September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

Discover Amazing Discounts During Library Card Sign-Up Month!

This September, your Ellsworth Public Library card is more valuable than ever!

As part of Library Card Sign-Up Month, simply show your EPL card at participating downtown Ellsworth businesses and enjoy exclusive discounts and freebies.

Supporting your local library has never been so rewarding!

Participating Businesses & Exclusive Deals:

1. 2nd to None: Get 50% off one item. www.facebook.com/2ndtononethrift	6. The Grand: Get a free popcorn during your visit. www.grandonline.org	11. Toko: Enjoy a 10% discount on everything in store. www.facebook.com/p/Toko-Ellsworth
2. Downeast Wellness: Enjoy 10% off any product purchase. www.downeastwellness.com	7. Kiddo: Save 10% on your purchase. www.facebook.com/p/Kiddo-by-Toko	12. Union River Book & Toy: Get 10% off books, toys, and more. www.unionrivertoys.com
3. Dream Catcher: Receive 10% off your total purchase. www.facebook.com/dreamcatcherellsworth	8. Maine on Main: Receive a 10% discount on all purchases.	13. Trio: Take 10% off your purchase. www.facebook.com/Trioshopellsworth
4. Flexit: Treat yourself to a free cookie. www.flexitcafe.com	9. Mimi’s Craft Basket: Take 10% off your total purchase. www.facebook.com/groups/mimiscraftbasket	14. Serendib: Enter a drawing for a chance to win a condiment or sauce of your choice. www.serendibellsworth.com
5. Fogtown: Enjoy a free taster of their best brews. www.fogtownbrewing.com	10. Poppy and Polka Dot: Save 10% on any purchase. www.poppyandpolkadot.com	15. Clothes Encounter: Save 10% off your purchase! www.facebook.com/clothesencountermaine

Here is how it works:

1. Get Your EPL Card: Don’t have an Ellsworth Public Library card yet? Visit us at the library or start your online registration right now to enjoy these special benefits.

2. Shop Local, Save Big: Present your EPL card at any of the participating businesses below to receive discounts or complimentary items.

3. Explore and Enjoy: Visit new places, treat yourself, support local businesses, and discover all that downtown Ellsworth has to offer.

These towns in Hancock County fund EPL Library Cards:

Don’t Miss Out!

Grab your Ellsworth Public Library card and head downtown to take advantage of these fantastic deals. Check this page or our Facebook page for more details and updates on participating businesses. Happy shopping and happy reading!

Remember, your library card is more than just a card – it’s your passport to savings and community resources and programs!

EPL Library Card Benefits

An Ellsworth Public Library Card opens the door to a collection of more than 46,000 in-house items including books, large print books, audiobooks, movies, music CDs, and a growing Library of Things. Patrons have access to 50 print publications, streaming and download services.

The New York Times is available to patrons on public access computers or any personal device. Additionally, patrons can request books through statewide Interlibrary loan services and reserve free passes to many renowned Down East museums.

All library programs are free and open to all. Through a partnership with the Ellsworth American, anyone using the library’s Wi-Fi connection is granted free access to ellsworthamerican.com.  

Library Card Sign-Up Month Started in 1987

Library Card Sign-Up Month is a nationwide initiative dedicated to highlighting the crucial role of library cards in children’s education. This annual campaign started in 1987 as a response to then Secretary of Education William Bennett, who stated, “Let’s have a campaign … Every child should obtain a library card and use it.”

In June of 2024 we deployed Neighborhood Libraries in three rural communities: Surry, Lamoine, and Hancock. The boxes represent the library’s commitment to overcoming geographic barriers that hinder access to library services in rural areas. The initiative stems from the library’s mission to serve as a vital hub of learning and inspiration for the residents of Ellsworth and its surrounding areas. These are the specific locations: Surry (Gatherings), Hancock (Hancock Community Center), and Lamoine (Town Hall).

“We recognize that the rural nature of Hancock County presents challenges for many residents to access library resources,” says Gene Pellerano, President of the Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library. “Through the introduction of Neighborhood Libraries, we aim to break down these barriers and demonstrate our unwavering commitment to supporting the pursuit of knowledge in all communities we serve.”

Find out more about Neighborhood Libraries.

On May 23, 2024 we launched “Baby’s 1st Library Card,” a collaboration with and Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in an effort to foster early literacy and a love for reading in infants. Currently, every baby born at Maine Coast Hospital will receive a welcome package that includes a board book and a complimentary voucher for a library card for our library.

The program underscores that it is never too early to start reading to your baby.

This initiative is made possible through funding dedicated to the memory of the late Melanie Zador, a devoted hospital volunteer and Vice President of the Friends of the Ellsworth Public
Library. The program stands as a testament to her commitment to community enrichment through literacy.

Find out more about Baby’s 1st Library Card.