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Author Polo Tate and her debut memoir, Deep Dark Blue Author Polo Tate and her debut memoir, Deep Dark Blue

Author Talk and Book Signing - Polo Tate

Apr 27th | 11:30am - 1:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Join us for a special author talk & book signing by Polo Tate, the great, great granddaughter of Ransom Eli Olds (R.E. Olds), inventor of...

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Library Catalog and Website Maintenance…

The library's online catalog and website, www.elpl.org, will be unavailable for approximately 2-3 hours on Thursday, April 25.

Musician Jim Gill Musician Jim Gill

Jim Gill Storytime Concert

Apr 26th | 10:30am - 11:30am
East Lansing Public Library

Join us for a very special storytime concert! Jim Gill will be playing family-friendly music during storytime on Friday, April 26. Don't...

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Celebrate National Poetry Month

The library is hosting three poetry programs in April for Teens and Adults.

2019 One Book One Community. Mark your calendar for upcoming events. Author Matthew Desmond will visit the East Lansing MSU community in August 2019. 2019 One Book One Community. Mark your calendar for upcoming events. Author Matthew Desmond will visit the East Lansing MSU community in August 2019.

One Book, One Community Selection

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New Movies - April 2019 New Movies - April 2019

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Check out the newest releases on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Check out the newest releases on DVD and Blu-Ray.
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March cloudLibrary Pre-Sale Titles March cloudLibrary Pre-Sale Titles

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These will hit the cloudLibrary shelves in the next few weeks and months. Place your holds now!
These will hit the cloudLibrary shelves in the next few weeks and months. Place your holds now!
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New cloudLibrary eBooks - 2/19/2019 New cloudLibrary eBooks - 2/19/2019

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Great new titles to keep you sane and inside until Spring arrives.
Great new titles to keep you sane and inside until Spring arrives.
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New cloudLibrary - 2/26/2019 New cloudLibrary - 2/26/2019

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New eBooks and eAudiobooks in the cloud.
New eBooks and eAudiobooks in the cloud.
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New Movies: February 2019 New Movies: February 2019

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The latest February releases on DVD and Blu-Ray.
The latest February releases on DVD and Blu-Ray.
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Kids

Bookworms at the Broad
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Bookworms at the Broad Bookworms at the Broad

May 8th | 10:00am - 11:00am
MSU Broad Art Museum
Bring your eyes, ears, and imaginations to the MSU Broad for story time and creative fun.
Bring your eyes, ears, and imaginations to the MSU Broad for story time and creative fun.
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April Showers April Showers

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Our favorite children's titles for rainy days.
Our favorite children's titles for rainy days.
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Celebrate Spring! Celebrate Spring!

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Spring is finally here! Celebrate its long-awaited arrival with these children's favorites!
Spring is finally here! Celebrate its long-awaited arrival with these children's favorites!
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Books & Bagels Books & Bagels

Apr 27th | 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

Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley "Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world."
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Weekly Poetry Workshop Weekly Poetry Workshop

Apr 24th | 2:45pm - 3:45pm
East Lansing Public Library
Join former MacDonald Middle School teacher Aram Kabodian for a weekly teen poetry workshop culminating in a reading.
Join former MacDonald Middle School teacher Aram Kabodian for a weekly teen poetry workshop culminating in a reading.
Poet Will Langford
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Poetry Writing & Performance Workshop with Will… Poetry Writing & Performance Workshop with Will…

Apr 26th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
In celebration of National Poetry Month, middle and high school students are invited to a poetry/performance workshop and a reading led by…
In celebration of National Poetry Month, middle and high school students are invited to a poetry/performance workshop and a reading led by…
Makers Gonna Make - Maker Mondays Every Monday from 3-5pm in the Teen Room
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Maker Mondays for Teens Maker Mondays for Teens

Are you a teen that loves to make things? Join Beth on Monday afternoons for art or craft activities in the Maker Studio!
Are you a teen that loves to make things? Join Beth on Monday afternoons for art or craft activities in the Maker Studio!
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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Adults

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Gardening Favorites Gardening Favorites

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Books to make your garden grow!
Books to make your garden grow!
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Out of This World Book Club Out of This World Book Club

Apr 22nd | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Artemis by Andy Weir
Artemis by Andy Weir
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Celebrate Women's History Month Celebrate Women's History Month

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Our favorite titles for kids featuring bold and brave women throughout history.
Our favorite titles for kids featuring bold and brave women throughout history.
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Money Smart Week Money Smart Week

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Top resources to help improve your personal finance skills.
Top resources to help improve your personal finance skills.
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5 Finds Adults: March 2019 5 Finds Adults: March 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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Maker Studio

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Tool Library Tool Library

Tools of all kinds available for check-out with your library card!
Tools of all kinds available for check-out with your library card!
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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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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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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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Featured

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Books on Tap Book Club Books on Tap Book Club

May 14th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jimmy's Pub
The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan
The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan
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National Library Week National Library Week

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Check out our list of books for library lovers to celebrate National Library Week!
Check out our list of books for library lovers to celebrate National Library Week!
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Board Game Day: Settlers of Catan and… Board Game Day: Settlers of Catan and…

Apr 27th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
It's Learn a New Board Game Day at ELPL! Today we're featuring "Settlers of Catan" and "Catan Jr." Settlers of Catan is one of the most…
It's Learn a New Board Game Day at ELPL! Today we're featuring "Settlers of Catan" and "Catan Jr." Settlers of Catan is one of the most…
Better Living Book Club
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Better Living Book Club Better Living Book Club

May 6th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
The Shift by Theresa Brown
The Shift by Theresa Brown
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Library Reads: March 2019 Library Reads: March 2019

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The top ten titles of the month chosen by librarians across the country.
The top ten titles of the month chosen by librarians across the country.
Author Polo Tate and her debut memoir, Deep Dark Blue
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Director’s Cut Podcast Features Polo… Director’s Cut Podcast Features Polo…

By Lauren
An interview with Polo Tate, the great, great granddaughter of Ransom Eli Olds (R.E. Olds), inventor of the Oldsmobile. Polo earned…
An interview with Polo Tate, the great, great granddaughter of Ransom Eli Olds (R.E. Olds), inventor of the Oldsmobile. Polo earned…
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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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The Anti-Romance List The Anti-Romance List

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If the thought of watching a Rom Com this Valentine's Day makes you want to gag, this list is for you!
If the thought of watching a Rom Com this Valentine's Day makes you want to gag, this list is for you!
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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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Goodbye Ted Goodbye Ted

By Kristin
 It is with heavy hearts that we share that former East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton has lost his battle with cancer. He was a…
 It is with heavy hearts that we share that former East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton has lost his battle with cancer. He was a…
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American Heart Month American Heart Month

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Learn more about how you can achieve a heart healthy lifestyle with our top picks for American Heart Month.
Learn more about how you can achieve a heart healthy lifestyle with our top picks for American Heart Month.
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Homework Help Homework Help

Does your student need help with their homework? On Tuesdays the MSU College of Education honors organization Kappa Delta Pi and SMEA…
Does your student need help with their homework? On Tuesdays the MSU College of Education honors organization Kappa Delta Pi and SMEA…
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