November 2026
Fun Events for All Ages!
Libby now requires a password!
To access your ematerials (e-books, e-audibooks, e-magazines) Libby now requires you to enter your password. This is the password that is associated with your library card, and is what you use to log into your account to renew physical materials and place holds. It was originally set up to be your last name with the first letter capitalized.
Steps to try:
1) Log in through Libby as you normally would
2) Enter your password (last name with first letter capitalized, unless you changed it)
IF you receive an invalid credentials notice:
Call 319-848-7616 and ask for your password to be reset.
Reminder: Libby is for residents of Ely and Rural Linn County.
Accepting Costumes and Candy Donations
Ready to pass along your gently used costumes? We will gladly accept and store until next year when we have the Costume Exchange again.
Thank you!
BINGO at the Ely Legion - Friends Fundraiser
Friday, November 13th
You won't want to miss out on the fun! The Friends of the Ely Public Library will be hosting another BINGO fundraiser at the Ely Legion! Doors open at 6:30 pm! Hope to see you there!
Monday, November 9: Movie & Craft – The Land Before Time
Join us at 2 pm for a prehistoric adventure! We’ll watch the beloved animated classic The Land Before Time (G), which follows Littlefoot, a young dinosaur who sets out on a journey to find the Great Valley and meets a group of dinosaur friends along the way. Make a fun dinosaur-themed craft while the movie plays! The movie is approximately 69 minutes long.
Saturday, November 14: Dinosaur Rock Painting
Drop in for some dino-mite creativity! Join us on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. Paint a rock to look like your favorite dinosaur and take home your prehistoric creation. The library will provide all the supplies—just bring your imagination!
Wednesday, November 25: Dinosaur Bingo
Get ready for some dino-mite fun! Join us Wednesday, November 25, at 2:00 p.m. for Dinosaur Bingo. Match the dinosaurs, play to win, and enjoy chocolate prizes along the way. It’s a roaring good time for dinosaur fans of all ages!
Tween Turkey Treats!
🦃Wednesday, November 4 at 4:30 p.m.
Gobble, gobble! Tweens are invited to get creative—and a little sticky—as we turn Rice Krispie treats into adorable edible turkey faces! Decorate your turkey, make it as silly as you’d like, and then enjoy eating your creation. Because this requires the purchase of supplies in advance, please RSVP by November 3.
Tween Giant Game Night
Monday, November 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Go BIG or go home! Tweens are invited to the library for an afternoon of GIANT games! Challenge your friends to Giant Jenga, make your way through Giant Chutes and Ladders, and try out plenty of other oversized favorites. Come ready to play, laugh, and maybe get a little competitive!
November 13 @ 4PM: Create your own Major Arcanium Card (DIY Tarot)
Take a blank tarot card and make it your own. Take inspiration from existing tarot cards and give it your own spin, or, if you’re feeling particularly inspired, make a brand new Major Arcana! A quick read tells us we’ll see you there and that it will be a relaxed and creative space!
Volunteer Opportunities!
Need hours for your volunteer cords? Reach out to us as we always have plenty of opportunities available.
Navigating Dementia as a Caregiver- Q&A with Author Terri Leedom
6pm
Writer and speaker Terri Leedom shares her story navigating dementia as a caregiver. Terri will be speaking about her experiences and writing process, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Copies will be available for purchase at the event.
Books on Tap
3rd Wednesday of the month 6-7pm
Join us at House Divided as we chat about what we’ve been reading each month! Enjoy some beverages and company in this low-key book club.
Banned Book Club
Thursday, November 19
7pm
Join us as we peacefully discuss challenged and banned books. In person and on Zoom.
This month we will be discussing Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo.
Cuppa & Conversations
Mondays and Wednesdays 9am
Bring your favorite morning beverage and join the conversations!
Chatty Crafters
Tuesdays 5-7pm
Crafters are invited to bring your own crafts and socialize with other crafters.
Toddler Time
Mondays 10am
Toddler Time features stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive activities designed to get babies and toddlers acclimated to loving the library. Big siblings are welcome to join the fun!
Music & Movement
Wednesdays 10am
This time together combines music with physical movement. This includes singing, dancing, playing instruments, and moving to the beat.
Preschool Story Time -
Thursdays 10am
Come and listen to stories, sing songs and make a craft! Preschool Story Time is intended for ages 3-5, but younger siblings are welcome to join the fun!
Low Impact Exercise Classes
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
8am and 1pm
This is a FREE health and wellness opportunity. Attendees select between an assortment of low-impact DVD guided classes, including Geri-fit. These classes improve strength, balance and arthritic conditions for people 60 and over. Additional benefits include increasing flexibility, balance and mobility as well as helping prevent osteoporosis.
Tai Chi
Tuesdays 8am
Come gather with Tom in person or online for a relaxing morning session of Tai Chi! Please consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. Zoom Link
Morning Stretch
Thursdays 8am
Join Paula for Morning Stretch on Thursday mornings. This group exercise will incorporate elements of yoga in a way that can be accommodated to any mobility level. Please bring your own yoga mat if possible as we have a limited number.
Library Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 4
7:00pm
The Library Board of Trustees typically holds meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at the Ely Public Library. The public is welcome to attend in person or via Zoom.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Wednesday, November 11
7:00pm
We are looking for some good friends to help us plan some fun upcoming programs! We typically meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 7:00pm. Join us and learn how you can be involved!
Hoopla
Hoopla allows Ely and Rural Linn County library cardholders to stream or download audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV shows, music, and magazines on computers, phones, tablets, and smart TVs with no waitlists or holds. Stop by today for a demonstration!
Kanopy
Kanopy is an ad-free video streaming service that provides access to movies, documentaries, and educational content for residents of Ely and Rural Linn County. Stop by today for a demonstration!
Kanopy Kids - Available in November!
This service is provided for children of Ely and Rural Linn County for FREE with your library card! It is a dedicated streaming platform on Kanopy, which is designed specifically for children ages 2 to 8. Kanopy Kids offers an ad-free collection of educational and entertaining videos, animated storybooks, and TV series. Starting in November, Kanopy Kids will not count against your monthy borrows! Stop by the library to get started!
Vox Books
Vox Books are books that talk! Combining audiobooks with traditional books, Vox Books read the story to you as you follow along. Our library has picture books, graphic novels, and middle grade chapter books of amazing stories!