Our Mission

​To encourage
everyone in the pursuit of reading enjoyment, social and community exchange, and lifelong learning.
To provide
access to the facts, knowledge and ideas by offering books, media, periodicals, internet access and special programs.
To support
every individual's freedom to read, learn, and experience the joy of discovery.


​COMMUNITY SERVICES


​          We are proud to offer a variety of educational & social events tailored to meet the needs of our patrons and visitors.  

  • WI-FI available 24 hours across the NPL property.
  • Public access computers available on the Adult & Children's Floors.
  • Xerox scanning & printing 30¢ per page.
  • Facsimile services $2 base rate, $1 per page after.
  • InterLibrary Loan is available.
  • E-readers available to borrow, preloaded with a wide variety of content & genres.
  • CloudLibrary membership is open, offering free e-books & audiobooks to borrow on your own device.
  • Local, non-profit groups may reserve our Gathering Room, dates dependent on library programming.
  • Day Passes to local attractions: *reduced admission to Maine Wildlife Park and the Children's Museum & Theater of Maine; free admission to   Maine State Parks and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.  (*You must be an NPL patron in good standing to borrow the State Park Pass.)
  • Gently used books, puzzles and video media for sale in our Book Barn, open during library hours.
  • Monthly book group meetings, Maine Humanities Council "Discussion Projects" & "ReadME", and Summer Reading Programs.
  • Naples property owners are entitled to a free library card.  Non-Residents are always welcome to join, for a one-time $10 Fee.