Portland Public Library

Established in 1867, the Portland Public Library is Maine's oldest and largest public library system with a Downtown Library and three branches. (207)871-1700 The PPL system includes the Downtown Library, Peaks Island, Burbank, and Riverton branches. Library staff exercises editorial control on this page to create a safe and welcoming environment. We moderate comments and reserve the right to remove content Portland Public Library fosters learning, joy, discovery, and conversation to improve lives in our community and to advance literacy.

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What a wonderful resource we have in the Portland Public Library! So grateful for all the dedication and hard work the staff puts into making our community a better place! 📚❤️

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Excited to see the upgrades coming to PPL! It’s amazing how the library continues to evolve and support literacy and learning for everyone in our community! 🌟🌍

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