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The Library will be closed on Friday, the 3rd of September for a city shutdown day. We will also be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day. We will be open our normal hours of 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Saturday the 4th.
Lithgow Public Library serves the Capital Area with a wide variety of services and programs. The library holds a collection of almost 60,000 books, periodicals, and audiovisual items, along with access to millions of others through Maine Info Net. A cultural, educational, and recreational focal point for the community, the library offers programming, access to electronic resources, and reference services for all.
Current Announcements and News
Book Sale in September
Great news for book lovers! The Friends of Lithgow Library have a secured a site for their annual book sale. The sale will be held on Friday September 17 from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday September 18 from 9:00 AM until noon. The sale will be held in the former Musician's Choice store at King's Court, Western Avenue, Augusta.
We can now accept your donations of gently used books, audio books, CD's and DVD's. No condensed books, textbooks, encyclopedias or moldy items please!
Donations may be dropped off at the Friends of Lithgow Library Book Sale site the following times:
- Wednesdays in August 9-12
- Thursdays in August 9-12 and 6-7:30
- Saturdays in August 9-11
Friends of Lithgow Public Library Family Museum/Park Pass Program
The Youth Services department, with the generous support of the Friends of Lithgow Library, is pleased to offer free and low-cost passes as a part of our new Family Museum/Park Pass Program. We are offering passes to the following venues:
Maine Wildlife Park in Gray (good free admission for a group of up to 7 people)
NEW! Coastal Maine Botanical Garden in Boothbay Harbor (each pass is good for 1 admission for a child, adult or senior)
Children's Discovery Museum in Augusta (good for a group of up to 4 people for ½ price)
Farnsworth Museum in Rockland (good for free admission for two adults and children or grandchildren through the age of 18)
Maine State Museum here in Augusta (good for free admission for a family)
To take advantage of this program, you must have an unexpired Lithgow Public Library card with fines no larger than $3.00. You can come in person or contact the Youth Services Department to book your pass. We will only loan 1 pass per each location per day. People will be limited to 1 pass per day. Enjoy these passes!
