The library will be closed this Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving.
FYI: Conscious Cafe Ellsworth & Loaves and Fishes Ellsworth will host a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 AM – 4 PM. Takeout or dine in.


Open Holiday House and Holiday Events

December 3 from 6 PM

OPEN HOLIDAY HOUSE & ACADIA HANDBELL CHOIR

Join us for an EPL Holiday Tradition: The 3rd Open Holiday House is an event for the community to come together. Stay for the annual performance of the Acadia Handbell Choir at 7 PM.

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Food Resources

Available online

Food Resource Guide

Please click below to access this resource created by Healthy Acadia.

Please click below to access this resource created by Healthy Acadia. This Guide is available in English and Spanish and offers a comprehensive list of organizations in Hancock and Washington County that offer support.

Download the guide in English
Food Resources Spanish

Disponible en línea

GUÍA DE RESCURSOS ALIMENTICIOS

Haga clic a continuación para acceder a este recurso creado por Healthy Acadia.

Haga clic a continuación para acceder a este recurso creado por Healthy Acadia. Esta guía está disponible en inglés y en español y ofrece una lista completa de organizaciones en los condados de Hancock y Washington que brindan apoyo.

Descargue la guía en español.
Ten-inch Movie Stars

Saturday, December 6 at 11 AM

Workshop: Ten-inch Movie Stars

Here is your chance to create a stop motion animated film with award-winning filmmaker Katherine Blakeney!

Here is your chance to create a stop motion animated film with award-winning filmmaker Katherine Blakeney! The hands-on part of the workshop will show you that stop motion films can be created out of clay, paper, sand, scraps of paper, wood, and vegetation, and your smartphone can become your film studio.

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Levi BRidges

December 11 at 6 PM

Covering Russia's Borderlands During War

Join us for this talk with freelance journalist Levi Bridges who has been reporting for NPR from Kyrgyzstan.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, millions of Ukrainian refugees and Russians fleeing their country's authoritarian government have fled to former Soviet countries in Europe and Central Asia. Join us for this talk with freelance journalist Levi Bridges who has been reporting for NPR from Kyrgyzstan.

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Digital Collections

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COLLECTIONS

Adult Titles
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New books are waiting for you! Browse our latest adult titles and find your next favorite read!

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Explore New Kids' Titles

Adventure, laughter, and imagination await! Explore our newest kids’ books — perfect for curious minds and growing readers.

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Caregivers
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Explore Titles about Caregiving

Resources, stories, and guides to help you in your caregiving journey — explore our newest titles and find tools, inspiration, and support.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Messy Art

Nov 25, 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 . . .

Yoga Discovery

Nov 25, 2025 @ 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Riverview Room

Have you been curious about yoga but scared you won’t be able to do it? This class is an introduction . . .

Teen Time Fall Event, Tuesdays at 3pm, in the Riverview Room
Teen Time

Nov 25, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Riverview Room

Teen Time is a relaxing young adult hangout where you can color, sketch, do puzzles/board games, or bring . . .

Bob Ross Paint Along

Nov 26, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Riverview Room

Join us for a fun time painting with Bob Ross! We’ll play an episode of the famous instructor and create . . .

CULTURE PASSES

Farnsworth Art Museum Logo - click here to learn more about the EPL Farnsworth Art Museum culture pass
Maine Maritime Museum Logo - click here to learn more about the EPL Oceanarium culture pass
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Logo - click here to learn more about the EPL Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens culture pass
Maine Discovery Museum Logo - click here to learn more about the EPL Maine Discovery Museum culture pass
Oceanarium and Education Center Logo - click here to learn more about the EPL Oceanarium culture pass

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