See also:
♦ Planned Giving for continuing support of the library.
♦ Photo Gallery of the library and downtown Sanford history.
♦ Renovation and Expansion.
To enrich the minds of our community by providing a safe and inspiring environment to broaden horizons, seek and gain knowledge, and create meaningful connections.
Director: Ann Thomas
ann@lbgoodall.org
Assistant Director: Nicole Clark
nbowley@lbgoodall.org
Reference Librarian: Jason Fenimore
jasonf@lbgoodall.org
Children's Librarian: Mai Openo
mopeno@lbgoodall.org
Support Staff: Lynda (cataloger), Michelle, Lisa, Bob (library assistants), Sharon (library clerk)
The Sanford Library Association meets the third Tuesday of every month.
1900: First public library in Sanford opened on School Street near Washington School (now the parking lot next to the post office).
1937: Louis B Goodall Library built at the corner of Main and Elm Streets. Funded by Lela Thornburg, daughter of Mr. Goodall. Colonial revival architecture using then current construction methods. Designed by William Armitage of Portland.
1950: East side branch opened in the field house at Carpentier Park.
1963: Carpentier Branch moved to the corner of High St and North Ave.
1976: Two-story addition to Goodall Library completed. Main entrance relocated to the doors facing Elm Street.
2004: Elevator installed, funded by a Community Block Development Grant and several local foundations.
2011: Geo-thermal heating installed, along with other energy efficiency improvements. Funded by the library's endowments, along with grants from Efficiency Maine and the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation
2024: Major renovation and expansion. Funded mainly by a federal Community Projects grant submitted by Chellie Pingree MC. Temporary re-location to Shaw's Plaza.
School Street Library
Louis Bertrand Goodall (1851-1935), son of Thomas Goodall, served two terms as a Member of Congress from 1917 to 1921 (photo courtesy of Sanford Springvale Historical Society).
In January 2008 Goodall Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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