We are part of this universe; we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the universe is in us. -- Neil deGrasse Tyson Astrophysicist and science communicator, Neil deGrasse Tyson's latest book, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry - a succinct collection of answers to common questions about the…
We Need Diverse Books – I Got the Rhythm
You may have heard about a movement in the book world called We Need Diverse Books. In 2014, #WeNeedDiverseBooks started as a hashtag on Twitter among authors, bloggers, and others from the youth literature industry in response to a lack of diversity in children's books. From there this conversation grew to a movement and ultimately an…
Miss Eva’s Top Three: June 2017
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 I've enjoyed -- some new titles, some older ones, but all of them things that have caught my eye! Check out this month's picks below. Picture book: The Only Child by Guojing A gorgeous, evocative…
Maker Studio Parts Donations Welcome
The Maker Studio is just the place to be a creator instead of a consumer! Part of the fun of the Maker Studio is re-purposing old items as well as creating new. We also have some great events coming up this summer. To help out with both of these missions (believe it or not) the…
ELPL Staff at the Art Festival
Library staff are super excited to be at the Art Festival this weekend, in the Children's Arts Activities Area. ELPL staff will be on duty: Saturday: 10-6pm Sunday: 10-5pm with plenty of cool supplies to make bottle cap pendants. We hope to see you there…
One Book One Community Announces 2017 Selection
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 Home because "Saroo's story is one of determination, the unfailing love of family and the universal need to know our origins." Stay tuned for updates on OBOC events, film screenings…
May 2017 Friends Art Exhibit – Three Hearts
Featuring three oil painting artists April 27 - May 27, 2017 Ok-Sun Kim works in oil and watercolor. Her art is inspired by landscape. She strives to capture the vividness and delicacy of landscapes. Also value, i.e., the use of light, is another key factor to her painting in order to express the drama of…
Art Sale!
Did you know we are selling original art from a long-abandoned rental art program? Check out the prices displayed above our books in the Friendshop…
Friends Collecting Purses & Bags
It's that time again. The Friends are helping you clean out your closet! Please consider donating gently used purses and bags. There will be a sale in October, date TBD. Book for a bin outside the Marsha's Friendshop. …
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