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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…

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…

recommended by EvaELPL

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

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.

Excelsior!
Guardians of the Galaxy
Monsters
Ms. Marvel Omnibus
Marvel Universe Avengers Assemble
Captain Marvel
Thor
Phase One
Guardians of the Galaxy
Ant-man and the Wasp
Deadpool
Amazing Fantastic Incredible
Avengers
The Incredible Hulk
Spider-Man
Doctor Strange

Remembering Stan Lee

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“You know, my motto is ‘Excelsior.’ That’s an old word that means ‘upward and onward to greater glory’. It’s on the seal of the state of…

Catalogue Carousels

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eBooks & More

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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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New cloudLibrary - 10/05/2018 New cloudLibrary - 10/05/2018

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New eBooks and eAudiobooks in the cloud.
New eBooks and eAudiobooks in the cloud.
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New cloudLibrary - 10/01/2018 New cloudLibrary - 10/01/2018

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New and new to ELPL eBooks and eAudiobooks. Plus the latest Christmas books of the season!
New and new to ELPL eBooks and eAudiobooks. Plus the latest Christmas books of the season!
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9/21/2018 cloudLibrary eAudiobooks 9/21/2018 cloudLibrary eAudiobooks

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Download and listen anywhere!
Download and listen anywhere!
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Kids

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Make & Take Thanksgiving Crafts Make & Take Thanksgiving Crafts

Nov 19th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Stop by the children's area between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. and enjoy a Thanksgiving themed make-and-take craft while supplies last! For young...
Stop by the children's area between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. and enjoy a Thanksgiving themed make-and-take craft while supplies last! For young...
Social Justice Reading Group
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Social Justice Reading Group Social Justice Reading Group

Nov 17th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
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…
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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Ballet StoryTime with Capital Ballet… Ballet StoryTime with Capital Ballet…

Nov 16th | 10:30am - 11:00am
East Lansing Public Library
Join us on Friday mornings at ELPL for Preschool StoryTime, our storytime designed specially for children 3 to 5 years old and their…
Join us on Friday mornings at ELPL for Preschool StoryTime, our storytime designed specially for children 3 to 5 years old and their…
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Bilingual Storytime Bilingual Storytime

Nov 14th | 6:00pm - 6:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Join us for a special bilingual evening storytime! We'll have snacks and stories to share, along with special guest readers! This month's...
Join us for a special bilingual evening storytime! We'll have snacks and stories to share, along with special guest readers! This month's...
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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: 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!

recommended by ELPLTeenLibrarian
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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Monday Movie Matinee Monday Movie Matinee

Nov 19th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Battle of the Sexes
Battle of the Sexes
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

Nov 13th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Jimmy's Pub
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
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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Family Activity Day Family Activity Day

Nov 18th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
Come join us for an afternoon filled with fun and educational activities with the MSU Friendshop! The Friendshop is an MSU Club consisting…
Come join us for an afternoon filled with fun and educational activities with the MSU Friendshop! The Friendshop is an MSU Club consisting…
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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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Lansing Poetry Club: So You Want to Be… Lansing Poetry Club: So You Want to Be…

Nov 15th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
East Lansing Public Library
"So You Want to Be a Poet?" facilitated by Aram Kabodian. Poetry involves slowing down the world and recording observations and…
"So You Want to Be a Poet?" facilitated by Aram Kabodian. Poetry involves slowing down the world and recording observations and…
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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Library Reads: October 2018 Library Reads: October 2018

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The top ten books of the month chosen by librarians across the country.
The top ten books of the month chosen by librarians across the country.
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