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Welcome to the William Fogg Library, the community library for Eliot, Maine.
We will be celebrating 125 years of public service in 2027.

The library is committed to providing a wonderful experience for patrons of all ages and backgrounds. In addition to extensive collections of children’s, young adult and adult books, we offer CDs, DVDs, regular free programs, lectures, story hours, children’s activities, special events, a meeting place for various special interest groups, book clubs, free computer use, free tax preparation services (thanks to our AARP partners), and more. Please explore our website to learn how we can add enrichment and enjoyment to your life! 

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Maine Author Visit
Maine Author Visit
Mending Circle
Mending Circle
Let’s Puzzle
Let’s Puzzle
World Citizens Day
World Citizens Day
Family Game Night
Family Game Night
Movie Matinee
Movie Matinee
Adult Fiction Book Club
Adult Fiction Book Club
Rug Hooking
Rug Hooking
Knitting Class
Knitting Class
Swap
Swap
Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club
Sleepover!
Sleepover!
Astronomy Presentation
Astronomy Presentation
Maker Space
Maker Space
Special Spanish Storytime
Special Spanish Storytime
Footprints Donations
Footprints Donations

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SPECIAL PROJECTS

January Hot Reads

  • Skylark by Paula McLain

    Skylark by Paula McLain

    Release Date: January 6th

  • The Viper by Brad Meltzer. Book 3 of Zin & Nola

    The Viper by Brad Meltzer. Book 3 of Zin & Nola

    Release Date: January 6th

  • The Windsor Legacy by Robert Jobson

    The Windsor Legacy by Robert Jobson

    Release Date: January 6th

  • Wild Imagination by Your Wild Books

    Wild Imagination Book 1 by Your Wild Books

    Available Now: Book 1 of 5

    We have all 5 books

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  • At the turn of the Twentieth Century, the citizens of the small town of Eliot hungered for a library. Most of them were of modest means—farmers, fishermen, craftsmen—and could not afford personal libraries. They held bake sales and church suppers, sold quilts, and organized a small fair to raise money for their dream—a library with books for all.

  • Dr. John S.H. Fogg gave the land for the library, along with his personal collection of American history books, and an endowment. The library was named in honor of his father, William Fogg, whose homestead still sits on library property. Dr. John Fogg also bequeathed his estate to fund the continued operation of the library. You can visit the restored Fogg Homestead and see personal artifacts from the Fogg family and the historic Fogg Collections on select dates.

  • Local farmers gathered the stones from their fields to help make the façade of the original library building.

  • Carrying on the tradition that helped build the original library, much of the labor for the Kent Wing, the children’s wing, was donated. We thank our neighbors for their continued support.

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