The East Lansing Public Library is excited to host children's author Sy Montgomery and Michigan State University zoologist and professor, Dr. Kay Holekamp, on Thursday, April 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for a special, free community program.

Temporary road and lane closures will be put into place today, April 2 to accommodate construction of The Hub redevelopment project, located at the southeast corner of Grand River Avenue and Bogue Street in East Lansing.

Community members are invited to the East Lansing Public Library’s 7th Annual Books, Bites & Bids fundraising event, which will be taking place on Friday, April 13 from 5:30-9 p.m. at ELPL, 950 Abbot Road.

East Lansing City Clerk Jennifer Shuster is currently seeking civic-minded, qualified citizens to work as paid election inspectors during one or more of the City of East Lansing’s upcoming 2018 elections on Tuesday, Aug. 7 and Tuesday, Nov. 6.

City officials are currently reviewing and considering next steps in regard to a determination made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as it relates to a sidewalk and retaining wall reconstruction project on Abbot Road.

The City of East Lansing and Michigan State University announce the book selection for the 2018 One Book, One Community program: “My Beloved World,” a memoir by Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court of the United States.

East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin has announced that the court will be closed to the public on Tuesday, March 27 from 1-4:30 p.m. for a staff training.

On Saturday, March 24, the Community Relations Coalition and the East Lansing Public Library will host a community healing event in the wake of the community’s recent experiences with sexual assault, trauma and survival.

The MSU Museum and City of East Lansing are issuing the following joint statement in response to media inquiries regarding the one-year hiatus of the Great Lakes Folk Festival.

In an effort to encourage safe rides home on Saint Patrick’s Day, free overnight parking will be offered at specific locations in downtown East Lansing.

The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts (ELPRA) is currently accepting team registrations for its 2018 spring/summer adult softball leagues. The registration deadline is March 25.

East Lansing 54B District Court Chief Judge Andrea Andrews Larkin has announced that the court will conduct a public satisfaction survey March 19-23.

The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will be one of many organizations celebrating childhood literacy at a free special event on Sunday, March 18, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road.

The East Lansing Downtown Management Board and East Lansing Downtown Development Authority will be launching a new Find the Bee, Eat for Free giveaway activity next week.

On Thursday, March 1, the Michigan Department of Treasury provided notification that the City of East Lansing’s pension plan has triggered a preliminary review of underfunded status.