WILLIAM FOGG LIBRARY

People Are the Pillars of Our Support

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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Summer Reading for all ages!
Summer Reading for all ages!
STEAM
STEAM
Lego Fun
Lego Fun
Outdoor Storytime
Outdoor Storytime
Game Night
Game Night
Reading Day
Reading Day
Adult Book Club
Adult Book Club
Mending Circle
Mending Circle
Meet & Greet
Meet & Greet
Meet & Greet
Meet & Greet
Puzzle
Puzzle

What’s Happening at the Library

August Hot Reads:


Karen Slaughter new series: We are all guilty here

release date: 8-12-2025

you already know: The science of mastering your intuition

by laura huang

available: 8-5-2025

The William Fogg Newsletter

  • 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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