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Library Services

Your library card gives you access to much more than books.

Explore what Vose Library has to offer, at the library, beyond our walls, and online.

At the Library

 

Computers & Wifi

We offer free public computers and WiFi for all visitors, no library card required.

  • Public Computers: Available during library hours on a first-come, first-served basis
  • WiFi: Free high-speed WiFi available 24/7, inside and outside the building

Need help with your device or a computer question? Just ask, we’re happy to help.

Printing, Copying, Scanning, & Faxing

Print, copy, scan, and fax documents at the library. Staff can assist if needed.

Credit card payments are accepted for orders over $5.

Pricing

Black & White copy/print
$0.20 / page
Color copy/print
$0.20 / page
Scanning
Free
Fax
$1.00 (first page)

$0.50 (additional pages)

Beyond the Library

After-Hours Pickup Lockers

Can’t make it during library hours? No problem.

We offer secure outdoor lockers at the front of the building where you can pick up books and DVDs anytime, day or night.

    How It Works:

      1. Place a hold on the item you want, or call/email us with your request
      2. We’ll notify you when your item is ready and give you a locker number and combination
      3. Pick up your item whenever it’s convenient, the lockers are accessible 24/7

    Contact:

    Phone: (207) 785-4733
    Email: hello@voselibrary.org

      Free Museum & Park Passes

      Borrow free passes to explore some of Maine’s best museums, gardens, and parks. Passes are available to Vose Library cardholders on a first-come, first-served basis.

      Please give us at least 24 hours’ notice to reserve a pass.

         How to Reserve:

          Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

          Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

          Location: Boothbay Harbor, Maine

          • 2 adult passes available per day
            (Children under 18 are always free!)
          • We can email your tickets to you or print them at the library for pickup
          • Great for family day trips. They have beautiful gardens, interactive spaces, sculpture, and more!

          Note: Please allow 24 hours’ notice for processing

            Farnsworth Art Museum

            Farnsworth Art Museum

            Location: Rockland, Maine

            • 4 passes available per day — admits adults
              (Children under 16 are free with accompanying adult!)
            • Pass is physical — must be returned the day after your visit

            Note: Special ticketed events and classes not included

            Maine State Parks

            Maine State Park Vehicle Pass

            Location: Maine

            • Vehicle pass covers driver + passengers (up to 17-passenger vehicle)
            • Good for day use at Maine State Parks
            • Cannot be combined with camping reservations
            • Lost/damaged fee: $105 if pass is not returned in usable condition

            Note: Special ticketed events and classes not included

              CMCN

              Center for Maine Contemporary Art

              Location: Rockland, Maine

              • 1 pass available per day — admits 2 adults
                (Children under 18 are always free!)
              • Pass is physical and must be returned the day after your visit
              • Features a Maker Space for hands-on art activities

              Note: Special ticketed events and classes not included

                Boothbay Railway Village Museum

                Boothbay Railway Village Museum

                Location: Boothbay, Maine

                • Pass admits 2 adults + children/grandchildren under 18
                • Valid for one-day admission
                • Offers hands-on train exhibits, village buildings, model railroad, and family-friendly events

                Note: Passes not valid for special ticketed events or shared fundraising days

                Kids’ Crafts

                Every month, we put together free craft kits for kids! Each kit includes supplies and instructions for a fun, hands-on project.

                Stop by the library to pick one up while supplies last.

                  Online Resources

                  Ancestry Library Edition

                  Research your family history with access to billions of genealogical records, including census data, vital records, military records, and more.

                  Ancestry Library Edition is available for free on library computers.

                  Digital Maine Library

                  The Digital Maine Library provides free access to magazines, newspapers, academic journals, encyclopedias, and research tools for all Maine residents.

                  Resources include:

                  • Magazine and newspaper archives
                  • Encyclopedias and reference materials
                  • Health and medical information
                  • Business and career resources
                  • Homework help and test prep