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Potter Park Zoo Reading With the Animals

Mar 30th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Children and families, join us for a special family-friendly event with educators from Potter Park Zoo! As part of Potter Park Zoo's "Zoo...

Families Fighting Food Waste

Mar 26th | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

This innovative program is hosted by Michigan State University's first IAH Food Waste Class! Join us for a fun hands-on carnival of events…

RSVP For Books, Bites, and Bids

Apr 12th | 5:30pm - 9:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

ELPL's 8th Annual Books, Bites, and Bids fundraiser is Friday, April 12, 2019 at the East Lansing Public Library from 5:30-9pm, with a…

March is Reading Month

Join us for fun events all month long to celebrate reading!

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…

Catalogue Carousels

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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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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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Kids

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5 Finds Kids: February 2019 5 Finds Kids: February 2019

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Our top five books of the month for kids.
Our top five books of the month for kids.
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Cars and Trucks! Cars and Trucks!

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Go-to picture books for little ones who loves cars and trucks!
Go-to picture books for little ones who loves cars and trucks!
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Spring Break Fun - 3D Printing For Kids Spring Break Fun - 3D Printing For Kids

In this 3D Printing class, you will learn about 3D printing and why everyone is talking about it today, where to find free 3D-printable…
In this 3D Printing class, you will learn about 3D printing and why everyone is talking about it today, where to find free 3D-printable…
Family Activity Day
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Family Activity Day Family Activity Day

Mar 24th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Come join us for an afternoon filled with fun and educational activities with the MSU Friendshop!
Come join us for an afternoon filled with fun and educational activities with the MSU Friendshop!
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Books & Bagels Books & Bagels

Mar 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

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Fortnite Tournament Fortnite Tournament

Mar 27th | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Do you have what it takes to be #1? Compete for bragging rights and a prize in the library's first ever Fortnite Tournament!Register Today!
Do you have what it takes to be #1? Compete for bragging rights and a prize in the library's first ever Fortnite Tournament!Register Today!
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!
RealTalk Conversations With a New Point of View
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#RealTalk #RealTalk

Join Beth, Teen Services Specialist, for conversations on real issues with a new point of view.
Join Beth, Teen Services Specialist, for conversations on real issues with a new point of view.
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

By Reference Librarian
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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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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Author Talk and Book Signing - Polo Tate 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...
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...
Out of This World Book Club
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Out of This World Book Club Out of This World Book Club

Mar 25th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Won't You Be My Neighbor - Documentary about Mr. Rogers
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Monday Movie Matinee Monday Movie Matinee

Mar 25th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
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One-on-One Technology Help Sessions One-on-One Technology Help Sessions

Need help with your laptop, iPad, Kindle, smartphone or other device? Or would you like help navigating the library's e-resources? Need a…
Need help with your laptop, iPad, Kindle, smartphone or other device? Or would you like help navigating the library's e-resources? Need a…
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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Maker Studio

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Introduction to 3D Printing Introduction to 3D Printing

Interested in learning more about the library's 3D printers? In this Introduction to 3D Printing class, you will learn some history…
Interested in learning more about the library's 3D printers? In this Introduction to 3D Printing class, you will learn some history of…
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Make and Take Picture Frame Workshop Make and Take Picture Frame Workshop

Help us create book themed picture frames to be auctioned off at the library's 8th annual fundraiser, Books, Bites, and Bids!
Help us create book themed picture frames to be auctioned off at the library's 8th annual fundraiser, Books, Bites, and Bids!
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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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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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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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Board Game Day: Ticket to Ride and… Board Game Day: Ticket to Ride and…

Mar 23rd | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
It's Learn a New Board Game Day at ELPL! Today we're featuring "Ticket to Ride" and "Ticket to Ride: First Journey".
It's Learn a New Board Game Day at ELPL! Today we're featuring "Ticket to Ride" and "Ticket to Ride: First Journey".
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Apply to Join the Library Board of… Apply to Join the Library Board of…

By Kristin
The Library Board of Trustees is currently accepting applications from East Lansing residents to join the Board for a trustee position…
The Library Board of Trustees is currently accepting applications from East Lansing residents to join the Board for a trustee position…
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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.
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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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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