Albion Public Library

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Albion Public Library

Founded in 1981 by Flora Wing Champlin and relocated to 18 Main Street in 2002, the Albion Public Library is a solar-powered community library in Kennebec County that holds over 11,650 physical volumes, 20,000 e-books, and a unique collection of digitized Besse High School yearbooks spanning 1923 to 1967.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 2pm–6pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4:30pm–6:30pm
Thursday 2pm–8pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9am–11am
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 18 MAIN STREET, ALBION, ME 04910

Phone: (207) 437-2220

Website: albionmaine.gov

Plus Code: 87PGGHJ5+XV (ALBION, ME)

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📖 About Albion Public Library

The Albion Public Library serves the small town of Albion in Kennebec County, Maine. It was founded in 1981 by Flora Wing Champlin, a local library champion who established the community's first organized public lending collection. The library moved to its permanent home at 18 Main Street in 2002, and underwent remodeling and expansion in 2021. The renovated building is solar-powered and air-conditioned, a notable investment for a volunteer-driven rural library. The collection holds over 11,650 physical volumes plus access to 20,000 e-books. In 2022 the library served more than 1,466 patrons who circulated over 960 books. Director Miranda Perkins also maintains a unique archive: digitized yearbooks from Besse High School covering 1923 to 1967, a valuable resource for families tracing their Albion roots. The library hosts Thursday-evening Knit Nites, a monthly quilting group, and provides meeting space for community organizations including the Lions Club, Historical Society and 4H.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Founded 1981 by Flora Wing Champlin — Albion's first organized public library
  • Solar-powered and air-conditioned building, renovated and expanded in 2021
  • Collection of 11,650+ physical volumes plus access to 20,000 e-books
  • Unique digitized Besse High School yearbooks from 1923 to 1967 — a community genealogy resource
  • Thursday evenings open until 8 p.m. — the longest session of the week for after-work visits

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Albion cardholders can borrow e-books and access research tools free through Maine's statewide digital collections:

📚 Digital Maine LibraryStatewide database collection for all Maine public library cardholders, provided by the Maine State Library — maine.gov/msl.
📱 Libby / OverDriveBorrow e-books and audiobooks from the library's digital collection, available 24/7 on any device.
🎓 Maine InfoNetMaine's statewide library network for resource sharing and catalog access.

📚 Services

  • Circulating collection of 11,650+ physical volumes plus 20,000 e-books
  • Digitized Besse High School yearbooks (1923–1967) for community history research
  • Digital Maine Library statewide databases and e-books
  • Meeting space for community organizations (Lions Club, Historical Society, 4H)
  • Interlibrary loan through Maine InfoNet
  • Book, DVD and recorded book circulation

🎸 Programs

  • Thursday-evening Knit Nites — weekly community gathering
  • Monthly quilting group
  • Summer kids' programming
  • Adult programs and community events

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who founded the Albion Public Library and when?

The Albion Public Library was founded in 1981 by Flora Wing Champlin, a local champion of community literacy in Albion, Maine. It moved to its current home at 18 Main Street in 2002 and was expanded and renovated in 2021.

Does the Albion Public Library have genealogy or local history materials?

Yes. The library holds digitized yearbooks from Besse High School spanning 1923 to 1967 — a unique resource for families researching Albion history. Staff can also assist with interlibrary loan requests for additional genealogical materials.

What are the Albion Public Library's hours?

The library is open Monday 2–6 p.m., Wednesday 4:30–6:30 p.m., Thursday 2–8 p.m. (the latest session of the week), and Saturday 9–11 a.m. It is closed Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

Is the Albion Public Library solar powered?

Yes. After its 2021 renovation and expansion, the library building runs on solar power and is fully air-conditioned — a significant infrastructure upgrade for a volunteer-supported rural library in Kennebec County.

📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.

📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.

✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.

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