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!

Featured Programming

Table Raffle

Caregiver Cafe

Winter Clothes and Toy Swap

Dinosaur Detectives with The Children’s Museum of NH

What’s Happening at the Library

November Hot Reads

Is it Too Late to Make a Run for it? by Judy Dench with Brendan O'Hea

Release Date: November 3, 2026
Before I Disappear by Cate Quinn

Release Date: November 10, 2026
Stuart Woods' Hostile Intent by Brett Battles

Release Date: November 17, 2026
Anzu the Great Kaiju by Benson Shum

Available Now, in the Children’s Room

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Ongoing Programming

World Citizens Day

School Age Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Baby Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Family Game Night

Mending Circle

Tech Support

Dungeons & Dragons

The William Fogg Newsletter

View The November Newsletter

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SPECIAL PROJECTS

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

Is it Too Late to Make a Run for it? by Judy Dench with Brendan O'Hea

Before I Disappear by Cate Quinn

Stuart Woods' Hostile Intent by Brett Battles

Anzu the Great Kaiju by Benson Shum

Ongoing Library Programming

The William Fogg Newsletter

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.