Welcome to the Bethel Library Association. Nestled in "Maine's Most Beautiful Mountain Village," the Bethel Library has been the hub of the community with programs, events, and services for all ages since 1879.
Our mission is to offer a welcoming environment for lifelong learning and literacy for all.
Our vision is to be and essential part of our dynamic, informed, and cohesive community.
Our Core Values are:
Equality
We provide full access to free information, programming, and services to all community members and visitors.
Intellectual Freedom
We uphold individual privacy and the right to explore diverse points of view.
Education and Lifelong Learning
We promote literacy for all age groups through print, digital, and emerging technologies.
Social Responsibility
We strive to collaborate with community partners to provide a wide range of timely and innovative programs.
Integrity
We are committed to courteous, respectful service and responsible stewardship of all financial and physical resources.
Click here to view our Patron Conduct Policy
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
6 Broad Street, Bethel, Maine 04217
Tel: 207.824.2520
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 130 Bethel ME 04217
Visit Us
Hours
Monday 9-1
Tuesday 12-5
Wednesday 9-1
Thursday 12-5
Friday 12-5
Saturday 9-1
We are closed on the following days:
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SAD44 snow days
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New Year's Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Presidents' Day
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Patriot's Day
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Memorial Day
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Juneteenth
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Independence Day
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Labor Day
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Indigenous People's Day
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
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Thanksgiving Friday
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Christmas Day
Video on how to find and reserve a book at the library:
Discover the Digital Collection
In addition to our great selection of books and periodicals, we also offer a variety of online digital library services. Click on the images below to access the service:
The Digital Maine Library provides every resident of Maine with access to online resources that include a collection of full text articles and abstracts from magazines, newspapers, journals and reference. It also provides students, business people, public library patrons, and higher education students and educators the ability to use online learning tools.
cloud Library is an application the Bethel Library Association uses to offer our patrons access to a large database of online content. This content includes eBooks and audiobooks. You will need your library card number to gain access to the cloud Library.
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News
A new library program connecting teens and those who need basic tech support. Takes place the first Tuesday of the month from February to May.
Bendable Maine is a lifelong learning resource. Get reliable, free classes on anything from crafts to gardening. Job readiness and language learning resources are also available. Learn more at the Bethel Library or this link!
Connect
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Donate
You do not need a PayPal account to make a donation. Click on the "Pay with Debit or Credit Card" button at the bottom of the PayPal link. Minimum donation is $10. Thank you!
You can always bring your monetary donation to the Library or mail us at:
PO Box 130, Bethel ME 04217
Calendar
Please click on each Event for more information.
Events include Story Time, GraceNote Book Clubs, Author Talks, NDEC classes, and craft programming. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more.
Recent Events
Our fist community quilt project coming together...
Participants could color, embroider, glue, or quilt their square.
The quilt was assembled by library Trustee Donna Gillis and presented to library director Kelcy Boles.
Staff & Trustees
Library Blog
Library Director
Kelcy Boles
Assistant Librarians
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Lee Hughes
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Nancy Stowell-White
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Suzanne Givhan
Trustees
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Lucy Abbott
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Nancy Brown
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Amy Chapman
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Skip Repetto
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Donna Gillis
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Mitch Benedict
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Susan Parker
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Martha Siegel
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Paula Weisberger
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John Walker
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Tara Savage
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Eliza Hazen
Contact
Bethel Library Association
6 Broad Street, Bethel, Maine 04217
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 130 Bethel ME 04217
Tel: 207.824.2520
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