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Heartfulness Meditation

May 3rd | 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…

May the Fourth Be With You Star Wars Celebration May the Fourth Be With You Star Wars Celebration

May the 4th Be With You

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.

The Hyena Scientists authors Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop visit the library The Hyena Scientists authors Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop visit the library

Hyena Scientist! at the East Lansing…

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

Join us for a very special visit from MSU scientist Kay Holekamp and author Sy Montgomery as they talk about their new book, Hyena…

April is Poetry Month program at the library April is Poetry Month program at the library

April is Poetry Month - Local Poets…

Apr 26th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Lansing Public Library

In celebration of National Poetry Month, East Lansing Public Library presents four local poets to read…

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cloudLibrary eBooks - 4/18/2018 cloudLibrary eBooks - 4/18/2018

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New eBook titles for all ages.
New eBook titles for all ages.
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New cloudLibrary eAudiobooks New cloudLibrary eAudiobooks

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Audiobook lovers get ready - lots of great new titles in the cloud!
Audiobook lovers get ready - lots of great new titles in the cloud!
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Recently added soundtracks on hoopla Recently added soundtracks on hoopla

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Motion picture and television soundtracks recently added to hoopla
Motion picture and television soundtracks recently added to hoopla
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New movies, TV series and documentaries… New movies, TV series and documentaries…

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New stuff hitting the shelves!
New stuff hitting the shelves!
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New cloudLibrary 4/3/2018 New cloudLibrary 4/3/2018

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New eBooks and eAudiobooks for every member of the family.
New eBooks and eAudiobooks for every member of the family.
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Kids

May the Fourth Be With You Star Wars Celebration
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May the 4th Star Wars StoryTime May the 4th Star Wars StoryTime

May 4th | 10:30am - 11:00am
East Lansing Public Library
Join us for a special May the Fourth Be With You Star Wars storytime with craft on Friday, May the 4th.
Join us for a special May the Fourth Be With You Star Wars storytime with craft on Friday, May the 4th.
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Día Bilingual Storytime Día Bilingual Storytime

Apr 30th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Celebrate Día with a special Spanish-language evening storytime! Enjoy bilingual stories read by community members and fun crafts and…
Celebrate Día with a special Spanish-language evening storytime! Enjoy bilingual stories read by community members and fun crafts and…
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Kids Jazz Concert Kids Jazz Concert

Apr 28th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Join us for a special children's jazz concert with MSU Student and jazz musician Joseph Herbst! Family friendly music adapted by a local...
Join us for a special children's jazz concert with MSU Student and jazz musician Joseph Herbst! Family friendly music adapted by a local...
Ramadan StoryTime
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Ramadan StoryTime Ramadan StoryTime

May 18th | 10:30am - 11:00am
East Lansing Public Library
Our StoryTime on May 18th will be a special event with a focus on Ramadan.
Our StoryTime on May 18th will be a special event with a focus on Ramadan.
Money Smart Week StoryTime
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Special Money Smart Week Storytime Special Money Smart Week Storytime

Apr 24th | 10:30am - 11:00am
East Lansing Public Library
Our Toddler storytime on April 27 will be a special Money Smart Week storytime for toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for stories about…
Our Toddler storytime on April 27 will be a special Money Smart Week storytime for toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for stories about…
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Teens

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Money Smart Week - Teens and Money Money Smart Week - Teens and Money

Apr 26th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
You've participated in our workshops for creating your resume and working on your job interview skills. Now that you know how to get the...
You've participated in our workshops for creating your resume and working on your job interview skills. Now that you know how to get the...
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New This Week for Teens: 4/10/18 New This Week for Teens: 4/10/18

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Looking for something new to read? Check out the latest new releases and bestsellers on the shelf for teens!
Looking for something new to read? Check out the latest new releases and bestsellers on the shelf for teens!
East Lansing High School Book Group reading The Lost Causes
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East Lansing High School Book Group East Lansing High School Book Group

Apr 26th | 9:30am - 10:30am
East Lansing High School
We will be discussing The Lost Causes by Jessica Koosed Etting & Alyssa Embree Schwartz at East Lansing High School during Excel.
We will be discussing The Lost Causes by Jessica Koosed Etting & Alyssa Embree Schwartz at East Lansing High School during Excel.
Teen Job Interview Workshop. Get help with your job search.
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Teen Job Interview Workshop Teen Job Interview Workshop

Apr 25th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
A career consultant from Michigan State University will be leading a series of mock interviews and feedback sessions designed to teach…
A career consultant from Michigan State University will be leading a series of mock interviews and feedback sessions designed to teach…
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
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Teen Movie: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teen Movie: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

May 4th | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
May the Fourth be with you! Teens ages 13+ are welcome to join us at our screening of the latest Star Wars movie: Luke Skywalker's…
May the Fourth be with you! Teens ages 13+ are welcome to join us at our screening of the latest Star Wars movie: Luke Skywalker's…
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Adults

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The Indie NEXT List: April 2018 The Indie NEXT List: April 2018

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Recommended new titles from booksellers across the country.
Recommended new titles from booksellers across the country.
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5 Finds Adults: April 2018 5 Finds Adults: April 2018

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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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Library Reads: April 2018 Library Reads: April 2018

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Top picks of the month chosen by librarians across the country.
Top picks of the month chosen by librarians across the country.
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Thank You East Lansing! Thank You East Lansing!

By Lauren
Thank you East Lansing for your continued support of our annual Books, Bites, and Bids fundraiser.  Even though Friday the 13th was gloomy…
Thank you East Lansing for your continued support of our annual Books, Bites, and Bids fundraiser.  Even though Friday the 13th was gloomy…
Better Living Book Club
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Better Living Book Club Better Living Book Club

May 7th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Quiet by Susan Cain
Quiet by Susan Cain
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Maker Studio

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Multi-Genre Creative Writing Workshop Multi-Genre Creative Writing Workshop

May 22nd | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Tuesday evenings in June, explore creative writing in a free 6-week workshop for all levels of experience. Instructor Janet…
Tuesday evenings in June, explore creative writing in a free 6-week workshop for all levels of experience. Instructor Janet…
Blackout Poetry Journals program in the library's Maker Studio
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Blackout Poetry Journals Blackout Poetry Journals

Apr 28th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Celebrate National Poetry Month by using upcycled books and journal supplies to make your very own chapbook of blackout poetry! All…
Celebrate National Poetry Month by using upcycled books and journal supplies to make your very own chapbook of blackout poetry! All…
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The Singularity The Singularity

May 12th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Robots will be available for "children" of all ages. Build, program, play, or make! Just don't program it to take over the world.
Robots will be available for "children" of all ages. Build, program, play, or make! Just don't program it to take over the world.
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Kids Art With Irina Kids Art With Irina

Perfect for ages 6 to 13. It's an hour of art with Irina. Create cool art by mixing different medias, like paint, felt, tissue paper, and...
Perfect for ages 6 to 13. It's an hour of art with Irina. Create cool art by mixing different medias, like paint, felt, tissue paper, and…
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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

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New Cookbooks - April 2018 New Cookbooks - April 2018

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Covering all cuisines and diets, in print and eBook format, here's what's new for your kitchen in April.
Covering all cuisines and diets, in print and eBook format, here's what's new for your kitchen in April.
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Name the Robot! Name the Robot!

By Lauren
The East Lansing Public Library is happy to welcome NAO to the library.  NAO is a humanoid robot that can speak, dance, teach and more. …
The East Lansing Public Library is happy to welcome NAO to the library.  NAO is a humanoid robot that can speak, dance, teach and more. …
Out of This World Book Club
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Out of This World Book Club Out of This World Book Club

May 21st | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden
The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden
Face to Face: A Conversation About Race, a facilitated panel at the Hannah Community Center
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Face to Face: A Conversation About Race Face to Face: A Conversation About Race

Wednesday, April 25 at 6:30pm - Hannah Community Center Ballroom, hosted by the City of East Lansing and the East Lansing Human Relations…
Wednesday, April 25 at 6:30pm - Hannah Community Center Ballroom, hosted by the City of East Lansing and the East Lansing Human Relations…
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.
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

May 8th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Jimmy's Pub
Ireland by Frank Delaney
Ireland by Frank Delaney
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Sci Fi Movie Night Sci Fi Movie Night

Join us for a monthly sci fi movie at the library. Movies are intended for an adult audience.
Join us for a monthly sci fi movie at the library. Movies are intended for an adult audience.
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AARP Senior Learning Series: Medicare… AARP Senior Learning Series: Medicare…

May 2nd | 10:30am - 12:00pm
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…
Out of This World Book Club
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Out of This World Book Club Out of This World Book Club

Apr 23rd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Friends of the East Lansing Public Library
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Friends Spring 2018 Newsletter Friends Spring 2018 Newsletter

Updates from the Friends
Updates from the Friends
A Discovery of Witches a novel by Deborah Harkness
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A Discovery of Witches Moves to the… A Discovery of Witches Moves to the…

By Lauren
Earlier this year it was announced that Deborah Harkness's A Discovery of Witches was set to air in late 2018 on Britain's Sky One...
Earlier this year it was announced that Deborah Harkness's A Discovery of Witches was set to air in late 2018 on Britain's Sky One...
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April is Poetry Month - Local Poets… April is Poetry Month - Local Poets…

Apr 26th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
In celebration of National Poetry Month, East Lansing Public Library presents four local poets to read…
In celebration of National Poetry Month, East Lansing Public Library presents four local poets to read…
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