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One Book One Community 2017

The Verve Pipe - Summer Reading Kick-Off The Verve Pipe - Summer Reading Kick-Off

The Verve Pipe - 2017 Summer Reading Kic…

Jun 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Build A Better World through music! The Verve Pipe is going to kick off our 2017 Summer Reading program with a family concert featuring mu…

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The Lines We Cross
Lion
Mr. Rochester
The American Spirit
Black Privilege
Edgeland
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New Cloud eBooks - 5/20/2017 New Cloud eBooks - 5/20/2017

recommended by laurengail
New titles in the Cloud!
New titles in the Cloud!
Astrophysics for People in A Hurry
Ginny Moon
The Broken Road
Trajectory
Into the Water
A Court of Wings and Ruin
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New Cloud eBooks - 5/12/2017 New Cloud eBooks - 5/12/2017

recommended by laurengail
New eBooks in the Cloud
New eBooks in the Cloud
Janesville
This Fight Is Our Fight
Not A Scientist
The Stars Are Fire
Fast and Loose
Finding Gideon
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New Cloud eBooks - 5/7/2017 New Cloud eBooks - 5/7/2017

recommended by laurengail
See what's new in the Cloud Library.
See what's new in the Cloud Library.
An American Sickness
Ruby Redfort Pick your Poison
My Cubs
Two From the Heart
Song of the Lion
Old School
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New Cloud eBooks - 4/26/2017 New Cloud eBooks - 4/26/2017

recommended by laurengail
New titles in the Cloud!
New titles in the Cloud!
The Invisible Library
Books for Living
Browsings
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
A Discovery of Witches
Matilda
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Books, Bites, & Bids 2017 Books, Bites, & Bids 2017

recommended by alaude
Our annual fundraiser will be held on Friday, April 21st, and we are celebrating with a selection of ebooks that are sure to please bibliop…
Our annual fundraiser will be held on Friday, April 21st, and we are celebrating with a selection of ebooks that are sure to please bibliop…
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Kids

The Tale of Despereaux : [a Novel]
This Is Not My Hat
Diary of A Wimpy Kid
The Eloise Collection
Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues
The Toy Story Collection
The Monsters, Inc., Collection
The Secret Garden
The Snow Queen
Scuba-cat
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Family Audiobooks for Road Trips Family Audiobooks for Road Trips

recommended by EvaELPL
Need an audiobook for your next road trip that the whole family will enjoy? Check out one of these!
Need an audiobook for your next road trip that the whole family will enjoy? Check out one of these!
Mister Seahorse
Last Stop on Market Street
A Child of Books
Rosie's Magic Horse
Planting A Rainbow
This Is Not My Hat
Horton Hatches the Egg
Let's Play!
The Lion & the Mouse
Tar Beach
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Illustrators We LOVE Illustrators We LOVE

recommended by alaude
Eric Carle, Christian Robinson, Lois Ehlert, Oliver Jeffers, to name a few. Here are our picks for favorite picture book illustrators!
Eric Carle, Christian Robinson, Lois Ehlert, Oliver Jeffers, to name a few. Here are our picks for favorite picture book illustrators!
Moana
Event

Luau StoryTime Luau StoryTime

May 26th | 10:30am - 11:00am
East Lansing Public Library
StoryTime Luau with Moana and snacks. Join us on Friday mornings at ELPL for Preschool StoryTime, our storytime designed specially for childr…
StoryTime Luau with Moana and snacks. Join us on Friday mornings at ELPL for Preschool StoryTime, our storytime designed specially for childr…
Miss Eva's Top 3 - May 2017
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Miss Eva's Top Three: May 2017 Miss Eva's Top Three: May 2017

By Eva
Welcome to Miss Eva's Top Three, the second installment! Each month I'll be picking out items from three different areas of the children's …
Welcome to Miss Eva's Top Three, the second installment! Each month I'll be picking out items from three different areas of the children's …
Me, Frida
Bridget's Beret
Look! Look! Look!
A Book About Color
Magic Trash
And Picasso Painted Guernica
13 Women Artists Children Should Know
Andy Warhol's Colors
You Can't Take A Balloon Into the Metropolitan Museum
You Can't Take A Balloon Into the Museum of Fine Arts
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Artful Books for Kids Artful Books for Kids

recommended by EvaELPL
Get inspired by these artistic books!
Get inspired by these artistic books!
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Teens

The Pearl Thief
Ramona Blue
A Court of Wings and Ruin
Always and Forever, Lara Jean
Crazy House
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5 Finds Teens: May 2017 5 Finds Teens: May 2017

recommended by alaude
Our top five picks for teens released in May.
Our top five picks for teens released in May.
Thick As Thieves
The Crown's Fate
Seeker
Seeking Mansfield
Grit
The Names They Gave Us
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New This Week for Teens: 5/16/17 New This Week for Teens: 5/16/17

recommended by alaude
New titles from Megan Whalen Turner, Evelyn Skye, Veronica Rossi, and more!
New titles from Megan Whalen Turner, Evelyn Skye, Veronica Rossi, and more!
Ramona Blue
Girling Up: How To Be Strong, Smart And Spectacular
Umberland (Everland, Book 2)
The Lines We Cross
A Face Like Glass
Deacon Locke Went To Prom
Dear Reader
The Traitor's Kiss
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New This Week for Teens: 5/9/17 New This Week for Teens: 5/9/17

recommended by alaude
New titles from Julie Murphy, Mayim Bialik, Wendy Spinale and more!
New titles from Julie Murphy, Mayim Bialik, Wendy Spinale and more!
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Adults

Annihilation
Broken Monsters
The Fairy Godmother
A Game of Thrones
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Martian
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Annie Wanders the Stacks - Science Ficti… Annie Wanders the Stacks - Science Ficti…

recommended by AnnieELPL
Sometimes it's hard to get past our new science fiction collection! So many great titles, not enough time, right? Here's a list of some gre…
Sometimes it's hard to get past our new science fiction collection! So many great titles, not enough time, right? Here's a list of some gre…
Is it art? Abstract Art
Blogpost

What is Art? What is Art?

By Annie
Who's ready for the East Lansing Art Festival 2017? What is impressionism? Learn about it here. Is mixed media art as tricky as it seems? H…
Who's ready for the East Lansing Art Festival 2017? What is impressionism? Learn about it here. Is mixed media art as tricky as it seems? H…
Into the Water
Ginny Moon
Since We Fell
The Best of Adam Sharp
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
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5 Finds Adults: May 2017 5 Finds Adults: May 2017

recommended by alaude
Check out our top five May releases for adults!
Check out our top five May releases for adults!
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?
Beloved
The Handmaid's Tale
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Room
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Books About Moms! Books About Moms!

recommended by AnnieELPL
Read about mothers you wish you had, mothers that make you appreciate your own mother, mothers who aren't mothers, and everything in betwee…
Read about mothers you wish you had, mothers that make you appreciate your own mother, mothers who aren't mothers, and everything in betwee…
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Maker Studio

The Complete Artist's Manual
Drawing Lab for Mixed-media Artists
Pop Painting
Freehand
Sketch City
Painting Without Paint
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DIY Arts and Crafts DIY Arts and Crafts

recommended by alaude
Discover a new medium with our guides to arts and crafts.
Discover a new medium with our guides to arts and crafts.
Sewing machine - Maker Studio
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Learn to Sew in the Maker Studio Learn to Sew in the Maker Studio

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or maybe your skills are rusty and you need a refresher. Library staff can teach you the basics an…
Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or maybe your skills are rusty and you need a refresher. Library staff can teach you the basics an…
Painted Pallets at ELPL
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More Painted Pallets Ready for Books, Bi… More Painted Pallets Ready for Books, Bi…

By Lauren
Library patrons have been busy in the maker studio creating beautiful and inventive painted pallet signs.  The creations will be sold at th…
Library patrons have been busy in the maker studio creating beautiful and inventive painted pallet signs.  The creations will be sold at th…
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The Maker's Guide to the Zombie Apocalyp…

by Simon Monk
You can make anything in the library's Maker Studio. Seriously, anything. With a book like this, our tools and supplies, and your undying … More
recommended by laurengail
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Featured

Princess Princess Ever After
Drama
The House You Pass on the Way
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Tween LGBTQ Books Tween LGBTQ Books

recommended by Emily_ELPL
Tween LGBTQ Books.
Tween LGBTQ Books.
The Adventures of Beekle
If I Had A Raptor
The Power of Henry's Imagination
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Imagination for Preschoolers! Imagination for Preschoolers!

recommended by Emily_ELPL
Books about using your imagination! Silly and fun.
Books about using your imagination! Silly and fun.
The Vacationers
Night Diver
Maybe in Another Life
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Vacation Reads Vacation Reads

recommended by alaude
Stock up for your Memorial Day weekend getaway!
Stock up for your Memorial Day weekend getaway!
Into the Water
Since We Fell
Come Sundown
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New This Month on Audio: May 2017 New This Month on Audio: May 2017

recommended by alaude
The top book on CD releases in May.
The top book on CD releases in May.
Author Saroo Brierley - OBOC 2017
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One Book One Community Announces 2017 Se… One Book One Community Announces 2017 Se…

By Kristin
The 2017 title is A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley with Larry Buttrose.  The One Book One Community selection committee choose A Long Way …
The 2017 title is A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley with Larry Buttrose.  The One Book One Community selection committee choose A Long Way …
Bright Ride by Marwa Shetiah
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May 2017 Friends Art Exhibit - Three Hea… May 2017 Friends Art Exhibit - Three Hea…

By Friendsofthelibrary
Featuring three oil painting artists April 27 - May 27, 2017 Ok-Sun Kim works in oil and watercolor.  Her art is inspired by landscape.  Sh…
Featuring three oil painting artists April 27 - May 27, 2017 Ok-Sun Kim works in oil and watercolor.  Her art is inspired by landscape.  Sh…
Real Friends
Awkward
Chiggers
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For Fans of Raina Telgemeier For Fans of Raina Telgemeier

recommended by alaude
Our top picks about middle school, growing up, and finding your place in the world.
Our top picks about middle school, growing up, and finding your place in the world.
The Shack
A Dog's Purpose
Logan
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New This Month on DVD: May 2017 New This Month on DVD: May 2017

recommended by alaude
The newest DVD releases on the shelf at ELPL!
The newest DVD releases on the shelf at ELPL!
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Truth

This intruiging 2016 movie, based on events over 10 years ago, takes on new meaning these days as we once again explore the meaning of truth… More
recommended by CircMary
Donate your purses and bags to the Friends
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Friends Collecting Purses & Bags Friends Collecting Purses & Bags

By Friendsofthelibrary
It's that time again.  The Friends are helping you clean out your closet!  Please consider donating gently used purses and bags.  There wil…
It's that time again.  The Friends are helping you clean out your closet!  Please consider donating gently used purses and bags.  There wil…
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Staff Pick

The Lies of Locke Lamora

by Scott Lynch
Simply one of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time. Absolutely outstanding.
recommended by jasoneshoup
Books, Bites, and Bids 2017
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Thank You East Lansing! - 6th Annual Boo… Thank You East Lansing! - 6th Annual Boo…

By Lauren
A great time was had by all at the 6th annual Books, Bites, and Bids on Friday, April 21.  Thank you to all the vendors, supporters, and co…
A great time was had by all at the 6th annual Books, Bites, and Bids on Friday, April 21.  Thank you to all the vendors, supporters, and co…
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