Porter Memorial Library

PUBLIC HOURS (as of March 2, 2021):

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The library is open to visitors Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Both the main floor and the downstairs children’s room are open. The bathroom is closed unless it’s an emergency.

Please sign in and sanitize your hands when you enter the library. Masks are required for ages 2 and up. Social distancing is required and we limit the number of visitors to 5 per room.

Curbside Pickup Service: Porter Memorial Library cardholders can ask for library items ahead of time and pick up their curbside order when it’s ready. Call 207-255-3933, email librarian@porter.lib.me.us, or place a reserve online at https://porter.biblionix.com. Curbside orders are bagged, labeled, and placed on the library front porch Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We let you know when your library items are available for pickup.

Used Book Sale: Located in the back yard at 92 Court Street, The Last Page Honesty Bookstore, Porter Memorial Library’s used book outlet, offers a fresh-air browsing experience for book lovers who appreciate a bargain. During the winter we open The Last Page upon request. Inquire at the main building. Masks and social distancing required.

Used Book Donations: Donations are accepted on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by appointment. We love your book donations and appreciate your understanding when it comes to resale value. Print and media items that are difficult to sell include any item in poor condition (damaged, dirty, smelly), text books, magazines, Readers Digest Condensed Books, and encyclopedias. Thank you for making our used book sale one of the best.