Ellsworth Public Library (EPL)
A Community Hub in Downtown Ellsworth
Located on the banks of the Union River in downtown Ellsworth, the Ellsworth Public Library (EPL) is a community hub for learning, discovery, connection, and entertainment. EPL serves Ellsworth and surrounding communities in Hancock County with free access to books, digital resources, technology, programs, cultural experiences, and more.
The Historic Tisdale House
The Library is housed in the historic Tisdale House, a Federalist-style building constructed in 1817 for Colonel Meltiah Jordan and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1897, George Nixon Black Jr. gave the remodeled building to the City of Ellsworth with the enduring condition that “the premises conveyed shall be always used for a public library.” The building has been home to the Ellsworth Public Library ever since.
More Than Books
EPL’s collection includes more than 46,000 physical items, including books, large-print books, audiobooks, movies, music, and a growing Library of Things and Tool Library. Library cardholders also have access to extensive digital resources, statewide library collections, online newspapers and publications, streaming and downloadable content, and free passes to participating museums and cultural attractions through EPL’s Culture Pass program.
For Every Chapter of Your Life
The Library offers free programs and events for all ages, including children’s activities, author talks, workshops, support groups, community conversations, and cultural events. EPL also provides public computers, high-speed internet, meeting and gathering spaces, and resources for local history and genealogy.
Residents and visitors are welcome to use the Library and obtain a library card, subject to eligibility requirements.
For library hours, upcoming events, collections, services, and information about getting a library card, visit www.ellsworthlibrary.net.
Subscribe to the library Newsletter
