Portland Public Library Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Portland Public Library committed to welcoming you back safely

by Peter Richardson and Sarah Campbell Special to the Press Herald August 8, 2020August 7, 2020

We’re offering a popular no-contact pickup service, we’re seeking submissions for a COVID archive and we’ll soon eliminate overdue fines.

Coastal Journal, Portland Forecaster

Libraries chronicling personal impacts of COVID-19

by Michael Kelley July 21, 2020July 20, 2020

A digital archive will allow future historians to understand what “people on the ground were experiencing” and how their everyday lives were altered during the pandemic.

The Forecaster

Portland Public Library begins phased reopening

June 4, 2020May 31, 2020

PORTLAND — The Portland Public Library this week began a phased approach to reopen the library, starting with making the book drop available again. Patrons can return the materials borrowed before the library closed in mid-March. The library is requiring all patrons and staff members who use the book drop to practice physical distancing and […]

Portland Forecaster

Portland Public Library keeps in touch with patrons, works on re-opening

by Michael Kelley May 12, 2020

The library has been closed since mid-March, but has been offering its books and programming virtually.

The Forecaster

Portland Public Library furloughs 24 employees

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020

PORTLAND — Portland Public Library has temporarily furloughed 24 full- and part-time employees as a result of the library’s extended closure due to the ongoing public health pandemic. The furloughs are effective until May 30. Health and other benefits will be maintained during the furlough period. The library has retained 46 staff to provide the […]

The Forecaster

Immigrant center, library release guide for new Mainers

December 11, 2019December 9, 2019

PORTLAND — The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center and Portland Public Library have teamed up to create a New Mainer’s Guide to Greater Portland to help newcomers navigate the resources available in southern Maine. The guidebook includes information on food and shelter, legal support, health care, community organizations, education and career advancement opportunities. The guides […]