Oakland Public Library - Maine

09/16/2026

On Saturday, September 19th, you can celebrate by using your library card to access many of Maine's state parks free of charge! Simply show your Maine library card at the entrance to any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day of hiking, picnicking or reading in Maine's beautiful state parks.

If you don't have a library card, stop by your local library to get your library card, and open the door to books, audiobooks and DVDs, programs and events, digital resources and more. Learn more about our Take Your Library Card Outdoors collaboration with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry athttps://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/documents/State_Parks_Library_Free_Day_09-19-26_Press_Release.pdf

Free admission applies to day-use at Maine's Maine State Parks and Historic Sites on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. until closing. The free admission does not apply to: • Acadia National Park • Allagash Wilderness Waterway • Baxter State Park • Maine Wildlife Park • Peacock Beach • Scarborough Beach • Swan Island • Penobscot River Corridor • Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect.

09/16/2026

September is and Digital Maine Library has you covered with Consumer Health Complete. Need some inspiration to achieve healthy living as you age? Browse Consumer Health Complete to learn more about healthy aging through exercise, diet, self-care, medical and dental care, and much more, always with trustworthy, authoritative ebooks, magazines, journals, and other high-quality resources. Free online to Maine residents anywhere, anytime. Digital Maine Library, https://digitalmainelibrary.org .

09/16/2026

The leaves are starting to change, and the weather is getting colder. Fall is just around the corner, so it's time to start thinking about the Rec Departments annual Trunk or Treat!

If you would like to lend a hand (or a trunk) and participate as a business or a community member, please come into the town office, email [email protected], or call (207) 465-7357 to reserve your spot.

Please provide: Name (business or personal), phone number, email, and vehicle make/model/color when you register.

There will be a prize for the best decorated trunk, so let's get creative and fun! Help us celebrate the spookiest time of the year and sign up now!

09/16/2026

📣 Today is Wednesday, 9/16/26. That means STORYTIME is today! Join us at 10:30 am.

09/15/2026

🐸 🌱🐢 Storytime this week will be Wednesday, 9/16/26 and Friday, 9/18/26 at 10:30 am!

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

25 years after the events on September 11th, 2001, we remember and acknowledge the loss experienced by so many, and the courage and compassion exhibited in response to this national tragedy. Learn more about some of the events planned in observance of the 25th anniversary at https://www.911memorial.org/marking-25th-anniversary .

09/11/2026

Storytime today begins at 10:30 am! Friday, 9/11/26

🐮🌾🐖🥕🐐Storytime this week is Wednesday, 9/09/26 and Friday, 9/11/26 at 10:30 am. Hope you can make it!
🌽🐓🥬🦃