January Thrills Await in the EPL: Exciting Matches and Surprises!

ELLSWORTH – The Mystery Quilt 2025 at Ellsworth Public Library kicks off on Jan. 6 with the unveiling of the materials list and cutting guidelines. Get in touch with the library if you wish to participate. Clues can be sent via email or collected in person at the library.

Currently Exhibiting: Exploring Nature: A Photographic Journey with Jen Falkofske until Jan. 28

In the Historical Archive: Pierce County Agriculture: I Didn’t Know That Was Cultivated Here! Until Feb. 28

Take part in the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge! Head to our website or visit the Youth Services Desk for further details.

In the Makerspace: Luminaries and LEGOs – be sure not to miss the LEGO excitement and giveaways during the final week of January!

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

EPL will again serve as a venue for Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley’s Play and Learn group. Consequently, the Storytime Playspace will be unavailable from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays throughout this month.

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

Conservation Poster Contest Workshop: For students K-12, taking place on Jan. 8. The contest is in collaboration with Pierce County Land Conservation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robotics Exploration: 10 a.m. on Jan. 18. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

Therapy Dog Maggie: 4-5 p.m. on Jan. 20. All age groups are welcome to book a one-on-one session.

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

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

Festive Frosty Friends: The Friends of EPL cordially invite you to join us as we commemorate two years in the new library! Discover what the Friends represent from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 27 (after-hours event)

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

Library Board Gathering: 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 28

Game Night for All Ages: 6-7:30 p.m. on Jan. 30; a new event open to everyone.

Submitted by Caroline Herfindahl