This afternoon's "office" was the Scarborough library where I had a productive day. Clean, quiet,…read morewell stocked and with a free wifi that worked really well. It's great that they allow non-residents to use the library - you just can't borrow materials and that's okay by me! [Review 18560 overall - 111 in Maine - 2082 of 2022.]

Scarborough residents are so lucky to have this library in their town. What a beautiful space! The…read morestaff is incredible -- always helpful and friendly. They have a vast book selection, and the amount of community events is impressive for a library this small and a town of this size. Their hours of operation are also very convenient. I've been visiting regularly and love every minute I get to spend there

Quilts gardens and…read morepoets The first Yarmouth library was started around 1890 and located in an old Baptist Church in the center of town. This soon proved to be inadequate but fortunately the town had a wonderful man named Joseph Merrill whose dream was to provide a real library for Yarmouth. He hired the well known Boston architect, A.W. Longfellow, the nephew of the famous poet, to construct a permanent library that the town would be proud of. The stunning new library was dedicated and opened in 1905. The wonderful library was renovated in 1988 and greatly enlarged but it retained the lovely feel and ambiance of the original structure. The library today is a wonderful place. Huge windows and stunning wood staircases with graceful carvings and designs.. A garden area outside was added in 1990 that just adds to the charm. Lots of old libraries in New England have quilts adorning the walls but the Yarmouth Library has some really beautiful ones, including one quilt that tells the history of the town and another that is actually a map. The librarians and people in this library were gracious, helpful and just plain nice. You could tell that they were proud of there library and wanted to share it. A wonderful library to visit and appreciate even if you aren't interested in the books.

Very beautiful building on the outside. Inside is impressive also. Printing was easy: self install…read morewith IP address, and print straight from your own computer. Only 10c/BW copy. Very fast internet, comfy tables, lamps and quiet areas. Staff is tech- savvy and helpful. For an out of towner with choice, go here rather than Freeport.

A library with a…read more firehouse The North Gorham Library is a tiny one room library that shares an area with a firehouse. An unusual combination but I have seen it before. I imagine it might get a bit noisy when the fire alarms go off. The library is small and basically just one room but is a pleasant and friendly place. Of course it doesn't have a whole heap of books but then it doesn't have too, other much larger libraries are close by and this is just to serve the local community. The inside in nicely decorated and even has a rocking chair. Some nice programs are offered to both kids and adults and as is usually the case with these very small town libraries the building serves as a place where the community gets together to socialize as well as just a place to find a book. A nice little library that serves the small town well. And if you are there at the right tie you might even get to see some fire trucks.

Staff was friendly and informative. They are proud of their library. Delightful local art showing…read morethe lower level when we were there. Upper level has the archives room. Ask the librarians about interesting books and artifacts. Informative displays. Fun stories! There was a lot of natural sunlight, especially near the quiet area.

I love this libary it's has art stuff a lot anyways I will come back so soon maybe in 2026read more

The Bailey Island Library Hall is a small intimate hall that is perfect for hosting small weddings,…read morereceptions, parties, gatherings, and events. This is kitty corner from the Johnson Field Preserve. There is a tent in the back that can seat large groups for meals. Inside the hall is a large room suitable for dancing. There is a stage that will easily accommodate a speaker, band, or DJ. Also in the hall is a kitchen where food can be prepared and drinks served. Be aware that there is no air conditioning in this building. There is only one bathroom and if you hold a large party there I suggest planning for arrangements well ahead of time. There is an upstairs area that was closed off to the public. There is a historical significance to the building but I could find to signs or plaques describing this significance. This can be a great venue as long as the party fits the size of the building.

I have been coming to this branch for about 20 yrs. It is one of my favorite spots in the whole…read morewide world! I have a love for books and reading and this location is wonderful! The staff is always friendly and helpful. They are great when it comes to a new recommendation or helping you hunt down a book from another branch. They have a storyline for young ones. Today I was unable to find an author I was looking for and the librarian was quick to find who I was looking for and make the request from the Main branch in downtown Portland they will reach out when it arrives and I can hopefully start it this weekend!

Quilts telescopes and…read moreGreeks The Boothbay Library is located in a beautiful building that was once a Greek Revival private home that was constructed in the 1840s. the building was purchased for the library in around 1923 and has had lots of renovations over the years. The largest was in 2014 when the size of the library was almost doubled. The library is charming and quaint inside, especially in the original section. Lovely expose beams and a very cool and homey atmosphere inside. Even thought the library has certain grown it still isn't very large but managed to include a very fun children room and a cool area upstairs where the local quilting club produces amazing quilts for local charities. There are also Lego clubs and a whole lot of other activities for young and old alike. Right behind the library is a fantastic used book store that helps supports the library. Lots of books are just strewn about on the cool porch and inside the building and it's great fun digging around to see what you can find. The Boothbay Library has a nice collection off local history, old historic books and some best sellers. And it even has a cool telescope that patrons can check out. Certainly not the largest library around but one of the most charming and interesting.

I visit Boothbay Harbor with my family at least twice a year (my parents have a house there), and…read morevisiting the library is always the top item on my list of things to do. Why? The library porch. Actually, it's the porch on the building next to the library itself. It has a large selection of hardcover and paperback books available for sale to support the library - and they cost ten cents per book. At that price, I can try all sorts of books that I might never have dreamed of picking up otherwise - and some of them always turn out to be surprisingly good. There's also always the chance of finding buried treasure. In fact, I almost ALWAYS make one or two real finds. This summer, I found a hardcover copy of "The Bridge of Birds" in excellent condition; a simply wonderful book, and a fabulous bargain. The porch works on the honor system. You pick out your books and put the money through a slot in the (always-locked) side door. I always put in some extra cash, if I have any, to support the library. As far as I know, the porch is always open all hours, every day of the week; there isn't any way to actually *close* it, after all (I imagine that they don't leave the books out during the winter, though). There are usually some plastic grocery bags hung on one of the shelves for your books. The rest of the building is a regular used book shop. It also supports the library, and is run by volunteers. Prices used to be a little bit on the high side, but they've come way down; most books are $0.50 - $1. The selection is large and quite good. Between the porch and the shop, I recently picked up over 30 books for under $15. The space in the shop is a bit cramped, but I've seen worse. Look for the children's nook; lots of good stuff there. And now, the library itself: it's a typical small New England library, packed with books and character. There's wifi internet access (the previous librarian arranged that, I believe; she was a real treasure), as well as several computers that can be used for internet access. You need to sign up in advance for half-hour increments of computer use. The children's room is particularly nice. There are a lot of books packed into a relatively small and cosy space, as well as toys, videos, a comfy couch that's very good for quietly reading books aloud to children, and an odd barn-setting on one wall that almost seems to be a sort of staging area for plays (or just to play with). It's a very popular destination for my seven-year-old son whenever we visit Boothbay Harbor.

Library is equipped with free WiFi, friendly staff and has large collection of books on different…read morecategories. It has got a spacious room to read books of your interest. It always fascinates me reading about the Space and beyond.! This library has few cool books related to Space and Technology. Definitely a good place to visit and give some exercise to the brain.

This is a great stop for families. The decor is reminiscent of the mod decor era, which I love. The…read morekids area is huge. There was a huge selection of books plus fun manipulative toys for every age, computers, puzzles, etc. I didn't see any crafting but my kids were entertained for nearly two hours between choosing books and playing with their other goodies. I glanced at the activities offered and this is a very active library in the community. We love visiting libraries and this was definitely one of my faves.