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Learn a new language with Mango Languages Online. Learn a new language with Mango Languages Online.

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The Great American Read on PBS.org The Great American Read on PBS.org

East Lansing's Favorites From The Great…

American readers have been busy voting for their favorites on PBS's Great American Read list.  But, what are East Lansing's favorites...

My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor

OBOC 2018 Selection Announced

Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, United States Supreme Court, will visit the East Lansing-MSU community in August 2018.

Kanopy. The world's finest cinema. Now streaming Free With Your Library Card. Kanopy. The world's finest cinema. Now streaming Free With Your Library Card.

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New to Hoopla: Crazy Mash-ups New to Hoopla: Crazy Mash-ups

recommended by RobertELPL
Newer Hoopla comics that feature unique cross-overs or reimaginings of characters.
Newer Hoopla comics that feature unique cross-overs or reimaginings of characters.
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New cloudLibrary eBooks - 8/7/2018 New cloudLibrary eBooks - 8/7/2018

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Dragons, JELL-O and Minecraft. Something for everyone.
Dragons, JELL-O and Minecraft. Something for everyone.
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Pre-Sale cloudLibrary eBooks Pre-Sale cloudLibrary eBooks

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Place your holds now on these late summer, fall, and early winter releases.
Place your holds now on these late summer, fall, and early winter releases.
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New cloudLibrary audiobooks - 7/27/2018 New cloudLibrary audiobooks - 7/27/2018

recommended by laurendouglass
Downloadables for all!
Downloadables for all!
hoopla streaming service is now available on Alexa devices
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Alexa, Meet hoopla! Alexa, Meet hoopla!

By Lauren
hoopla now supports Amazon Alexa devices!  You can play borrowed audiobooks and music albums directly on your Amazon Echo, Dot, Spot and…
hoopla now supports Amazon Alexa devices!  You can play borrowed audiobooks and music albums directly on your Amazon Echo, Dot, Spot and…
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Kids

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Silly Books for Preschoolers! Silly Books for Preschoolers!

recommended by Emily_ELPL
Silly, different, but always fun!
Silly, different, but always fun!
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Books for Kids who love Minecraft Books for Kids who love Minecraft

recommended by Emily_ELPL
Minecraft, the addicting online game of building and creating new worlds.
Minecraft, the addicting online game of building and creating new worlds.
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5 Finds Kids: August 2018 5 Finds Kids: August 2018

recommended by alaude
Our top five picks of the month for kids!
Our top five picks of the month for kids!
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Back to School Picture Books Back to School Picture Books

recommended by EvaELPL
Get ready for school for these picture books!
Get ready for school for these picture books!
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Books for Kids who love Fortnite Books for Kids who love Fortnite

recommended by Emily_ELPL
Fortnite is an online game of strategy. The game is set on modern-day Earth, but most of humanity has disappeared. One of the game’s core…
Fortnite is an online game of strategy. The game is set on modern-day Earth, but most of humanity has disappeared. One of the game’s core…
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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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2018 Teen Choice Awards winners 2018 Teen Choice Awards winners

recommended by jamormi
Award winners from the August 12, 2018 Teen Choice Awards
Award winners from the August 12, 2018 Teen Choice Awards
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5 Finds Teens: August 2018 5 Finds Teens: August 2018

recommended by alaude
Our top five picks of the month for teens.
Our top five picks of the month for teens.
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Totally Tubular - 1980s YA Fiction Totally Tubular - 1980s YA Fiction

recommended by ELPLTeenLibrarian
Schweet reads for teens that take place in the 1980s.
Schweet reads for teens that take place in the 1980s.
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It Came From the Woods. (Most Strange… It Came From the Woods. (Most Strange…

recommended by ELPLTeenLibrarian
Middle-grade and young adult fiction that takes place in the deep, dark forest.
Middle-grade and young adult fiction that takes place in the deep, dark forest.
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Adults

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The Indie NEXT List: August 2018 The Indie NEXT List: August 2018

recommended by alaude
Top books of the month selected by independent booksellers across the nation.
Top books of the month selected by independent booksellers across the nation.
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5 Finds Adults: August 2018 5 Finds Adults: August 2018

recommended by alaude
Our top five books of the month for adults.
Our top five books of the month for adults.
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New "big name" country music on Hoopla New "big name" country music on Hoopla

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2017 Sundance Film Festival Award… 2017 Sundance Film Festival Award…

recommended by jamormi
2017 Sundance Film Festival Award Winners
2017 Sundance Film Festival Award Winners
There There by Tommy Orange
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Author of the Month: Tommy Orange Author of the Month: Tommy Orange

This month's featured author, Tommy Orange, is new to the literary world, and sure to take the bestseller lists by storm. Orange's...
This month's featured author, Tommy Orange, is new to the literary world, and sure to take the bestseller lists by storm. Orange's...
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Maker Studio

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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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Get Inventing! Get Inventing!

recommended by EvaELPL
Get inspired to invent something with these books for kids.
Get inspired to invent something with these books for kids.
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Annie Wanders the Stacks - Maker… Annie Wanders the Stacks - Maker…

recommended by AnnieELPL
Do you like to be creative? Do you sometimes need a hint of inspiration? Here's a list of some great books that are hiding in our Maker Col…
Do you like to be creative? Do you sometimes need a hint of inspiration? Here's a list of some great books that are hiding in our Maker…
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"Aretha Now" Album Cover
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Remembering Aretha Remembering Aretha

By JenA
Aretha Franklin was and always will be the Queen of Soul.  She began singing at her father's church, New Bethel Baptist Church in…
Aretha Franklin was and always will be the Queen of Soul.  She began singing at her father's church, New Bethel Baptist Church in…
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OBOC Book to Movie OBOC Book to Movie

recommended by jamormi
One Book, One Community book selections that were made into movies.
One Book, One Community book selections that were made into movies.
Willa of the Wood by Robert Beatty
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Author of the Month: Robert Beatty Author of the Month: Robert Beatty

By Alaude
This month, we are highlighting one of our favorite up-and-coming children's authors, Robert Beatty. A Michigan State University…
This month, we are highlighting one of our favorite up-and-coming children's authors, Robert Beatty. A Michigan State University…
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Actors from The Walking Dead Actors from The Walking Dead

recommended by jamormi
At just over a month out from the premiere of The Walking Dead Season 9 fans are in flux as they prepare for a show without fan favorites…
At just over a month out from the premiere of The Walking Dead Season 9 fans are in flux as they prepare for a show without fan favorites…
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Library Reads: August 2018 Library Reads: August 2018

recommended by alaude
The top ten picks of the month chosen by librarians across the country.
The top ten picks of the month chosen by librarians across the country.
Library patron Martha C., winner of the Book Page year long prize.
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Yet Another Reason to Read BookPage Yet Another Reason to Read BookPage

By Annie
You may or may not know about BookPage. This is a free monthly publication that we have here in the library. It has reviews of upcoming…
You may or may not know about BookPage. This is a free monthly publication that we have here in the library. It has reviews of upcoming…
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Time Out! Time Out!

By Phyllis
“You only get 18 summers – make them count.”  “The days are long but the years are short.”  “The best thing you can give your children is…
“You only get 18 summers – make them count.”  “The days are long but the years are short.”  “The best thing you can give your children is…
Documentaries on Kanopy about 1990s musicians
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90's Musicians Documentaries 90's Musicians Documentaries

recommended by jamormi
Documentaries on 90's musicians available on Kanopy
Documentaries on 90's musicians available on Kanopy
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Great Films Auf Deutsch Great Films Auf Deutsch

recommended by biblioanna
Some of the greatest German films of all time, with a tremendous selection from Kanopy.
Some of the greatest German films of all time, with a tremendous selection from Kanopy.
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Explore Michigan with a Michigan… Explore Michigan with a Michigan…

By Lauren
Spring is here, summer is just around the corner, so get out there and experience all that Michigan has to offer with a Michigan Activity…
Spring is here, summer is just around the corner, so get out there and experience all that Michigan has to offer with a Michigan Activity…
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At the Pool At the Pool

recommended by alaude
Titles to get your child over their swimming fears, and excited about the next trip to the pool.
Titles to get your child over their swimming fears, and excited about the next trip to the pool.
Stingray in the ocean
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At the Aquarium At the Aquarium

recommended by alaude
Explore the many creatures under the sea before your next visit to the aquarium!
Explore the many creatures under the sea before your next visit to the aquarium!
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