Learn about how MLK’s criminal trial for participating in the Montgomery bus boycott led to the Supreme Court case Browder v. Gayle that would declare segregation on buses illegal. Claudette Colvin, one of the plaintiffs, recently passed away at 86 years old; may she rest in peace. #BookSky #MLK

Last year ELPL grew in many ways, and our community has been more engaged than ever, proving every step of the way that libraries are still essential and beloved cornerstones of society. Here's a look back at 2025 by the numbers. #LibSky #Library #YearInReview

Stack your 2026 TBR pile with these titles being released this year! #LibSky #BookSky #Library #TBR elpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

As we close out the current season of Super Smash Bros League, we held our annual teens vs. staff tournament; usually, the teens beat us handily. 😅 However, against the odds, staff prevailed this year! Congrats to our intrepid team of gamers, and good game to all who played! #LibSky #Nintendo

Pause the video to see which staff pick you should read next to finish out the year! #LibSky #BookSky

Our new library cards have arrived! Now you can choose from one of these great designs when you sign up for or renew your card! #LibSky #LibraryLove

So you just got engaged - congratulations! Now you might be starting to wonder, how do I plan a wedding, especially in this economy? Luckily, the library has some tools that may help you save money and throw the party of your dreams: youtu.be/-WReJ8LJ2ok #WeddingPlanning #LibSky #BudgetWedding

Last Friday, we were able to drop off 339 lbs of food and other household essentials to the Greater Lansing Food Bank!! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our food drive! We put out a call to help our neighbors during difficult times, and y’all really showed up. #LibSky #LibraryLove

Snowy greetings from our crafty staff! #LibSky #Libraries #Winter

If times are hard for you right now, here’s a moment of encouragement inspired by some of the books in our collection: youtube.com/shorts/vqiBX... #LibSky #Affirmations #Encouragement #Mindfulness #SelfCare #BookSky #Rest

Not sure what to give the person who already has everything? Give the gift of a library card! Non-resident cards are $30/year, or $40 for a whole household! *The person receiving the library card must be present with ID at sign-up. Bring your friend to the library to pay for their card! #LibSky

Get inspired for your holiday gatherings with this rich selection of books! #RecommendedReads #BookRecommendations #BookSky #LibSky #Cookbooks #Cooking #Holidays #Christmas #Chanukah #Hanukkah #GlutenFree #Kosher #Kwanzaa #Vegan elpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Our Fiction Book Club is transforming into the Once Upon a Genre Book Club! Each month, we'll explore a book in a different genre; check out the reading line-up for 2026! elpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... #LibSky #BookSky #Fiction #Dystopian #Mystery #Thriller #Fantasy #Romance #Comedy #SciFi

Stop by after school on December 15 for a teen movie matinee! We'll provide free popcorn and crafts, and attendees will vote on which movie to watch! #LibSky #Movies #EastLansing

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our pages! Every holiday, there’s always a rush of returns, & being closed for even a day or two means our return bins get very full, very quickly. Our pages make sure that these books are quickly checked in & reshelved so more people can enjoy them! #LibSky

Want more books and shorter wait times on Libby? You can add our partner libraries to your account for free by signing in with your ELPL card! With up to 14 additional digital collections available to peruse, you're sure to find your next great read! #LibSky #BookSky #Libby

Congrats to our Library Card Design Contest Winners! Coming soon, you can choose from one of these three amazing designs when you renew or sign up for a library card! Stay tuned for more details; we’re ordering these designs & will let you know once the new cards are available for use. #LibSky

Get ready to see "Wicked: For Good" in theaters! Listen to the Broadway Cast Recording, learn more about the actors who play Glinda & Elphaba, or try another fantastical retelling of the story. See our recommended reading list here: elpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... #BookSky #LibSky #Wicked

We’re partnering with the Friends of the East Lansing Public Library to host a food drive! Throughout the month of November, drop off items in the donation bin near the Friends Shop inside the library. All items will be donated to the Greater Lansing Food Bank. #LibSky #EastLansing #FoodDrive

We’re partnering with Karma Kloth East Lansing to host a clothing drive at the library! The clothing drive will take place November 1–8, and all items collected will go to Cristo Rey Community Center. #LibSky #EastLansing #ClothingDrive

We’re extending the deadline for our library card design contest! Enter by 11:59pm on Friday, November 7, for the chance to feature your art on our library cards! Winners will be announced by November 21. More info at elpl.org. #LibSky #ArtContest #DesignContest #LibraryCard

Get ready for your new favorite holiday, Sir Howard Day! Stop by the teen room after school to meet this dapper gentleman yourself and enjoy all his favorite things: tea and cookies, crafts, and friendship! #TeenLeadershipCouncil #Library #LibSky

Have you read “The Serviceberry” yet? There’s still time to read before our Nature Book Club discussion on November 8! #LibSky #BookSky #Nature #TheServiceberry

Library Card Sign-Up Month may be over, but the fun never ends! We are thrilled to announce a library card design contest! Kids, teens, and adults can all enter for the chance to feature your artwork on our library cards! Learn more and submit your artwork by October 31 at bit.ly/3IQFiC8 #LibSky

We’re hiring a library office administrator! This is a full time, exempt position with a salary range of $50,901 to $71,236. Learn more and apply by October 10: www.elpl.org/library-offi... #LibSky #LibraryJobs #Hiring

Join us for a nature write-out! We’ll spend some time outdoors or at one of the several nature-viewing windows within the library. We’ll reflect on the natural spaces around us and enjoy some dedicated writing time together! Nature journals provided (while supplies last). #LibSky #Nature #Writing

We’re hiring a Tech Help Intern! This is a part-time, union position, working 15-20 hours per week at $15.29 per hour. Learn more and apply by Friday, October 10: www.elpl.org/tech-help-in... #LibraryLabor #LibraryJobs #TechHelp #Hiring

Journey through a collection of beautifully illustrated children’s books that celebrate Hispanic and Latinx heritage and culture. #BookSky #LibSky #HispanicHeritageMonth #Latine #Latinx #BookRecommendations Full list: elpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

It was such a delight & honor to spend the day with Christian Cooper, keynote speaker of the One Grand Read program, first at our birding club, & then at his author talk! Thanks to CADL, City of East Lansing, Hooked, Schuler, & MSU for collaborating with us. We can’t wait to do it again next year!

Explore the beauty of the Upper Peninsula’s architecture with a virtual tour led by Josh Lipnik, Detroit-based photographer, speaker, and writer! Josh Lipnik runs @midwestmodern.bsky.social, documenting the architecture and built environment of his home state of Michigan and the greater Midwest.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this vibrant selection of books. #RecommendedReads #BookRecommendations #BookSky #LibSky #HispanicHeritageMonth elpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

"There’s one card in your wallet that’s better than all the rest. No, it’s not your credit card. That just makes you sad when the bill comes. I’m talking about your East Lansing Public Library card." #LibSky #BookSky #LibraryCardSignUpMonth www.wilx.com/sponsored/ea...

“I think birds really can be a great way to build connections — not just connection between ourselves and the amazing natural world around us, but also connections to others throughout our community." #LibSky #Birding #OneGrandRead eastlansinginfo.news/regional-rea...

On Thursday, October 9, meet Nicole Lintemuth, author of “This Book is Dangerous” and owner of Bettie’s Pages in Lowell, MI. Nicole will lead a discussion from 5:30-6:30pm about how to combat book bans and help fight to protect the right to read for everyone. #LibSky #BookSky #BannedBooks

Looking for powerful storytelling in just a few pages? Check out these short story treasures. #BookSky #LibSky #ShortStories elpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Hey MSU students! Your student ID is your meal pass, your building key, & your ID, but did you know it can be your library card too? Stop by the library & we’ll get you set up in less than 5 minutes, so you can enjoy everything the library has to offer! Just one card unlocks endless possibilities!

We hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday weekend! Continue your Labor Day celebrations with these labor-related titles: elpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... #LibraryLabor #LaborDay #LibSky #Unions

Mittens the MeL Cat came to visit our library! This curious cat is visiting libraries all across the state to celebrate MeL's 20th anniversary this year. Mittens got the full tour & especially enjoyed birdwatching & meeting the staff! Safe travels to your next library, Mittens! #MittensLovesMeLCat

Through September, show your ELPL library card at participating businesses to get a discount! We’ll also have giveaways at the library’s front desk, & you can even enter to win raffle prizes! Learn more at bit.ly/LCSUM25. #LibSky #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #LocalBusiness

Gear up for an exciting school year with these great school-themed books for kids! #BookSky #LibSky #BackToSchool

And that's a wrap! 1,685 people signed up for this year's #SummerReadingChallenge, and collectively we read 1,221,879 minutes! We finished off the challenge last Friday with an End-of-Summer Celebration featuring Cameron Zvara, games from Raising Cane's, and a photo booth! #LibSky #BookSky #Summer

The Summer Reading Challenge ends this Friday! Do you have any last-minute reading goals you hope to finish this week? #SummerReadingChallenge #LibSky #BookSky

Photos from our final Stories in the Garden! #LibSky #StoriesInTheGarden #Summer

Some highlights from Touch a Truck! #NationalNightOut #LibSky #TouchATruck

This fall is all about birds! Come to our birding club meetings and bird walks, read in our nature book club, enjoy a birdwatching scavenger hunt, & more! It's all leading up to One Grand Read with acclaimed author Christian Cooper on September 20. Learn more: elpl.org. #Birds #BookSky #LibSky

MeL is a statewide service that connects you to free books, research databases, and more from across the state! Just login by selecting your home library and using your library card number! Find out more at mel.org. #IMLS #LibraryOfMichigan #MeL #LibSky #Library

Do you have what it takes to be the very best, like no one ever was? Battle in our Scarlet & Violet Pokémon Switch Tournament this Thursday and Friday (August 7-8) from 10am-12pm! This event is for teens, and organized by our Teen Leadership Council (TLC). #Pokemon #ScarletAndViolet #LibSky #Battle

Anything good? Tell us in the comments! #BookSky #LibSky #SummerReadingChallenge #ColorOurWorld

Check out these chilling horror books for the end of summer. #LibSky #BookSky #Horror #BookRecommendations

Are you ready to meet your Maker Studio? Join us for an open house! You will be able to meet Dr. B, learn about some of our maker technologies like 3D printers, a laser cutter, and sewing machines, and check out some examples of the things you can make! #LibSky #MakerStudio #MakersNetwork #3DPrinter