About TPL
Where can you find us?
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98 Matthews Way
Turner ME 04282
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When can you visit?
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Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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What is the Turner Public Library Mission Statement?
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Proceeding from the conviction that the sharing of information and culture is essential to an individual's flourishing and a vital society, the Turner Public Library provides a space for social gathering and the exchange of ideas in addition to curated collections and programs to address the community's needs and to advance its interests.
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What is the history of the library?
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The Turner Public Library was founded by members of the community in 1939. It is a non-profit corporation. Support for its operations comes from extensive fund raising efforts, from a bequest given by Oakes Kilgore, and from a contribution toward operating expenses given annually by the Town of Turner. The library also depends heavily upon its volunteers. They play a vital role in both fund raising and library operations.
MEET THE TEAM
Victoria (Tori) Adams
Library Director
Emily Grant
Assistant Director
Tori was a patron at the library for about a year before originally being hired as a library aide in September 2024. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and taught for a handful of years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. Tori believes that rural libraries are the hearts of communities, in addition to being informational hubs. She is passionate about access to information for all and she has stepped into the library with determination. Tori looks forward to meeting you on your next visit! Tori's favorite genre to read is romance and is always happy to help you find your next read!
Emily joined TPL in March 2023 as a library aide and was promoted to assistant director in April 2025. Emily grew up in Leeds and graduated from Leavitt Area High School. After some time away for college and grad school (she has her Master's degree in music therapy and is a board certified music therapist), she is back and so happy to be with the library! Emily also works for Turner Rescue and volunteers with the Leeds Volunteer Fire Department. She enjoys yoga and hiking with her dog, Ruby. Emily's favorite books to read are mysteries.
Ami
Library Aide
Ami was our children's librarian in 2023 and we are so happy to have her join us again! She grew up in Greene, graduated from Leavitt Area High School. Ami has a Bachelor's in Information and Library Science. Outside of the library, Ami homeschools her children and also has a small homestead. Her favorite genre to read is historical fiction.
Grace
Library Aide
Grace is newer to Turner and we are thrilled to have her! She lives with her cat, dog, and partner. Grace has been in Maine for more than a decade. She spends her summers paddle-boarding and her winters snowshoeing. Her favorite books to read are memoirs. Grace is excited to meet you on your next visit to the library!
Whisper
Library Aide
Whisper is the newest member of our team and we think you'll adore her as much as we do! She has worked with kids and their families in homes and schools since 2018. She specifically enjoys working with folks on the autism spectrum as someone who is neurodivergent themselves. Whisper lives with her wife, dog, two cats, and a bearded dragon. Her pets are her favorite topic and she's sure to tell you all about them if you ask! Whisper has a Bachelor's in Art and the Environment with a minor in psychology from Unity Environmental University. Libraries have always been Whisper's favorite place to be and she's thrilled to work in one! Her favorite genre to read is cozy fantasy.
Turner Public Library
Trustees
The team of library trustees makes our library possible! We are so thankful for their time, creative ideas, hard work and dedication to the library! Meet the team...
Jeremy Turner, President
Grace Kendall
Sarah Edith Foster
Jenny Maheu
Cassandra Roy
Carey Murcin
Patrick Clohessy
Debbie Gilbert
To contact any of the trustees with questions or concerns you may contact Jeremy Turner at jeremyt@turnerpubliclibrary.org