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Sun and Moon Sun and Moon

recommended by EvaELPL
August 21, 2017 is the day of a rare solar eclipse! Get ready by learning more about the sun and the moon.
August 21, 2017 is the day of a rare solar eclipse! Get ready by learning more about the sun and the moon.
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Back to School Picture Books Back to School Picture Books

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Get ready for school for these picture books!
Get ready for school for these picture books!
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Author of the Month: Jason Reynolds Author of the Month: Jason Reynolds

By Alaude
This month, we couldn't possibly overlook National Book Award Finalist and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author, Jason Reynolds. In Augu…
This month, we couldn't possibly overlook National Book Award Finalist and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author, Jason Reynolds. In Augu…
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5 Finds Kids: August 2017 5 Finds Kids: August 2017

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Our top five books of the month for kids.
Our top five books of the month for kids.
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Get Outside Get Outside

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Get outside and enjoy nature, no matter the season!
Get outside and enjoy nature, no matter the season!
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A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors

By Pthode
From June through August the East Lansing Public Library has been "Building a Better World" through our Summer Reading Program.  Many thank…
From June through August the East Lansing Public Library has been "Building a Better World" through our Summer Reading Program.  Many thank…
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We had a great time at National Night Ou… We had a great time at National Night Ou…

By Lauren
NNO/Touch a Truck 2017 was a huge success!  A big thanks to all the City of East Lansing Staff, library staff and folks from other organiza…
NNO/Touch a Truck 2017 was a huge success!  A big thanks to all the City of East Lansing Staff, library staff and folks from other organiza…
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New This Week for Kids: 7/25/17 New This Week for Kids: 7/25/17

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New children's book releases.
New children's book releases.
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Author of the Month: Jennifer L. Holm Author of the Month: Jennifer L. Holm

By Alaude
Newbery Honor and Eisner Award winning author, Jennifer L. Holm has consistently produced stories that fly off of the children's shelves he…
Newbery Honor and Eisner Award winning author, Jennifer L. Holm has consistently produced stories that fly off of the children's shelves he…
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Aaaah! Shark! Aaaah! Shark!

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Da-DUM. Da-DUM. Da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM. SHARK!
Da-DUM. Da-DUM. Da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM. SHARK!
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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!
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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…
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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Magical chapter books for kids!
Magical chapter books for kids!
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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 …
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Yoga Reads Yoga Reads

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Calm your body and your mind with these book and resources all about yoga for children.
Calm your body and your mind with these book and resources all about yoga for children.
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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…
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Red, White, and Blue Red, White, and Blue

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with one of these red, white, and blue books!
Celebrate the Fourth of July with one of these red, white, and blue books!
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5 Finds Kids: June 2017 5 Finds Kids: June 2017

recommended by alaude
The five top picks of the month for kids!
The five top picks of the month for kids!
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Check out a MAP Pass & Explore Michigan Check out a MAP Pass & Explore Michigan

With your library card you can check out a pass for one of Michigan's cultural attractions, state parks or recreation areas. Go exploring!
With your library card you can check out a pass for one of Michigan's cultural attractions, state parks or recreation areas. Go exploring!
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Learn Pirate and Shakespearean English o… Learn Pirate and Shakespearean English o…

By Alaude
You can learn any language with Mango. Seriously, anything!
You can learn any language with Mango. Seriously, anything!

New Books for Kids

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Bonaparte Falls Apart
Bonaparte Falls Apart
Cuyler, Margery
Minecraft
Minecraft
Brooks, Max
The Berenstain Bears Play Football!
The Berenstain Bears Play Football!
Berenstain, Mike
Lost in Translation
Lost in Translation
Stilton, Geronimo
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
Pak, Kenard
Alvin and the Superheroes
Alvin and the Superheroes
Forte, Lauren
Little Elliot, Big Country
Little Elliot, Big Country
Curato, Mike
Flying Lessons & Other Stories
Flying Lessons & Other Stories
The Professor and the Puzzle
The Professor and the Puzzle
Keene, Carolyn
Jack and the Beanstalk and the French Fries
Jack and the Beanstalk and the French Fries
Teague, Mark
Horizon
Horizon
Westerfeld, Scott
Baxter Is Missing
Baxter Is Missing
Elliott, Rebecca
Duck and Hippo Lost and Found
Duck and Hippo Lost and Found
London, Jonathan
Mama Lion Wins the Race
Mama Lion Wins the Race
Muth, Jon J.
Little Red Riding Sheep
Little Red Riding Sheep
Lodding, Linda Ravin
Trick or Pete
Trick or Pete
Dean, James
Creepy Pair of Underwear!
Creepy Pair of Underwear!
Reynolds, Aaron
Nerdy Birdy Tweets
Nerdy Birdy Tweets
Reynolds, Aaron
Say Zoop!
Say Zoop!
Tullet, Herv©♭
Joe and Sparky, Party Animals!
Joe and Sparky, Party Animals!
Michalak, Jamie

Events for Kids

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StoryTime StoryTime

By Lauren
Join us on Friday mornings at 10am for Preschool StoryTime, our story time designed for children 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers! We’…
Join us on Friday mornings at 10am for Preschool StoryTime, our story time designed for children 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers! We’…
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Celebrate 20 Years of Harry Potter - Cas… Celebrate 20 Years of Harry Potter - Cas…

Aug 28th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Lansing Public Library
Using our supplies, create your own wallet using an up-cycled Harry Potter book on cassette. Register at elpl.org. Ages 8+ with adult.
Using our supplies, create your own wallet using an up-cycled Harry Potter book on cassette. Register at elpl.org. Ages 8+ with adult.
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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 …
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BabyTime BabyTime

By Lauren
Mondays at 10:30 - Babies and caregivers, join us on Monday mornings at 10:30am as we enjoy a storytime for little ones full of songs, rhyme…
Mondays at 10:30 - Babies and caregivers, join us on Monday mornings at 10:30am as we enjoy a storytime for little ones full of songs, rhyme…
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Toddlertime Toddlertime

By Lauren
Tuesdays at 10:30am - Join us for stories, songs, movements, rhymes, games, and free play, all designed to build pre-reading skills in littl…
Tuesdays at 10:30am - Join us for stories, songs, movements, rhymes, games, and free play, all designed to build pre-reading skills in littl…

New Picture Books

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The Bad Mood And The Stick
The Bad Mood And The Stick
Snicket, Lemony
The Wolf, The Duck, And The Mouse
The Wolf, The Duck, And The Mouse
Barnett, Mac
Uni The Unicorn And The Dream Come True
Uni The Unicorn And The Dream Come True
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
La La La: A Story Of Hope
La La La: A Story Of Hope
DiCamillo, Kate
Llama Llama And Friends
Llama Llama And Friends
Dewdney, Anna
Buster And The Baby
Buster And The Baby
Hest, Amy
Bruce's Big Move
Bruce's Big Move
Higgins, Ryan T.
I Love You Like A Pig
I Love You Like A Pig
Barnett, Mac
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away And Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away And Learned His ABC's (the H…
McDonnell, Patrick
Princesses Wear Pants
Princesses Wear Pants
Guthrie, Savannah
Red And Lulu
Red And Lulu
Tavares, Matt
Sarabella's Thinking Cap
Sarabella's Thinking Cap
Schachner, Judy
Star Wars BB-8 On The Run
Star Wars BB-8 On The Run
Daywalt, Drew
It Takes A Village: Picture Book Edition
It Takes A Village: Picture Book Edition
Clinton, Hillary Rodham
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter
Pak, Kenard
Little Elliot, Fall Friends
Little Elliot, Fall Friends
Curato, Mike
Hey Black Child
Hey Black Child
Perkins, Useni Eugene
Thunder Horse
Thunder Horse
Bunting, Eve
The Watcher
The Watcher
Grimes, Nikki
Curious George Harvest Hoedown (Cgtv 8 X 8)
Curious George Harvest Hoedown (Cgtv 8 X 8)
Rey, H. A.

New Early Readers

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Old Racers, New Racers (Disney/Pixar Cars 3)
Old Racers, New Racers (Disney/Pixar Cars 3)
Tillworth, Mary
Cooking With The Grinch (Dr. Seuss)
Cooking With The Grinch (Dr. Seuss)
Rabe, Tish
Break The Ice!/Everest Saves The Day! (Paw Patrol)
Break The Ice!/Everest Saves The Day! (Paw Patrol)
Carbone, Courtney
The Great Ice Race (Blaze And The Monster Machines)
The Great Ice Race (Blaze And The Monster Machines)
Melendez, Renee
My Friend Is Sad
My Friend Is Sad
Willems, Mo
Pinkalicious At The Fair
Pinkalicious At The Fair
Kann, Victoria
Fast As The Flash! (DC Super Friends)
Fast As The Flash! (DC Super Friends)
Webster, Christy
Louise Loves Bake Sales
Louise Loves Bake Sales
Light, Kelly
The Little Red Caboose
The Little Red Caboose
Depken, Kristen L.
Transformers Rescue Bots: Training Academy: Monster Trucks And Race Cars!
Transformers Rescue Bots: Training Academy: Monster Trucks A…
King, Trey
The Best Birthday
The Best Birthday
Man-Kong, Mary
Little Critter: Just Pick Us, Please!
Little Critter: Just Pick Us, Please!
Mayer, Mercer
The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines
The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines
Berenstain, Mike
Penguins!
Penguins!
Salomon, David
Max At School
Max At School
Wells, Rosemary
Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise
Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise
George, Kallie
Super Cat Speed!
Super Cat Speed!
Spinner, Cala
Emmett And The Bright Blue Cape
Emmett And The Bright Blue Cape
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Pete The Cat And The Lost Tooth
Pete The Cat And The Lost Tooth
Dean, James
Showdown In Space! (DC Super Hero Girls)
Showdown In Space! (DC Super Hero Girls)
Carbone, Courtney

New Kids Series

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The Ship Of The Dead
The Ship Of The Dead
Riordan, Rick
The Terrible Two Go Wild
The Terrible Two Go Wild
Barnett, Mac
I Survived The American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived #15)
I Survived The American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived #15)
Tarshis, Lauren
Time Jumpers
Time Jumpers
Mull, Brandon
The School For Good And Evil #4: Quests For Glory
The School For Good And Evil #4: Quests For Glory
Chainani, Soman
Rise of the Isle of the Lost
Rise of the Isle of the Lost
De la Cruz, Melissa
The Sun Trail
The Sun Trail
Hunter, Erin
The Tapper Twins Go Viral
The Tapper Twins Go Viral
Rodkey, Geoff
Eva's Treetop Festival
Eva's Treetop Festival
Elliott, Rebecca
Dear Dumb Diary
Dear Dumb Diary
Benton, Jim
Officer Spence Makes No Sense!
Officer Spence Makes No Sense!
Gutman, Dan
Judy Moody, Girl Detective
Judy Moody, Girl Detective
McDonald, Megan
Judy Moody And Friends: Judy Moody, Tooth Fairy
Judy Moody And Friends: Judy Moody, Tooth Fairy
McDonald, Megan
The Salt Line
The Salt Line
Jones, Holly Goddard
Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life Is A Joke
Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life Is A Joke
Patterson, James
The Wildwood Bakery: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #7)
The Wildwood Bakery: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #7)
Elliott, Rebecca
Marge In Charge
Marge In Charge
Fisher, Isla
Abby In Wonderland (Whatever After: Special Edition)
Abby In Wonderland (Whatever After: Special Edition)
Mlynowski, Sarah
Deadzone
Deadzone
Nielsen, Jennifer A.
The Magic Misfits
The Magic Misfits
Harris, Neil Patrick

New Kids Fiction

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Wishtree
Wishtree
Applegate, Katherine
The Wild Robot Escapes
The Wild Robot Escapes
Brown, Peter
Sit
Sit
Ellis, Deborah
The Player King
The Player King
Avi
Patina
Patina
Reynolds, Jason
Mr. Gedrick And Me
Mr. Gedrick And Me
Carman, Patrick
Better Off Undead
Better Off Undead
Preller, James
Have Sword, Will Travel
Have Sword, Will Travel
Nix, Garth
The Bone Thief
The Bone Thief
Noel, Alyson
The Princess Imposter
The Princess Imposter
Vande Velde, Vivian
The Flash: Hocus Pocus
The Flash: Hocus Pocus
Lyga, Barry
Touchdown Kid
Touchdown Kid
Green, Tim
The Stars Beneath Our Feet
The Stars Beneath Our Feet
Moore, David Barclay
The Glass Town Game
The Glass Town Game
Valente, Catherynne M.
Brave Red, Smart Frog: A New Book Of Old Tales
Brave Red, Smart Frog: A New Book Of Old Tales
Jenkins, Emily
You May Already Be A Winner
You May Already Be A Winner
Ellis, Ann Dee
Fort
Fort
DeFelice, Cynthia C.
War Horse
War Horse
Morpurgo, Michael
Bailey's Story
Bailey's Story
Cameron, W. Bruce
The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Doyle, Arthur Conan

New Graphic Novels for Kids

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Invisible Emmie
Invisible Emmie
Libenson, Terri
Wordplay
Wordplay
Brunetti, Ivan
Pokémon
Pokémon
Kusaka, Hidenori
Real Friends
Real Friends
Hale, Shannon
The Adventures of John Blake
The Adventures of John Blake
Pullman, Philip
Lost in Translation
Lost in Translation
Stilton, Geronimo
The Son of Neptune
The Son of Neptune
Venditti, Robert
The Big Bad Fox
The Big Bad Fox
Renner, Benjamin
Pok©♭mon XY
Pok©♭mon XY
Kusaka, Hidenori
A Song for the Thea Sisters!
A Song for the Thea Sisters!
Stilton, Thea
The Space Disaster
The Space Disaster
McElligott, Matthew
Knife's Edge
Knife's Edge
Larson, Hope
The Amazing Crafty Cat
The Amazing Crafty Cat
Harper, Charise Mericle
Avatar the Last Airbender
Avatar the Last Airbender
Yang, Gene Luen
Time Shifters
Time Shifters
Grine, Chris
Flying Machines
Flying Machines
Wilgus, Alison
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts II
Amano, Shiro
Secret Coders
Secret Coders
Yang, Gene Luen
Jedi Academy
Jedi Academy
Krosoczka, Jarrett
Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy
Bendis, Brian Michael

Kids Movies and Music

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The Boss Baby
The Boss Baby
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
The Lego Batman Movie
The Lego Batman Movie
Smurfs: The Lost Village
Smurfs: The Lost Village
Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Arthur - Brothers and Sisters
Arthur - Brothers and Sisters
Lullaby Renditions of Beauty and the Beast
Lullaby Renditions of Bea…
Baby Rockstar
Bambi
Bambi
Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
The Complete Sixth Season
Little House on the Prairie Season 2
Little House on the Prairie Season 2
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Little House on the Prairie Season 9
Little House on the Prairie Season 9
Little House on the Prairie - Season 7
Little House on the Prairie - Season 7
Little House on the Prairie Season 8
Little House on the Prairie Season 8
Little House on the Prairie Season 4
Little House on the Prairie Season 4
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