Paul Melody Rose

Saturday, October 18 at 11 AM

Melody Rose Paul at EPL

The children's book author will present her book Buster and the Little Fairies (2025), a fictional story about a young Native American boy finding a pup in the woods who only responded to his native language.

Fall Book Sale

October 24: 1 - 4 PM | October 25: 9 AM - 1 PM

The Friends' Fall Book Sale

Stop by the library for our Fall Book Sale. You’ll find books and more for all ages and interests. Come take a look. You never know what you’ll find—or where a good book might take you.

Support Your Local Library

Pumpkin Hike

Wednesday, October 26, from 5 - 7 PM

Frenchman Bay Conservancy's 7th Annual Pumpkin Hike

The Pumpkin Hike is coming to the Riverwalk Trail! Come along on Wednesday, October 29, to hike the jack o’ lantern-lit trail and enjoy a festive celebration.

Reader Dogs

1st and 3rd Monday of the Month at 3 PM

NEW: Paws for Tales

Studies have found that youth literacy skills are improved by reading to therapy dogs. Children gain confidence in reading and report an increased love of reading after reading out loud to a therapy dog. Readers must sign up in advance for one of the 15-minute time slots.

Register for Your Spot!

Costume Closet

Opens October 1, 2025 - November 7, 2025

Costume Closet

This Halloween, EPL patrons can check out a costume for the spooky season. Community members are encouraged to donate gently used and clean costumes sized 0-3 months to a child’s large to fill the new costume closet.

Borrow, Don't Buy!

October Art Show 2025

October 6 - 31, 2025

Ellsworth Area Homeschool Art Show

Celebrate creativity and imagination! This special display showcases creations by local homeschool students, highlighting their unique perspectives and artistic talents.

On display during regular library hours

Digital Collections

CloudLibrary

Kanopy

Libby

Freegal

Browse the Minerva Catalog

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

Find what’s available on Caregiving in the Minerva Consortium:
Caregiving Titles

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fiber Arts Group

Oct 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Knitting Corner

Calling all knitters, spinners, weavers, and fiber artists! If you're looking to connect with others who . . .

Children's Book Author Visit: Buster and the Little Fairies by Melody Rose Paul

Oct 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Maker Space

Written by Melody Paul, this fictional story is about a young native American boy named hunter and the new . . .

Mystery Book Club

Oct 18, 2025 @ 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Knitting Corner

Find out who's done it and why! The Mystery Book Club meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. Join . . .

Computer Tutor Drop-Ins

Oct 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Main Floor - Gardenside

Do you need help with a tech issue? Our Computer Tutor of many many years, David Gee, offers his support on . . .

Move & Groove

Oct 20, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Riverview Room

Bring your little ones to our Move & Groove program and join Ms. Jean for a special music storytime. . . .

Simple Stretching & Breathing to Reduce Pain

Oct 20, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Riverview Room

Would you like some simple ways to manage stress and pain? Join us for simple stretching, gentle strengthening, . . .

CULTURE PASSES