Maine Memory Network

Skowhegan Free Public Library and Elm Street, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Skowhegan Free Public Library through Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1940 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Architectural rendering of Patten Free Library, Bath, ca. 1888

Contributed by: Patten Free Library Date: circa 1888 Location: Bath; Bath Media: Pen and ink on paper

Goodspeed Memorial Library at Wilton ME, Wilton, 1915

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1915 Location: Wilton Client: Wilton Free Public Library Association Architect: Harry S. Coombs

John B. Curtis Free Public Library, Bradford, 1913

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1913 Location: Bradford Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Student Exhibit: Can You Help Our Free Skowhegan Public Library?

The Skowhegan Free Public Library was built in 1889 with money donated by Abner Coburn and the town of Skowhegan. Mr. Coburn left $30,000 in his will towards the building of the library. In 2005, for the library to fully keep up with their programs need to make some renovations. These changes would allow for more use of technology, more room for children's programs, and provide handicap accessibility.

Educating Oneself: Carnegie Libraries

Industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave grants for 20 libraries in Maine between 1897 and 1912, specifying that the town own the land, set aside funds for maintenance, have room to expand -- and offer library services at no charge.

Kennebunk Free Library

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Patten Free Library

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A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker

Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference

Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C

Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine