Fall Book Sale

October 24: 1 - 4 PM | October 25: 9 AM - 1 PM

The Friends' Fall Book Sale

Stop by the library for our Fall Book Sale. You’ll find books and more for all ages and interests. Come take a look. You never know what you’ll find—or where a good book might take you.

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Pumpkin Hike

Wednesday, October 26, from 5 - 7 PM

Frenchman Bay Conservancy's 7th Annual Pumpkin Hike

The Pumpkin Hike is coming to the Riverwalk Trail! Come along on Wednesday, October 29, to hike the jack o’ lantern-lit trail and enjoy a festive celebration.

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Reader Dogs

1st and 3rd Monday of the Month at 3 PM

NEW: Paws for Tales

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.

Register for Your Spot!
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!
October Art Show 2025

October 6 - 31, 2025

Ellsworth Area Homeschool Art Show

Celebrate creativity and imagination! This special display showcases creations by local homeschool students, highlighting their unique perspectives and artistic talents.

On display during regular library hours
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Computer Tutor Drop-Ins

Oct 20, 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 . . .

Move & Groove

Oct 20, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Riverview Room

Bring your little ones to our Move & Groove program and join Ms. Jean for a special music storytime.  . . .

Paws for Tales at EPL: A Program for Young Readers. 1st and 3rd Mondays, 3-5. Please sign up for a spot.
Paws for Tales at EPL

Oct 20, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Riverview Room

Paws for Tales Read to Team Holly or Team Straya from the Northern Light therapy dog volunteer program!  . . .

Messy Art

Oct 21, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join Miss Keli for our preschool Process Art program where we focus more on exploring new materials and having . . .

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