[3] At that time, Camden was a very small town consisting of 15 houses centered on the harbor.

[6] The townspeople of Camden raised the money to build this library through various local fundraising efforts.

[8] Parker Morse Hooper and Boston architect Charles Greely Loring offered building plans.

[9] The cornerstone was laid on August 17, 1927 and the Library opened its doors on June 11, 1928 with Miss Katherine W. Harding serving as the first librarian.

[7] The grounds of the library, including an amphitheater, were designed by noted landscape architect Fletcher Steele.