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 Lending Services questions and issues related to your Library account:  Send Email to lending@portland.lib.me.us or call us at 207-871-1700 x730.

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 Public Computing: Send Email to pc@portland.lib.me.us or call us at 207-871-1700 x708.

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

For questions about our Audiovisual collections: Send email to: audiovisual@portland.lib.me.us or call 207-871-1700 x711

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