WILLIAM FOGG LIBRARY

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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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Adopt A Pot
Adopt A Pot
Classic Movie Matinee
Classic Movie Matinee
Build a Terrarium
Build a Terrarium
Make a Mother’s Day Card
Make a Mother’s Day Card
Adult Non-Fiction Book Club
Adult Non-Fiction Book Club
Swap Day: Garden Hand Tools
Swap Day: Garden Hand Tools
Creature Creator Robotics
Creature Creator Robotics
Adult Fiction Book Club
Adult Fiction Book Club
Puzzle Days
Puzzle Days
World Citizens Day
World Citizens Day

What’s Happening at the Library

The William Fogg Newsletter

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VIEW THE MAY NEWSLETTER
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
SPECIAL PROJECTS

May Hot Reads

  • Kate! by Christopher Andersen

    Kate! by Christopher Andersen

    Release Date: May 5th

  • The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

    The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

    Author of The Help

    Release Date: May 5th

  • Book Lovers' New England: A Guide to Literary Landmarks by Sheila Moeschen

    Book Lovers' New England: A Guide to Literary Landmarks by Sheila Moeschen

    Release date: May 19th

  • Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin

    Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin

    Available Now in the Children’s Room

  • It's My Bird-Day! by Mo Willems

    It's My Bird-Day! by Mo Willems

    Available now in the children’s room

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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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