Berwick Public Library
🏢 Maine Integrated Library System (MILS) · Berwick, Maine
Berwick Public Library
Berwick Public Library, tucked into a quiet corner of York County at 103 Old Pine Hill Road, keeps evening hours Tuesday through Thursday so working families can stop by after school and after work. Cardholders get reciprocal borrowing at libraries in North Berwick, South Berwick, and Lebanon — plus free access to Portland Public Library's expanded digital offerings.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–7:30pm |
| Thursday | 12pm–7:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 103 Old Pine Hill Road, Berwick, ME 03901
Phone: (207) 698-5737
Website: berwick.lib.me.us
Plus Code: 87MF74HR+52 (Berwick, ME)
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📖 About Berwick Public Library
The Berwick Public Library serves the Town of Berwick, a York County community on the southern Maine–New Hampshire border. Library cards are free to all Berwick residents and also extend — through reciprocal agreements — to patrons in North Berwick, South Berwick, and Lebanon. The library participates in the Maine Integrated Library System (MILS), so its Polaris catalog connects borrowers to collections statewide. Beyond books and audiobooks, the library offers a Library of Things lending collection, museum passes, notary services (call ahead), and a full lineup of community programs including a genealogy club, book club, children's storytimes, and the beloved annual plant sale hosted by the Berwick Library Association.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Evening hours Tuesday through Thursday make after-work and after-school visits easy for Berwick families
- Notary services available on-site — call ahead to confirm availability
- Museum passes and a Library of Things collection for tools, games, and more
- Reciprocal borrowing with North Berwick, South Berwick, and Lebanon libraries plus Portland Public Library digital access
- Member of the Maine Integrated Library System (MILS), linking patrons to resources statewide via Polaris
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Berwick cardholders can download, stream, and research free through Maine's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Notary services (call ahead to confirm availability)
- Museum passes for local cultural attractions
- Library of Things — tools, games, and equipment to borrow
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan through the Maine Integrated Library System
- Reciprocal borrowing with North Berwick, South Berwick, Lebanon & Portland Public Library
🎸 Programs
- Nifty Needleworkers (Tuesdays at 10:30am)
- Social Seniors (Wednesdays at 10:30am)
- Book Club (third Saturday at 10:30am)
- Genealogy Club (first Friday, 1:30–3:30pm)
- Children's storytimes and youth programming during the school year
- Summer reading program
- Annual plant sale by the Berwick Library Association
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southern Maine
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What towns can use the Berwick Public Library for free?
Library cards are free to residents of Berwick. Through reciprocal agreements, residents of North Berwick, South Berwick, and Lebanon can also borrow at no charge. Non-residents from other towns may purchase a card for $15 per year. Berwick cardholders can also apply for free access to Portland Public Library's expanded digital services.
Does the Berwick Public Library offer notary services?
Yes — notary services are available at the library. Because availability depends on staff scheduling, you should call ahead at (207) 698-5737 to confirm a notary will be present before coming in.
What evening hours does the library keep, and is it open on weekends?
The library is open until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Friday hours are 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday hours are 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. The library is closed on Sunday and Monday.
What community groups and clubs meet at the Berwick Public Library?
The library hosts the Nifty Needleworkers (Tuesdays at 10:30am), Social Seniors (Wednesdays at 10:30am), a Book Club (third Saturday at 10:30am), and a Genealogy Club (first Friday, 1:30–3:30pm). Children's programming runs during the school year, and there is a summer reading program each year.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
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