News

Planning Underway for Library Improvements

Following a comprehensive feasibility study in the fall of 2022, the Library Board unanimously voted to proceed with a multi-year capital campaign focused on critical building improvements and growing our endowment fund. Planned upgrades will . . . read more »

Thank you to Kim Ridley!

Author event on December 10th The library was lucky enough to host local author Kim Ridley on Saturday, December 10th. She read from her new book, signed copies, and led participants both young and old . . . read more »

Program Refresher

What’s still happening at the library? You may be wondering, whatever happened to the photography group? Do the fiber arts group still meet on Friday mornings? Well fear not! Our weekly programs are going as strong . . . read more »

Thank you to Maine Community Foundation for Belvedere Grants

Friend Memorial Library Receives Maine Grants and Local Support   August 18, 2022 – Brooklin –  The Directors of the Maine Community Foundation have approved a $18,620.00 grant to the Friend Memorial Library for an . . . read more »

Banned Books Week

Banned Books September 18th to 24th is Banned Books Week! Every year there are hundreds of complaints filed in an attempt to ban certain books from schools and public libraries. The following are some of . . . read more »

Brooklin Community Garden & Brooklin Food Corps

Thank you for a fantastic party at the Brooklin Community Garden. Lisa DePasqual, Brooklin Community Garden Director, Molly DellaRoman, Brooklin Food Corps Director, and all the talented volunteers made it a wonderful and magical community . . . read more »

David Yezzi Book Donation

Thank you to David Yezzi for donating a copy of his new poetry book, "More things in heaven", to the library.

Reading & Authors Presentation with Book Signing

Thank you to Kimberly Ridley, Margery Irvine, Stuart Kestenbaum, and Deborah Joy Corey for a wonderful reading event on July 28th.

Deborah Brewster & Anne Bray Benches

Thank you to the Benjamin Mendlowitz and Maynard Bray families for donating benches in honor of Deborah Brewster and Anne Bray.

Alzheimer’s Association Free Webinars

Early detection matters. Please check out the free information and webinars for this disease.