ELPL - East Lansing Public Library

ELPL - East Lansing Public Library We connect our community to each other and the world around us. We inspire, serve, and evolve as a source of knowledge, connection, and growth.

East Lansing Public Library follows a social media policy that outlines how we use our online space. You can read the full policy at www.elpl.org/library-policies/.

Join us for our first Kids Crafternoon making friendship bracelets! No need to bring any supplies, just a willingness to...
08/30/2026

Join us for our first Kids Crafternoon making friendship bracelets! No need to bring any supplies, just a willingness to try! This activity is best suited for ages 10 and up, as we will be using scissors. Sign up online!

One Grand Read is one month away! To celebrate, we're giving away a copy of our title pick, "There's Always This Year: O...
08/28/2026

One Grand Read is one month away! To celebrate, we're giving away a copy of our title pick, "There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension" by Hanif Abdurraquib.

To enter, simply share a role model of yours in the comments below. The drawing will end on Thursday, Sept. 3 at midnight, and the winner will be contacted on Sept. 4.

One Grand Read is a community reading initiative designed to bring people together through the power of a shared story. Learn more about the program, and reserve your free tickets for the keynote at https://onegrandread.com/

08/28/2026

Happy (early) birthday to Mary Shelley! Born Aug 30, 1797, Shelley was the Mother of Science Fiction, and gave us such classics as Frankenstein. Celebrate with some books inspired by her work and legacy!

08/27/2026

The ELPL is one of just three Michigan libraries pursuing the certification.

Join us for a discussion of this year’s One Grand Read book selection: "There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Asce...
08/27/2026

Join us for a discussion of this year’s One Grand Read book selection: "There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension" by Hanif Abdurraquib! Check out a physical or digital copy at ELPL, any of CADL’s 13 branches, or MSU Libraries, or pick up from participating local bookstores.

Join us for a baby dance party! Sign up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and celebrate previous program finishers! Per...
08/26/2026

Join us for a baby dance party! Sign up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and celebrate previous program finishers! Perfect for ages 0-5 and their families.

"If I'm remembered 100 years from now, I hope it will be not for looks but for books." We were so sad to hear of Dolly P...
08/25/2026

"If I'm remembered 100 years from now, I hope it will be not for looks but for books."

We were so sad to hear of Dolly Parton's passing today. An incredible musician, philanthropist, and all-around icon, Dolly Parton was a force for literacy and education. Every month, her Imagination Library sends over 3 million free books to kids across five countries! We'll truly miss "the book lady." 🩷

Curious about what programs and services the library offers for older adults? Come join us for an informal, informationa...
08/25/2026

Curious about what programs and services the library offers for older adults? Come join us for an informal, informational get-together in the library's cafe. Coffee and pastries will be provided.

Save the date! We're teaming up with our friends at The Writing Center at MSU to host a fall fiction writing contest! Th...
08/24/2026

Save the date! We're teaming up with our friends at The Writing Center at MSU to host a fall fiction writing contest! There will be separate categories for youth, teens, and adults, and winners will receive cash prizes! Deadline to submit is October 9.

Learn more at https://gqr.sh/tg3Z

It’s a quiet programming week as we welcome students back to school! For more info on events, visit elpl.org.
08/24/2026

It’s a quiet programming week as we welcome students back to school! For more info on events, visit elpl.org.

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East Lansing, MI
48823

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