Summer Library

Program!

Join us this summer for EPL’s  Summer Library Program! The theme this year is All Together Now and we have some fun programs planned throughout the summer. The program runs June 26 – August 4, registration starts June 21. 

• Participate by tracking your reading, completing activities and/or attending library programs.
• Earn free books and entries to win prizes, gift cards and Ellsworth Bucks.
• 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.
• Paper logs due by August 10.

0-5       For each story you read or have read to you cross off one box. Reach 50 and earn a free book. Reach 75* and earn a chance to win prizes. Reach 100 and you earn a second free book. Complete two activities in each category. Earn a chance to win prizes for each box completed.

6-11      For each 15 minutes you read or are read to cross off one box. Reach 600 minutes and earn a free book. Reach 900* minutes and earn a chance to win prizes. Reach 1200 minutes and you earn a second free book. Complete two activities in each category. Earn a chance to win prizes for each box completed.

12-18    For each 20 minutes you read cross off one box. Reach 10 hours (600 minutes) and earn a free book. Reach 900* minutes to earn an entry to win Amazon gift cards. Reach 1200* minutes and earn a second free book. Complete two activities in each category. Earn a chance to win one of three $20 Amazon gift cards for each box completed.

19+       For each 20 minutes you read cross off one box. Reach 10 hours (600 minutes) and earn your first entry into the prize drawing. Reach 900* minutes to earn a second entry. Reach 1200* minutes and earn a third entry. Complete two activities in each category. Earn a chance to win one of five $25 Ellsworth Bucks certificates, good at participating local businesses, for each box completed.

This is worded for the paper logs, but can be applied to the Beanstack tracker app too. 

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, Room 210, N Beulah St.)

July 5 (1pm) – Pint Sized Polkas – Music and Magic Friendzy

July 12 (1pm) – Traveling Lantern Theater Company – Rhonda Appleseed

July 19 (note special time: 10 am) – Nature’s Niche (animals)

July 26 (1pm) – Paul Halter – Comedy Juggling Show

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

• June 23 at Cairns Woods

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

Poolside Storytimes (all ages)
Thursdays during afternoon swim break around 2:30pm
June 22 – August 3

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

Together Thursdays – Part of the E3 Summer Fun Series (all ages)
East End Park, 5-7 pm, Music 5:30 – 6:30 pm

June 29 – The DitchLilies – Acoustic American Roots Music 

July 27 – Pickled Beats – Rootsy Americana

August 24 – Always Late – Country 

Entertainment and activities provided by the library and other local sponsors. The Ellsworth Lions Club will provide free food and you can visit the Farmer’s Market. Random Acts of Kindness will be hosting mini golf on August 24. 

Special Events

Trimbelle Nature Day
June 21, 1:00-3:00 pm
Trimbelle Recreation Area
N5154 Cty Tk O, Ellsworth

For all ages! Hike, learn about ecosystems and how nature works together, create nature sun art, walk the loop, and enjoy nature!

National Bingo Day
June 27, 11:00 am, Makerspace

All ages event, enjoy snacks and win prizes!

Summer Library Program Kick Off Pool Party
Wednesday, June 28, 1:00-3:00 pm
Klaas-Jonas Community Pool

Pick up free passes at the library.

Author Nancy Loewen
July 11, 6:00 pm, Makerspace

Nancy will share her book The Everybody Club co-authored with her friend Linda Hayen, its special origins and message that honors our summer theme, All Together Now.

National Night Out Library Block Party – August 1 (details to come)

Adult Programs/Events

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.

Community Book Club (21+)

3rd Thursdays, 6:30pm
Meeting Room, library