Stewart Public Library
🏢 Stewart Library Association · North Anson, Maine
Stewart Public Library
Stewart Public Library has anchored reading and learning in North Anson since 1922, occupying a building purchased after a devastating 1913 downtown fire and serving the farming and mill communities of Anson and Embden on the upper Kennebec River.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am–12pm, 1pm–4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–12pm, 1pm–4pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 37 ELM STREET, NORTH ANSON, ME 04958
Phone: +1207-635-3212
Website: stewartpub.lib.me.us
Plus Code: 87PGV34X+3R (NORTH ANSON, ME)
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📖 About Stewart Public Library
Stewart Public Library serves the towns of Anson (including both North Anson and Anson villages) and Embden in Somerset County, a stretch of the upper Kennebec River valley where agriculture and forest industry have long defined the pace of life. The library's roots go back to 1899 as the Anson Public Library — later renamed the Foster Public Library — and the current building was acquired after the catastrophic 1913 fire that leveled much of downtown North Anson. The Stewart Library Association was formally incorporated under Maine state statute in 1922 and was recognized in 2023 for 100 years of continuous incorporation by Maine Secretary of State Shana Bellows. Volunteers have kept the library running across every decade since, with longtime treasurer Beverly Tripp having served for more than 40 years. Today the library holds roughly 9,400 volumes, circulates about 2,500 items per year, and connects Somerset County residents to the Maine InfoNet Download Library for cloudLibrary eBooks and the Digital Maine Library's broad suite of statewide databases.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Roots to 1899 — one of Somerset County's longest-running community libraries, formally incorporated as the Stewart Library Association in 1922
- Building purchased after the 1913 fire that destroyed much of downtown North Anson — a direct legacy of community resilience
- Recognized in 2023 for 100 years of continuous incorporation by Maine Secretary of State Shana Bellows
- Free Wi-Fi accessible inside and outside the building 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Gateway to the Maine InfoNet Download Library — free cloudLibrary eBooks and audiobooks for every cardholder
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Stewart Public Library cardholders access Maine's statewide digital collections free of charge:
📚 Services
- Free circulating collection of approximately 9,400 volumes for adults and children
- Genealogy resources through Maine InfoNet and catalog access
- Maine InfoNet Download Library — cloudLibrary eBooks and audiobooks
- Free Wi-Fi available 24/7 inside and outside the building
- Interlibrary loan through Maine's statewide network
- Reference assistance during open hours
🎸 Programs
- Community reading and children's programs during open hours
- Summer reading participation through the Maine State Library program
- Local genealogy and history research support
📍 Nearby Libraries in Somerset County & Central Maine
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Stewart Public Library been serving North Anson?
The library traces its origins to 1899 as the Anson Public Library. After the 1913 fire that destroyed much of downtown North Anson, a donation funded the purchase of the current building. The Stewart Library Association was incorporated by Maine state statute in 1922 and in 2023 was recognized for 100 years of continuous incorporation by Maine's Secretary of State.
Can I access Wi-Fi at Stewart Public Library outside of open hours?
Yes — the library provides free Wi-Fi that is accessible from inside or outside the building 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even when the library itself is closed. This is especially useful for residents in areas with limited home internet access.
What digital books and resources are available with a Stewart Public Library card?
Cardholders get free access to the Maine InfoNet Download Library, which provides cloudLibrary eBooks and downloadable audiobooks available any time from any device. Your card also unlocks the Digital Maine Library's statewide database collection covering health, business, genealogy, news archives and more.
What towns does Stewart Public Library serve?
The library serves the towns of Anson (including both the North Anson and Anson village areas) and Embden in Somerset County. The combined service population is approximately 3,448 residents.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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