Library Catalog

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Maine Info Net Search a statewide catalog of Maine libraries.  You may request items not owned by PPL with your library card.   You may also request items through Interlibrary Loan.

Maine News Index Online

Abstracts from Portland and Maine periodicals, compiled since 1993.

Web Links

Internet sites selected by our reference librarians on a variety of subjects.

Library Computers

The library offers more than 65 computers at its six locations.

Periodicals by Topic

A list of current Main Library subscriptions by topic.

Articles and other Online Services

MARVEL! and other databases.  Search for magazine and newspaper articles, get auto repair information, research genealogy and more in library databases.  Some databases are available for use from home.

Government Documents

Link to Government Documents and services.  Find local, state and federal online resources here.  PPL is a Federal Depository Library.

*    Read the Joint Economic Committee's report:  War at Any Cost?: The Total Economic Costs of the War Beyond the Federal Budget

Reader's Corner

Upcoming book discussions, interesting web sites, booklists and more for readers.

*Reader's Advisory Online