It’s once again time for the Love your Library fundraiser! We are so grateful to have a community that cares so much not only about us, but for each other. This fundraiser is the perfect . . . read more »
[Published in the Weekly Packet] In a generous gesture of maritime legacy preservation, award-winning photographer Benjamin Mendlowitz has contributed his entire slide collection, comprising a staggering 155,000 images spanning 1979 to 2005, to the Friend . . . read more »
[Published in the Ellsworth American] In a generous gesture of maritime legacy preservation, award-winning marine photographer Benjamin Mendlowitz has contributed his entire slide collection, comprising a staggering 155,000 images spanning 1979 to 2005, to the . . . read more »
Jon Wilson’s donation of the WoodenBoat Library to the Friend Memorial Library’s Maritime Research Center was featured in the January/February 2024 issue of WoodenBoat magazine. Read the full article scanned here: Page One and Page . . . read more »
Friend Memorial Public Library recently formalized the agreement to acquire a rare and extensive maritime research library, signing a Letter of Intent with the owner of the private collection, Jon Wilson, founder and former owner . . . read more »
The Board of Trustees at Friend Memorial Public Library is delighted to announce the appointment of Catherine Nevin as the Library Director. Catherine, who has been serving as the Interim Library Director since June, brings . . . read more »
What does it take to preserve the essential elements of our communities, to care for those institutions and events that define us as a specific town? Taken individually, they may seem dispensable, easily changed, or even . . . read more »
Friend Memorial Public Library recently named Robert Baird campaign chairperson of its forthcoming capital campaign at its bimonthly meeting on July 25th. Baird, a long-time summer visitor to Brooklin and a full-time resident since 2016, . . . read more »
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we come together to acknowledge the recent tragedy that has impacted our community. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are extended to the family of Pam . . . read more »
Following my recent announcement about Ann’s resignation, you are likely wondering about the future leadership of our beloved institution. I assure you that the library is in capable hands with Catherine Nevin, our newly appointed . . . read more »