ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Public Library’s Mystery Quilt 2025 begins Jan. 6 with the release of the materials list and cutting instructions. Contact the library if you are interested in joining. Clues can be emailed to you or picked up in person at the library.

On Display: Exploring Nature: A Photographic Adventure with Jen Falkofske through Jan. 28

In the History Vault: Pierce County Agriculture: I Didn't Know That Was Grown Here! Through Feb. 28

Join the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge! Visit our website or stop into the Youth Services Desk for more information.

In the Makerspace: Luminaries and LEGOs - don't miss the LEGO fun and giveaways the last week of January!

Storytime - Fridays at 10:10 a.m. Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31

EPL will once again be a location for Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley's Play and Learn group. This means the Storytime Playspace will be closed between 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays this month.

Beginning Spanish for Adults: Tuesdays from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4 (funded in part by a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation)

Conservation Poster Contest Workshop: For students K-12, held Jan. 8. Contest is in partnership with Pierce County Land Conservation.

Morning Book Club: Meets at 10;30 a.m. Jan. 9 to discuss “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store”

Tech Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 13. Sign up for a one-on-one appointment.

Full Moon Party & 1,000 Hours Outside Kick-Off; 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 13 (outside the library)

Steamboats on the Great River: Presented by Dallas Eggers at 11 a.m. Jan. 14 at the Ellsworth Senior Center (229 W. Main St.) Luncheon to follow

House Plants 101: Care, Benefits and Propagation: 6 p.m. Jan. 15

St. Croix Valley Job Center Employment Assistance: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 16

Robotics Exploration: 10 a.m. Jan. 18. For ages 8+.

Therapy Dog Maggie: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 20. All ages are welcome to sign up for a one-on-one appointment.

LEGO at the Library: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 21

New Only Murders in the Library Book Club: 6 p.m. Jan. 21

Festive Frosty Friends: The Friends of EPL invite you to join us as we celebrate two years in the new library! Come find out what the Friends are all about from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 27 (after hours event)

Tuesday Tales Storytime: 10:10 a.m. Jan. 28; in partnership with Pierce County Head Start

Library Board Meeting: 5:15 p.m. Jan. 28

All Ages Game Night: 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 30; new event for all ages.

Submitted by Caroline Herfindahl