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Prep-Tober Writing Workshop with Jim C.…

Oct 24th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Attention all current and would-be writers! Thinking about tackling National Novel Writing Month this year? Not sure how to get started?…

Concert in the Cafe - Matt Borghi

Oct 27th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Matt Borghi performs a style of music that he calls 'Ambient Guitar'. Matt forged his distinctive guitar style by fusing his classical...

Reading Buddies - Wednesdays and…

Is your child struggling with reading? Or maybe they are an enthusiastic reader and just need more read-aloud practice with a patient…

Spooktacular Comedy Show with Joel Tacey Spooktacular Comedy Show with Joel Tacey

Spooktacular Comedy Show With Joel Tacey

Oct 20th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Kids and grownups, join us at ELPL to celebrate Halloween with Joel's Spooktacular Comedy Show! You'll watch Silly Scientist Joel juggle...

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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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New in the cloudLibrary New in the cloudLibrary

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New eBooks and eAudio for all ages.
New eBooks and eAudio for all ages.
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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: October 2018 Miss Eva's Top Three: October 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...
Family Activity Day
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Family Activity Day Family Activity Day

Oct 21st | 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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Banned Books for Children Banned Books for Children

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Some of our favorite children's books that have been banned or challenged!
Some of our favorite children's books that have been banned or challenged!
Homework Help, Tuesdays, 5 to 7pm at the library
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Homework Help Homework Help

Does your student need help with their homework? On Tuesdays the MSU College of Education honors organization Kappa Delta Pi and SMEA…
Does your student need help with their homework? On Tuesdays the MSU College of Education honors organization Kappa Delta Pi and SMEA…
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Fall is Here Fall is Here

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Goodbye summer, hello fall!
Goodbye summer, hello fall!
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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!

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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: October 2018 5 Finds Adults: October 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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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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Author of the Month: Kate Atkinson Author of the Month: Kate Atkinson

By Alaude
September's featured author, Kate Atkinson, is perhaps best known for her mastery of prose. Her writing is to such a standard that she…
September's featured author, Kate Atkinson, is perhaps best known for her mastery of prose. Her writing is to such a standard that she…
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Top Ten Most Challenged Books in 2017 Top Ten Most Challenged Books in 2017

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In 2017, 461 books were challenged according to ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. These are the 10 most frequently challenged books…
In 2017, 461 books were challenged according to ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. These are the 10 most frequently challenged books...
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Full Moon! Full Moon!

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September 24 is the next full moon. Check out one of these titles with a moon on the cover!
September 24 is the next full moon. Check out one of these titles with a moon on the cover!
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Maker Studio

Kids editing their claymation films at the East Lansing Public Library
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We're Hiring! STEAM Education… We're Hiring! STEAM Education…

By Lauren
Are you a passionate STEAM educator looking for a unique career opportunity?  Do you dream of becoming the next Ms./Mr. Frizzle from the…
Are you a passionate STEAM educator looking for a unique career opportunity?  Do you dream of becoming the next Ms./Mr. Frizzle from the…
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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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

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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What Did You Say? Hearing Loss and You What Did You Say? Hearing Loss and You

Oct 23rd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Have you ever wondered what it's like to have hearing loss? If you currently have hearing loss are you having difficulty explaining your...
Have you ever wondered what it's like to have hearing loss? If you currently have hearing loss are you having difficulty explaining your...
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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.
Out of This World Book Club
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Out of This World Book Club Out of This World Book Club

Oct 22nd | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
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…
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New DVDs New DVDs

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Place your holds or check our Express Collection.
Place your holds or check our Express Collection.
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New Audiobooks on CD New Audiobooks on CD

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Make your commute, leaf raking and laundry the best part of your week.
Make your commute, leaf raking and laundry the best part of your week.
Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant in Charade, 1963
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Classic Romantic Movies on Kanopy Classic Romantic Movies on Kanopy

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Classic romantic movies available on Kanopy
Classic romantic movies available on Kanopy
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