Events
American Red Cross Blood Drive
In ProgressThe American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the library. Sign up for a donation time at redcrossblood.org/give and use the sponsor code ELPL.
LEGO Thursday
CanceledCome to the Maker Studio on Thursday evenings for this family-friendly all ages LEGO build event! Guests have have the option to "free build" their own creations or may choose to build along with the week's theme, which is often…
A space for community members to receive feedback, encouragement, and collaboration on a variety of writing projects and tasks-personal, academic, creative, and professional - from Michigan State writing consultants.
Come write with…
The library is for everyone, including teens!
ELPL welcomes students in 6th-12th grade to the library's Teen Time program.
After school, we’ll open our makerspace, teen area, and meeting room as available as a safe and welcoming space for…
Join us in the meeting room after school for a viewing of the movie "Wakanda Forever"! Enjoy a free movie and snacks, hosted in collaboration with All of the Above Hip Hop Academy! Grab a friend and enjoy a film! No registration is…
Come to the Maker Studio on Monday evenings from 4:30-5:30 pm for a fun kids' Maker Activity. The young makers will exercise their creativity as they develop their design and engineering skills by constructing the week's activity. When…
Drop-in to the library for some recreational scrabble! You don't have to bring a board, but bringing one can't hurt. Masks required. This event is volunteer-run by an Apprentice Director with NASPA, North American Scrabble…
Join Miss Gillian in the Children's Area for our weekly ToddlerTime! We will develop our pre-reading skills by sharing stories, singing songs, dancing and playing together - grownups are encouraged to join in the fun! No registration…
Do you knit, crochet, table loom, embroider, cross stitch, hand sew? Come join a group of like-minded individuals for an hour of fun. Work on your own piece while socializing, trading hints, sharing facts, and making friends. Once or twice…
The library is for everyone, including teens!
ELPL welcomes students in 6th-12th grade to the library's Teen Time program.
After school, we’ll open our makerspace, teen area, and meeting room as available as a safe and welcoming space for…
Join us for a casual craft activity - we will have a simple craft project each week and supplies to do it, just bring yourself! No registration required.
Join us and Jessica Rose Wright from Michigan's 4H Children's Garden and Butterfly House! Learn about local butterflies and what you can do to help keep them healthy & strong! Attendees will take home a butterfly-friendly plant to help…
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The library is for everyone, including teens!
ELPL welcomes students in 6th-12th grade to the library's Teen Time program.
After school, we’ll open our makerspace, teen area, and meeting room as available as a safe and welcoming space for…
Our furry friends and their handlers from Buddy's PALS are stopping by the library! Kids ages 6 to 14 can sign up to read for 15 minutes to a certified educational comfort dog. Grownups are welcome to come along but do not have to…
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Put on your pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal or blanket, and head to the East Lansing Library for a cozy story time before bed! We will read stories, sing songs and unwind from our busy day. Hope to see you there! No registration…
Interested in 3D Design but not sure where to start? This introductory workshop will teach participants the basics of using TinkerCAD, a free web-based design software. 3D Design can be used to create digitally rendered…
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Babies and caregivers, join us on Thursday mornings as we enjoy a storytime for little ones full of songs, rhymes, finger plays, and board books. BabyTime is a great first-time experience for new parents and caregivers and an excellent…
The library is for everyone, including teens!
ELPL welcomes students in 6th-12th grade to the library's Teen Time program.
After school, we’ll open our makerspace, teen area, and meeting room as available as a safe and welcoming space for…
Play a game on the big screen! This event is open to teens and tweens. We will be setting up our Nintendo Switch in the meeting room to give you and your friends a chance to play on the projector screen. This time, we will be playing…
Come to the Maker Studio on Thursday evenings for this family-friendly all ages LEGO build event! Guests have have the option to "free build" their own creations or may choose to build along with the week's theme, which is often…
