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 the 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, visit our

COVID-19 Information Page

When does this service begin?

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

How Do I Reserve Library Materials?

Log into our website by clicking Catalog/Manage My Account tab at the top of this page; Type your last name (capitalized) in the 1st box; type in your library card number in the second box. Type the subject, title or keyword into the search box to browse our collection. Click on the title you want to reserve and then click the reserve button on the top right hand side of the screen.

How Do I Book a Pick-Up Time?

Click on the Curbside Pick-Up Page tab at the top of this page: Choose an available date and time; type in your email and an email will be sent to the front desk and the Director.

KENNEBUNK SAVINGS BANK HAS PLEDGED $75,000.00 TO OUR LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT! WOW!! THANK YOU KSB!!!!

PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $500,000.00 TO ADD MUCH NEEDED SPACE FOR HOSTING ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. DONATIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE BY CLICKING THE BLUE DONATE NOW BUTTON OR BY CASH OR CHECK. THANK YOU FOR INVESTING IN THE ELIOT COMMUNITY!!!

AN ENORMOUS THANK YOU TO FABULOUS FIND!!!

William Fogg Library was one of three recipients who received proceeds from Fabulous Find’s sales for the month of August 2019, to support our Library Expansion Project. Thank you!!!

Please support this awesome non-profit by donating and shopping there year-round.

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The Friends of the William Fogg Library

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The Download Library Has Moved to the CloudLibrary!

On March 1, 2017, the Maine InfoNet Download Library launched a new e-book and e-Audiobook collection platform.

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This transition will offer Maine readers a bigger selection of e-books and e-Audiobooks, including most of the digital titles that are already in our collection.

KINDLE USERS: The CloudLibrary will only work with the Kindle Fire.

For more information, read the full announcement at: http://www.maineinfonet.org/downloadlibrary/

WE 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.