Community Library and Reading Room
Mon 5pm to 7pm, Tues 9am to 11am, Wed 4pm to 6pm ,
Thurs 2pm to 6pm, Fri 9am to 11am, Sat Closed
History
The original Frankfort Library was established in 1892, from a trust fund of $20,000., given by Florence M. Cushing of Boston, Massachusetts in memory of her grandfather, Waldo T. Peirce, on of Frankfort's early settlers. It is located on the Loggin Road across from what is presently the Brassbridge house and on the site of the old Frankfort Post Office. This building, given by Sarah Peirce, housed on thousand volumes. It was furnished with adequate tables, chairs, and lighting facilities, in addition to a franklin fireplace and other wood stoves which provided the reader with comfortable environment. As far as we know today, the first librarian to work in the original library office was Maude Averill. She resided at the Corner's place just beyond the Ide Farm and from there walked faithfully to her job which brought her the salary of $3.00 per week. This original library was unfortunately destroyed by fire. The present library building - called the Waldo Peirce Reading Room was built by Col. Robert Treat. It was first sold to Evelyn Whitehouse of Augusta. Evelyn Whitehouse in turn deeded it to Haywaood Peirce of Frankfort, May 16, 1907.
The Waldo Peirce Reading Room Library is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages pursue independent learning by providing access to timely and useful information in all formats.
