Woodland Public Library
🏢 Woodland Public Library · Baileyville, Maine
Woodland Public Library
The Woodland Public Library in Baileyville serves one of Maine's most remote Washington County border communities, providing free books, internet access and digital resources to residents of the St. Croix River valley just a few miles from the New Brunswick, Canada border.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30am–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30am–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 11:30am–4:30pm |
| Friday | 11:30am–4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 169 MAIN STREET, BAILEYVILLE, ME 04694
Phone: +1207-427-3235
Website: baileyville.org
Plus Code: 87QJ5H5R+7R (BAILEYVILLE, ME)
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📖 About Woodland Public Library
The Woodland Public Library sits in Baileyville, a small Washington County town on the banks of the St. Croix River in Downeast Maine, directly across the international border from St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Baileyville grew around the Woodland pulp and paper mills that operated through much of the twentieth century — the library takes its name from the former village of Woodland that was incorporated into Baileyville. Located at 169 Main Street and operated by the town, the library provides free public computer and Wi-Fi access critical in an area with limited broadband infrastructure. Cardholders gain access to Maine State Library digital resources including Libby eBooks and audiobooks. The library is a member of the Washington County library network and works in partnership with the Maine State Library to deliver services to this rural corner of the state. Contact is also available by email at library@woodland.lib.me.us.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Baileyville, a Washington County border town on the St. Croix River just miles from New Brunswick, Canada
- Named for the historic village of Woodland — the former mill community absorbed into present-day Baileyville
- Free public computer terminals and Wi-Fi, a vital resource in a region with limited home broadband
- Access to Maine State Library statewide digital resources including Libby eBooks and audiobooks
- Open Tuesday through Friday for daytime and afternoon access
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Woodland Public Library cardholders access free digital resources through the Maine State Library statewide programs:
📚 Services
- Public computers & free Wi-Fi
- Print and periodical collections for all ages
- Interlibrary loan through the Maine State Library network
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Free library card for Baileyville residents
- Statewide digital resources via Maine State Library
🎸 Programs
- Children's and youth reading programs
- Summer Reading Program
- Community meeting and event space
- Homework help and reference support for students
📍 Nearby Libraries in Washington County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the library called 'Woodland' when it is in Baileyville?
The name comes from the historic village of Woodland, a former mill community that was incorporated into the present-day town of Baileyville. The pulp and paper industry gave Woodland its identity, and the library preserves that name as part of the town's heritage.
What are the Woodland Public Library's current hours?
The library is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed on Monday, Saturday and Sunday. You can also reach the library by phone at (207) 427-3235 or by email at library@woodland.lib.me.us.
Can I access eBooks and audiobooks with a Woodland Public Library card?
Yes. Through the Maine State Library's statewide digital program, cardholders can borrow eBooks, audiobooks and digital magazines using the Libby app at no cost. hoopla also provides on-demand access to movies, TV, music, comics and audiobooks with no holds or waitlists.
Is Baileyville close to Canada, and can Canadian residents use the library?
Baileyville borders St. Stephen, New Brunswick, directly across the St. Croix River — the international border runs along the river. Library cards are issued to Maine residents. Visitors from Canada are welcome to use the library's in-person resources; contact the library at (207) 427-3235 for reciprocal borrowing arrangements.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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