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The FInal Chapter: A Series on Death and Dying
The Final Chapter will allow participants of all ages to better understand various end-of-life topics including Death with Dignity laws in Maine, the basics of funeral planning, making preparations for caretaking responsibilities, and the importance of remembrance services. This series is a collaboration with community partners from around the Region and beyond to help participants…
September 22, 2026
4/19 – Family Gaming
Wednesday, April 19, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. An opportunity for kids and their “grown-ups” to experience after school club life together! Join us for an afternoon of gaming and fun for all ages! Build amazing lego-scapes Challenge each other to an XBox dual Explore a Minecraft world together Gather for a board game…
March 29, 2023
4/19 – Exploring the Right Whale
Wednesday, April 19, 11:00 a.m. Join Camille Ross, a local scientist, as she leads us on a deep dive to explore the North Atlantic Right Whale and the tiny critters they eat. Camille’s research centers on predicting the foraging patterns of these endangered whales. Camille is an Oceanography PhD candidate at the University of Maine’s…
March 29, 2023
4/27: Estate Planning Workshop
Thursday April 27, 2023 3:00–4:00 p.m. in the Great Room. Join financial advisor Marta Haydym-Silver and estate planning attorney Alex Jackson as they lead participants through the basics of estate planning. Workshop topics will include: Account registration Designating a beneficiary for your estate Creating and updating your will and/or trust Tax information Life insurance Transfer…
March 21, 2023
4/28: Author Talk with Anne Gass
Author Talk with Anne Gass We Demand: The Suffrage Road Trip Friday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the Great Room Join us in the Great Room to hear author Anne Gass discuss her new historical novel. Anne Gass is the author of We Demand: The Suffrage Road Trip, an historical fiction novel based on…
March 17, 2023
4/22: Earth Day Fest 2023
Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. on the Library Lawn Join us for an afternoon of learning and fun on the library lawn in honor of our amazing planet! All are welcome at this free community event. Learn, craft, and celebrate with our community partners all afternoon! [one_half] All Day activities: Chalk where…
March 17, 2023
Bob Crink Photography Exhibit
About the photographer: “I see the extra in the ordinary, whether I’m looking at people, places, or things. I always have at least one camera with me and find inspiration everywhere. I find people especially fascinating and am honored that everyone I photograph, even if they are initially reluctant to pose for portraits, ends…
March 10, 2023
4/13 – What Is a Short-Story Cycle?
Thursday, Apr 13, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. in the Great Room Recently, Morgan Talty, author of Night of the Living Rez, gave a shout-out to short-story cycles on Maine Public Radio’s Maine Calling, noting that they’re an increasingly popular genre of fiction. But why? What exactly is a short-story cycle? What are its characteristics, and…
March 10, 2023
3/21 – Tech Talk Spring Cleaning
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 1:00 p.m. in the Great Room. Join us for our next Tech Talk with the library’s Technology Manager, Bethany. We’ll walk through deleting old files from your computers and unused apps from your smartphone. We’ll learn how to safely unsubscribe from junk mail and learn simple ways to keep files, photos…
March 10, 2023
3/18 – Objects in Literature
We are thrilled to welcome the Maine Humanities Council back for its sixth year at BHML! This year’s Discussion Project dives into books that focus on a central object. Reading List: The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks All That She Carried by Tiya Miles The Feather Thief by…
February 21, 2023

*Currently Great Room use & Community Room use is restricted due to space constraints. Public Programs are held on the first floor of the library in the Great Room.

The Library welcomes the use of the Community Room & Great Room by groups for educational, cultural, and civic activities. Consistent with the Library’s commitment to openness and inclusiveness, programs and meetings are encouraged to be free and open to the public. Both the Great Room and the Community Room seat up to 20 people; please note there is currently no elevator access to the second floor. The Community Room and the Great Room are available to request for use during library operating hours:

Tuesday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Please refer to the fee schedule below for private use of the Community Room. The Great Room is not available for private use. Scheduling priority is given to library sponsored programs and activities.

Meetings that are open to the public and within normal library operating hours will not be charged fees, and may be listed on the library’s public calendar. The Library may choose to advertise these events at the discretion of the Library Director. Any meeting that is not public will not be advertised and will be governed by the Private Meeting Fee Schedule below.

Private Meeting Fee Schedule	For Profit	Non-Profit	Co-Sponsored by BHML
First 2 hours	$150	$25	No Fee
Each additional hour	$25	$5	No fee
Staff fee per hour beyond library hours (for both public & private meetings)	$50	$50	No Fee
Additional equipment setup fee (projector, screen, laptop, speakers): $25

Community Room Use Rules

All reservations will be reviewed and must be approved by the Director or their designee.

The individual or the designated person submitting the request, shall be responsible for following all BHML guidelines for use of the Community Room. Those who use the Community Room must leave the room in the same condition in which it was found. Failure to comply with this agreement will result in a loss of privileges to reserve library spaces.

Reservations

Reservations can be made by contacting BHML, or by filling out the online form.
- When reserving the room, be sure to include time for set up and clean up.
Cancellations should be made as early as possible to allow others to use the room.
Failure to notify the Library of a cancellation may jeopardize future reservations.
BHML reserves the right to cancel a room reservation under special circumstances.
No more than six meetings in a six-month period will be accommodated.

Set Up and Clean Up

Groups are responsible for their own room set up.
Groups are responsible for cleaning up the room before leaving and returning all furniture back to its original arrangement.
Light refreshments may be served.
All trash must be removed by the group.

General rules:

No alcoholic beverages may be served without necessary licensing and prior permission from the Library.
Smoking is prohibited
Unless otherwise negotiated, no admission fees will be charged (Room Use Policy)
Hanging anything directly on the walls using tape, nails, or adhesives, is prohibited.
Insuring property is the responsibility of the individual and/or group using the room. Proof of insurance may be required.
BHML is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
The Group shall be responsible for any damage to Library property resulting from the Group’s use of BHML facilities.
Youth groups may use the Community Room with supervision by an official sponsor.
Any violation of these stipulated rules will result in the Individual and/or Group being responsible for cleaning fees or any additional custodial services required that includes cleaning of carpets, repair and/or replacement of damaged furnishings, walls, equipment, etc.

Adopted 2014
Amended 6-2019
Amended 1-2025

Library Card Policy & Requirements

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library serves the following townships: Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, and Edgecomb.

All persons applying for library cards must complete the registration form.

Additional requirements:

Year round residents
Photo ID (excepting children, see “Children and Library Cards”)
Seasonal property owners

Photo ID
Home ownership verification (accessible online via town websites)
Non-Residents and/or Visitors may purchase a one (1) year membership

Photo ID
Local and permanent address required
Membership fee, $35 (cash or check)

Non-Residents Eligible for Courtesy Cards:

Southport residents. Students and full-time or seasonal employees working in Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb, or Southport.

Photo ID
Employer reference or student I.D.

Courtesy cards entitle the member to full borrowing privileges, but do not include access to the digital service, Hoopla. If patrons are interested in Hoopla, we encourage them to check with their hometown library for availability.

Acceptable Photo IDDrivers License / permitPassportMilitary IDStudent IDNon-US Drivers License or permitResident Alien Card

Acceptable Proof of Home OwnershipMortgage papers or deedTax document or listingTown Report Listing

Children & Library Cards

Children 5 years and up can get their own library card.

Children 12 years and under: we recommend a parent or guardian co-sign on the account in order to be responsible for the replacement/payment of lost or damaged items. However, we allow anyone to get a library card that can provide the information required on the Library’s registration form.

In accordance with our interpretation of Maine State Law, once a minor gets their own library account, our communications about that account are directed to the account holder.

We encourage parents and children to link accounts if they wish to share information.

Updated 6/2017

Updated 9/28/22

Updated 6/2017

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Policy

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