Friends of the Ellis Library

06/20/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy Bunco Night, sponsored by the Friends of the Ellis Public Library! It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and great community spirit.
Thanks to your support, the proceeds from the event will help fund the Friends' newest project—replacing the Little Free Libraries at Playworld, Creekside, and Southside Parks. These outdoor libraries will be maintained by Friends members and are available for everyone in our community to enjoy.
Whether you're looking for your next great read or have a favorite book to share, these libraries are for you. Take a book, leave a book, or do both! Together, we're helping foster a love of reading and making books accessible to all. Thank you for making this project—and our community—even stronger! 📚❤️

06/17/2026

Ellis showed up!
The Friends of the Ellis Public Library—AKA-"Friends of the Community"—had the honor of presenting the KSN Road Trip crew with a custom-designed railroad spike as a token of appreciation for choosing Ellis as a stop on their tour for the third year. The spike recognized KSN's continued commitment to sharing our story—from the important role the railroad played in the founding of Ellis to the many hidden gems that make our community special today.
Adding to the fun, the KSN crew received wooden train whistles and, as always, requested a ride on the beloved mini Aerotrain!
More than 100 community members came out to welcome the KSN team and be part of the live broadcasts. Thank you to everyone who attended, showed their Ellis pride, and helped make the event another great success.
Ellis truly put its best foot forward—and KSN helped tell our story once again!

06/07/2026

🎲 Let the good times roll at EPL! 🎉

Grab your friends and join us for Bunco on Friday, June 19th from 7–9 PM for a night full of laughs, dice rolling, and fun!

🎟 Raffle tickets will be available for some great prizes:
• $1 each
• 6 for $5

💵 Cost to play: $10 donation to Friends of the Ellis Library

Don’t miss out on a fun night supporting the library!

06/03/2026

Thank you, Golden Belt Bank! We appreciate your community support!

Through funds raised by our employees through our Casual Friday for a Cause initiative, along with a bank match, we were proud to support the Friends of the Ellis Library — an organization dedicated to building and sustaining community support for the Ellis Public Library through fundraising and advocacy.

We’re honored to support their mission as they continue enhancing library services, programs, and resources for the community — especially during the library’s recent renovations and technology updates.

We hope these contributions help the organization continue making a meaningful difference for the library and everyone it serves.

06/01/2026

✅Sign up now! Bring your friends! 🎲🎲🎲

05/14/2026

Thank you to the Community Foundation of Ellis and Midwest Energy for the grant funding to purchase our new Smart Board. We are excited to bring a variety of fun, interactive activities and learning opportunities to the library for children, families, and visitors of all ages.

Yesterday after school, EPL hosted Trivia for our 3rd–6th graders! Even though summer had officially started, these kids were still completely locked in and ready to compete. With close to 20 participants, there was a lot of brain power in one room! 🧠✨

We also got to put our NEW Smart Board to use which was generously purchased by the Friends of the Ellis Library ! It made trivia even more interactive and fun. Thank you to the Friends group for helping bring exciting new opportunities to EPL!

05/13/2026

Thank you for finding shelf space so we can continue offering books for sale year-round to readers looking for a book to travel with, share with a friend, or simply enjoy themselves.📚📚

The Friends of the Ellis Library have a brand NEW book sale shelf and it’s full of great reads just waiting for a second home! Browse the selection and snag a deal! Books are just $1 each, or fill a whole bag for only $3!

Every book has been loved and is ready to be enjoyed again. Have books you’re ready to pass along? Donations are always welcome and every purchase helps support Friends of the Library projects!

Stop in, take a look, and see what you can’t leave without!

04/29/2026

More shirts are available at the Ellis Public Library. Be a "Friend"- Wear our shirt! Shirts are $12 (size S-Xlg) $14 (XX-Lg or ###lg).

If you haven't renewed your membership or joined Friends of the Library there is still time. Dues are $5 for individuals and $15 for families. Lifetime memberships are also available for $200.

04/26/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Trivia Night at the EPL in support of the Friends of the Library!
It was an evening full of laughter, learning, friendly competition, and just the right amount of challenge. From a great variety of questions to triumphant answers, every team brought great energy and enthusiasm.
We’re so grateful for your support in making this fundraiser such a success. Events like this truly show the power of community—thank you for being a part of it! 📚✨

04/22/2026

🍩☕️In honor of National Library Week, stop by tomorrow (Wednesday) morning and enjoy a donut & coffee on us!

⏰time: 10-11am
📚Don’t forget the book sale in the community room. (10am-7pm)

🌭Later: 4-7 pm
Library Open House- Enjoy a hotdog
🎀5 pm- Chamber Ribbon Cutting