Ellsworth Public Library, Ellsworth, Maine

Summer Reading 2025

July 7 - August 21, 2025

Summer Reading 2025

Summer is here, and we’re launching six weeks of reading adventures, creative challenges, and community fun! This year’s theme is Level Up!

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Renovation Update

July 2024 - July 2025

EPL Renovation Updates

Discover how the Ellsworth Public Library is growing to better serve our community—explore renovation plans and progress made over the past year, and learn about recent updates.

Kids' Summer Reading 2025

July 2 - August 21, 2025

Kids' Summer
Reading 2025

Level Up Your Summer with our weekly Family Night Performances on Wednesdays at 6 PM and multiple interactive kids programs throughout the week brought to you by our staff and several partners!

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Forest Bathing

On select Mondays at 3 PM | May - July, 2025

Forest Bathing with Shep Erhart

Join a 1.5-hour stroll along the Union Riverwalk that begins with grounding exercises to help you connect with your body, breath, and sensations, calming your mind and reducing stress.

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Collaboration

One-Year Exhibit launches in May 2025

Art on the Library Lawn

A collaboration led by Heart of Ellsworth with Frenchman Bay Conservancy, EPL and the Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium is set to revitalize the Riverwalk North.

Digital Collections

CloudLibrary

Kanopy

Freegal Music

Libby

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Explore what’s new in the Ellsworth Public Library Collection:
New Adult Titles
New Children’s Titles

UPCOMING EVENTS

FarmDrop Pick-Up for the Ellsworth Market

Jul 23, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Farm Drop is an online farmers’ market that connects communities to local food producers. Currently, . . .

Magician Peter Boie

Jul 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Library Lawn

Don't miss Peter Boie, the 'Magician for Non-Believers,' blending comedy and mind-blowing magic! . . .

Summer Reading Family Storytime

Jul 24, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Riverview Room

Join our story time for children aged 2 through 5 and their parents or caregivers featuring stories, songs, . . .

Junior Dog Trainers

Jul 24, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Riverview Room

Join the trainers from Salty Dogs Obedience at the Ellsworth Library for a fun, immersive experience learning . . .

Murder Mystery at the Casino

Jul 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Main Floor of the Library

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, except for murder! You're invited to try your luck at the Lady Lux . . .

Baby Story & Play

Jul 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Riverview Room

Our youngest patrons and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this brief storytime full of short books, lap . . .

Culture Passes

Farnsworth Art Museum Pass Description

Oceanarium Pass Description

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Pass Description

Maine Discovery Museum Pass Description

Oceanarium and Education Center Pass Description

Collections

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Friends of EPL

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Genealogy

Home to one of Maine's top genealogy collections

Culture Passes

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