Public Library

East Lansing Middle and High School students have flocked to the East Lansing Public Library after school for decades. Recently, library staff has adopted new policies to deal with teen behavior. ELi's Noa Kuszai reports.

This Saturday, local musician Matt Borghi brings his ambient, improvisational brand of music to the East Lansing Public Library. According to Borghi, it might be "the best thing that you do for your peace of mind all week."

Love big trucks? Come check out a bunch of them at the East Lansing Public Library on Tuesday evening! ELi's Andrew Graham tells you more.

Books on Tap is only one of the East Lansing Public Library's regular book clubs, but it's the only one where you can discuss your latest read over drinks and dinner. Christopher Wardell has the story.

"I was honored to receive the Crystal Award, but it's really all about our library," says Bristor. "Our library is truly the heart of this community." Ann Kammerer has the story.

Why do some East Lansing residents pay to belong to the Capital Area District Library system? We asked our readers.

A program at ELPL connects children with social issues, and MSU students with the community. ELi's Berkley Sorrels reports.

What would the effects be in terms of finances, services, and more if East Lansing's Public Library stopped being independent and joined CADL? ELi's Jessy Gregg looks into the question.

Sell the Hannah Community Center, parking system, and soccer fields? De-fund social services for seniors and persons with disabilities? Ask the voters for a property tax increase? Council has started talking about what to do, now that the income tax proposal has failed.

"It's amazing we were thinking along the same lines at the same time," says Flores. "I'm so happy these boxes exist and hoping they will be at other places, too. On the other hand, I'm sad that the need is even there. But it's good that so many people are saying it's not OK and are addressing the issue."

One MSU administrator who is against the income tax has questioned whether a city East Lansing's size should have a public library. How does our city compare to other Michigan cities our size? Sheryl Knox gathered the data for us.

Since mid-August, about fifty East Lansing residents have been out on the streets—and at parks, the farmers’ market, and the MSU campus—working to change the Michigan constitution. Why? ELi's Chris Root reports.

This year's Halloween activities in East Lansing start with Safe Halloween on Thursday the 26th, and end with trick or treating on Tuesday the 31st - but there's also lots to do in between. Eli's Rosalind Arch tells you what's happening.

The annual Big Book Sale will feature some new approaches this year. Sheila Taylor of Friends of the East Lansing Public Library brings ELi readers the details.

A generous grant from LACT and space donated by the East Lansing Public Library gave eight teenagers a chance to take the first steps towards becoming citizen reporters. Program participant Grace Bargerstock reports.