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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 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.

Jul 25

BASE (Balance Agility Strength Endurance)

Jul 25, 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 28

(Mine)Craft

Jul 28, 2025

Level Up At Your Library: Come make your own Minecraft foam block to take home!

Jul 28

Young(ish) Adult Book Club

Jul 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

A book club designed for adults ages 18-30(ish) in the Hamilton County area (and surrounding communities) to get together and talk about a variety of books. The group will meet monthly on the last Monday of the month from 6-7pm.

The book to discuss will be announced and handed out at the previous month's meeting. (For example, September's book will be handed out in August.)

If you would like to join, please contact us so we can get you a book for the next discussion.

Jul 29

Card Group

Jul 29, 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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