Ellsworth Public Library, Ellsworth, Maine

Dale Ruth Sherburne

August 14 at 2 PM - Riverview Room

Neither Wife Nor Widow

Join us for a special author of Dale Ruth Sherburne's recently released book on the emotions of caregiving for a loved one with dementia.

Tess Gerritsen

August 14 at 6 PM - Main Floor

Tess Gerritsen at EPL

Trained as a medical doctor, Tess Gerritsen built a second career as an internationally bestselling novelist. Time Magazine named The Surgeon one of the best mystery/thrillers ever written. Her novels are translated into 40 languages and more than 40 million copies have been sold around the world.

August 2025 Art Show

August 4 - September 5, 2025

August Art Show

The 15th annual Wednesday Painters exhibition is on display in the Riverview Room during regular library hours.

Summer Book Sale

August 21 - 23, 2025

Summer Book Sale

The Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library are hosting another one of their seasonal fundraisers.
Find a great new read and support the library at the same time!

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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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Pete Kilpatrick

August 21 at 6 PM - Library Lawn

Pete Kilpatrick in Concert

Maine based singer/songwriter Pete Kilpatrick grew up with a deep and resounding love of melody. He has played 1,000 live performances, with shows alongside Dave Matthews Band, Ray Lamontagne, Guster, Barenaked Ladies, Jason Mraz and many others.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Harbor Park Outdoor Storytime

Aug 13, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Ellsworth Harbor Park, Ellsworth, 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

Aug 13, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Reading is Magic

Aug 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Library Lawn

Join Wes Booth, "Maine's Reading Ambassador" for Reading is Magic, the first literacy magic show . . .

Summer Reading Family Storytime

Aug 14, 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, . . .

Caregivers' Support Group

Aug 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Riverview Room

Caregiving can get overwhelming quickly. Talking about the experience with others in similar situations can . . .

Author Talk with Dale Ruth Sherburne: Neither Wife Nor Widow

Aug 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Riverview Room

Hello, kindred caregivers…this book is a heart-to-heart conversation about what we do and how we feel . . .

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Genealogy

Home to one of Maine's top genealogy collections

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