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Saturday, June 6 the library will open at 10 am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


Forest Bathing

1st & 3rd Mondays at 3 PM in June & July

Forest Bathing

Join Shep Erhart for 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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Upcoming Events

Computer Tutor Drop-Ins

Jun 8, 2026 @ 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

Jun 8, 2026 @ 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.  . . .

Messy Art

Jun 9, 2026 @ 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 . . .

Wednesday Morning Storytime

Jun 10, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Riverview Room

Children ages 3 and up with their grown-ups are invited to a participatory storytime that includes songs, fingerplays, . . .

FarmDrop Pick-Up for the Ellsworth Market

Jun 10, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Main Floor - Gardenside

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

Mothers' Circle

Jun 11, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

We are happy to be hosting Robin Snyder-Drummond is an IBCLC Lactation Consultant for this new monthly . . .

Free 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
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Logo - click here to learn more about the EPL Maine State Park culture pass

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