Maine State Library Offers Curbside Pickup, Remains Closed to Walk-Ins

Maine State Library offers curbside pickup, remains closed to walk-ins

The Maine State Library in Augusta began lending again Tuesday for the first time since April 10. The reopening comes after multiple layoffs and a significant federal funding loss.

Maine State Library partially reopens after layoffs

After letting go of 8 staffers, the agency has resumed services like interlibrary loan and digitization, but it remains open to in-person visitors by appointment only.

Maine State Library reopens, but some services remain by appointment only

The library initially intended to remain closed for roughly two weeks, but the closure was extended several times, finally resuming some of its services on May 27.