Raymond Library Logo 3 Meadow Road
PO Box 297
Raymond, ME 04071

207-655-4283
E-mail: rlibrar1@maine.rr.com

Barbara Thorpe, Director

Chrissy Zidle,
Storytime Coordinator
 

The Raymond Village Library serves Raymond residents of all ages through the 
dedicated efforts of library staff, volunteers and supporters.

Library Hours
The library is normally open 27 hours each week. If winter weather is questionable, please call 655-4283. 
The Library is closed on these holidays:  New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.

Schedule

Sunday Monday Wednesday

Regular Hours

10am - 7pm 10am - 7pm 10am - 7pm
NO CHILDREN'S TIMES DURING JULY AND AUGUST

Baby Time 
(Children up to 18 months)

- 10am -

Preschool Storytime
(Children over 3 years old)

- 11am -

Toddler Time - 1st Session
(Children 18 mos to 3 years)

- - 10am

Toddler Time - 2nd Session
(Children 18 mos to 3 years)

- - 11am

                                       
Lending Policies
 
(see also Circulation policy)
    Borrowers

No fee for library card

Parent or guardian registers for children under age 18
Borrower cards valid for 3 years

    Circulation Periods

Two week circulation period

Renewals in person or by phone

Outside book drop

Interlibrary loan (ILL) time determined by the lending agency

Reference materials normally do not circulate

Special circulation periods for high demand materials

    Holds/Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

"Holds/reserves" request may be placed in person or by phone

Patrons notified as soon as practicable if the request can be filled
Patrons notified by phone when the requested item is available and
have one week to pick up the item

    Overdue Materials

Main concern: that materials be returned

"Conscience jar" for late return donations
Borrower cards valid for 3 years

    Lost or Damaged Materials

Lost items charged retail value

Damaged items charged according to the extent of damage

Library Services

Interlibrary Loan Service - access to books that the library does not have. This service is free of charge to library patrons.

Copier - available for patron use at 10¢ per page.

Computer - Go anywhere in the world with our free Internet access. Word processing, games and other programs are also available. Walk-ins are welcome, or call ahead to reserve your time.

Storytime - features "Baby Time," finger-plays and songs for babies up to 18 months; "Toddler Time," stories, songs and movement for children from 18-36 months; "Preschoolers," stories and movement, followed by a craft/activity.

"Libraries Are For Babies, Too" is run by Sue Ellen Gendron and is designed to introduce parents with new babies to the library's resources and to provide a chance to meet with each other. Each family receives a small tote bag containing a board book for the child and a book on reading to children for the parent.

Portland Museum of Art - The library has a free pass; call for information.

Casco Library - Raymond and Casco libraries offer borrower privileges to the residents of both towns with no fee. The Casco library is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 10am.- 8pm.

"Let Us Come To You!" - The Raymond Village Library has an outreach program to improve community access to library materials. If you are unable to come to the library for physical or transportation reasons, or if you are home with small children who are sick, a library volunteer will deliver or return books, magazines or videos. To register for this program, call the library at 655-4283.

 Marvel! Maine's Virtual LibraryMulti-Database Resource - Thousands of magazines, newspapers and reference books are now available online in all libraries and schools, and from any Internet-connected computer  anywhere in the State of Maine. http://www.maine.gov/marvel . For more information, visit http://libraries.maine.edu/mainedatabases/about.htm or contact the Library Director. 

  Walk-In Wireless - We offer free wireless internet access, indoors or out. Other Maine libraries providing this service: http://www.maine.gov/infonet/wireless/index.htm 

Mission Statement
The Raymond Village Library is a community based informational, educational and recreational facility 
dedicated to providing quality library service and resources in a welcoming atmosphere.  
The library will be responsive to the changing needs of the community, cooperate with other entities 
and strive to fulfill its role as a service oriented, dynamic library. 

 

 

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This page last updated June 09, 2008