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    NEW UPDATE 5/6: PPL is online! We are developing plans for re-establishing services at our locations in conjunction with city and state authorities. We look forward to being able to welcome you to the Library again, and we will make a public announcement when our re-open date is set. Please hold onto all library materials as staff are not in the building. No overdue fees will be incurred during this time including MaineCat and ILL items. See our COVID-19 information page for links to current health information in multiple languages. Reference will be answering questions Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, 871-1700 x725. If you would like to open a temporary eResource library card, please email us at lending@portlib.org
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    For those who are limiting exposure by staying home but still wish to use library services, PPL offers a large variety of digital options including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eResearch, and eReference. Or slow down and learn a language.
    For kids, don't miss Tumblebooks -- books, graphic novels, videos, languages. Our website, Portlandlibrary.com is our online branch and it never closes.
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