Care-Grievers

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month | 10:30 AM

NEW: Care-Grievers

Welcome to our new group run by Sandy Abbott (EPL). This new group is especially for people who are caring for a loved one or are coping with a recent loss.

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Ice Tie Dye

Friday, January 9 at 3 PM

Ice Tie Dye Workshop

Artist Alisha Soderquist will lead participants through a special ice tie dye class. All materials will be provided and registration is required. The suggested age for this class is 9 and up.

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Wed Morning Storytime

Starts in January 2026

NEW: Wednesday Morning Storytime

We are starting a new storytime program on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM! Please note that our storytime on Thursday mornings has been discontinued.

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Digital Resources

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DIGITAL RESOURCES

Did you know you can find a wide range of community resources on our website, including career support, housing information, food security services, and more?

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Digital Collections

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Kanopy

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COLLECTIONS

Adult Titles
EPL Book Collection
Explore New Adult Titles

New books are waiting for you! Browse our latest adult titles and find your next favorite read!

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Kids LoT
Library of Things
Kids' Collection

Did you know you can check out learning kits, toys, games, puzzles, and more? Browse available items in the catalog.

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Kids' Titles
EPL Book Collection
Explore New Kids' Titles

Adventure, laughter, and imagination await! Explore our newest kids’ books — perfect for curious minds and growing readers.

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Caregivers
Special Focus
Titles About Caregiving

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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Large Type
EPL Book Collection
Large Type: New Titles

Bigger text, great stories—explore popular fiction and nonfiction in large print editions made for relaxed, comfortable reading.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday Morning Storytime

Jan 7, 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, . . .

Friends of the Library Meeting

Jan 7, 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 . . .

Caregivers' Support Group

Jan 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Riverview Room

Caregiving can get overwhelming quickly. Talking about the experience with others in similar situations can . . .

Dungeons & Dragons Club with OUT Maine

Jan 8, 2026 @ 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 . . .

Book a Month Club

Book-A-Month Book Club

Jan 8, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Book-a-Month Club meets on the second Thursday evening of the month from 5 PM – 6 PM.  . . .

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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