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   A village library with heart...
and 130 years of tradition

The Somesville Library, open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, is a beloved community space in the village of Somesville, located in Mount Desert, Maine. The building dates back to the 1890s. Walking through the door feels like stepping back in time, but visitors have access to a contemporary collection of fiction and non-fiction, free Wi-Fi, a public PC, and two printers. The library, private but open to the public, offers coffee and tea for a small donation. A year-round
pay-as-you-please book sale draws patrons from all over. Gifts to the Somesville Library, a 501(c)(3) organization, are generally tax-deductible. We gladly acknowledge donations in writing.

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An open book in front of a window
Hands scrolling through a card catalog
Tents and books set up outside library during annual book sale

The Somesville Library was established in 1896. Our mission remains to serve both year-round and summer visitors of Somesville through programming, service, and community-building.

For a small library, our collection is remarkable. Our librarian keeps the library stocked with the most interesting fiction, non-fiction, biographies, books about Maine, and children's selections. 

The library offers special programs and community events, including volunteer-staffed soup nights in the winter, the popular annual books-and-blueberries sale, and various children's programs. 

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Contact

info@somesvillelibrary.org​

(207)244-7404

Address

1116 Main Street

P.O. Box 280
Mount Desert (Somesville)
ME 04660  (Map)

Hours

Wednesdays 1-6pm

Saturdays 9am-2pm

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Non-profit status

The library is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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