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

Another Shark Day is in the books! Thanks to everyone who came and made this a jaw-some event! #SharkWeek #SharkDay #LibSky

Learn how a sportscaster’s sarcastic “Bless you, boys” turned into a rallying cry for all-star catcher Tom Parrish & the rest of the Detroit Tigers. Hear from Parrish himself & award-winning Tigers scribe Tom Gage. Copies of “The Enchanted Season” will be available for purchase. Sign up: elpl.org.

Celebrate the end of summer with a party here at the library on Friday, August 15. Comedy magician Cameron Zvara will be performing from 2 to 2:45pm and there will be games and swag giveaways. This will also be the last chance to pick up your summer reading prizes! #LibSky #SummerReadingChallenge

It can be tough to find a job these days, but you don’t have to do it alone! With LearningExpress Library, get free resume & cover letter help, & with LinkedIn Learning you can gain skills to make your application stand out. Both are free with your ELPL library card! Learn more: bit.ly/41fMqhp #Jobs

Meet our new Interim Director, Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett! #LibSky #Library

🐦💙🦆💙🦅💙🦉 #LibSky #Birding #Birders #BirdNews

The Library Board of Trustees is seeking applications to fill an upcoming vacancy. This will be a partial-term seat, expiring in 2030. The Board of Trustees are a group of volunteers who set library policy and directly manage the Library Director. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4l7DhyM #LibSky

Check out these short stories that will stick with you long after the final page! #FridayFeaturedReading #RecommendedReads #BookRecommendations #ShortStories #LibSky #BookSky

Don’t forget, Shark Day is this Saturday! Stop by the library from 11am-1pm for some jaw-some activities and shark-tastic science! #LibSky #SharkWeek

We’re hiring for a library page & a customer service assistant! Both jobs are part-time, union positions, including nights and weekends. Learn more and apply: elpl.org/working-at-the-library/ #Hiring #LibraryJobs #LibraryLabor #UnionJobs #LibSky

Put the summer into your summer reading challenge with these sun-soaked stories and breezy adventures! #BeachReads #LibSky #BookSky #SummerReadingChallenge

July is National Blueberry Month, and July 8 was National Blueberry Day. Celebrate with a delicious helping of berries in book form. #BookSky #LibSky #Blueberries

We’ve added new items to our Library of Things! Crafters can now check out a wooden multi-craft weaving loom, Knifty Knitter tools, and a large metal yarn ball winder! Place a hold at elpl.org and get started with your next project today! #LibSky #Library #Crafting #Crafters #LibraryOfThings

Director King has accepted a new job with Midwest Tape/Hoopla as their new library solutions strategist, and his last day with ELPL will be July 25. We wish him all the best in his new position!

Last week we were joined by Anshu for a henna demonstration! Visitors learned about traditions and culture and got to wear some henna designs themselves! #henna #Library #LibSky

#DisabilityPrideMonth celebrates the history of the Disability Rights movement, disabled self-advocacy, and the diversity, resilience, creativity, and culture of people with disabilities. To celebrate the month, here's a sampling of books for kids, teens, and adults. #LibSky #Library #Disability

Our new strategic plan kicks into gear today, July 1! Stay up to date with our goals and progress on our website at elpl.org/elpl-strategic-plan. #LibSky #Library

Our first Stroller Stories event was a success! There are still spots available for July and August; sign up at elpl.org! #LibSky #Library #SummerReadingProgram #StoryTime www.wkar.org/wkar-news/20...