Call the library at 207-871-1700 or send email to the reference department  for library hours, general information, or if you are not sure which department you need.

For Reference or Information questions contact the Reference Department:  Send Email to reference@portland.lib.me.us or use the Suggestions web form.  (If you would like an answer, be sure to include a way for us to contact you.)  Or call us at 207-871-1725.  To suggest a book purchase, use the book suggestion form.

For genealogy or local history  questions, contact  the Portland Room. Email: portlandroom@portland.lib.me.us Telephone:207-871-1700 x747.  The Portland Room staff tries to answer questions in 48 hours but due to limited staff it may take longer.

Interlibrary Loan Requests may be made with the ILL web form, or by phone to the reference department (207-871-1700 x725). For questions about a previous request call the Interlibrary Loan department at 207-871-1700 x735 or send email to ill@portland.lib.me.us

Other Service Areas:

Audiovisual - Email: audiovisual@portland.lib.me.us; Tel: 207-871-1700 x711

Lending Services - Email: lending@portland.lib.me.us; Tel: 207-871-1700 x730

Periodicals - Email: periodicals@portland.lib.me.us; Tel: 207-871-1700 x708

5 Monument Square, Portland Maine 04101    207 871-1700    email: reference @ portland.lib.me.us