Think Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library will be celebrating the coming of Spring with a special pop-up book sale! The sale will include fiction, non-fiction, adult, youth, children, and a special spotlight on gardening . . . read more »

Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

As a mystery lover there is no better author than the queen of mystery herself, Agatha Christie. Death on the Nile sees our storied hero Hercule Poirot on a steamer trip down the famous river, . . . read more »

An Honest Man by Michael Koryta

Two small Islands off mid-coast Maine, the home to lobstermen and boat builders for generations, are now like so many small communities, dying in the aftermath of the closing of the lobster fisheries in the . . . read more »

National Library Card Sign-up Month!

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! To celebrate we have partnered with local businesses to offer amazing deals to anyone with a library card during the month of September. Present your library card at . . . read more »

Fall/Winter Hours

Starting Monday, August 28th the library will be changing to our Fall/Winter hours! We will continue to be open on Mondays and return to closing at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays.

Call the Canaries Home by Laura Barrow

Three sisters, estranged in the aftermath of the disappearance of their four-year-old sister, Georgia, the twin of the youngest sister, return to the back-water Louisiana home of their grandmother for a weekend. The plan for the weekend is . . . read more »

Woodlawn Pass

The library now has passes for Woodlawn! Thank you to the Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library for generously sponsoring this new library resource. Guidelines for the pass are as follows: Pass may be picked . . . read more »

August Art Show: Barbara Shelley and Friends

For the month of August, the Riverview Room will feature the work of artist Barbara Shelley and her friends. Barbara previously worked as a commercial artist/designer for forty years in New York City where she . . . read more »

Pretty Dead Queens by Alexa Donne

When Cecelia Ellis moves in with her estranged grandmother, who also happens to be a famous mystery writer, she never expects her life to take such a dramatic turn, but when the homecoming queen is . . . read more »

Swamp Story by Dave Barry

Anyone familiar with Dave Barry’s writing will appreciate the laugh out loud antics in this latest book.  Jesse and her baby daughter are trapped in a life Jesse never imagined.  Living in a tiny cabin . . . read more »

This is Our Rainbow edited by Katherine Locke & Nicole Mellby

This is Our Rainbow is the first middle grade anthology of LGBTQIA+ short stories! This collection highlights proud queer stories through tales of pirates, zombies, witches, historical fiction, and so much more! One of my . . . read more »

July – August 2023 Summer Hours

Starting Monday, July 10 the library will be switching to our Summer hours until the end of August! Changes include opening on Mondays from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM and extended hours on Wednesdays from . . . read more »

Summer Reading 2023

Summer Reading is here! Children, youth, and adults are encouraged to sign up for Summer Reading at the circulation desk for a chance to win a variety of prizes. On Wednesday nights at 6:00 PM . . . read more »

July Artist – Jon Byrer

For the month of July, the Riverview Room will feature the work of local painter, Jon Byrer. Jon is an artist living and working in mid-coast Maine. He creates many types of art, plays a . . . read more »

Disaster at the Bar Harbor Ferry by Mac Smith

History meets tragedy in this true tale of the harrowing events of the worst maritime disaster in Maine history. Sunday August 6th, 1899 began as any normal day with the bustle of travelers to the . . . read more »

Teach Her a Lesson by Kate Flora

Six years into her beloved career teaching high school English, Alexis Jordan is accused of a sexual relationship with 16-year-old Evan, a star soccer and lacrosse player.  The evidence against Alexis mounts until she is . . . read more »

Summer Reading Kick Off!

Kick off Summer Reading with us at the library! Stop by the library lawn to sign up for Summer Reading, eat ice cream, and play games on Saturday, June 24th from 10:00–12:00!

Farm Drop at the Library

Farm Drop is now live!  Farm Drop is an online ordering service that connects communities to local food producers. Current participants include Garen’s Greens, Fountain Farm, FOGTOWN (sausage), and Precipice Coffee. This will be their . . . read more »

EPL Art Show

For the month of June the Riverview Room will feature artwork from the staff and Board of Trustees of the library! Pieces that are marked for sale will be by donation. All proceeds from the . . . read more »

News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Now a major motion picture, News of the World is the story of two lives brought together by chance, but forever connected. These lives are those of Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, a retired printer who . . . read more »

AAPI Heritage Month

The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The library has curated an all-ages book list that spotlights AAPI voices. Click on each title to request through Minerva. Adult This . . . read more »

The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton

I absolutely adored Stuart Turton’s novel The Devil and the Dark Water for many many reasons, not the least of which is the amazing plot twists that lead to a truly shocking finale. After  recommendations . . . read more »

Friends Book Sale

Next week The Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library will be hosting a one-day book sale! Stop by the library next Saturday, May 20th between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm to peruse children’s books, young . . . read more »

May Art Show: Peter Christoph

For the month of May the Riverview Room will feature the works of award-winning wildlife photographer Peter Christoph. Peter Christoph is a wildlife advocate, naturalist and award-winning wildlife photographer who makes his home with his wife Kathy . . . read more »

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace is the perfect hockey-romance to celebrate love, friendship, and so much more. I gave this book a five out of five star rating! Not only did I love the main couple, . . . read more »

The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett

If you’re in the mood for international travel, historical artifacts, suspense, survival, and a bit of romance, The Lady Rogue may well be your perfect match. In the year 1937, protagonist Theodora is on a . . . read more »

The Poacher’s Son by Paul Doiron

This is the first book in the very popular Mike Bowditch, Maine Game Warden series of mysteries by Camden, Maine author Paul Doiron.  The son of divorced parents who had little to do with his . . . read more »

April Art Show: Suzanne Wood

For the month of April the Riverview Room will feature the work of local artist Suzanne Wood. Suzanne Wood, or as many affectionately call her, “Suz”, was born and raised in Ellsworth Maine and has . . . read more »

Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program

The library would like to say thank you to the Ellsworth Hannaford for selecting The Friends for April’s Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program! When you purchase the bag pictured in the image to the right . . . read more »

Gardening Book List

As the snow melts and each day gets a bit longer our thoughts have turned to planning out this year’s garden. Are you looking to try a new growing method, or experiment with container gardening? . . . read more »