Services for the Public

Ask a Librarian

The following services from the Maine State Library (MSL) are available wherever there is Internet access.

Books/Audio books/e-books

Electronic Resources Provided for Maine State Library Card Holders

  • NextReads: Get great book suggestions by email
  • Civil War Research Database: this resource is now included in Ancestry Library, which you can access through the Maine State Library.

Digital Maine Library - Online Resources for all Maine Residents

  • Explore the new Digital Maine Library! It provides access to magazine and academic journal articles, online learning tools and so much more.

Electronic Resources Created by State Library Staff

Suggested Internet Resources

Online Forms and Information Requests

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