Roddy Doyle

November 18 at 2 PM | Riverview Room

FINDING OUR VOICES BOOK CLUB

Join us in the Riverview Room for a very special online event with Booker Prize-winning author Roddy Doyle. In this unique online book club going on five years, authors talk about the domestic abuse in their books. You don’t need to read the book to join the discussion.

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Lynn Karlin

Nov '25 - Feb '26 | Main Floor & Top Floor

Lynn Karlin: Nature's Grand Designs

We are honored to be hosting 20 art pieces by award-winning commercial and fine art photographer, author, and former photojournalist Lynn Karlin. This exhibit was made possible through our collaboration with Artivism in Maine (AIMe) and coincides with their 3rd Freedom & Justice Summit!

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Mushroom Week

November 17 - 21, 2025

2nd Annual Mushroom Week

'Tis the season! Mushroom Week is back! Join us for some special programs throughout this week, brought to you by us and our partners - learn how to ID mushrooms or how to ice tie dye mushroom designs and much more!

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Food Resources

Available online

Food Resource Guide

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. 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.
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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

Baby Story & Play

Nov 7, 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 . . .

LEGO @ the Library

Nov 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Riverview Room

Design, Construct, Create! Drop in anytime between 2 – 4 PM. Creative building is encouraged, and the . . .

Hancock County Genealogical Society

Nov 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Riverview Room

Join the Hancock Genealogical Society and plumb the depths of Hancock County family genealogical research. . . .

3rd Reading Dragons Tournament

Nov 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Maker Space

Join us at the Ellsworth Public Library for our 3rd Reading Dragons Tournament! Reading Dragon Cards are . . .

Computer Tutor Drop-Ins

Nov 10, 2025 @ 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 . . .

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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