Parsons Memorial Library
🏢 Parsons Memorial Library · Alfred, Maine
Parsons Memorial Library
Founded in 1903, Parsons Memorial Library has been the heart of Alfred for more than a century — a volunteer-supported community anchor that calls itself 'The Heart of Alfred.'
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 27 SACO ROAD, ALFRED, ME 04002
Phone: (207) 324-2001
Website: parsonsmemoriallibrary.com
Plus Code: 87MFF7GP+F6 (ALFRED, ME)
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📖 About Parsons Memorial Library
Parsons Memorial Library opened in 1903 under a charter that has guided its mission ever since: to provide materials and services fulfilling the educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in a welcoming atmosphere. In 1993 the library expanded with the addition of the C. G. Magnuson Wing, increasing capacity for collections and community programming. The library is governed by a Board of Trustees and staffed by Library Director Roycean Weyand and Program Directors Emma Kilgore and Dominique Zulueta. Alfred is York County's shire town and the seat of the York County Courthouse, giving the village an outsized civic footprint for its small population — and Parsons Memorial Library is the community's cultural complement to that civic identity. Membership is free to all Alfred-area residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Established 1903: one of York County's longest-serving community libraries, still operating under its original charter
- C. G. Magnuson Wing (1993): expanded facility providing additional space for collections and programs
- Museum & venue passes: borrow passes to regional attractions through the library's Passes program
- StoryWalk: outdoor storytelling trail that brings books into Alfred's natural surroundings
- Warming & Cooling Center: open to all community members during extreme weather events
- Home delivery service for patrons unable to visit in person
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Parsons Memorial Library card connects you to free statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Alfred-area residents
- Museum & venue passes (regional attractions)
- Public computers & free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan via MaineCat
- Home delivery service for patrons unable to visit
- Warming & Cooling Center during extreme weather
- Remote work space
🎸 Programs
- Youth programs for children and teens
- StoryWalk outdoor storytelling trail
- Maine Libraries Passport Contest
- Community events and author programs
📍 Nearby Libraries in York County, Maine
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Parsons Memorial Library and what is its history?
Parsons Memorial Library was founded in 1903 and has served Alfred continuously since then. In 1993 the library expanded with the C. G. Magnuson Wing. It is operated by a Board of Trustees and describes itself as 'The Heart of Alfred,' reflecting its central role in this York County shire town.
Does Parsons Memorial Library lend museum passes?
Yes. The library's Passes program allows cardholders to borrow passes to regional museums and attractions. Visit the library or check parsonsmemoriallibrary.com for the current list of available passes and to make reservations.
Is the library open on evenings or weekends?
Yes. Monday and Wednesday evening hours run 12:00 PM–7:00 PM, giving working residents after-work access. Saturday hours are 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. The library is closed Friday and Sunday.
What is the StoryWalk program?
StoryWalk is an outdoor program that places pages of a children's picture book along a walking path in Alfred, inviting families to read together while exploring the outdoors. The installation rotates periodically so there is always a new story to discover.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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