ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Public Library has plenty of amazing summer programming for all ages this year. With Tales and Tails as the theme for 2021, the library’s offerings include a reading and activities challenge, Storywalks, scavenger hunts, local farm visits and in-person outdoor events where participants will explore real and fantastic animals through story, art and educational programs.

Beanstack reading challenge participants of all ages can earn prizes by logging their reading and completing activities. Prizes are awarded as well as entries into our grand prize drawings for kids, teens and adults. Register on the library website or ask at the library for a paper log. The program begins June 14 with a Kick-Off Open House Event from 5-7 p.m. at the future site of the Ellsworth Public Library at 388 W. Main St., and runs through Aug. 6.

Weekly and monthly on-going programs

•Storytime in the Park, Fridays at 10 a.m. in East End Park (except for July 2)

•Poolside Storytime, Thursdays beginning June 17 during afternoon swim breaks around 2-3 p.m.

•Evening in the Park Storytime, July 13 with our friends from Ugly Dog Therapy and Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m., Summit Park

•LEGO in the Park, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m., East End Park

•Art in the Park, June 19, July 24 and Aug. 21, adults only 10-11 a.m.; all ages, 11 a.m. to noon, East End Park

•Together Thursdays, East End Park 5-7 p.m., activities and live music (starts at 5:30 p.m.)

•June 17 – Chris & Ari Silver

•July 15 – Patchouli & Terra Guitarra

•Aug. 19 – Brooke Elizabeth

•Community Book Club (21+), fourth Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Summit Park

Special programs and events

•June 22, 6 p.m., Twin Folk Farms – An Evening at Twin Folk Farm; storytime, farm tour and animals!

•June 23, 1 p.m., Summit Park – The World of Reptiles and Amphibians with the Creature Teacher, Tom Pederson

•July 7, 1 p.m., Summit Park – Raptors with Carpenter Nature Center

•July 21, 1 p.m., Summit Park, Sustainable Safari Wildlife Show

•Aug. 6, 5:30 p.m., Summit Park, Joey Leone – The History of Blues in America, concert and program Find a complete calendar and full details at https://ellsworthlibrary.org/summer-2021-programs/ or call 715-273-3209 for more information.

About the Ellsworth Public Library

Located at 312 W Main St., Ellsworth, the library is a member of the IFLS library system, MORE Consortium, and WISCAT. Its local book and DVD collection serves over 2,800 registered borrowers from the Village of Ellsworth and many surrounding townships. The library also offers free Wi-Fi 24/7 and computers for public use. A library was founded in a private home in Ellsworth in 1924 and has been in its current location since 1932. The library is currently conducting a building campaign to move into a larger space at 388 W. Main Street. More information can be found at www.ellsworthlibrary. org

Submitted by Youth Services & Programming Coordinator Caroline Herfindahl