Our
Mission
The library mission is to serve the Greater Portland
Community by providing a diverse collection of books and other
resources, with access to information resources worldwide. The
library's services support the educational,
informational, and recreational interests of all community
members.
Your
Support
The Portland Public Library is a nonprofit
organization funded through public and private contributions.
Learn more about how you can support our library.
PPL
Planning and Your Involvement
The Library conducts on-going
planning exercises including on-line survey's assist in the
development of Library programming and the direction of the
Library's planning.
Six
Neighborhood Meetings
were completed in November 2008 which captured comments and
observations from community members.
 We are currently planning and
fundraising for an exciting renovation
of the downtown Main Library. Contact Genetta
McLean, Capital Campaign Associate.
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Accessibility
All six Portland Public Library System locations meet or
exceed the standards for accessibility set by the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
Employment
We welcome applicants and
volunteers who share our commitment to
public service, diversity, and intellectual freedom. Please check
out our job openings
or contact our Human
Resources Director for more information at 871-1700 x757.
Staff
Contacts
Need to contact us? For a list
of Departments and contact persons, click here.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
contact
us
Morris L. Fisher, Jr., President
Nathan H. Smith, 1st Vice President
Eric Altholz, 2nd Vice President
Shelley Carvel, Treasurer
Janis Cohen, Secretary
Trustees:
Victoria
Bonebakker
Wendy Bush
Annette Elowitch
Taffy Field
Adesina Kazeem Lawal
Peter Merrill
David Nicklas
Kaighn
Smith
Theodore A. Spitzer
Dory Richards Waxman
Laurie Williamson
Carrie Green Yardley
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Honorary
Trustees:
Richard D. Aronson
Suzanne S. Austin
David
H. Brenerman
Henry L. Donovan
Susan T. Goldberg
Bruce E. Leddy
Harry R. Pringle
Diane C. Volk
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