• Published

  April 24, 2025
  

  Maine author Monica Wood says libraries are essential, ‘under siege’

  Wood, who grew up in the town of Mexico and lives in Portland, spoke Thursday at the Great Falls Forum in Lewiston.

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  April 9, 2025
  

  Maine State Library lays off 13 workers, will restructure after losing federal funds

  The library last received funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services on March 24 and has not gotten any updates on when — or whether — payments may resume.

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  March 18, 2025
  

  Maine history on the move as Cultural Building renovations wrap up

  Plans are now underway for the return of the Maine State Library, the Maine State Museum and the Archive to the state Cultural Building as its $45 million renovation project nears completion.

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  February 3, 2025

  Dirigo Libraries launches to improve access to resources

  The impact of this upgrade and consortium will vary among the libraries, but patrons should enjoy several key benefits.

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  August 12, 2024
  

  Maine to restart interlibrary loan program Sept. 3

  The van service that delivers books and other materials to libraries across the state was suspended for several months while a new contract award was appealed.

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  July 10, 2024
  

  Maine interlibrary loans to resume after board approves book delivery service

  However, it remains unclear when the service that delivers books to libraries across the state will restart.

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  June 6, 2024
  

  Maine interlibrary loan system on hold for weeks because of contract dispute

  Library directors throughout the state say temporarily losing the book sharing will be a challenge going into their busiest time of year.

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  July 15, 2021
  

  Maine State Library reopens in temporary quarters in Augusta

  The smaller space means computer usage requires a reservation, and a majority of the library's collection is stored offsite but can be retrieved and made available at the new 242 State St. location.

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  November 26, 2020
  

  Maine State Library to open at new Augusta location next year

  The public section of the library is expected to open in early 2021 at 242 State St., while some offices and materials will be stored at a Winthrop warehouse.

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  November 26, 2020
  

  Maine State Library to open at new Augusta location next year

  The public section of the library is expected to open in early 2021 at 242 State St., while some offices and materials will be stored at a Winthrop warehouse.