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Support our Accessibility Campaign

We're on a mission to make the Hollis Center Public Library accessible to every member of our community. Help us replace our front entrance with a fully ADA-compliant ramp, deck, and vestibule — so everyone can walk through our doors. Every gift makes a difference!

Now Hiring: Library Director

The Hollis Center Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a part-time Library Director to lead our community library. This hands-on role covers daily operations, program planning, collection development, volunteer coordination, and community outreach — all in a warm, welcoming environment.

Hours: 22 hours/week (includes Saturdays and one evening)

Pay: $18–$20/hour depending on experience

Required: MLS and librarian, or comparable program administration experience

To apply, email your resume and a brief note of interest to deboraharvey129@gmail.com. View the full job listing on the Maine State Library job board.

Hollis Center Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Craft Circle Series: Crochet Night

Start with a single stitch.
Learn the basics of crochet in a relaxed, welcoming space. You’ll create a small project to take home and build confidence to keep going.

No experience needed — just come as you are.

✨ Free to attend

💛 Suggested donation: $20 to support library programming

Book, Bake, & Craft Sale

Save the date! Our annual Book, Bake, & Craft Sale will be Saturday, September 12th, from 9:00-1:00pm at Hollis Center Church.

Information for vendors and volunteers will be announced shortly!

Volunteer-of-the-Year Dedication

Please join us in celebrating an extraordinary member of our community! On Tuesday, July 22nd at 5:30pm, Hollis Center Public Library will honor Maria as our Volunteer of the Year. We are deeply grateful for her dedication, kindness, and countless contributions to our library and community. All are welcome to attend this special dedication ceremony.

Open House Celebration

You're invited! Join us for our Open House Summer Celebration on Friday, July 18th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Hollis Center Public Library, 14 Little Falls Road. Stop by to explore everything the library has to offer this summer, meet our staff, and celebrate the season with your community. All are welcome!

Hollis Center Public Library Book Club

The next library Book Club title is “The Worst Hard Time" by Timothy Egan. Copies are available at the library. We will be meeting at the library on August 12th at 5:30pm.

Contact the library for more information, or join our Book Club page to access reading guides, make book club reading recommendations, and more!

News from the Children's Room

Summer Reading Program

This summer, the magic is real! Hollis Center Public Library's Summer Reading Program, Reading Magic, runs every Monday at 10:00am from July 6th through August 17th. We have a spectacular lineup of guests and events including a visit from Fred the Magician, a performance by Portland Stage Company, a presentation from MaineHealth's HEAL Program, and a grand finale celebration at the Saco River Theatre featuring local author Jolene Whittemore reading from her book The Theatricats.

Free and open to all — come make some reading magic with us! Sign-ups start June 29th at the library!

Story Walk®

Come see our Storywalk®, "The Noisy Woods"!

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

*All usage of the Storywalk® mark must comply with these guidelines, and must be limited to use in connection with educational, noncommercial projects consistent with the StoryWalk® Project mission to promote literacy.

Homeschooler's Library Club

The Home Schoolers' Library Club is a collaboration between our library and some of our patrons who are homeschooling to help them fulfill their "Library Skills" requirements.

Projects, games and activities to familiarize the children with the library and compliment the lessons. A snack is also included.

The program has concluded for the 2025-2026 school year, but stay tuned for details for next year!

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