The Ellsworth Public Library Summer Program runs June 26 through Aug. 4. Participate in the reading and activities challenge to earn free books and chances at prizes. Visit us in person at the library or visit the Summer Fun page on our website for complete details or to find out how to sign-up!

Events

The Circus: Smallest Show on Earth by Trudi Schaefer and Fred Johnson: Early Selfie Photographer art exhibits continue through July 28.

Poolside Storytime: Thursdays during the 2:30 p.m. swim break - July 6, 13, 20 and 27 at the Klaas-Jonas Pool

Friday Morning Storytime: 10:10 a.m. Fridays in East End Park* (rain location: library) - July 7, 14, 21 and 28. July 7 features the Ellsworth Fire Department, July 14 will be at the Ellsworth Post Office*, July 21 special animal guests - mini horses, July 28 features Ellsworth EMS and its ambulance.

Pint-Sized Polkas at 1 p.m. July 5 in Summit Park, plus FREE live caricatures by Nelson Brown before and after the show.

Meet the Artist Open House with Trudi Schaefer: 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 6. Come view the show, enjoy circus-inspired treats and refreshments along with circus-inspired crafts and activities in the Makerspace

Stitchin' Time Crafts: 10 a.m. July 10 in the Meeting Room

Tech Time: Starting at 10:30 a.m. July 10 in the Study Room. Get one-on-one tech help; call the library for an appointment.

Discover Together Tuesday: Securing Your Computer, Devices and Digital Info with Reuben Herfindahl: 11 a.m. July 11 at Ellsworth Senior Center. Luncheon following sponsored by the Senior Center and Friends of the Library

The Everybody Club: On July 11, meet children's author Nancy Loewen and learn the special origins of her book “The Everybody Club,” with treats, book reading and crafts

Traveling Lantern Theater presents “Rhonda Appleseed” at 1 p.m. July 12 in Summit Park

Morning Book Club: 10:30 a.m. July 15 in the Meeting Room; virtual author visit from Lucy Sanna at 11 a.m.

Teen Meetup: July 13 at Summit Park; bring your tennis gear or play outdoor games provided by library. We'll grill out and have a picnic too. Registration is preferred.

Wisconsin Circus History: 1 p.m. July 18 with Circus World Library Archivist Peter Shrake in the Makerspace.

LEGO at the Library: 3:30-5:30 p.m. July 18 in the Makerspace

Nature’s Niche Remnants of the Rainforest Animal Show: 10 a.m. July 19 in Summit Park

Community Book Club: 6:30 p.m. July 20 in the Meeting Room

Robotics Exploration: 10 a.m. July 22 in the Makerspace. Ages 8+; registration recommended.

Stitchin’ Time Crafters: 10 a.m. July 26 in the Meeting Room

Paul Halter Comedy Juggler: 1 p.m. July 26 in Summit Park

Together Thursday: Part of the E3 Summer Fun Series, music 5:30-7:30 p.m. by The Pickled Beats in East End Park

Mark your calendars for our Aug. 1 National Night Out Library Block Party;  more info soon

Submitted by Youth Services/Program Coordinator Caroline Herfindahl