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Libraries Rock! 2018 Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! 2018 Summer Reading Program

Summer Reading 2018

Summer Reading at ELPL kicks off on June 18!

Heartfulness Meditation

Jul 5th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Join us on the first Thursday of every month for an hour of open meditation. All are welcome to attend this…

Refugee
Enrique's Journey
A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea
The Refugees
Outcasts United
City of Thorns
The Fox Hunt
How Dare the Sun Rise
Exit West
Stormy Seas
The New Odyssey
The Displaced
The Best We Could Do
The Journey
Inside Out & Back Again
Americanah

World Refugee Day

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In observance of World Refugee Day on June 20th, we highlight the most educational, eye-opening, and heart-wrenching stories of refugees…

Wanda Degen & Kay Rinker-O'Neil are The Catbird Seat, a folk music duo Wanda Degen & Kay Rinker-O'Neil are The Catbird Seat, a folk music duo

Family concert with The Catbird Seat

Jul 11th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Lively & fun, educational & entertaining, performances by Wanda & Kay feature lovely harmony vocals with tasteful accompaniment on the…

LQBTQ+ Pride Month LQBTQ+ Pride Month

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Celebrate Pride month with these books and movies for all ages.

Catalogue Carousels

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eBooks & More

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cloudLibrary eBooks - 6/21/2018 cloudLibrary eBooks - 6/21/2018

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Some new, some old (but still good!) and some in-between, for all ages.
Some new, some old (but still good!) and some in-between, for all ages.
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cloudLibrary eBooks - 6/18/2018 cloudLibrary eBooks - 6/18/2018

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Lots of new titles and some "new to elpl" titles all freshly loaded to the cloud.
Lots of new titles and some "new to elpl" titles all freshly loaded to the cloud.
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cloudLibrary Audiobooks - 6/11/2018 cloudLibrary Audiobooks - 6/11/2018

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Lots of new titles for all ages and amazing older titles you may have missed.
Lots of new titles for all ages and amazing older titles you may have missed.
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On-Order cloud Library - July to… On-Order cloud Library - July to…

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eBooks on order and scheduled to arrive in the next few months. Place your holds now!
eBooks on order and scheduled to arrive in the next few months. Place your holds now!
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LGBTQ+ Movies and Documentaries LGBTQ+ Movies and Documentaries

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Celebrate Pride Month with these films on DVD, Blu-Ray and streaming on hoopla and Kanopy!
Celebrate Pride Month with these films on DVD, Blu-Ray and streaming on hoopla and Kanopy!
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Kids

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Jazzy Books Jazzy Books

recommended by EvaELPL
Get ready for Jazz Fest with these children's books!
Get ready for Jazz Fest with these children's books!
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Further Reading for Social Justice: Who… Further Reading for Social Justice: Who…

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Further reading titles related to January 2017's Social Justice Reading Group and the topic of migrant workers and immigration.
Further reading titles related to January 2017's Social Justice Reading Group and the topic of migrant workers and immigration.
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The Lion King: Special Sensory Storytime The Lion King: Special Sensory Storytime

Jul 13th | 9:30am - 10:00am
East Lansing Public Library
Join us for a special sensory-friendly storytime! ELPL is partnering with The Wharton Center and their sensory-friendly family performance…
Join us for a special sensory-friendly storytime! ELPL is partnering with The Wharton Center and their sensory-friendly family performance…
Alex Thomas and Friends Puppet Show
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Puppet Show with Alex Thomas and Friends Puppet Show with Alex Thomas and Friends

Jul 9th | 10:30am - 11:30am
East Lansing Public Library
Enjoy a very special puppet show from Alex Thomas and Friends! This interactive show includes muppet style puppets, jokes, prizes,…
Enjoy a very special puppet show from Alex Thomas and Friends! This interactive show includes muppet style puppets, jokes, prizes,…
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Pride Month Picture Books Pride Month Picture Books

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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Celebrate with one of these picture books.
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Celebrate with one of these picture books.
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Teens

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New Horizons New Horizons

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Middle-grade and young adult books that illustrate the refugee & immigrant experience.
Middle-grade and young adult books that illustrate the refugee & immigrant experience.
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Libraries Rock!: Top Picks for Teens Libraries Rock!: Top Picks for Teens

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Top reads for teens about musicians.
Top reads for teens about musicians.
The Harry Potter Alliance. The Harry Potter Alliance turns fans into heroes. We’re changing the world by making activism accessible through the power of story. Since 2005, we’ve engaged millions of fans through our work for equality, human rights, and literacy.
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Teen Activists Coalition Teen Activists Coalition

Jul 3rd | 4:00pm - Jul 12th | 5:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Are you a teen entering grades 7-12 who...believes in magic? believes that unironic enthusiasm is a renewable resource? knows fantasy is…
Are you a teen entering grades 7-12 who...believes in magic? believes that unironic enthusiasm is a renewable resource? knows fantasy is…
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Henna for Teens Henna for Teens

Jul 13th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Henna plays an important role in maintaining cultural and traditional identity in India. This tradition is associated especially with…
Henna plays an important role in maintaining cultural and traditional identity in India. This tradition is associated especially with…
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Teen Food Tasters Club Teen Food Tasters Club

Teens entering grades 7-12 are invited to taste test a variety of unusual foods and rank your favorites!
Teens entering grades 7-12 are invited to taste test a variety of unusual foods and rank your favorites!
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Adults

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The Indie NEXT List: June 2018 The Indie NEXT List: June 2018

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Top titles of the month, chosen by booksellers across the nation.
Top titles of the month, chosen by booksellers across the nation.
AARP organization program on Good Form Walking
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AARP Senior Learning Series: Good Form… AARP Senior Learning Series: Good Form…

Jul 11th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
AARP Michigan is partnering with the East Lansing Public Library for a monthly series of presentations and workshops designed to help…
AARP Michigan is partnering with the East Lansing Public Library for a monthly series of presentations and workshops designed to help…
Better Living Book Club
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Better Living Book Club Better Living Book Club

Jul 2nd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
July 2: Soulful Simplicity by Courtney Carver
July 2: Soulful Simplicity by Courtney Carver
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Monday Movie Matinee Monday Movie Matinee

Showing every other Monday in the meeting room, come early for popcorn! The movie schedule through June 2018 is posted here.
Showing every other Monday in the meeting room, come early for popcorn! The movie schedule through June 2018 is posted here.
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World Cup 2018 World Cup 2018

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Soccer fans, this list is for you!
Soccer fans, this list is for you!
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Maker Studio

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Dulcimer Workshop Dulcimer Workshop

Jul 11th | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Have you been wanting to learn how to play a musical instrument? Come to this workshop and try out a dulcimer. Wanda Degen and Kay…
Have you been wanting to learn how to play a musical instrument? Come to this workshop and try out a dulcimer. Wanda Degen and Kay…
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Stop Motion Movie Makers Stop Motion Movie Makers

Jul 12th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Create your own stop motion film! We will use an ipad to take photos, and imovie to create the movies. The maker studio will have a…
Create your own stop motion film! We will use an ipad to take photos, and imovie to create the movies. The maker studio will have a…
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Scratch Gaming Scratch Gaming

Jul 3rd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
We will use the program Scratch to design your own video game. Drag and drop blocks make programming easy!
We will use the program Scratch to design your own video game. Drag and drop blocks make programming easy!
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Kids Craft Time Kids Craft Time

Join Miss Emily in the Maker Studio every Friday morning during summer reading for a new hands-on, kid-friendly craft activity! Let's get…
Join Miss Emily in the Maker Studio every Friday morning during summer reading for a new hands-on, kid-friendly craft activity! Let's get…
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Graphic Image Manipulation Program… Graphic Image Manipulation Program…

Jun 27th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
PS Battle? An intro to the free open source version of Photoshop (GIMP) will be shown. Please BYOD with GIMP installed, however the…
PS Battle? An intro to the free open source version of Photoshop (GIMP) will be shown. Please BYOD with GIMP installed, however the…
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Books on Tap book group at Jimmy's Pub
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Books on Tap @ Jimmy's Pub Books on Tap @ Jimmy's Pub

Jul 10th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Jimmy's Pub
January 9: X by Ilyasah ShabazzFebruary 13: Sharp Objects by Gillian FlynnMarch 13: Arc of Justice by Kevin BoyleApril 10: Little Fires…
January 9: X by Ilyasah ShabazzFebruary 13: Sharp Objects by Gillian FlynnMarch 13: Arc of Justice by Kevin BoyleApril 10: Little Fires…
Fritz Benson June 2018 Brick Wall Gallery Artist
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June 2018 Exhibit in the Brick Wall… June 2018 Exhibit in the Brick Wall…

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June's artist is Fritz Benson.  His pieces will be on display all through June in the Brick Wall Gallery.  A reception to celebrate the...
June's artist is Fritz Benson.  His pieces will be on display all through June in the Brick Wall Gallery.  A reception to celebrate the...
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New This Month on Blu-Ray: June 2018 New This Month on Blu-Ray: June 2018

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Top new Blu-Ray releases available for checkout now.
Top new Blu-Ray releases available for checkout now.
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Explore Michigan with a Michigan… Explore Michigan with a Michigan…

By Lauren
Spring is here, summer is just around the corner, so get out there and experience all that Michigan has to offer with a Michigan Activity…
Spring is here, summer is just around the corner, so get out there and experience all that Michigan has to offer with a Michigan Activity…
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New This Month on DVD: June 2018 New This Month on DVD: June 2018

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Top June releases on DVD.
Top June releases on DVD.
The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman
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Sing Along with Musicals! Sing Along with Musicals!

Jun 27th | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Come to the library and sing along with these musicals! Subtitles will be on to help guide through trickier lyrics. Another reason why…
Come to the library and sing along with these musicals! Subtitles will be on to help guide through trickier lyrics. Another reason why…
French Club
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French Club French Club

Practice listening to and speaking French in a friendly setting. All skill levels are welcome.
Practice listening to and speaking French in a friendly setting. All skill levels are welcome.
Biggby Coffee Logo
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Biggby Summer Reading Promotion Biggby Summer Reading Promotion

By Lauren
The countdown to Summer Reading has started and the Lake Lansing/Abbot Biggby location is excited to help ELPL kick off an amazing Summer…
The countdown to Summer Reading has started and the Lake Lansing/Abbot Biggby location is excited to help ELPL kick off an amazing Summer…
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ELPL is a Great Value ELPL is a Great Value

By Kristin
Every month I am amazed at how much my personal cable and Internet bill is. I pay a lot for those luxuries and I do not have premium…
Every month I am amazed at how much my personal cable and Internet bill is. I pay a lot for those luxuries and I do not have premium…
Finding Your Roots series from PBS starring Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Finding Your Roots Season 1 Finding Your Roots Season 1

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Finding Your Roots Season 1 from PBS available on Kanopy
Finding Your Roots Season 1 from PBS available on Kanopy
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New Cookbooks - May 2018 New Cookbooks - May 2018

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Here's what's cooking in May...
Here's what's cooking in May...
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The People's Cook - Missing and… The People's Cook - Missing and…

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Disarming, crude, adventurous and funny, he talked to anyone and everyone about food, and brought unheard voices to the table. We miss…
Disarming, crude, adventurous and funny, he talked to anyone and everyone about food, and brought unheard voices to the table. We miss…
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