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The library will be closed on September 7, 2026, in observance of the holiday.


Jon Byrer

Ends September 4, 2026

August Art Show

Maine College of Art graduate, Jon Byrer has a degree in Fine Arts and Photography. He lives and works in Midcoast Maine. Jon creates fine art paintings, experimental photography, watercolor illustrations, ink drawings, collage, and plays and records music with multiple instruments.

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Upcoming Events

Tidal Falls Outdoor Adventure Storytimes 2026

Sep 2, 2026 @ 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

Sep 2, 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, . . .

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Sep 2, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Riverview Room

Let’s keep the Ellsworth Public Library strong—together. One easy way to do that is by joining . . .

Yoga with Lexi

Sep 3, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Library Lawn

We are pleased to host Lexi Crites, a holistic wellness practitioner, yoga instructor, and meditation facilitator, . . .

Care-Grievers

Sep 3, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Riverview Room

For Those Caring for a Loved One or Coping With a Recent Loss Welcome to our new monthly group run by Sandy . . .

Baby Story & Play

Sep 4, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Riverview Room

Our youngest patrons and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this brief storytime full of short books, lap . . .

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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