All library materials are borrowed for three weeks, and can be renewed up to two times. Items may be renewed in person, by calling the library during open hours, or through email. All library materials are renewable unless the materials have been reserved by another patron.

Any amount of library materials within reason may be checked out.

Library materials can also be requested from Portland Public Library and other libraries through interlibrary loan.

Mission Statement

The Hollis Center Public Library provides materials and services to help community residents obtain information to meet their educational, personal and technological needs. The Library serves as an educational and recreational resource for all residents of the town.

Ways You Can Help

Donate

The library accepts donations of books (any type except encyclopedias and dictionaries), magazines, DVDs, and audiobooks that are not stained, ripped, falling apart, or otherwise in poor condition. The library will add donations to its collection whenever possible, and reserves the right to add donations to its book sale or Amazon online sale if not added to the collection.

Hollis Center Public Library is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All monetary donations are tax deductible. We have an online donation form, or checks can be made out to "Hollis Center Library Association, Inc."

The library also collects used printer cartridges and cell phones for the Buxton/Hollis Garden Club. The money raised supports the Horticultural scholarship for a Bonny Eagle High School Senior.

Volunteer

Do you like books and organizing?

Become a volunteer at Hollis Center Public Library!

Volunteers are essential in helping the Library provide the best services and materials to the community.

Help out for an hour once a week, an hour once a month, or even just a half hour every couple of months. Any amount of time is most appreciated!

Thanks for thinking about volunteering! Meet Gus, the Library Director, to discuss interests and availability. Join our dedicated group of volunteers to do one or more of the following tasks:

• Train to work behind the desk, checking books in and out.

• Process newly acquired books.

• Shelve returned books.

• Check the shelves to make sure items are in alphabetical order and facing the right direction.

• Keep the library clean, tidy, and safe, inside and out.

• Weed the collection so we have more space for new items.

• Other projects.

Suggest a New Program or Item

We welcome suggestions for programs and requests for new library materials! Stop by, call us, or send us an email with your thoughts.

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Support the library by shopping on Amazon at smile.amazon.com and choosing "Hollis Center Library Association" as your favorite charity.