Events
LEGO Thursday is a family-friendly event for builders of all ages and experience levels. Attendees have the option to "free build" their own creations or may choose to build along with the week's suggested theme. Each…
Join us on Friday mornings at ELPL for Preschool StoryTime, our storytime designed specially for children 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers! We'll build the social and literacy skills necessary for children about to enter school by…
Join Miss Gillian in the Meeting Room 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 required.…
Do you knit, crochet, table loom, embroider, cross stitch, hand sew? Come join other crafters for an hour of fun. Work on your own piece while socializing, trading hints, sharing facts, and making friends. Once or twice a year we all craft…
Join us for some after-school fun at the library! Unwind and recharge with crafts, board games, and Nintendo Switch games. This is a drop-in program, so no sign-up needed! Open only to middle school students.
The Library On the Go will be at Burcham Hills every Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30. Browse and borrow books and other materials, get a library card, and speak with our friendly staff.
AGES: 8-13
MEETINGS:Wednesday Afternoons 4:30-5:30pmSeptember 25th through November 13th
Join Ms. Gillian and Dr. B for the Library's fall Animation Club program series this fall! Throughout the program, you'll learn different…
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Drop in between 5-6:20pm for a free writing consultation with MSU's Community Writing Center (CWC)! CWC's writing consultants are trained to assist all ages with any kind of writing project, personal or professional! Need some help…
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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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…
LEGO Thursday is a family-friendly event for builders of all ages and experience levels. Attendees have the option to "free build" their own creations or may choose to build along with the week's suggested theme. Each…
Join us on Friday mornings at ELPL for Preschool StoryTime, our storytime designed specially for children 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers! We'll build the social and literacy skills necessary for children about to enter school by…
Teen Super Smash Bros League
CanceledKick-off your weekend with some fun! We will be setting up Super Smash Brothers: Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch in the meeting room. Whether you are an experienced Smash Bros player or just beginning, feel free to stop by and have some…
Come to the East Lansing Public Library and join fellow birdwatching/birding enthusiasts at our monthly ELPL Birders Club meeting.This welcoming group is for amateurs, experts, and everyone in between! It's a chance to meet other…
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Every other month, the Nature Book Club meets at the Library for a lively discussion of a non-fiction book about nature. ELPL STEAM Educator Dr. B facilitates these participant-driven conversations. Everyone is invited to join…
Join us at Books & Bagels, our book discussion group for 4th through 6th graders. Every month we meet with friends to discuss the title of the month, participate in a hands-on activity based on the book, and enjoy bagels courtesy of Big…
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Come grab a pumpkin and a brush with us as we decorate! We’ll be using acrylics, so wear something that can get paint permanently on it. We'll be in the Meeting Room.Registration required to prepare materials.Limited space - please register…
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The Library On the Go will be at 1777 Haslett Apartments every third Monday of the month from 12:30 to 1:30. Browse and borrow books and other materials, get a library card, and speak with our friendly staff.
Join ELPL Staff and local experts on a casual ride through East Lansing and surrounding areas!
September 23rd: We'll gather at the library at 6pm for a brief safety/informational talk from an attorney and cyclist regarding cycling and…
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