Hours & Location Help

Search

by
Advanced Search

East Lansing Public Library Homepage

3/4 Homepage

Instrument Petting Zoo

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

Have you always wanted to play an instrument but not sure which one? Mr. White of White Brothers Music of Bath will bring an eclectic asso…

National Night Out & Touch a Truck

Aug 1st | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Join us at ELPL for our annual National Night Out and Touch a Truck celebration! We're teaming up with the East Lansing Police Department t…

Solar Eclipse Party

Aug 21st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Lansing Public Library

Join us for a family-friendly event of the rare solar eclipse! We'll enjoy all kinds of astronomy crafts, snacks, and activities, plus spec…

FUNdraising Golf Night at Little Hawk Pu…

The Friends invite you to enjoy a night of “putt-putt without the windmills” at the Little Hawk Putting Course on Tuesday, August 22nd. No …

Animal Magic

Jul 31st | 10:30am - 11:30am
East Lansing Public Library

Build a Better World through nature! Join us for a very special summer reading visit from Animal Magic. You'll get to meet all sorts of exo…

Catalogue Carousels

  • New for Adults

eBooks & More

Staff List

New Cloud eAudiobooks - 7/20/2017 New Cloud eAudiobooks - 7/20/2017

recommended by laurengail
Audiobook lovers can now check-out their favorite eAudiobook titles from the Cloud Library! This list features some of the debut collectio…
Audiobook lovers can now check-out their favorite eAudiobook titles from the Cloud Library! This list features some of the debut collectio…
Staff List

New Cloud eBooks - July 5, 2017 New Cloud eBooks - July 5, 2017

recommended by laurengail
The newest and best for kids, teens and adults!
The newest and best for kids, teens and adults!
Staff List

New Cloud Titles - 6/8/2017 New Cloud Titles - 6/8/2017

recommended by laurengail
Fresh titles in the Cloud Library!
Fresh titles in the Cloud Library!
Staff List

New Cloud Titles - 5/28/2017 New Cloud Titles - 5/28/2017

recommended by laurengail
Great reads for all ages!
Great reads for all ages!
Staff List

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!
Previous Card in Stack Next Card in Stack

Kids

Staff List

Aaaah! Shark! Aaaah! Shark!

recommended by EvaELPL
Da-DUM. Da-DUM. Da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM. SHARK!
Da-DUM. Da-DUM. Da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM. SHARK!
Staff List

5 Finds Kids: July 2017 5 Finds Kids: July 2017

recommended by alaude
Our top books of the month for kids!
Our top books of the month for kids!
Blogpost

We Need Diverse Books - Stella Brings th… We Need Diverse Books - Stella Brings th…

By Eva
You may have heard about a movement in the book world called We Need Diverse Books. In 2014, #WeNeedDiverseBooks started as a hashtag on Tw…
You may have heard about a movement in the book world called We Need Diverse Books. In 2014, #WeNeedDiverseBooks started as a hashtag on Tw…
Event

Stories in the Garden Stories in the Garden

Aug 23rd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Michigan 4-H Children's Garden
Teens from the East Lansing Public Library will be reading books to younger children. A magical time of fun and learning. Great for kids 0 …
Teens from the East Lansing Public Library will be reading books to younger children. A magical time of fun and learning. Great for kids 0 …
Blogpost

Miss Eva's Top Three: June 2017 Miss Eva's Top Three: June 2017

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 that …
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 that …
Previous Card in Stack Next Card in Stack

Teens

Staff List

YA Fantasy Set in Prep Schools (That Are… YA Fantasy Set in Prep Schools (That Are…

recommended by ELPLTeenLibrarian
Staff List

5 Finds Teens: July 2017 5 Finds Teens: July 2017

recommended by alaude
Our top books of the month for teens!
Our top books of the month for teens!
Staff List

New This Week for Teens: 6/27/17 New This Week for Teens: 6/27/17

recommended by alaude
New titles from Kiersten White, Mackenzi Lee and more!
New titles from Kiersten White, Mackenzi Lee and more!
Website

Teen Board Games Teen Board Games

Staff List

YA SF About Lesbian/Bi/Queer Girls YA SF About Lesbian/Bi/Queer Girls

recommended by ELPLTeenLibrarian
A list of young adult speculative fiction featuring lesbian/bisexual/queer girls without a lot of coming-out angst.
A list of young adult speculative fiction featuring lesbian/bisexual/queer girls without a lot of coming-out angst.
Previous Card in Stack Next Card in Stack

Adults

Staff List

Let's Pick a Book by the Cover - Tigers Let's Pick a Book by the Cover - Tigers

recommended by AnnieELPL
July 29 is National Tiger Day. Let's celebrate by picking out our next tiger read by selecting titles that have an image of a tiger on them…
July 29 is National Tiger Day. Let's celebrate by picking out our next tiger read by selecting titles that have an image of a tiger on them…
Staff List

July is National Ice Cream Month July is National Ice Cream Month

recommended by AnnieELPL
Celebrate this national holiday and help beat the heat by eating some ice cream and possibly making your own from one of these selections!
Celebrate this national holiday and help beat the heat by eating some ice cream and possibly making your own from one of these selections!
Staff List

5 Finds Adults: July 2017 5 Finds Adults: July 2017

recommended by alaude
Our top books of the month for adults!
Our top books of the month for adults!
Blogpost

Do You Know About M.A.P.? Do You Know About M.A.P.?

By Annie
Summer is here! Which is totally amazing! What are you going to do with your free time? What if I told you that you could gain access to hu…
Summer is here! Which is totally amazing! What are you going to do with your free time? What if I told you that you could gain access to hu…
Staff List

Annie Wanders the Stacks - Biography Annie Wanders the Stacks - Biography

recommended by AnnieELPL
Sometimes it's hard to get past our new biography collection! So many great titles, not enough time, right? Here's a list of some great boo…
Sometimes it's hard to get past our new biography collection! So many great titles, not enough time, right? Here's a list of some great boo…
Previous Card in Stack Next Card in Stack

Maker Studio

Website

Green Screen Magic Workshop Green Screen Magic Workshop

Ever wonder how some of that movie magic happens? Interested in "traveling" to far off locations from the comfort of your local library? Com…
Ever wonder how some of that movie magic happens? Interested in "traveling" to far off locations from the comfort of your local library? Com…
Website

De-Construction Studio De-Construction Studio

Tired of building? What's more fun than taking things apart to see how they work? Let de-construct and break open some stuff for a change! D…
Tired of building? What's more fun than taking things apart to see how they work? Let de-construct and break open some stuff for a change! D…
Website

Knitting and Crochet Group Knitting and 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 …
Event

Canning Jar Wall Decor Canning Jar Wall Decor

Aug 7th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Using our supplies, make your own wall hanging with a canning jar. Ages 8+ (under 8 with guardian). Register at elpl.org
Using our supplies, make your own wall hanging with a canning jar. Ages 8+ (under 8 with guardian). Register at elpl.org
Event

Celebrate 20 Years of Harry Potter - Boo… Celebrate 20 Years of Harry Potter - Boo…

Jul 31st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Using our supplies, create a Harry Potter inspired bookmark. Register at elpl.org. Ages 8+
Using our supplies, create a Harry Potter inspired bookmark. Register at elpl.org. Ages 8+
Previous Card in Stack Next Card in Stack

Featured

Staff List

Magical Reads Magical Reads

recommended by alaude
Titles with an enchanted twist for adults and teens.
Titles with an enchanted twist for adults and teens.
Blogpost

FUNdraising Golf Night at Little Hawk Pu… FUNdraising Golf Night at Little Hawk Pu…

By Friendsofthelibrary
The Friends invite you to enjoy a night of “putt-putt without the windmills” at the Little Hawk Putting Course on Tuesday, August 22nd. No …
The Friends invite you to enjoy a night of “putt-putt without the windmills” at the Little Hawk Putting Course on Tuesday, August 22nd. No …
Event

Long-Term Care Planning Workshop Long-Term Care Planning Workshop

Jul 25th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
For those who are already retired, or who are considering retirement, Financial Advisor Cheryl Williams will present ways in which you can …
For those who are already retired, or who are considering retirement, Financial Advisor Cheryl Williams will present ways in which you can …
Event

Concert in the Cafe-Jack Hamilton Concert in the Cafe-Jack Hamilton

Aug 26th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Join Americana singer/songwriter Jack Hamilton for this month's concert.
Join Americana singer/songwriter Jack Hamilton for this month's concert.
Blogpost

Miss Eva's Top Three: July 2017 Miss Eva's Top Three: July 2017

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 that …
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 that …
Blogpost

Registration for August Social Justice R… Registration for August Social Justice R…

MSU is partnering with ELPL for a monthly Social Justice Reading Group aimed at youth ages 4 to 11 (preschool to fifth grade) held at the l…
MSU is partnering with ELPL for a monthly Social Justice Reading Group aimed at youth ages 4 to 11 (preschool to fifth grade) held at the l…
Register!
Website

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.
Staff List

Fantasy Books In Non-European Settings Fantasy Books In Non-European Settings

recommended by jleecullin
Website

Monday Movie Matinee Monday Movie Matinee

Staff List

Time for Summer Reading Time for Summer Reading

recommended by AnnieELPL
School's out. Vacation is on the horizon. It's beyond warm outside. What should you do? Check out one of these summer reads, beat the heat,…
School's out. Vacation is on the horizon. It's beyond warm outside. What should you do? Check out one of these summer reads, beat the heat,…
Blogpost

We Need Diverse Books - I Got the Rhythm We Need Diverse Books - I Got the Rhythm

By Eva
You may have heard about a movement in the book world called We Need Diverse Books. In 2014, #WeNeedDiverseBooks started as a hashtag on Tw…
You may have heard about a movement in the book world called We Need Diverse Books. In 2014, #WeNeedDiverseBooks started as a hashtag on Tw…
Blogpost

July Exhibit in the Brick Wall Gallery July Exhibit in the Brick Wall Gallery

By Friendsofthelibrary
Lezlee Worthington, retired children's librarian, is back at the library!  We are delighted to showcase her gorgeous linoleum block prints …
Lezlee Worthington, retired children's librarian, is back at the library!  We are delighted to showcase her gorgeous linoleum block prints …
Back to Top
Close