Art of Ellsworth

October 2 - 4, 2025 at EPL

Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend 2025

We are thrilled to be an official hub of Art of Ellsworth this year! Join us for special children's and all-ages events between Thursday and Saturday this week! The main focus will be on SISS artists.

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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. 

Register here
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!
September 2025 Art Show

Ends tomorrow, October 3, 2025

September Art Show

Terre Lefferts has been drawing and painting for most of her life, and professionally since the 1980s. She is drawn to the beauty of Maine’s pastoral and coastal settings.

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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: Reading Dogs

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.

More info to follow shortly
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EVENTS THIS WEEK

Family Storytime

Oct 2, 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, . . .

Dungeons & Dragons Club with OUT Maine

Oct 2, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Riverview Room

Are you ready for an adventure? OUT Maine is running a 10-session Dungeons & Dragons Club for youth grades . . .

Baby Story & Play

Oct 3, 2025 @ 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 . . .

Explore & Play

Oct 3, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Riverview Room

This weekly program with Ms. Cheryl and Ms. Keli is perfect for kids aged 1 – 4. It offers an environment . . .

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