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Sanford Library Association

Our Board of Trustees is looking for new members! If you are interested in community involvement as we approach completion of our renovation project in 2025, please read this PDF which includes an application form and a summary of qualifications. [This is a volunteer (unpaid) position.]

Sanford Library Association (DBA Louis B Goodall Memorial Library) is a 501c3 tax exempt organization. EIN 01-0216657

• Julie Norsworthy, President
• Eric Logan, Vice President
• Tony Bauer, Treasurer
• Savina Hutchinson
• Ashley Tripp

The Sanford Library Association regular meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August).

FMI see Information for Library Trustees (published by the Maine State Library) including the Library Standards Checklist and Trustee Handbook.

Timeline

Significant dates in library history:

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: Renovation and expansion. Funded mainly by a federal Community Projects grant submitted by Chellie Pingree MC. Temporary re-location to Shaw's Plaza.

Mission

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.

Staff

Director: director@lbgoodall.org

Assistant Director: Nicole Clark
assistantdirector@lbgoodall.org

Reference Librarian: Jason Fenimore
reference@lbgoodall.org

Children's Librarian: Mai Openo
childrenslibrarian@lbgoodall.org

Support Staff
• Library Assistants: Michelle, Lisa, Bob
• Cataloger: Lynda
• Clerks: Sharon, Susan

Historic Images

For more Goodall Library (and Sanford) pictures check out our Photo Gallery.

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 provided by Sanford Springvale Historical Society.

In January 2008 Goodall Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.