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Kanopy. The world's finest cinema. Now streaming Free With Your Library Card. Kanopy. The world's finest cinema. Now streaming Free With Your Library Card.

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Band and orchestra instruments Band and orchestra instruments

Instrument Petting Zoo

Jul 30th | 7:00pm - Aug 1st | 8:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Have you always wanted to play an instrument but not sure which one? Mr. White of White Brothers Music of Bath will bring an eclectic…

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

Summer Reading 2018

Summer Reading at ELPL kicks off on June 18!

National Night Out and Touch a Truck at the East Lansing Public Library August 7 at 6pm National Night Out and Touch a Truck at the East Lansing Public Library August 7 at 6pm

National Night Out & Touch a Truck

Aug 7th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Join us at ELPL for our annual National Night Out and Touch a Truck celebration! We're teaming up with the East Lansing Police Department...

My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor

OBOC 2018 Selection Announced

Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, United States Supreme Court, will visit the East Lansing-MSU community in August 2018.

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hoopla streaming service is now available on Alexa devices
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Alexa, Meet hoopla! Alexa, Meet hoopla!

By Lauren
hoopla now supports Amazon Alexa devices!  You can play borrowed audiobooks and music albums directly on your Amazon Echo, Dot, Spot and…
hoopla now supports Amazon Alexa devices!  You can play borrowed audiobooks and music albums directly on your Amazon Echo, Dot, Spot and…
Kanopy. The world's finest cinema. Now streaming Free With Your Library Card.
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Classic 50s and 60s movies on Kanopy Classic 50s and 60s movies on Kanopy

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Classic 50s and 60s movies on Kanopy
Classic 50s and 60s movies on Kanopy
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cloudLibrary Audiobooks - 7/10/2018 cloudLibrary Audiobooks - 7/10/2018

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New downloadable audiobooks for all your summer activities and trips.
New downloadable audiobooks for all your summer activities and trips.
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cloudLibrary eBooks - 7/1/2018 cloudLibrary eBooks - 7/1/2018

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New stuff, old stuff, and Great American Read Stuff, ready for check-out.
New stuff, old stuff, and Great American Read Stuff, ready for check-out.
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New This Month on Blu-Ray: July 2018 New This Month on Blu-Ray: July 2018

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Top new Blu-Ray releases available for checkout this month.
Top new Blu-Ray releases available for checkout this month.
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Kids

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Aaaah! Shark! Aaaah! Shark!

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Da-DUM. Da-DUM. Da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM. SHARK!
Da-DUM. Da-DUM. Da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM. SHARK!
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The Best Book I Ever Read! The Best Book I Ever Read!

By Lauren
What is your all-time favorite children's book? Type in your favorite title, and see if it makes the list of most-loved children's books...
What is your all-time favorite children's book? Type in your favorite title, and see if it makes the list of most-loved children's books...
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Little Movers Dance Party Little Movers Dance Party

Jul 23rd | 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Families with young children, join us for a special dance party for our youngest movers and shakers! We'll enjoy a story and then dancing...
Families with young children, join us for a special dance party for our youngest movers and shakers! We'll enjoy a story and then dancing...
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Melissa Sigh Melissa Sigh

Aug 1st | 10:30am - 11:30am
East Lansing Public Library
Join us for a special performance from local musician and instructor Melissa Sigh! Melissa Sigh is the owner/operator…
Join us for a special performance from local musician and instructor Melissa Sigh! Melissa Sigh is the owner/operator…
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Christopher Robin @ NCG Christopher Robin @ NCG

Aug 3rd | 9:00am - 11:00am
NCG Cinemas Eastwood
Join us at NCG for the premiere of the movie "Christopher Robin". Winnie-the-Pooh and friends reunite with old pal Christopher Robin -...
Join us at NCG for the premiere of the movie "Christopher Robin". Winnie-the-Pooh and friends reunite with old pal Christopher Robin -...
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Teens

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YA Book-to-Movie Club YA Book-to-Movie Club

Aug 7th | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Read the YA book at home, join us at the Library to watch the movie adaption, and discuss what you think about both!June 26 - The City of…
Read the YA book at home, join us at the Library to watch the movie adaption, and discuss what you think about both!June 26 - The City of…
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It Came From the Woods. (Most Strange… It Came From the Woods. (Most Strange…

recommended by ELPLTeenLibrarian
Middle-grade and young adult fiction that takes place in the deep, dark forest.
Middle-grade and young adult fiction that takes place in the deep, dark forest.
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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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"Zero Tolerance" = Zero Humanity "Zero Tolerance" = Zero Humanity

By Jessica
Yesterday, the American Library Association condemned the inhumane practice of separating refugee families interned in concentration camps…
Yesterday, the American Library Association condemned the inhumane practice of separating refugee families interned in concentration camps…
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Teen Escape Room Teen Escape Room

Jul 27th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Use teamwork and critical thinking to solve a series of challenging puzzles in order to open the locked box before your time runs out!For…
Use teamwork and critical thinking to solve a series of challenging puzzles in order to open the locked box before your time runs out!For…
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Adults

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2017 Sundance Film Festival Award… 2017 Sundance Film Festival Award…

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2017 Sundance Film Festival Award Winners
2017 Sundance Film Festival Award Winners
There There by Tommy Orange
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Author of the Month: Tommy Orange Author of the Month: Tommy Orange

This month's featured author, Tommy Orange, is new to the literary world, and sure to take the bestseller lists by storm. Orange's...
This month's featured author, Tommy Orange, is new to the literary world, and sure to take the bestseller lists by storm. Orange's...
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New and On Order Cookbooks - Summer 2018 New and On Order Cookbooks - Summer 2018

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Both in print and eBook, cookbook titles to inspire you all summer long.
Both in print and eBook, cookbook titles to inspire you all summer long.
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New This Week for Adults: 7/3/18 New This Week for Adults: 7/3/18

recommended by alaude
Looking for something new to read? Check out the latest additions to the shelf for adults!
Looking for something new to read? Check out the latest additions to the shelf for adults!
Better Living Book Club
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Better Living Book Club Better Living Book Club

Aug 6th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff
Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff
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Maker Studio

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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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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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Featured

Documentaries on Kanopy about 1990s musicians
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90's Musicians Documentaries 90's Musicians Documentaries

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Documentaries on 90's musicians available on Kanopy
Documentaries on 90's musicians available on Kanopy
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Great Films Auf Deutsch Great Films Auf Deutsch

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Some of the greatest German films of all time, with a tremendous selection from Kanopy.
Some of the greatest German films of all time, with a tremendous selection from Kanopy.
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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…
Mystery Science Theater 3000 TV Show
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Mystery Science Theater 3000 Mystery Science Theater 3000

Use your hoopla check-outs to binge watch Mike, Servo, and Gypsy watch the best bad movies in the universe. Newer episodes from the 2017…
Use your hoopla check-outs to binge watch Mike, Servo, and Gypsy watch the best bad movies in the universe. Newer episodes from the 2017…
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Road Trip Relief - Audiobooks for kids Road Trip Relief - Audiobooks for kids

recommended by laurendouglass
Banish the dreaded "Are we there yet?!?" from your next trip. Audiobooks on CD and downloadable eAudiobooks that the whole family can…
Banish the dreaded "Are we there yet?!?" from your next trip. Audiobooks on CD and downloadable eAudiobooks that the whole family can...
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Jen's Throwback kids TV and movies Jen's Throwback kids TV and movies

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Jen's favorite children's TV shows and movies from the 80s and 90s
Jen's favorite children's TV shows and movies from the 80s and 90s
Christy M. Johnson, July 2018 artist in the Brick Wall Gallery
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July 2018 Exhibit in the Brick Wall… July 2018 Exhibit in the Brick Wall…

By Friendsofthelibrary
July's artist is Christy M. Johnson. Artist's statement: This exhibit is what happens when you hand a paintbrush to a stay-at-home mom...
July's artist is Christy M. Johnson. Artist's statement: This exhibit is what happens when you hand a paintbrush to a stay-at-home mom...
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At the Pool At the Pool

recommended by alaude
Titles to get your child over their swimming fears, and excited about the next trip to the pool.
Titles to get your child over their swimming fears, and excited about the next trip to the pool.
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The late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman The late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman

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DVDs, BluRay and streaming videos starring the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman
DVDs, BluRay and streaming videos starring the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman
Stingray in the ocean
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At the Aquarium At the Aquarium

recommended by alaude
Explore the many creatures under the sea before your next visit to the aquarium!
Explore the many creatures under the sea before your next visit to the aquarium!
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…

By Friendsofthelibrary
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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2018 Billboard Music Award Nominees 2018 Billboard Music Award Nominees

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2018 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 20th airing on NBC at 8pm.
2018 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 20th airing on NBC at 8pm.
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