March 2016
Book Discussion
"Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande will be discussed. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »April 2016
Book Discussion
"Van Gogh: A Power Seething" by Julian Bell will be discussed. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »May 2016
Book Discussion Group Meeting
A planning meeting to decide on the winter 2016/spring 2017 books choices. Participants should bring book suggestions.
Find out more »June 2016
Book Sale
Gently used books for all ages will be available. Proceeds benefit Ephraim Library.
Find out more »September 2016
Book Discussion
Planning meeting for 2017. There is no reading theme planned, so come with a variety of book suggestions.
Find out more »Read to a Therapy Dog
Kids can bring their favorite book (or find one at the library) and read to a friendly, patient therapy dog named Nellie Bly.
Find out more »November 2016
Book Discussion
"The Sympathizer: A Novel" by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Participants and listeners are welcome to the discussion of this recent Pulitzer Prize winner for Fiction.
Find out more »December 2016
Holiday Stories & Fun
Families are invited to celebrate the season with stories and treats, along with decorating the "book-mas" tree. Call Mary for more details 920.854.2014
Find out more »Book Discussion
"The Painting" by Nina Schuyler. Participants and listeners are welcome to the discussion of this recent Pulitzer Prize winner for Fiction.
Find out more »January 2017
Book Discussion
Genre: Young Adult; pick your own fiction or nonfiction book. Participants and listeners are welcome to the discussion.
Find out more »Door County Reads
Book Discussion of "Empire Falls" by Richard Russo.
Find out more »February 2017
Book Discussion
"Tribe" by Sebastian Junger. Participants and listeners are welcome to the discussion of this recent Pulitzer Prize winner for Fiction.
Find out more »March 2017
Book Discussion
"Behold the Dreamers" by Imbolo Mbue. Participants and listeners are welcome to the discussion of this recent Pulitzer Prize winner for Fiction.
Find out more »Ephraim Weekly Readers
Book club members gather to discuss short readings such as magazine, newspaper, or online articles and book chapters of interest. For more information contact Mary 920.854.2014
Find out more »April 2017
Ephraim Weekly Readers
Book club members gather to discuss short readings such as magazine, newspaper, or online articles and book chapters of interest. For more information contact Mary 920.854.2014.
Find out more »May 2017
Book Discussion
"Indian Givers" by Jack Weatherford and planning meeting (bring your book suggestions). Participants and listeners are welcome to the discussion of this recent Pulitzer Prize winner for Fiction.
Find out more »June 2017
Book Sale
Gently used books for all ages available for sale. Proceeds benefit the Ephraim Library.
Find out more »Read to a Therapy Dog
Kids are invited to read aloud to Nellie Bly, a friendly dog who loves to listen. Bring your own book or find one at the library.
Find out more »July 2017
Ephraim Weekly Readers
Book club members gather to discuss "Foreign Bodies" by Cynthia Ozick. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »Read to a Therapy Dog
Kids are invited to read aloud to Nellie Bly, a friendly therapy dog who loves to listen. Bring your own book or find one at the library.
Find out more »August 2017
Ephraim Weekly Readers
Book club members gather to discuss "The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes. Participants and listeners welcome. For more information contact Mary 920.854.2014.
Find out more »Read to a Therapy Dog
Kids are invited to read aloud to Nellie Bly, a friendly therapy dog who loves to listen. Bring your own book or find one at the library.
Find out more »September 2017
Ephraim Weekly Readers
Book club members gather to discuss “The World We Found” by Thrity Umrigar. Participants and listeners welcome. For more information contact Mary 920.854.2014.
Find out more »October 2017
Ephraim Weekly Readers
Book club members gather to discuss “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. Participants and listeners welcome. For more information contact Mary 920.854.2014.
Find out more »November 2017
Ephraim Book Club
Book club members gather to discuss “The Perfect Horse” by Elizabeth Letts. Participants and listeners welcome. For more information contact Mary 920.854.2014.
Find out more »December 2017
Holiday Activities
Featuring a storytime, sing-a-long, holiday activities, and cookies for kids and adults.
Find out more »Intergenerational Book Club
Discussing "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles. For more information and questions call Mary at 920.854.2014.
Find out more »January 2018
Book Discussion
Discussing Door County Reads 2018 selection, “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir” by Kao Kalia Yang.
Find out more »February 2018
Winter Book Discussion
“Pick Your President.” Read a bio of a U.S. President of your choice or historical survey of multiple presidents. All welcome.
Find out more »March 2018
Winter Book Discussion
Discussing "Thank You for Being Late" by Thomas Friedman. All welcome.
Find out more »April 2018
Winter Book Discussion
Topic: "Pick a Classic." Held in conjunction with Gibraltar High School AP English Class, who are reading "The Scarlet Letter." Refreshments provided. All welcome.
Find out more »Open House
Meet-and-greet Library Director, Tina Kakuske, while enjoying treats and find out about upcoming events at the library.
Find out more »Fika with Friends
Stop in for coffee and conversation. Tell us about what you’re reading or listening to: bring a book, article or podcast to share. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »May 2018
Winter Book Discussion
Discussing “Another Brooklyn” by Jacqueline Woodson. Refreshments provided. All welcome.
Find out more »Summer Book Discussion
Discussing “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. Refreshments provided. All welcome.
Find out more »June 2018
Book & Bake Sale
Pick up a few books, audiobooks, movies and more and grab some home-baked goods (8am-12pm). Sales support the Ephraim Library.
Find out more »Summer Book Discussion
"The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »Child’s Play
"Door County Lighthouse Rock" with special guests author, Sue Jarosh, and drummer, Paul Wanish. Stories and snacks. For ages 4-10. Space is limited. Pre-registration recommend by calling 920.854.9688.
Find out more »July 2018
Summer Book Discussion
"Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbitt. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »Door County Folk Alliance
Bring a chair, a lunch, and enjoy the free concert.
Find out more »August 2018
Coffee & Conversation
Featuring author Lan Samantha Chang and poet Nan Cohen.
Find out more »Summer Book Discussion
Discussing "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger. Participants and listeners welcome. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »September 2018
Book Discussion
Discussing “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee. Participants and listeners welcome. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »Book Discussion
Discussing “Jayber Crow” by Wendell Berry. Participants and listeners welcome. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »November 2018
Winter Book Discussion
Discussing “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee. Participants and listeners welcome. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »3D Printer Program
For kids. Try the new 3D printer and enjoy a story and snack.
Find out more »December 2018
Holiday Story Time & Craft
Enjoy a story time, craft, and snack. While there, guess the number of books in the Book Christmas Tree.
Find out more »Winter Book Discussion
“Pick Your Own Essay Collection.” Bring something that you're reading to talk about. Participants and listeners welcome. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »January 2019
Winter Book Discussion
Discussing "Educated" by Tara Westover. Participants and listeners welcome. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »February 2019
Winter Book Discussion
Discussing "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng. Refreshments provided. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »Great Lakes Presentation
"Plastics in the Great Lakes." Where does it come from and what can we do about it? We'll read a little, explore the science and brainstorm an action plan. Presented by Anne Moser, senior special librarian from the UW-Madison Wisconsin Water Library. Part of Door County Reads 2019.
Find out more »Book Club
Discussing "Wintering" by Peter Geye and "The Death and Life of the Great Lakes" by Dan Egan, both selections of the 2019 Door County Reads. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »March 2019
Book Club
Discussing "The Girl with Seven Names" by Lee Hyeonseo. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »April 2019
Book Club
Discussing "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »May 2019
Book Club
Discussing "The Rent Collector" by Camron Wright. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »Summer Book Club
Discussing "Enigma of China" by Qiu Xiaolong. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »June 2019
Book & Bake Sale
Pick up books, audiobooks, movies and baked goods. Sales support the library.
Find out more »Summer Book Club
Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »Telescopes
Learn, from Door Peninsula Astronomical Society members, about the telescopes that are available to check out from the library.
Find out more »July 2019
Summer Book Club
Starting for the season! Join the discussion of “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles. Listeners and participants welcome.
Find out more »August 2019
Science Fiction Series
Librarian Beth Lokken will talk about some well-known series and how to find them. Hear series overviews, discuss the intended audience and learn where you can watch them now.
Find out more »Summer Book Club
Discussing "Main Street" by Sinclair Lewis. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »September 2019
Summer Book Club
Discussing “Everybody Lies” by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »November 2019
Winter Book Club
Participants can choose their own Kazuo Ishiguro book. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »December 2019
Winter Book Club
Discussing “Breakfast with Buddha: a novel” by Roland Merullo. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »Christmas in the Village
Join in the celebration, featuring Harry Potter-themed crafts and story time, plus a photobooth.
Find out more »January 2020
Winter Book Club
Discussing “Ninth Street Woman” by Mary Gabriel. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »Book Discussion
Discussing “Virgil Wander” by Leif Enger. Facilitated by Laura Kayacan. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »February 2020
Winter Book Club
Discussing "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »March 2020
Winter Book Club
Discussing “Becoming” by Michelle Obama or “The Matriarch” by Susan Page. Participants and listeners are welcome.
Find out more »June 2021
Ephraim Book Club
Discussing "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu. Available in-person or virtually. Participants and listeners welcome. For more information on how to connect via Zoom, visit doorcountylibrary.org.
Find out more »Library Book Sale
Pick up a few books, audiobooks, movies and more, and grab some delicious, home-baked goods. Sales support the Ephraim Library. Held outside. Rain date: June 18, same time.
Find out more »July 2021
Ephraim Book Club
Discussing "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline. Available in-person or virtually. Participants and listeners welcome. For more information on how to connect via Zoom, visit doorcountylibrary.org.
Find out more »August 2021
Ephraim Book Club
Discussing "Greenlights" by Matthew McConaughey. Available in-person or virtually. Participants and listeners welcome. For more information on how to connect via Zoom, visit doorcountylibrary.org.
Find out more »September 2021
Ephraim Book Club
Discussing "The Vanishing Half" by Britt Bennett. Available in-person or virtually. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »October 2021
Ephraim Book Club
Discussing "Deacon King Kong" by James McBride. Available in-person or virtually. Participants and listeners welcome.
Find out more »December 2021
Ephraim Book Club
Discussing "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich. Available in-person or virtually. Participants and listeners welcome. Visit DoorCountyLibrary.org for Zoom links.
Find out more »March 2022
Ephraim Book Club
Book picking party. Bring a favorite to present to the group.
Find out more »April 2022
Ephraim Book Club
Discussing “Harry's Trees” by Jon Cohen and/or "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben. Available in-person or virtually. Participants and listeners welcome. Visit DoorCountyLibrary.org for Zoom links.
Find out more »May 2022
Ephraim Book Club
Discussing “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles. Available in-person or virtually. Participants and listeners welcome. Visit DoorCountyLibrary.org for Zoom links. Call the library for the Zoom code.
Find out more »June 2022
Ephraim Book Club
Join us in-person for a planning party. Bring your suggestions for next year.
Find out more »August 2022
Library 101
Learn how to sign up for a card, access an account, use a digital library, place books on hold, or check out a telescope.
Find out more »November 2022
Ephraim Book Club
Start of the 2022 Winter Book Club. This month, we'll read a short story collection of your choosing.
Find out more »December 2022
Christmas at the Library
Snacks, music, crafts and a Christmas storybook walk (10am-2pm.)
Find out more »February 2023
Ephraim Book Club
Discuss "Raft of Stars" by Andrew Graff.
Find out more »Ephraim Book Club
Discuss "A Backpack, A Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka” by Lev Golinkin.
Find out more »March 2023
Ephraim Book Club
Discuss “The Magnificent Life of Marjorie Post” by Allison Pataki.
Find out more »April 2023
Ephraim Book Club
Discuss “Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man’s Fight for Justice” by Bill Broder.
Find out more »June 2023
Ephraim Book Club Planning Party
Pick out books for next year's meetings.
Find out more »Book Sale
Proceeds support the library.
Find out more »August 2023
Underwater ROV Building
Design, build & pilot a functional underwater vehicle. For kids in grades 4-6. Registration required; call the library at 920.854.2014.
Find out more »November 2023
Ephraim Book Club
Discuss “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus.
Find out more »December 2023
Open House
Seasonal Music, refreshments and craft kits for all ages.
Find out more »Ephraim Book Club
Discuss "Trust" by Hernan Diaz.
Find out more »January 2024
Ephraim Book Club
Discuss "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver.
Find out more »Door County Reads: Discussion
Public Discussion of this year's Door County Reads selection, "Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults" by robin Wall Kimmer, Monique Gray Smith and Nicole Neidhardt.
Find out more »February 2024
Ephraim Book Club
Discuss "Still Life" by Sarah Winman.
Find out more »Ephraim Book Discussion
Discuss "Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults" by Robin Wall Kimmer, Monique Gray Smith and Nicole Neidhardt. Coffee and treats provided.
Find out more »March 2024
Ephraim Book Club
Discuss "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks.
Find out more »April 2024
Ephraim Book Club
Discuss "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett.
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