Brown Memorial Library

06/01/2026

The Library will be open today. However, parking conditions are severely impacted due to construction and Winn Ave's closure. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

05/27/2026

LOOKING BACK IN CLINTON MAINE !

As Clinton's new fire station opens, let's reflect on the past. Clinton's Fire Department in 1970. The old hand pumper in front dates about 1812.
The new truck was purchased in 1967.Martin Gagne is in the front with the hand bumper.
The men standing on the truck are,Mac Cote, Ray Locke,and Ray Bourassa.
Others left to right are: David Proctor, Edward W Page, Robert Pierce, Lloyd Gerow,
Larry Tracy, Keith Bradford, Willard P. Steeves,
Buddy Proctor,Charles Dyer,Tim Proctor ( Small boy),Charles Dorr,Irving Crummett, Cliff Monk,
Merle Hartley, Leo Willett,and Tim Gerow.
Members of the department not in the photo:
Roland Tozier,Fire Chief;David Starbid,
Myron Whittaker, Norbret Page ,and Herbert Irish.
Thank you to all of our Firefighters past and present!
THANK YOU to The Clinton Historical Society
for your pictures and information

05/27/2026

THE LIBRARY HAS FAMILY PASSES!
from May until October
COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS LIBRARY PASS
Allows free park entry for 2 adults and up to 10 children..we cannot double book days already taken.
Call,email or visit the library to reserve .

05/19/2026

Meet the Author!
DALE RUTH SHERBURNE
Join us Saturday June 6th @ 1pm.

Dale Sherburne is a caregiver advocate, speaker ,
and author of NEITHER WIFE NOR WIDOW.
Twenty years of caring for her husband with early- onset dementia, her work explores the unspoken
Emotional realities of long-term cargiving,such as guilt,resentment and grief.
Dale advocates for greater supportand resources for caregivers,for increased awareness.

05/19/2026

LOOKING BACK IN CLINTON MAINE!

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE.
In 1940 the number of students in grades1 through 12,we're all housed in the school building on Baker Street. The school had reached 250 and was anticipated to grow.The citizens realized the need for more classroom space.,and at a town meeting in March they had voted to build a new school. In September of 1940 grades 1through 4 started school in Clinton Elementary School on Morrison Avenue.
Construction began in 1949 to add four more rooms,and in January of 1950,the fifth grade was moved from the Baker Street building to the Morrison Ave facility.
The completion of the addition proved to be a slow process. In 1952 some two year's later the
Sixth graders moved to the school on Morrison Ave. As a result of a affirmative vote at the town meeting in March of 1959,construction would begin yet again. This would be a two room addition to accommodate the seventh and eighth
grades.
This would allow the building on Baker Street to be strictly Clinton High School.
As of January 1960 the student enrollment in Clinton Elementary School was209.
In the fall of 1966 ,Clinton had joined School District #49 and the high school students were bused to Lawrence High School. Grades 6 through8 were bused from Clinton Elementary school to the Baker Street School In time the 7th and 8th grade students would be attending Lawrence Junior High,and the sixth graders would once again be attending Clinton Elementary School.
The Clinton Elementary School would experience more additions,including a gymnasium in the middle 1970s.
In December 2025,after the Christmas Break,
all students started going to the Lawrence Primary School(pre k through grade 2)or the new Lawrence Elementary School (grades 3-6)on the Neck Rd in Benton.
Thank you to the Clinton Historical Society for
Sharing this information.

05/17/2026

05/12/2026

Looking Back In Clinton Maine!
In the mid-1950's,the sixth grade teacher at Clinton Elementary was Henrietta Witham.For at least three years,she produced and directed a variety show that was held at the Clinton Town Hall. It included every student in the school.This picture shows Bo (Ira) Witham and Coleen Bean singing "Buttons and Bows" in 1956.
Thank you to the Clinton Historical Society for sharing this picture.

05/12/2026

The Library had the pleasure of hosting Michelle Shores and Bud Means for an author talk. We were thrilled to host the first discussion on Michelle's book, 'Henceforth and Unstoppable', which was penned at the library. It was a unique experience having Michelle write at our library and her talent is undeniable. As observed, every picture taken of Michelle and Bud radiated a certain glow. We extend our gratitude to Becky Turlo for the refreshments and lovely table arrangement.

05/04/2026

Looking Back in Clinton Maine !
Were you on Baker Street?
There are several people in this photo who are still living, or you may recognize your mother, father, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, etc.
About what year do you think this picture was taken,and what was the occasion?
A THANK YOU TO THE CLINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR SHARING THIS PICTURE.