The library will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

James B Wells

Thursday, October 9 at 5 PM

Author Visit:
James B. Wells

Because is an investigative memoir about a son's thirty-three-year odyssey to uncover the truth and meaning of his whistleblower father's covered-up and still CIA-classified death in Vietnam.

Chess Tournament

Saturday, October 11 | 1-5 PM

National Chess Day Tournament

Celebrate strategy, focus, and fun with us this National Chess Day! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this friendly community tournament is the perfect way to test your skills, meet fellow chess enthusiasts, and enjoy an afternoon of thoughtful competition.

Register to join

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

Paul Melody Rose

Saturday, October 18 at 11 AM

Paul Melody Rose 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.

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

EVENTS THIS WEEK

The Friendship Group

Oct 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Knitting Corner

The Friendship Groups is a monthly social group for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. . . .

Messy Art

Oct 7, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Riverview Room

Join Miss Keli for our preschool Process Art program where we focus more on exploring new materials and having . . .

Tuesday Readers 2025

Oct 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Riverview Room

Join our long-standing Tuesday Readers Book Club with EPL's Joanna Sands! At Tuesday Readers . . .

FarmDrop Pick-Up for the Ellsworth Market

Oct 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Family Storytime

Oct 9, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Riverview Room

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

Caregivers' Support Group

Oct 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Riverview Room

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

CULTURE PASSES