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Social Justice Reading Group Social Justice Reading Group

Social Justice Reading Group

Jan 19th | 10:30am - 11:30am
East Lansing Public Library

Our monthly Social Justice Reading Group is aimed at youth ages 4 to 11 (preschool to fifth grade). The reading group is designed to…

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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,…

Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking against the Vietnam War, St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota, April 27 1967 Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking against the Vietnam War, St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota, April 27 1967

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Celebrate MLK day with a visit to the Black History Mobile Museum on January 22 and selections from the library's collection.

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…

Black History 101 Mobile Museum

Jan 22nd | 10:00am - 6:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

The East Lansing Public Library is thrilled to host the Black History 101 Mobile Museum on Tuesday, January 22 in honor of Black History…

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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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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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Kids

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Curious Kids! Curious Kids!

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Favorite titles for the curious kid in your life.
Favorite titles for the curious kid in your life.
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Books & Bagels Books & Bagels

Jan 26th | 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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Music for Preschoolers! Music for Preschoolers!

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Books about instruments, band, music, and fun!
Books about instruments, band, music, and fun!
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Books for New Baby Books for New Baby

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Looking for a welcome to the world book for baby? Check out some of these titles!
Looking for a welcome to the world book for baby? Check out some of these titles!
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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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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Adults

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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.
Out of This World Book Club
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Out of This World Book Club Out of This World Book Club

Jan 28th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Dragon's Egg by Robert L. Forward
Dragon's Egg by Robert L. Forward
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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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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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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Featured

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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.
Homework Help Tuesdays 5 to 7 pm at the library
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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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New Year's Resolutions: Woodworking New Year's Resolutions: Woodworking

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Looking to learn a new maker skill in the new year? Get started with our top woodworking titles.
Looking to learn a new maker skill in the new year? Get started with our top woodworking titles.
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New Year's Resolution: Knitting &… New Year's Resolution: Knitting &…

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Top titles for anyone new to knitting and crocheting.
Top titles for anyone new to knitting and crocheting.
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New Year's Resolutions: Train for a… New Year's Resolutions: Train for a…

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Titles to help you conquer your first marathon.
Titles to help you conquer your first marathon.
News

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…
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