Our Spice Library is Famous!

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Have you heard about our spice library? We have 33 spices that you can "check out"! If you'd like to try a spice before you buy, come on in and get a tablespoon or what you need. We'll put the spice in a plastic cup with a lid and you can take it home to try something new. We also have a few recipes here that you can try or check out one of our 641.5 cookbooks.  Click here to see list of spices in our Spice Library

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And yes, we are famous! We have been featured in a national library community collaborative.  Check out the article here: 

Harland Eastman Honored

To acknowledge the long and devoted commitment to the growth and development of our marvelous genealogy and Maine history collection, the front room on the 2nd floor has been dedicated as the Harland H. Eastman Room.

When Harland began to expand and grow our collection, there was one row on one bookshelf. We now have the largest collection of vital records in Southern Maine, and arguably the most robust collection of Maine History and Genealogy, too.  The evening of his reception, Harland donated the last book to complete the Maine Country Maps. It is extremely rare to have a complete set and we are grateful for this, and so many more donations that Harland has contributed to us over the last 70 years. He is truly a marvel and we are grateful for him!

Children's Activities

Sheila has so many things planned for you.  Storytimes, crafts, and coding, oh MY!  Click here to go to our Youth Services page for all the fun happenings.

Click here for the list of programs and times.!

Sam's Book Club Next Meeting is December 7th @ 5:30 pm.

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Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger; A love story about Henry, a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel unpredictably, and about Clare, his wife, an artist who has to cope with his frequent absences.  Books are available to pick up at the library now.

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This book group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm.  Sam will pick a shortlist of books to choose from for the next discussion to be voted on. 

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Haven't finished the book?  Don't worry - come anyway!

We now have passes to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and the Children's Museum + Theatre of Maine.  Thank you to Town Square Realty for sponsoring them!

Call or visit the Library to book your pass.

We're live in MILS again, people!

You'll be hearing us call it Polaris interchangeably with MILS so don't let us confuse you!

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A few things to know...

Click here to get to the new MILS catalog

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To log in to your account, use your library card number with no spaces. The PIN is the last four of your phone number. If that doesn't work, give us a call and we can reset it for you.

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Want to keep your reading history? Login to your account on the upper right-hand side of the page. You'll expand where it says "Contact Information" - scroll down and click on Opt-In to Reading History.

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We HIGHLY recommend NOT opting in for text message notifications until they resolve the glitches.

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MaineCat requests go live on September 20th!

Adopt a Garden Spot!

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Our gardens need a little attention as we plan to grow them. We have need of a few gardeners that can weed and occasionally plant new species. They also need watering and fertilizing. If we plant anything new, it'll be perennials so they'll need some love to establish.

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Can you spare some time once a week to nurture our little garden patches? Click here to fill out your name and number and I'll give you a call.

Homebound?  We Deliver!

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Did you know that if you are homebound we deliver we are happy to deliver books, movies, or audiobooks to you? We can pick out some books or you can let us know what you'd like to read. Delivery is usually the same day and we can pick up your returns when we stop by.

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If you have any questions at all, please call the Library at 207-324-4624.

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We're Officially Fine-Free!

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After dropping late fees for two years during the pandemic, we have decided to do away with them altogether. Libraries are supposed to be places of equity, including economic equity. Owing a fine should never be a barrier to using the library, nor should a fine be punitive. 

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We look forward to the return of long-overdue items, and most importantly, you!

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Digitized Sanford Distaff Yearbooks

The Springvale Public Library, in collaboration with the Digital Maine Repository, has digitized and made the Sanford Distaff yearbooks available online going back as far as 1918.  To view individual yearbooks, click on this link to go the Digital Maine Repository.