The mission of the Swan’s Island Educational Society is to provide a free lending library, programs and a meeting space for the community.


Library Hours

Tuesday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
Saturday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.


Library News

  • Job Announcement

    Swan’s Island Educational Society The Swan’s Island Educational Society is seeking an Executive Director whose main function is running the…

  • March Bookclub

    On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 (the first day of spring), at 6 p.m. Eastern, we will discuss the final Maine-authored…

  • Library Annual Meeting

    The library is having it’s Annual Meeting on Monday, October 16th at 5:00 pm. This year the meeting is virtual,…

Support the Library

Wayne Lemoine Legacy Fund

Support children’s programming

Wayne was part of the magic of Swan’s Island. He loved life; he lived for this island community. The fund will be used initially to support everything we offer to children – a brand new after-school art club, summer programming that combines learning and art, and a wide array of materials for children including books, movies, toys, computer games, and more. 

Unrestricted Gift

Fund our operations

Your gift goes directly to support our operating expenses. You can donate online directly through PayPal using your credit card or PayPal account.

You can also mail us a check the old-fashioned way.  Our mailing address is:

Swans Island Educational Society
PO Box 12
Swans Island, ME 04685

Buy a Brick

Support our endowment

Please help the Library “Pave the Way to the Future” by purchasing one or more bricks. The bricks will line the walkway to the internet porch. Your generosity will support our current programs and services and ensure the future of the Library for generations to come.


Our Impact

With few indoor public spaces on the island, the library is a special place. Our patrons might be tucked into a corner reading a book, sitting at a table using a laptop, or constructing a masterpiece with Legos in the children’s area.