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!

Alert: The Library will be closing at 6:00 pm this evening 1/26/2015 and will be closed all day tomorrow 1/27/2015 due to the impending winter storm. Be safe!

Congratulations to the winner of our rug raffle,

Ruth Knight!

WE NOW HAVE WIRELESS PRINTING!

PRINT FROM YOUR APPLE OR ANDROID DEVICE ANYWHERE IN THE LIBRARY!

(8 1/2 x 11 black & white copies are 20 cents per page and color copies are $1.00 per page.)

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.

Winter Writing Class with Linda Landry Anderson

January 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Every week until February 28, 2015
Louise Hay’s “You Can Heal Your Life” Movie Matinee and Discussion Hosted by Donna Tobey

February 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday Book Group

February 9 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Every month on the second Monday until January 11, 2016