter learned to walk in a homeless shelter." With these arresting words, author of the month, Stephanie Land begins her story of...
"My daughter learned to walk in a homeless shelter." With these arresting words, author of the month, Stephanie Land begins her story of...
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5 Finds Adults: January 2019 5 Finds Adults: January 2019

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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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Golden Globe Winners 2019 Golden Globe Winners 2019

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Winners of the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Winners of the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Consumer Reports Online
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Better Know a Database - Consumer… Better Know a Database - Consumer…

By Lauren
East Lansing patrons now have two ways to access Consumer Reports, the most trusted name in vetted and tested reviews and ratings of…
East Lansing patrons now have two ways to access Consumer Reports, the most trusted name in vetted and tested reviews and ratings of…
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Maker Studio

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So Long Opportunity... So Long Opportunity...

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On February 12, 2019 NASA technicians called the Opportunity rover for the last time. After roving the surface of Mars for 14 years,…
On February 12, 2019 NASA technicians called the Opportunity rover for the last time. After roving the surface of Mars for 14 years,…
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Welcome Dale Rogers! ELPL's new STEAM… Welcome Dale Rogers! ELPL's new STEAM…

By Lauren
We are very happy to introduce you to Dale Rogers, a new member of the ELPL team.  Dale has been a teacher for over 30 years in Georgia…
We are very happy to introduce you to Dale Rogers, a new member of the ELPL team.  Dale has been a teacher for over 30 years in Georgia…
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Knitting & Crochet Group Knitting & Crochet Group

Join our group where we come together to work on knitting and crochet projects. All ages and all levels welcome. Bring your own supplies or…
Join our group where we come together to work on knitting and crochet projects. All ages and all levels welcome. Bring your own supplies or…
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Take Home a Maker Kit Take Home a Maker Kit

By Lauren
Library staff have been busy packaging up some of the Maker Studio's coolest tools and kits so that you can check them out and take them...
Library staff have been busy packaging up some of the Maker Studio's coolest tools and kits so that you can check them out and take them...
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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,...
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Featured

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Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald

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In honor of Black History Month, and to commemorate what would have been Ella Fitzgerald's 100th birthday, here are some titles to help…
In honor of Black History Month, and to commemorate what would have been Ella Fitzgerald's 100th birthday, here are some titles to help…
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Oscar Nominees 2019 Oscar Nominees 2019

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The Academy Awards nominees have been officially announced. Catch up on the nominees before the live event on Sunday, February 24th.
The Academy Awards nominees have been officially announced. Catch up on the nominees before the live event on Sunday, February 24th.
Black History 101 Mobile Museum, founded by Khalid el-Hakim
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Director's Cut Podcast Features Khalid… Director's Cut Podcast Features Khalid…

By Lauren
Director Kristin Shelley is back with the second installment of the Director's Cut podcast with Khalid el-Hakim, founder of the Black…
Director Kristin Shelley is back with the second installment of the Director's Cut podcast with Khalid el-Hakim, founder of the Black…
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Remembering Mary Oliver Remembering Mary Oliver

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"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" --Mary Oliver
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" --Mary Oliver
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Library Reads: January 2019 Library Reads: January 2019

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The top ten titles of the month selected by librarians across the country.
The top ten titles of the month selected by librarians across the country.
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New Year's Resolutions: Mindfulness &… New Year's Resolutions: Mindfulness &…

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Become a more balanced individual with these top recommended titles.
Become a more balanced individual with these top recommended titles.
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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New Year's Resolutions: Save More and… New Year's Resolutions: Save More and…

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Hoping to save more money in the new year? Check out our top titles on personal finance.
Hoping to save more money in the new year? Check out our top titles on personal finance.
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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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New Year's Resolutions: Cooking New Year's Resolutions: Cooking

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Become a master of cuisine in the new year with these top recommended titles.
Become a master of cuisine in the new year with these top recommended titles.
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