Ellsworth Public Library, Ellsworth, Maine

The library will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

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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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

Tidal Falls Outdoor Adventure Storytime

Jul 2, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Tidal Falls Preserve, Hancock, ME

RAIN OR SHINE EVENT! Join Ms. Jean from the Ellsworth Public Library for an Outdoor Adventure Storytime. . . .

FarmDrop Pick-Up for the Ellsworth Market

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

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

The Library Is Closed Today.

Jul 4, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

In observance of today's holiday, the library is closed.

Fiber Arts Group

Jul 5, 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 . . .

Downeast Humanists and Free Thinkers

Jul 5, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Riverview Room

We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month. We are an Affiliate of the American Humanist Association. Our Mission . . .

Computer Tutor Drop-Ins

Jul 7, 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 . . .

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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