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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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Book Sale
Book Sale
Summer Reading!
Summer Reading!
Festival of Flowering Trees
Festival of Flowering Trees
StoryWalk
StoryWalk
Tech Support
Tech Support
Plant a Patch of Marigolds
Plant a Patch of Marigolds
Mending Circle
Mending Circle
Classic Movie Matinee
Classic Movie Matinee
Children’s Tea
Children’s Tea
Author Visit
Author Visit

What’s Happening at the Library

The William Fogg Newsletter

View the June Newsletter
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SPECIAL PROJECTS

June Hot Reads

  • Whistler by Ann Patchett

    Whistler by Ann Patchett

    Release Date: June 2nd

  • Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See

    Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See

    Release Date: June 9th

  • Storm Tide by Paul Doiron

    Storm Tide by Paul Doiron

    Release date: June 30th

    Bowditch Series, Book 16

  • Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow by Tom King

    Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow by Tom King

    Available Now

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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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