Maine State Library Online Services
Fast access to Librarians' Online Services
General
Borrowing and Reader Services
- Register for a library card
- MSL Catalog - Find a library book or resource
- Renew Maine State Library books and other materials borrowed
- Subscribe to NextReads - an e-newsletter readers' advisory service. This service is the perfect way for our readers to find a books to read. Newsletters are available for over 22 popular fiction and nonfiction topics
Research & Reference
- Ask a reference librarian for a subject or information request
- Book-a-Librarian for a free session with a reference librarian
- Obituary Search for certain Maine newspapers: Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Waterville and Bangor (small fee)
: Maine's virtual library of online reference
resources, journals and other materials available
for use both in libraries, schools, and homes.
Outreach Services
- Order through Books By Mail (eligibility requirements)
- Request talking books and large print books (eligibility requirements)
