We appreciate your patience as libraries across the state transition to this new delivery provider.
Please be patient as our new delivery service gets accustomed to Maine’s libraries and roads. Please limit your items to three requests at a time and expect delays as we resume this popular service! We appreciate your patience.
MaineCat is a service that allows individuals to access materials from library systems throughout the state of Maine, including here at Portland Public Library. MaineCat services were temporarily suspended in the summer of 2024 because of a statewide interruption in delivery services between library systems.This interruption was caused by a legal appeals process regarding the delivery vendor contract.
Changes to PPL’s Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services.
ILL services connect patrons to materials that are not in PPL’s or MaineCat’s collections.
PPL Interlibrary Loan Service Update »
We at PPL are sorry about any frustration or inconvenience this temporary change causes. To learn more about this interruption in services, please visit PPL’s FAQ or read a statement from the Executive Director of Maine InfoNet.