In June, Josh Tiffany is leaving his role as director, which he has held since 2013. He is looking to find what comes next for his life in Nashville.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
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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Posted inLocal & State
Local libraries weigh uncertain financial futures under Trump
Following cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Maine libraries consider impacts while celebrating National Library Week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation awards $25,000 to Portland Public Schools
The grant should allow the Lyman Moore, King and Lincoln libraries to purchase about 400 new books each, expanding the diversity of their collections.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Through ‘Libracycle’ and story line, Biddeford library hopes to reach readers outside its walls
McArthur Public Library children’s librarian John Shannon rides his ‘Libracycle’ to restock Little Free Libraries in Biddeford.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inTimes Record
Curtis Memorial Library copes with suspension of interlibrary loaning
Curtis Memorial Library announced Friday that borrowing between libraries has been temporarily suspended due to extended contract negotiations at the state level for van delivery service. The library expects there will be no ILL delivery through at least mid-August. Over 200 Maine libraries and their patrons are impacted. Libraries have recalled their items in order […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham library gets new director
Katherine Webber has been tapped to lead Topsham Public Library.