The library will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24th and 25th for Thanksgiving.
Check Out Our New Arrivals!
We are happy to welcome patrons into the library for browsing! Masks are not required, but always welcome.
We have lockers for after-hours pickup.
Call us to arrange these–you’ll need to know which locker and be given a combination.
Hampden Artists on Display for November and December
Stop by the library to enjoy art from local artists: Kay Carter, Sue Roberts, Obrianna Cornelius, Adele Drake, Peg Hanson, Jim Toothacker, Ed Nadeau, and Melanie Crowe.
To see more of their work, you can visit their studios during the second annual Hampden Art Crawl on Saturday, November 19th from 10am to 4pm. Stop into the library to pick up a list of participating studios.
Watch Movie Minute with Bryce!
Bryce is our resident film critic, and he is starting a new series for us! He will create a short video each week reviewing a movie that you can borrow from EDL. Like our Facebook page to stay up to date on Bryce’s recommendations!
Digital Resources
Biblio+ offers streaming of films and TV series!
ComicsPlus provides thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga for all ages!
Cloud Library lets you borrow ebooks and audiobooks on a smartphone or tablet.
The Digital Maine Library offers newspapers and magazines.
Visit our Digital Resources page for more information!
Youth Activities
We have regular storytimes throughout the week, free Take and Make Craft Kits, and an After School Creativity Zone!
Check out our Kids and Teens pages for details on these programs, and stay up to date with our Event Calendar.
Adult Programs
Join us for an Adult Art Night! Come relax, create, and have fun. It’s a drop-in event and we provide all the materials. Stop in, give us a call, or check our calendar for the next scheduled art night.
We have an evening book group that meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at the library. Stop in or give us a call for more information.