This collection is offered through an appbased service called cloudlibrary. You can be alerted of new materials added to the library collection which match your searches. The system also has three neighborhood branch locations. The building went unused from 1978 to 1983, when it was purchased by the maine college of art meca. If the book you want is from your own library, check with the circulation desk at your library to place a recall on the book. The library serves a population of 66,214 residents.
The library is located on the augusta campus of uma, just to the east of jewett hall, and is open evenings and weekends while classes are in session. Please hold on to your materials, due dates have been extended to june 1. Students from gpacu libraries may borrow books using their college or university ids. An update on the status of reopening the wells public library.
Maine state library provides circulationlending services. Burbank branch, peaks island branch, and riverton branch. Childrens museum of maine 50% discount pass for up to 4 people. Library materials must be returned to one of baxter memorial librarys book drops, either inside or outside the building. Please note, our renewal policies have not changed, everything has stayed the same with the exception that your renewals will happen automatically. This service is offered in partnership with other maine libraries, with some additional content purchased by portland public library and available to portland public library cardholders exclusively. Baxter memorial library staff can issue a ppl card at the circulation desk. By extending out beyond the edge of the existing building, the new facade symbolizes the bringing of library resources and information into the public realm, a reengagement of the. Learn about our digital resources, online programs, and how to obtain a library card on our spl at home page. New quick renew items that are overdue, or coming due within three days. View newest titles at a glance search the catalog with easytouse filters to find exactly what you want explore award winners, bestsellers, staff picks, and more.
Find upcoming library events on our uptodate, customizable calendar handy research links on key topics if you have any questions, please contact the lending desk at any branch, or ask a librarian online. A new facade and civic presence have transformed the formerly cold, foreboding library building into a vibrant, modern public resource in the center of portland. To preserve the security of your library account, we do not process renewals or requests submitted through this form. The library had become a gap in the fabric of the city. Minors 15 years and below overnight return available.
This annual book sale is hosted by the friends of the scarborough. Babys morning out is a story time event aimed at children 0 18. New portland community library, new portland, maine. A long, dreary entrance ramp led to a service desk and public spaces located deep within the bowels of the building. This library is affiliated with portland maine public library. We will turn this functionality back on when the library delivery system resumes. Download popular ebooks and eaudiobooks for free to your phone or tablet from cloudlibrary.
As the city of south portland prepares to transition back to working with the public, we want to make sure that we are taking precautions to keep. Following city and state guidelines and to protect our community, all portland public library buildings are currently closed until may 18. Library services merrill memorial library yarmouth, maine. It is also the name of the citys main library which is located at 5 monument square on congress street in the old port neighborhood of portland. Library memberships and borrowing privileges all maine college of art faculty, students, and staff are entitled to borrowing privileges at. Volunteers from aarp will be at the main library to help patrons file their taxes every wednesday from february 5th through april 15th. Please hold onto all library materials as staff will not be in the building. We look forward to being able to welcome you to the library again, and we will make a public announcement when our reopen date is set. Albert brenner glickman family library university of southern maine 0. Katz library is a community library and is open to the public, providing guests public access computers, guest printing and wifi access, and community borrowing cards. Patrons are encouraged not to place items in outside book drops that are. At the end of february, library workers are deep into the winter. The library is your partner to explore, research, and share the love of reading and learning.
The dark, lifeless front of the building was the outward expression of an even less inviting interior. Portland public library at ppl collection annex riverside st. Monday, tuesday and thursday 125 friday 114 closed wednesdays, saturdays, sundays and major holidays. Overdue notices are a courtesy and the library takes no responsibility for the nonreceipt of overdue notices. Cardholders of participating oregon libraries who live outside the free service area may apply for a limiteduse multnomah county library card. Community library some fifteen years ago, new portlands first public library opened in an old school house in the north village. An update on the status of reopening the wells public library we do not have a reopen date yet, but we are working with the guidance of the maine state library, maine cdc and maine cedc to develop safety protocols that are in compliance with the governors staged reopening plan. For kids, dont miss tumblebooks books, graphic novels, videos, and languages. Portland museum of art free pass for up to 2 adults and 6 children. The katahdin award is a lifetime achievement award given to recognize an outstanding body of work of childrens literature in maine by one author or illustrator. In addition, the south portland public library is active in several social media outlets, including facebook and twitter. The minerva catalog includes over six million items not only books but also.
Usm libraries send courtesy reminder notices 5 days prior to date due, first and second overdue notices, recall notices, hold pickup, and cancellation notices via email. For kids, dont miss tumblebooks books, graphic novels, videos, languages. This collection is offered through the cloudlibrary app by bibliotheca. University of southern maine a member of the university of maine system po box 9300, portland, me 04104 18008004usm. Debitcredit extra fees apply, cash, check, cashiers check or money order payable to multnomah county passport book is valid for. When the book item arrives at the wells public library you will be contacted by email or phone to notify you of its arrival.
Join the patten free library and the kennebec estuary land trust to hear a. The portland library is currently closed to the public due to reconstruction and the. Use your card to borrow books, ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, games. If the book you want is not from your own library or campus location, you must place an interlibrary loan request for the book at your local library or remote center. Portland public library portland, me official website. Anyone with a library card from a participating library can access this collection free of charge. Contact us at askspl at or leave a message at 2073966276.
In an effort to protect the health of our patrons and staff, the maine state library is closed to the public until further notice. Minerva is a consortium of more than 85 maine libraries, including public, academic. Maine state museum free admission for up to 4 people. As the city of south portland prepares to transition back to working with the public, we want to make sure that we are taking precautions to keep everyone the public and our staff safe. The library is closed until further notice due to covid19. Check us out at davis memorial library limington, maine. Log in register log in portland public library bibliocommons. New portland community library new portland, maine. Oregon library passport program multnomah county library. Although there is a renewal feature on the text messaging service, we.
The ppl system includes the main library downtown, the. Please be sure to complete a new form so that your library card will be transferred to the new computerized system. Its initial collection included around 800 books that were housed in a room in the town hall. Find your library hours by browsing through libraries in the city of portland. Due to the temporary suspension of the library delivery service, requesting within the library catalog has been turned off. The cloud library allows you to borrow and read ebooks and eaudiobooks from your local public library for free. City of readers book store portland public library 5 monument sq. Just check the mark for email box and be sure that your patron record information includes your current email address.
Information about maine state library services covid19 information for maine libraries. We love recommending what to read next, whats popular and whats lesser known, and whats going on in the library and the community for our adult patrons. Anyone with a library card in good standing at lithgow public library can access this collection free of charge. Maine state library, along with other maine libraries, maintain a collection of over 10,000 e books and eaudiobooks, known as the maine infonet download library. We do not have a reopen date yet, but we are working with the guidance of the maine state library, maine cdc and maine cedc to develop safety protocols that are in compliance with the governors staged reopening plan. Multnomah county library has joined the oregon library passport program, giving multnomah county library patrons access to more than 100 participating libraries in oregon. Online services include interactive features such as payments, registrations, licensing and permit applications, purchases, searches, email notifications, and more. Passport types, fees, and payments multnomah county. Find your summer reads on the cheap at maine library book. As we receive new information, we will update you on our website and social media. The collection of the library contains 274,050 volumes.
The library will be closed to the public until further notice to deter the spread of covid19. Portland public library portland maine public library. Library items may be renewed once for two additional weeks by phone, in person or online. Our catalog is constantly growing, so check in frequently to see whats new. The ppl system includes the main library downtown, the peaks island branch, the burbank branch, and the.
Over time the building proved no longer suitable, and thanks to many grants a new library was built in the east village, close by the town office and fire station. Welcome to the bangor public library, a safe and caring place to help you connect to resources you need. Find your summer reads on the cheap at maine library book sales. This service is offered in partnership with other maine libraries, with exclusive content available to portland public library cardholders. Portland library and eligible for renewal will be automatically renewed. We are developing plans for reestablishing services at our locations in conjunction with city and state authorities. The baxter building is an historic building located at 619 congress street in downtown portland, maine. Mainecat item from other maine libraries, local library rules, 3 weeks, 1, varies. The portland library was established on may 4, 1895. When the bookitem arrives at the wells public library you will be contacted by email or phone to notify you of its arrival. Glickman library usm libraries university of southern maine. The portland public library is the name of the public library system for portland, maine, usa. The south portland public library is collecting homemade fabric face masks for intermed and for city workers.
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