The library will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

  • Curbside Lending at Maine State Library

    We've Moved!

    • While we work on reopening, the library is closed to walk-in visits
    • Talking Books Services, Homebound Books by Mail, and Area Reference and Resource Center Services will continue uninterrupted
    • Response times to inquiries made by phone or email will be delayed.
  • Moving totes at the Maine Cultural Building

    We've Moved!

    • While we work on reopening, the library is closed to walk-in visits
    • Talking Books Services, Homebound Books by Mail, and Area Reference and Resource Center Services will continue uninterrupted
    • Response times to inquiries made by phone or email will be delayed.
  • Packing-up the scan lab

    We've Moved!

    • While we work on reopening, the library is closed to walk-in visits
    • Talking Books Services, Homebound Books by Mail, and Area Reference and Resource Center Services will continue uninterrupted
    • Response times to inquiries made by phone or email will be delayed.
  • The tiger sculpture awaiting our return

    We've Moved!

    • While we work on reopening, the library is closed to walk-in visits
    • Talking Books Services, Homebound Books by Mail, and Area Reference and Resource Center Services will continue uninterrupted
    • Response times to inquiries made by phone or email will be delayed.

The Maine State Library has moved!

As we prepare to reopen in our renovated space, all in-person visits/appointments and reference services are paused until further notice.

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