supporting statewide library initiatives

Welcome to the Friends of the Maine State Library

The Friends of the Maine State Library was created by Maine State Statute to be a private support organization for the Maine State Library (M.R.S.A. Title 27, Chapter 1, subchapter 1 Section 7). As such, ‘The Friends’ is an independent 501c3 organization that has aligned its goals to help serve the Maine State Library.

While supporting the Maine State Library, the Friends seek to specifically enhance access to quality services for all Maine residents by supporting statewide library initiatives. The Friends will do so creatively and innovatively with inclusivity and integrity. The Friends’ core areas of emphasis and support are: Reading and Literacy; Historical Resources and Digitization; and Public Library Development.

    Become a Friend or Make a Donation Anytime! 

    Your donation will make Maine’s libraries stronger. As a valued member of the Friends of the Maine State Library, you will receive a quarterly newsletter that highlights what’s happening in Maine’s “library world” as well as updates on news or special projects from the Maine State Library.

    While you can make a donation in any amount, the following giving levels represent the Friend's membership levels:

    You can join online and renew your membership or become a member today. Use our safe secure donation option through PayPal and you can use a debit or credit card, or download and mail our membership form.

    Vision and Values

    While supporting the Maine State Library, The Friends seeks to specifically enhance access to quality library services for all Maine residents by supporting state-wide library initiatives. The Friends will do so creatively and innovatively, and with inclusivity and integrity. We invite you to find out more about our core areas of support.

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