Buck Memorial Library
2025 Statistics
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We hosted or participated in 161 programs and engaged with 3,351 attendees.
We hosted 64 Storytime’s (traditional, bilingual and at the H.O.M.E. Campus) and read to 1279 kids, many attend each week.
We purchased museum memberships to Children’s Discovery Museum, the Farnsworth, Bath Marine Museum, Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens and State Park Pass resulting in 58 families enjoying these attractions for free.
423 visitors used our public computers this year to print park passes, do research, fill out job applications etc.
284 Remote workers used our space to work or study.
86 people took advantage of our Seed Library.
4,201 books, films, puzzles and games were added to the library collection this year.
10,464 people visited the library.
13,875 items were borrowed from our material collection.
5,556 items were borrowed digitally through Libby and the Cloud Library
167 Interlibrary loan requests were filled.
Our WiFi was accessed 4,610 times this year.
The library currently has 2,366 registered patrons. Below is a breakdown of who we serve. We intend to request funding from some of our surrounding communities and are weighing charging fees for users outside of our three municipalities in 2027 if we do not receive funding from some of these communities.
Bucksport: 1,311
Orland: 502
Verona Island: 131
Bangor: 21
Belfast: 7
Frankfort: 8
Penobscot: 44
Prospect: 59
Searsport: 12
Stockton Springs: 52
Winterport : 16
In addition, we are working to build our Friends of the Library group to help with fundraising and advocacy and will continue to pursue grant opportunities if they are available.
The library has joined the Sustainable Libraries initiative in an effort to reduce costs and be more conscious of the impact we all have on our communities and our climate. Some Maine libraries have already been certified, others in Hancock County are just beginning the process.
Food Drive for Teens
Food Drive for Teens
The Buck Memorial Library Friends Group is conducting a food drive for our local teens. We will be accepting non-perishable food donations to be distributed to H.O.M.E. and the Bucksport Community Concerns Food Pantry. This food drive is specifically geared towards our local teens during our upcoming February vacation break.
What do teens like?
Granola bars, Crackers, Popcorn, Protein bars, Potato chips , Cheetos, Goldfish, Cheez-Its, Doritos, Pop-Tarts, Takis, Slim Jim, Mac & Cheese, Instant noodles
Please drop off all donations at the library by February 13, 2026.
Thank you for supporting our local teens.
In November 2025 Buck Memorial Library joined the Sustainable Libraries Initiative in an effort to be more environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically feasible. Along with 18 other Maine libraries (see the full list *here*) we will address ways to become more sustainable and develop a plan for the future.
This February celebrate your love of the Buck Memorial Library all month long!
How can you support the library?
VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER
Buck Memorial Library is always looking for volunteers to help on a regular basis or for special events and projects.
Joining our Friends Group is also a great way to get involved and help the library!
SHARE
SHARE
Share your library stories and what the library means to you with neighbors, city councilors and newcomers to Bucksport.
We also love to hear what the library means to you. Consider filling out this short online form or stop by the library and fill out a card. We may share your story to help spread library love!
DONATE
DONATE
Purchase a book at Bookstacks and donate it for the collection.
Make a financial donation.
Become a monthly contributor.
Learn about ways to donate HERE
The Buck Memorial Library was built in 1887 on Bucksport's Main Street. The library serves the towns of Bucksport, Orland and Verona Island in addition to surrounding communities.
Come visit us!
The Buck Memorial Library benefits all patrons with a physical and digital collection of materials, programs and space, to learn and grow. We strive to be attentive to the needs of our community and be responsive to the ever-changing landscape of knowledge and how it is acquired. We believe there should be no financial barriers to anyone using a library, therefore we are fine-free. We are committed to serving all who walk through our doors.
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