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 120 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!

News

Tech Support - Next Drop-in Day is October 7th

Technology support is available the first Wednesday of every month from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Fall Craft Night: Pumpkin Origami

Homemade Halloween Costume Making

Seed Saving Workshop

Table Raffle

American Mahjong Classes

Whether you’re completely new or looking to refresh your skills, this class will cover the basics of gameplay, tiles, strategies, and etiquette in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Pre-School Storytime

Preschool Storytime - Every Thursday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am in the Kent Room. Songs, fingerplays, stories, literacy, movement, and a craft. appropriate for ages 305 years.

Fall Storytime schedule: September 8th to December 17th.

No registration necessary, join any time!

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime - Every tuesday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am in the Kent Room. Songs, fingerplays, stories, felt board, music, and more! For ages 18 months to 3

Fall Storytime schedule: September 8th to December 17th.

no registration necessary, join any time!

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime - Every thursday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the Kent Room. baby storytime and An opportUNITY TO connect with other parents & caregivers. ages 0-18 monhts.

Fall Storytime schedule: September 8th to December 17th.

No registration necessary, join any time!

School Age Storytime

School Age Storytime - Every Thursday from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Kent Room. FOr pre-k to 3rd grade. Wind down after school with great read alouds and a craft. then pick out your book for the week!

Fall storytime schedule: September 8th to December 17th.

No registration necessary, join any time!

Dungeons & Dragons

Every Thursday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
High fantasy meets high adventure for grades 4-8! Beginners welcome!

Fall session: September 10th to December 17th.

The William Fogg Newsletter

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SPECIAL PROJECTS

September Hot Reads

A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas

Release Date: October 27, 2026
The Witch by Freida McFadden

Release Date: October 6, 2026
Partita by Barbara Kingsolver

Release Date: October 6, 2026
Billy and the Hole by Jessica Goeke

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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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 120 years of public service in 2027.

What’s Happening at the Library

The William Fogg Newsletter

A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas

The Witch by Freida McFadden

Partita by Barbara Kingsolver

Billy and the Hole by Jessica Goeke

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.

Support the library. Give Today.

Welcome to the William Fogg Library, the community library for Eliot, Maine.
We will be celebrating 120 years of public service in 2027.