Services
Books, etc.
We are primarily a fiction library for adults, young adults, and children. We also have a small non-fiction collection and a selection of DVDs and audiobooks. You can browse our online catalog here. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we can order it through the Interlibrary Loan Service.
We also offer a cozy and welcoming space to browse, read, visit, or just relax. We invite you to come in and see for yourself.
Getting a library card is easy and free, even if you don’t live in Gorham or Standish. Come on in, fill out a short form, and we’ll give you a North Gorham Public Library card.
Children’s Corner and Story Hour
We have a welcoming, dedicated space for our youngest visitors. Spread out on the rug and read, play with the toys, or create a coloring masterpiece at the table. We love introducing children to the library and have a wonderful collection of books for children of all ages.
At Story Hour, which is every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30, Claire Steeves reads a story and introduces the children to a fun and creative activity, a little music and movement. Check out What’s Happening, the Events Calendar, or our Facebook page for weekly updates.
Digital Resources
cloudLibrary allows you to download popular eBooks and eAudiobooks for free to your phone, tablet, or some eReaders. Due to Amazon restrictions, the Kindle App and Kindle Paperwhite are not compatible with cloudLibrary. It is available on Kindle Fire and can be accessed on Nook, Kobo, IOS devices, Android, and a personal computer.
Currently, you cannot access cloudLibrary using a North Gorham Public Library card but you can with a card from Portland Public Library, Baxter Memorial Library (Gorham), or Scarborough Public Library. You can learn more on the cloudLibrary website.
The Digital Maine Library provides every resident of Maine with access to online resources. They include a collection of full-text articles and abstracts from magazines, newspapers, journals, and references. It also provides students, business people, public library patrons, higher education students, and educators with the ability to use online learning tools.
Free Passes
We offer FREE day passes to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. The passes are available from May 1 to October 18 for two adults and 5 children (under 18) per adult. Come in, call us at 207-892-2575, or send us an email for information or to reserve your tickets. You can pick them up, or we can email them to you.
Note: You must have an NGPL library card to use these passes. If you don’t have one yet, fear not — you can get one for free! You do not need to live in Gorham to have a library card.
We also offer free one-day passes to the Portland Museum of Art for up to two adults and six children. Come in, call us at 207-892-2575, or send us an email for information.
Note: You must have an NGPL library card to use these passes. If you don’t have one yet, fear not — you can get one for free! You do not need to live in Gorham to have a library card
Book Club
Our Book Club usually meets on the 4th Monday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon in the library. Check What’s Happening or the Events Calendar for details.
Free Puzzles
Check out the collection of jigsaw puzzles in our front lobby. Leave one you’ve finished, take one you’d like to do. A great stress reliever!
Groups We Host
Do you have a group looking for a place to meet? Get in touch if you’d like to learn more.
Yarn Exchange
Love to knit? We have a yarn exchange. Bring in any yarn you know you won’t use and swap it for something you would use.