Check out some of the new craft books coming to ELPL this Fall!

Craft-a-day by Sarah Goldschadt

Fleece Hat Friends -- 25+ Easy-Sew Projects by Mary Rasch

Halloween With Matthew Mead by Matthew Mead

Home Sewn Home by Vaness Arbuthnott

Paper Jewelry by Denise Brown

Ruby Star Wrapping Creative Packaging To Reuse, Regive and Relove by Melody Miller

Scrapbooking For Home Decor -- How To Create Frames, Boxes And Other Beautiful Items...by Candace Windham

Love architecture? Curious about buildings and houses in East Lansing? If you are interested in or have information about modernist architecture (1940-1970) in East Lansing, please join this community discussion led by Dr. Susan J. Bandes, Professor in the Department of Art/Art History/Design at Michigan State University. In collaboration with the East Lansing Public Library and the State Historic Preservation Office, MSU students are contributing to a statewide inventory (michiganmodern.org). Come learn about the project.

 The Original Database:

(Photograph from Cornell University Library)

Did you know that the East Lansing Public Library has many different databases to help you with your research?

This blog series will outline the types of databases that we offer, what they are used for, and basic techniques for searching the databases.

The shortlist for the 2012 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award were announced this month. They are:

Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson

The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: Risk-taking, Gut Feelings and the Biology of Boom and Bust by John Coates

Private Empire: ExxonMobil and American Power by Steve Coll

Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography by Walter Isaacson

What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets by Michael J. Sandel

Volcker: The Triumph of Persistence by William L. Silber
The winner will be announced November 1st.

Winners of the 2012 Hugo Award, honoring the best in science fiction and fantasy were announced Sunday. The award for best novel went to Among Others by Jo Walton. To view the complete list of winners visit http://www.thehugoawards.org/2012/09/2012-hugo-award-winners/.

Join us Monday, Sept. 10 at 7:00 pm as we discuss Kindred Spirits: how the remarkable bond between humans and animals can change the way we live by Allen M. Schoen, DVM.  The author, a holistic vet, shares his belief that there is more to medicine than drugs and that disease can be prevented and treated through nutrition, exercise, love, compassion, and the formation of meaningful bonds with other species.   Dr. Anne Rice, a local holistic vet with twenty-five years of experience, will join us to share her perspective on animals and the book. We should have a great night sharing our experiences with our animal companions. 

 "Slum Dog Millionaire" 
Rated R
A Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums, becomes a contestant on the Indian version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" He is arrested under suspicion of cheating, and while being interrogated, events from his life history are shown which explain why he knows the answers.

Meeting of the Community Advisory Committee.

Learn and improve your English speaking and listening through interactive activities.

All are welcome!

Join us for conversations to practice speaking and listening in English.

Interested in historical East Lansing architecture? Have information about architects that built homes in East Lansing during the past century? If so, the East Lansing Public Library and MSU's Art History department welcomes you to join us at an information seeking meeting. This is part of a larger program MSU is working on with the Michigan Modern project whose web site is michiganmodern.org. For more information about the meeting please contact Jill at jabood@cityofeastlansing.com.

For fans of science fiction, grapic novels and more!

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood.

For fans of science fiction, grapic novels and more!

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne Valente

Journey around the world by reading about different cultures.

Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo.