Summer Happenings for All ages!

We are excited to partner with Beanstack again this year to offer an online reading and activity program for ALL ages!
June 27th – August 5th

• Read, complete activities, earn badges and rewards, as well as entries to win gift baskets, Amazon gift cards, and Chamber Bucks good at local businesses!
• Access our summer challenge online at ellsworthlibrary.beanstack.org or through the Beanstack Tracker App on your mobile devices.
• If you prefer you can participate using a paper log. Paper logs can be picked up at the library.
• Registration begins June 22. Paper logs due by August 10.

0-5    Log reading by number of books you read or have read to you. Earn a prize from the Treasure Box when you reach 25, 50, and 75 books. Receive a free book when you reach 70 and 100 books. Each completed activity badge earns you entries to win a Summer Gift Basket.

6-11    Log reading by number of minutes you read.  For each 60 minutes or one hour read, you earn a bead for your Oceans of Possibilities chain. Earn a prize from the Treasure Box when you reach 150, 450, 750 and 1,050 minutes. Receive a free book when you reach 600 and 1,200 minutes. Each completed activity badge also earns you additional entries to win a Summer Gift Basket.

12-18   Log reading by number of minutes you read. Receive a free book and an entry to win one of the three Amazon gift cards when you have completed 600 minutes of reading. Earn another entry when you reach 900 and 1,200 minutes. Each completed activity badge also earns you additional entries to win an Amazon gift card.

19+    Log reading by number of minutes you read. Earn an entry to win one of five $25 Ellsworth Bucks certificates when you have read 600, 900 and 1,200 minutes. Each completed activity badge also earns you additional entries to win Ellsworth Bucks certificates.

Looking for Water Wonder Experiment Ideas to complete your Water Wonders Activitiy badge on your paper log or on Beanstack? Click HERE.

Enjoy our Exciting Summer Activities and Events!

Youth & Family Programs (ages are recommendations)

Afternoon Family Shows

Join us Wednesday afternoons for interactive shows at Summit Park. Geared toward kids and families. All are welcome!  (rain location: Zion Covenant Church)

July 6 (1pm) – MN Jack Sparrow – Pirate History

July 13 (2pm *note special time) – Henry and the Treasure Chest with musician Randy Peterson

July 20 (1pm) – Kids Who Read “R” Cool Magic Show with Brian Richards

July 27 (1pm) – Totally Turtles Animal Show

Storytime in the Park with Ms. Caroline (kids of all ages)
Fridays, 10am at East End Park (rain location: lower level of the library)

August 5 (Garden Fiesta at the Food Pantry Garden, 440 North Maple Street), 12, 19, 26

Come sing, read, and play with Ms. Caroline.

Poolside Storytimes (all ages)
Thursdays during afternoon swim break around 2:30pm
June 23 – August 4

Grow to Share Garden Programs
July 21, August 25 at 10:30am
Grow to Share Garden
Hoffman Park, River Falls

Meet us at Grow to Share for a morning of stories and exploring the gardens. Help us plant, learn about Grow to Share’s mission and enjoy time together outdoors. Although this program is focused on children and families, we invite everyone to join us to learn about this local resource.

Doodle Club (ages 9-12)
2nd Tuesdays, 4pm
East End Park
July 12, August 9

Doodle Club is a special hour of creativity each month.  Learn drawing techniques, experiment with animation and comics, talk about books, do some creative writing and enjoy a snack! As a group, we will pick other creative topics to explore.

June 18 – Fizz, Boom, Pop! Chemistry for Kids
July 23 – Water Wonders!
August 27 – Messy Matter

Join computer engineer, Mike Benoy and friends, for this monthly program that will explore S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math) with hands-on projects. Be prepared to get messy! Registration required. Call the library at 715-273-3209 to register.

June 21, July 19, August 16

Kids of all ages are invited to let their imaginations run wild with LEGO bricks. No registration required. If you can’t join in person, join in on the fun from home by sharing your LEGO creations with us at the library. eplstaff@ellsworthlibrary.org

Art Programs (all ages)
3:30-5:30 (drop in anytime)
East End Park

Ocean Crafts
Mondays – June 27, July 18

Creative Crafts
Monday, August 22

Drop in anytime for some creative fun!

Together Thursdays – Part of the E3 Summer Fun Series (all ages)
East End Park, 5-7pm
July 28 – Hoof on the Roof
August 25 – Tommy Bentz Band

Music, games and activities provided by the library. Farmers’ Market vendors will be set up, and food for purchase will be available from a variety of food truck vendors. Music starts at 5:30.

Beach Party (all ages)
Wednesday, August 3, 1-3pm
Summit Park

Come to Summit Park for sand and water activities, games and playful fun as we celebrate the conclusion of our Summer Library Program.

Teen Programs/Events

Fiesta in the Garden (teens ages 12-18, adults, or both)
July 20 at 6:30 pm
Pierce County Food Pantry Garden
440 N. Maple Street, Ellsworth

Join us to make and sample salsa at the garden!

Teen Meet-Up (ages 12-18)
4-5:00 pm
Registration preferred to help us have the right number of supplies, but teens are welcome without registering.

July 26 – Ocean Crafts at Brushstrokes Paint Party & Art Supply
Create ocean resin coaster and shell art with Kayleen and Ms. Caroline.

August 23 – Grill n’ Chill at Summit Park
Come enjoy hot dogs on the grill, ice cream floats and outdoor games!

Register for monthly Teen Book Boxes filled with a book, snacks and activities, join TAB (Teen Advisory Board) or volunteer at the library this summer. Please call the library at 715-273-3209 or email Caroline at cherfindahl@ellsworthlibrary.org.

Adult Programs/Events

Fiesta in the Garden (teens ages 12-18, adults, or both)
July 20 at 6:30 pm
Pierce County Food Pantry Garden
440 N. Maple Street, Ellsworth

Join us to make and sample salsa at the garden!

Discover Together Tuesdays
2nd Tuesdays, 11am
Ellsworth Senior Center

Each month features a guest speaker/presenter/program on varied topics. A free meal is provided after the program courtesy of Ellsworth Senior Center and Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library.

July 12 – 4H County Fair Showcase
August 9 – Tony DiMaggio from Sacred Blossom Farm

Community Book Club (21+)
3rd Thursdays, 6:30pm
Summit Park