South Portland Public Library
🏢 Minerva / MaineCat · South Portland, Maine
South Portland Public Library
South Portland's public library since 1966, the Main Library at 482 Broadway stays open until 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and connects local cardholders to more than six million items across Maine through the Minerva and MaineCat shared catalogs.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 482 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 767-7660
Website: southportlandlibrary.com
Plus Code: 87MFJQP2+5M (South Portland, ME)
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📖 About South Portland Public Library
The South Portland Public Library is the free public library of South Portland, Maine, an established city on Casco Bay directly across the Fore River from Portland. The library was established in 1966, and the Main Library building at 482 Broadway opened that same year; a second location, the Memorial Branch on Wescott Road, followed in 1976. The library is a member of Minerva, the shared catalog run by Maine InfoNet that links more than sixty Maine libraries, and it also reaches statewide through MaineCat, so a South Portland card can request and borrow items from libraries across the state. Alongside its print, audiobook and DVD collections, the library offers public computers, Wi-Fi, meeting and study space, children's and adult programming, and free access to Maine's statewide digital resources.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open late until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for after-work and after-school visits
- Member of Minerva, the Maine InfoNet shared catalog of 60+ libraries — one request pulls items from across the state
- Statewide borrowing through MaineCat in addition to Minerva
- Two locations: the Main Library at 482 Broadway plus the Memorial Branch on Wescott Road
- Free public computers, Wi-Fi, meeting and study space, and children's and adult programming
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
South Portland cardholders can stream, download and research free through Maine's shared collections:
📚 Services
- Minerva & MaineCat interlibrary requesting across Maine libraries
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Meeting and study space
- Children's & adult collections plus audiobooks and DVDs
- Access to Maine's statewide digital resources
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes
- Summer reading program
- Adult programs and book discussions
- Year-round programming for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in Greater Portland
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the South Portland Public Library lend museum and attraction passes?
Yes. Thanks to the Friends of the South Portland Public Library, the library offers park, museum and attraction passes that any cardholder in good standing can reserve, available first-come, first-served. Learn more about museum passes at the library.
When was the South Portland Public Library established?
South Portland created its Department of Libraries in 1965, and the Main Library on Broadway opened to the public on December 10, 1966. The Memorial Branch on Wescott Road followed about eleven years later, in 1977.
Which nights is the South Portland Public Library open late?
The Main Library at 482 Broadway stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Monday, Friday and Saturday it runs 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and the Main Library is closed on Sundays.
How do I borrow a book that South Portland doesn't own?
South Portland belongs to Minerva, the Maine InfoNet shared catalog of more than sixty libraries, and also reaches statewide through MaineCat. Log in with your library card, place a request, and the item is delivered to South Portland for pickup — one card gives you access to millions of items across Maine.
Does South Portland have more than one library location?
Yes. In addition to the Main Library at 482 Broadway, the South Portland Public Library operates the Memorial Branch on Wescott Road, which opened in 1976. Hours differ between the two locations, so check ahead before visiting the branch.
What free digital resources come with a South Portland library card?
Cardholders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks through cloudLibrary and Libby/OverDrive, and every Maine resident can use the Digital Maine Library (MARVEL!) research databases for free. Public computers, printing and Wi-Fi are also available on site.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.