Welcome to Ellsworth Public Library

 

Photo of LibraryThe Ellsworth Public Library offers residents of the Ellsworth area a variety of books, magazines, newspapers, videos, DVDs, CDs, and audio books. Additional materials are easily available through the MORE online catalog, which allows you to search for, reserve, and renew library items, from any computer connected to the Internet! The library offers storytimes for children, after-school programs, movies on our big-screen TV, book clubs, fun events for teens, and events for adults, too. Our newly formed Friends of the Library group is having lots of fun - stop in for information. And don't forget -- Wi-Fi is available for your laptop.
 



Check out our January Newsletter for

everything that's going on at the library!

 

Sesquicentennial Fabric Mural
As part of the Ellsworth Sesquicentennial celebration the library is inviting the public (individuals or groups) to help create a fabric mural to be displayed at the library throughout the summer! More info.

Mystery Quilt
The yearly Mystery Quilt will be in full swing with the first clue available on Thursday, January 19. Don't know about our Mystery Quilt event? Read more:

Computer Classes
The library is again offering a series of beginning computer classes. Registration is required. Limit of 8.  Class flyer. Course descriptions.

Book Sale Donations Wanted
Our next Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Saturday, April 14th. Donations are being accepted - books in good condition from non-smoking homes, please.

Friends of the Library Adopt-a-Book Program
Looking for a unique way to show your appreciation to someone, celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, or any other occasion, consider adopting a book in that person's honor.  Adopt-a-Book Form 

Hours

Monday10AM - 6PM
Tuesday10AM - 8PM
Wednesday10AM - 8PM
Thursday10AM - 8PM
Friday10AM - 6PM
Saturday  9AM - 1PM
SundayClosed
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We know you value the services and resources provided by your public library, but just how much are those services worth?

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*Where did these numbers come from? -- Per capita expenditures were collected from Wisconsin's 2010 Public Library Statistics, compiled by the State Division for Libraries, Technology and Community Learning (DLTCL). The return on investment is calculated by dividing each library's annual per capita expenditure by 12 (the number of months) to get a monthly per capita expenditure. The formula then divides the total value received each month by the monthly per capita expenditure.

This calculator is an adaptation of projects by the Maine State Library and Library Research Service, a unit of the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Department of Education that is operated in partnership with the Library and Information Science (LIS) Program, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver.