William Fogg Library

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.

Built By Our Community

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

A Little History…

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 Dr. Fogg’s Birthday, at the Victorian Tea, and by appointment.

The Kent Wing Addition

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

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Welcome to the William Fogg Library

Welcome to the William Fogg Library, Eliot’s community library. The year 2007 marked our Centennial, and we are still going strong.

In addition to an extensive collection of children’s and adult books, we offer numerous free programs, lectures, story hours, children’s activities, special events, free CDs, DVDs, computer use and Internet, free tax preparation services, book clubs and more. Please explore our website to learn how we can add enrichment and enjoyment to your life!

What’s Happening at the Library

For more information please visit our Upcoming Events Page!

Bike, Trike & Doll Carriage Parade for

Dr. Fogg’s Birthday

Please see our Upcoming Events Page for details!

Dr. Fogg’s Annual Birthday Celebration will be held on Saturday May 24, 2014 on the library property.

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Tickets for Theme Raffle Baskets and a Handmade Wooden Dump Truck on Sale at the William Fogg Library!

The library is raffling off the following theme baskets and a handmade wooden dump truck crafted by Bill Bowman. Tickets will be drawn at Dr. Fogg’s Birthday Celebration on Saturday, May 24. Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00; all proceeds to benefit the William Fogg Library:

Handmade Wooden Dump Truck with 4 cider barrels and 4 oil barrels, crafted by Bill Bowman.

Jane Cowen-Fletcher Basket: filled with note cards, elf hat ornament and books.

Gardening Basket: garden planter filled with $50.00 gift card to Wentworth Greenhouses, garden gloves, garden tools, flower seeds, plant labels and watering can.

Tea for Two Basket: basket filled with $50.00 gift card to Stonewall Kitchen, 2 tea cups, sugar and creamer, variety of Stonewall Kitchen jams, Pepperidge Farm cookies, and a variety of teas.

Staff Favorites: William Fogg Library bag filled with a guest pass to Yoga East, notecards, Ghiradelli chocolates, coffee, wine, glass wine bottle cheese board and spreader, Stonewall Kitchen Blueberry Jam, scented soap, Cooking Light and Family Fun magazines.

Kids Spring Fling: A big beach pail filled with Tugboat River Rescue book by Crystal Ward Kent, jump rope, slinky, punch ball, play dough, yo-yo, marbles, sidewalk chalk, paddle ball, glow sticks, tick-tack-toe and kite.

Off to College Basket: Laundry basket filled with Tide laundry pods, Tide To Go stick, cotton balls, 2 bath towels, two washcloths, all purpose cleaner, a can of static guard, pillow, 2 pillow protectors, 2 pillow cases, a first aid kit, travel sewing kit and a variety of other small items.

Our New Website Launched!

The William Fogg Library is proud to announce a newly redesigned website with creative writing and content development from Kent Creative of Dover, NH and website design by Amber Wave Media of Stratham, NH.