Portland Public Library

Published
January 31, 2023

Portland Public Library names new executive director

Sarah Moore will start on April 19, coming to Maine from Indiana, where she has served as executive director of the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library.
Published
November 28, 2022

Portland immigration clinic helps asylum seekers take ‘first step of a very long road’

With help from volunteers and nonprofits, more than 300 new Mainers fleeing persecution in other countries have recently begun the process of securing asylum – and safety.
Published
April 28, 2022

Portland Public Library director plans departure in watershed period

The library's board of trustees will conduct a nationwide search to replace Executive Director Sarah Campbell.
Published
February 6, 2022

Bedside table: A man quits his job and the unexpected ensues

Book recommendations from readers (and in this case, librarians)
Published
August 4, 2021

Maine Voices: By reopening to the public, Portland library is returning to our mission

Welcoming you all back into our building makes it clear that we are all responsible for keeping each other healthy, safe and informed.
Published
July 5, 2021

Portland Public Library patrons revel in return

"It has been great to see how much this library means to people," a library official says.
Published
June 7, 2021

Portland Public Library soon to welcome back patrons
Published
March 31, 2021

Photos: Portland Public Library reopens to patrons for first time in a year
Published
March 22, 2021

Seminar scheduled on how to talk to children about race, racism
Published
August 18, 2020

Portland library to shelve overdue fees to promote access

The fees are being eliminated in an attempt to ensure access for everyone and to encourage those with overdue items to return them without penalty.