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NaNoWriNo or National Novel Writing Month, Writer's Support Group at the library NaNoWriNo or National Novel Writing Month, Writer's Support Group at the library

NaNoWriMo "Come Write In"

Nov 5th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Are you writing for NaNoWriMo? Do you want a space you can work with other writers? Come to ELPL on Mondays in November (no meeting on…

Wild Berries
The Thundermaker
The Story of the Milky Way
Kunu's Basket
When I Was Eight
Sitting Bull
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
Black Elk's Vision
In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse
Thunder Boy Jr
A Coyote Solstice Tale
My Father Is Taller Than A Tree
Buffalo Bird Girl
Makoons
The Journal of Jesse Smoke
Knots on A Counting Rope

Children's Books By and About Native…

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Celebrate Native American History Month with titles from the March 2017 Social Justice Reading Group and the topic of indigenous and Native…

#GivingTuesday Panera Fundraiser for the Friends of the East Lansing Public Library on November 27 from 4-8pm #GivingTuesday Panera Fundraiser for the Friends of the East Lansing Public Library on November 27 from 4-8pm

Panera Frandor #GivingTuesday…

The Friends of the Library are so excited to announce our #GivingTuesday fundraising plans.  On November 27 between 4-8pm visit the Panera…

Author Mitch Albom and his book The Next Person You Meet in Heaven Author Mitch Albom and his book The Next Person You Meet in Heaven

Mitch Albom Visits East Lansing

Author Mitch Albom will be visiting the Wharton Center For the Performing Arts on December 11 and in celebration of that visit the East…

The Jersey Brothers
Vietnam War, The: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
The Things They Carried
Tuesday's Promise
For Love of Country
Soldier Girls
Code Talker
Birds of A Feather
The Yellow Birds
The Harlem Hellfighters
Sons and Soldiers
13 Hours
The Unknowns
Living With No Excuses
Ashley's War

Veterans Day

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A list of titles to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Catalogue Carousels

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eBooks & More

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New eBooks - 11/13/2018 New eBooks - 11/13/2018

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Michelle Obama, Janet Evanovich and George R.R. Martin, just to name a few.
Michelle Obama, Janet Evanovich and George R.R. Martin, just to name a few.
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New eAudiobooks - 11/5/2018 New eAudiobooks - 11/5/2018

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A little bit of something for everyone.
A little bit of something for everyone.
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New cloudLibrary - 10/30/2018 New cloudLibrary - 10/30/2018

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Standouts include the 13th Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Anne Lamott on audio, and end of the year romance.
Standouts include the 13th Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Anne Lamott on audio, and end of the year romance.
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New cloudLibrary - 10/16/2018 New cloudLibrary - 10/16/2018

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Some old, some new, and yet more Christmas titles!
Some old, some new, and yet more Christmas titles!
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New cloudLibrary - 10/9/2018 New cloudLibrary - 10/9/2018

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eAudiobooks and eBooks fresh in the cloud.
eAudiobooks and eBooks fresh in the cloud.
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Kids

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Giving Thanks Giving Thanks

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Books about giving thanks and gratitude for children.
Books about giving thanks and gratitude for children.
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5 Finds Kids: November 2018 5 Finds Kids: November 2018

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Our top five books of the month for kids.
Our top five books of the month for kids.
Miss Eva's Top Three Children's books chosen by children's librarian Eva Weihl
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Miss Eva's Top Three: November 2018 Miss Eva's Top Three: November 2018

By Eva
Welcome to Miss Eva's Top Three! Each month I'll be picking out items from three different areas of the children's section to feature…
Welcome to Miss Eva's Top Three! Each month I'll be picking out items from three different areas of the children's section to feature...
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Throwback Kids Movies Throwback Kids Movies

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Celebrate East Lansing Film Festival with some of these great classic movies for kids and families!
Celebrate East Lansing Film Festival with some of these great classic movies for kids and families!
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Teens

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5 Finds Teens: November 2018 5 Finds Teens: November 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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5 Finds Teens: October 2018 5 Finds Teens: October 2018

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Our top five books of the month for teens.
Our top five books of the month for teens.
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5 Finds Teens: September 2018 5 Finds Teens: September 2018

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Our top five books of the month for teens!
Our top five books of the month for teens!
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Be Our Guest! Be Our Guest!

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Middle-grade fiction set in hotels, motels, etc.
Middle-grade fiction set in hotels, motels, etc.
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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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Adults

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5 Finds Adults: November 2018 5 Finds Adults: November 2018

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Our top five books of the month for adults.
Our top five books of the month for adults.
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Library Reads: November 2018 Library Reads: November 2018

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The top ten titles of the month chosen by librarians across the nation.
The top ten titles of the month chosen by librarians across the nation.
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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I don't wanna read anything longer than… I don't wanna read anything longer than…

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...then this is a list for you! These are perfect for when you want to read but don't necessarily want to dedicate a lot of time to one…
...then this is a list for you! These are perfect for when you want to read but don't necessarily want to dedicate a lot of time to one...
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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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Take Home a Maker Kit Take Home a Maker Kit

By Lauren
Library staff have been busy packaging up some of the Maker Studio's coolest tools and kits so that you can check them out and take them...
Library staff have been busy packaging up some of the Maker Studio's coolest tools and kits so that you can check them out and take them...
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Featured

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Turkey Day Titles Turkey Day Titles

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Thanksgiving favorites for the whole family.
Thanksgiving favorites for the whole family.
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Library Reads Favorite of Favorites 2018 Library Reads Favorite of Favorites 2018

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Check out the most loved titles of the year chosen by librarians across the country.
Check out the most loved titles of the year chosen by librarians across the country.
MSU Creative Writing Center Group
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MSU Creative Writing Center Group MSU Creative Writing Center Group

Open to the general public and students. All types of creative writers are encouraged to attend. If you have questions contact…
Open to the general public and students. All types of creative writers are encouraged to attend. If you have questions contact…
French Club
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French Club French Club

Upcoming dates for French Club at the library.
Upcoming dates for French Club at the library.
November and December 2018 Brick Wall Gallery artists Maryann and Darold Boyd.
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November and December 2018 Exhibit in… November and December 2018 Exhibit in…

By Friendsofthelibrary
In November and December Maryann and Darold Boyd, will be exhibiting their work.  One is a painter, one is a photographer, and yes, they…
In November and December Maryann and Darold Boyd, will be exhibiting their work.  One is a painter, one is a photographer, and yes, they…
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Día de los Muertos Día de los Muertos

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Day of the Dead, a celebration to honor friends and family members who have passed away, begins on October 31st. Learn more about Día de…
Day of the Dead, a celebration to honor friends and family members who have passed away, begins on October 31st. Learn more about Día de…
Discover Your Unique Personal History with the Ancestry Library Database, now available from the East Lansing Public Library
Blogpost

Better Know a Database - Ancestry… Better Know a Database - Ancestry…

By Lauren
The library is happy to announce that Ancestry Library is once again available to library patrons.  Ancestry Library is one of the most…
The library is happy to announce that Ancestry Library is once again available to library patrons.  Ancestry Library is one of the most…
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Jen's Favorite not so scary Halloween… Jen's Favorite not so scary Halloween…

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Jen's Favorite not so scary Halloween movies
Jen's Favorite not so scary Halloween movies
Brick Wall Gallery October 2018 Artist Irina Salenko
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October 2018 Exhibit in the Brick Wall… October 2018 Exhibit in the Brick Wall…

By Friendsofthelibrary
October's artist is Irina Salenko.  You can find her pieces on display all month long in the Brick Wall Gallery.  Irina's artist…
October's artist is Irina Salenko.  You can find her pieces on display all month long in the Brick Wall Gallery.  Irina's artist…
Lights in the library's Children's Room
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C2AE Architects Win an AIA Award For… C2AE Architects Win an AIA Award For…

By Kristin
I am thrilled to announce that C2AE, the architecture firm that designed the library's 2015-2016 renovation, has won a AIA award for…
I am thrilled to announce that C2AE, the architecture firm that designed the library's 2015-2016 renovation, has won a AIA award for…
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The Indie NEXT List: October 2018 The Indie NEXT List: October 2018

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Favorite titles of the month chosen by booksellers across the country.
Favorite titles of the month chosen by booksellers across the country.
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