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Join us in kicking off National Library Week with a very special visit from award-winning, 2024 Michigan Notable Book author Curtis Chin!
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What is the Institute for Museum and Library Services?

On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order eliminating funding for IMLS. IMLS provides essential funding to US libraries.

April 2025 Newsletter: Support your Local Library!

Check out what’s going on at the library in this month’s newsletter.

Get Ready for Books, Bites & Bids 2025!

Books, Bites & Bids will feature delicious food and spirits, live music, and an exciting silent auction—all hosted at ELPL.

Enter our 4th Annual Writing Contest!

The 4th annual writing contest is back! Show off your creative talents and win cash prizes!

New at ELPL

Help for homeschoolers, unschoolers, and anyone with kids in their lives.

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PARENTS AND KIDS

Women's History Spotlight: Books for Children

Discover stories of incredible women who made a difference! Celebrate Women's History with tales of courage, determination, and triumph.

Celebrate Black Voices: Empowering Stories for Young Readers

Celebrate the strength, beauty, and resilience of Black voices with these empowering children's books

Honoring the Dream: Books for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we remember a great leader who fought for civil rights. These books explore his life and his message of hope.

Teen programs, book lists, and more.

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TEENS

Teen/Tween Card Collection

Teen Books to Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month! Pick up one of these titles to celebrate.

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving…

Embrace Yourself

World Health Esteem Month is a time to embrace who you are now along with the changes you'd like to make.

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New Digital Titles

eBooks, resources, online courses & more.

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Digital Titles

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