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Check out the wealth of databases, eBook and articles available through the Portland Public Library.

Click here to find links to our community partners in the Greater Portland area, as well as links to national organizations.

Business Plans Handbook Series is a collection of hundreds of actual business plans representing a surprisingly broad and creative range of enterprise, for profit, nonprofit and LLCs.  An excellent aid for designing your own business plan or for having a peek into how a variety of businesses operate.

Whether you are looking to stay up on daily events or taking a deep dive into a particular issue, the Portland Public Library is a great place to start.

Tax Forms

Portland Public Library and all of its branches have 1040 Federal Tax Forms and limited copies of the 1040 Federal instruction booklets available to pick up.

Tax Assistance

Volunteers from AARP will be at the Downtown Library to help patrons file their taxes (free of charge!).  To schedule an appointment call 207-518-8579.

The SBA Maine District Office is offering a statewide virtual business education workshop where participants will learn the basics of business startup, the essentials of becoming credit-ready and how and where to find additional small business support and education resources in their local community.  The workshop is free, registration required.