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There are over 80,000 downloadable ebooks and audiobooks for FREE!

3 titles per person
Borrow for up to 14 days
No overdue fees

Download the Libby app in the IOS or Google Play Store to get started.

How to Log Into Libby:

1. Select your library as "Ellsworth Public Library."

2. Enter your library card number.

3. Enter your password. Your password will be the primary number associated with your account. There will be no dashes. Follow the examples below for help.

EXAMPLE #1: Phone number starts with 515...
- Card # is 20025000014137 and phone number is (515)836-4852.
- Card Number: 20025000014137 Password: 8364852
EXAMPLE #2: Phone number doesn't start with 515...
- Card # is 20025000014137 and phone number is (555)836-4852.
- Card Number: 20025000014137 Password: 5558364852

If you are still having trouble, call the library at (515)836-4852 for further assistance.

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Featured Events

Jul 08

Card Group

Jul 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Card players meet every Tuesday from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Games played are a variety including cribbage to queens. Please bring a treat to share with the group. Coffee is provided.

Jul 08

Life-Sized Chutes & Ladders

Jul 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Level Up At Your Library: Come play this life-sized board game with us in the meeting room!

Jul 10

Magazine Pixel Art

Jul 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Level Up At Your Library: Get creative with this fun pixel art craft!

Jul 10

Library Board Meeting

Jul 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

Library Board Meetings are on the 1st Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm. (July is moved back a week due to the holiday weekend.)

Library Board of Trustee Meetings are held in the meeting room at the Ellsworth Public Library. The meetings are open to the public.

Jul 11

BASE (Balance Agility Strength Endurance)

Jul 11, 2025, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Join us for a free and fun exercise program developed by Central Iowa RSVP for adults 55 and older! Fridays at 10am at the Ellsworth Public Library.

Jul 15

Card Group

Jul 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Card players meet every Tuesday from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Games played are a variety including cribbage to queens. Please bring a treat to share with the group. Coffee is provided.

Jul 18

BASE (Balance Agility Strength Endurance)

Jul 18, 2025, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Join us for a free and fun exercise program developed by Central Iowa RSVP for adults 55 and older! Fridays at 10am at the Ellsworth Public Library.

Jul 22

Musical Chairs

Jul 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Level Up At Your Library: Come play this fun and active game with us in the meeting room! Winners of each round get a prize.

Jul 22

Card Group

Jul 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Card players meet every Tuesday from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Games played are a variety including cribbage to queens. Please bring a treat to share with the group. Coffee is provided.

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