In 1971 a group of interested citizens, including Edythe L. Dyer, founded the Hampden Regional Library. The public library was located in the high school library where it remained with the hope that a building of its own would someday be available.
That hope became a reality in 1983 when Mrs. Edythe Dyer moved to Mount Desert Island and gave her two year old Hampden home to the residents of Hampden to be used as a public library. Storytime children made cards for Mrs. Dyer at most holidays and she had just received her 1995 Valentine’s Day card shortly before she died from injuries sustained in a car accident on February 22nd.
The Library is actually named not for Mrs. Dyer, but for her granddaughter Edythe L. Dyer. Both Edythes have been great supporters of libraries regardless of where they live.
This is the first Geocache that we have ever placed. We couldn't think of a better place than at our favorite library. We placed this cache to be an easy find and to be a good introduction to beginning geocachers.
The cache is a standard ammo can hidden just off the trail. There are plenty of items to trade for all ages!
Congratulations to mainiac1957 for the FTF!!
Please close the lid tightly and replace as found.