News Archives - Friend Memorial Public Library

April Bag Drive

Collecting Tote Bags During the month of April, the library will be collecting bags with handles for reuse by patrons. These can be sturdy plastic, lightly used paper, and canvas. Bags can be dropped at . . . read more »

FIRST LOOK: Brooklin’s library expansion pays homage to boat building prowess

[Published by The Rising Tide] by Steele Hays Drawings unveiled of new library wing that will house one of the country’s largest private maritime collections, plus 150,000 photos from renowned photographer After more than two . . . read more »

Love Your Library Auction!

For the month of February! During the month of February the library will be hosting a Silent Auction to benefit the capital campaign. The Love Your Library auction is coming back after years in hibernation. . . . read more »

Wassail

To celebrate the return of the light and toast the good health of the trees, the library will be hosting a Wassail celebration on Saturday, January 24th at 4 PM in collaboration with the Brooklin . . . read more »

Fall Fest in Brooklin

October 5th, 2025 in Brooklin Participants and Schedule: Friend Memorial Public Library – 1 Reach Road There will be a fall-themed storytime and kids craft activity at 11. From 10-2 there will be a special . . . read more »

Save the Date!

Tuesday, July 29th 4-6PM Join us for a very special Community Outdoor Concert on Flye Point to benefit the Friend Memorial Library’s Capital Campaign! The program will include works by Haydn and Mozart, as well . . . read more »

Kanopy

Kanopy The Friend Memorial Library is now taking advantage of yet another online resource. Kanopy! This online platform is used by libraries across Maine, and gives streaming access to thousands of movies and TV shows. . . . read more »

Blue Hill Concert Association Tickets

Free Tickets for Patrons of the Library Every concert season, the Blue Hill Concert Association makes a generous donation to the library, giving us two tickets to each of the four shows. Tickets are first . . . read more »

Brooklin Fall Fest

October 6th, 2024 in Brooklin Join us in Brooklin on October 6th for the annual Fall Fest! Maps and schedules will be available soon! Each year Fall Fest picks a different charity to donate a . . . read more »