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October 16, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 19th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. –“Music, Movement and More,” a program for children to dance, sing and listen to…

October 9, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 12th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS: Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 The library will be Closed for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12th. But we will be hosting Preview Night for our Book Sale…

October 8, 2026

Richard Hogue Replenishment Blood Drive Scheduled For November 7th

The annual Richard Hogue Memorial Blood Drive has been announced and scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Hogue was only 28 when his life was taken on November 16, 2013. At the time of his death, he resided in Enon Valley, worked for Nick Mars Construction as a carpenter, and was a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club. “This drive is to celebrate the life of Richard Hogue. It is to replenish the blood that Richard used during his emergency and to make sure that the blood is always there for other patients who need it,”…

October 2, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of October 5th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. Activities taking place this week include. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 10:30 a.m. –“Music, Movement and More,” a program for children to dance, sing and play instruments. 6:00 p.m….

September 30, 2026

16th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest Is Saturday

The 16th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, October 3rd in Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine). This is a joint fundraiser for The Ellwood City Wolves Club, Den II and The Rotary Club of Ellwood City. Combined, the clubs have over 180 years of community service to the Ellwood City and surrounding area. The 16th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest highlights craft brewers, sampling of a variety of craft beers, raffles, auctions and games. The Wrangler Band will be on hand to provide music in the park. Food sampling includes: pretzels,…

September 25, 2026

Three Ellwood City Theater Veterans to Bring the Musical 1776 to Life on the New Castle Playhouse Stage

When history takes the stage, it helps to have a couple of seasoned storytellers in the room. Enter two Ellwood City theater veterans bringing years of experience, plenty of personality, and their own theatrical spark to the musical 1776, which opens tonight at The New Castle Playhouse. These hometown performers know their way around a stage—and they’re ready to trade modern-day life for powdered wigs, political intrigue, and a little revolutionary-era drama. Stage veterans Tom Bickert and Larry Kelly will thrill audiences in their historical roles At the helm is another familiar local face: a director whose résumé boasts a…

September 25, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 27th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take textbooks, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities taking place…

September 19, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 21st

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take textbooks, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities taking place…

September 14, 2026

Annual Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise Is Saturday, Sept. 26th

Kick off the fall season with the annual Ellwood City Fall Festival and Car Cruise in downtown Ellwood City. The Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce hosts one of the community’s largest and most anticipated events of the year as the Annual Fall Fest & Car Cruise will take place Saturday, September 26th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in downtown Ellwood City! Car enthusiasts are invited to bring their classic, custom, antique, muscle, and specialty vehicles for our popular Car Cruise. Participation is completely free, with vehicle parking available along Lawrence Avenue from 6th Street to 12th Street. Parking…

September 12, 2026

Ellwood City Public Library Activities For Week Of September 14th

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458. HOURS Hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please remember no one is available to take your calls unless it is in the hours listed above. BOOK SALE COLLECTION: We are now taking donations for the book sale in October. We do not take textbooks, readers digest condensed books, magazines, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Activities taking…