Category: General

4/19: Exploring the Planet with Ret Talbot
Exploring the Planet with science journalist Ret Talbot Friday, April 19 at 1:00 p.m. Science journalist and author Ret Talbot will share stories and photos of some of the biggest environmental stories he’s covered, including endangered species in Indonesia, invasive species in Florida, wildlife crime in the Philippines, and the restoration of apex predators to ecosystems.…
March 15, 2024
4/20: Earth Day Fest 2024!
Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on the Library Lawn Join us for an afternoon of love for our planet out on the library lawn! This event is FREE and will include something for everyone! We’ll be joined by amazing community partners for games, crafts, and learning all afternoon. Join us for special events! 10:30—11:30…
March 12, 2024
4/2: Tech Talk—Demystifying A.I.
Tech Talk: Demystifying A.I. Tuesday, April 2, 2:00 p.m. in the Great Room Curious about artificial intelligence and what’s in store for A.I.-based technologies? Worried about what A.I. could mean for the future? Join BHML’s Technology Manager, Bethany, as she gives a brief introduction to A.I. and introduces A.I. tools that you can use and…
March 8, 2024
4/12: Author Talk—Tom Verde
Author Talk with Tom Verde In a Class All Their Own: Unique and Historic Boats of New England Friday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Great Room Join us for an Author Talk with New England author Tom Verde. Verde will offer a glimpse at some of the classic boats of New England including…
March 2, 2024
3/16: Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes—Part 2
Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes: Part 2 Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom Join people from around the state via Zoom in this new program that lets participants get to know a fellow Mainer in ten short minutes. Participants have three conversations with three different people in Maine. The prompts are simple.…
February 28, 2024
MHC Discussion Project
Maine Humanities Council Discussion Project 2024 Shadows of the Future: A Century of Dystopian Fiction Choose from two cohorts: Cohort 1 meets on the following Thursdays from 5:00–6:30 p.m.: March 28, April 18, May 23 Cohort 2 meets on the following Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.–noon: March 30, April 27, May 18 (this cohort is FULL—there…
February 15, 2024
2/13: Healthy Relationships with New Hope Midcoast
Healthy Relationships with New Hope Midcoast Tuesday, February 13 from 10:00–Noon in the Great Room Join a Community Prevention Educator from New Hope Midcoast for this drop-in session about healthy relationships. This is a safe space to ask questions and get information on healthy relationships, emergency shelters, legal & court help, and other domestic violence…
February 10, 2024
2/27: Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes
Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes Tuesday, February 27 from 6:30–7:30 on Zoom Join people from around the state via Zoom in this new program that lets participants get to know a fellow Mainer in ten short minutes. Participants have three conversations with three different people in Maine. The prompts are simple. The conversations are…
February 2, 2024
Grandparents Group
Grandparents Group First Wednesday of the month from 4:00–5:00 p.m. Next meeting: Wednesday, February 7 Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? Are you looking for resources and a community of support with other grandparents? Join us for this informal get together for grandparents. Each month we will discuss a different topic ranging from legal…
January 27, 2024
Show Your Library Some Love!
Have you ever thought about supporting BHML but weren’t sure where to start? Here are some ways to show your library some love for every budget: [one_half padding=”10px 20px 10px 20px”] $0 Keep an active library card! Borrow books with your library card. Attend a library program. Read a magazine or newspaper at the library.…
January 26, 2024

*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

Category: General

Community Room Use Rules

Reservations

Set Up and Clean Up

General rules:

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