Our services and hours have been adjusted in the interest of best service and of safety for
the public and staff.

Below are our opening guidelines:

• The number of patrons in the library will be limited to ten people on the adult (first) floor and ten people on the children’s (second) floor.
• Reference, research, and technology assistance will be available by appointment on the third floor. Please call 207-338-3884 ext. 25 to make an appointment.
• Time spent in the library will be limited to 30 minutes.
• Masks must be worn in the library for the safety of everyone. An exception is made for children under two years of age. Hand sanitizer is available for all entering the building.
• Patrons are asked to observe 6-foot social distancing protocol and to refrain as much as possible from touching material not being checked out.
• In this stage of reopening, public computers and seating and the meeting rooms will not be available.
• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
• In cases when the recommended quarantine has not yet happened for people coming from out of Maine, curbside service is available.

Please return all books and library materials in the book drop before entering. All items will be quarantined for 3 days before checking in.
 No overdue fines will accrue during this period.

The Library will continue to offer curbside pickup:

To place item on hold:

Search our catalog for items that are currently available.

Put the items you want on hold: Place the hold yourself on Minerva, Or call 207-338-3884 ext.10 between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

We will gather the items placed on hold as the requests come in, then place the material in paper bags with your name.

If you have email notification set up, you will receive an email saying that your items are ready.  Otherwise, we will call you.

Arranging for your curbside pickup

When you arrive to pick up your items, please give us a call 207-338-3884 ext. 10 from your car or the sidewalk, maintaining 6-foot social distance from others.  We will bring your items outside and place on the designated bench for you to pick up.