Blue Hill Public Library - Blue Hill, ME
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Blue Hill Public Library, serving Blue Hill and the surrounding area, is located in the center of Blue Hill.
Waymark Code: WMQ6WH
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2015
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In Blue Hill, in the center of the town, is the Blue Hill Public Library.
The library is located on Parker Point Road, near the intersection with Main Street, on the south side corner. The driveway is on Parker Point Road.
The library is a brick structure with white Greek pilasters and other decorations. The entrance is on the south side.
The beginnings of the library in town started in a corner of a grocery store in 1796. Later a ladies social group held a library.
By 1895, the library was in two rooms of the town hall. The original portion of the library was open in 1940. In 2001, the building was expanded twice its original size.
From the web site: "The collection now consists of more than 40,000 items, including audiobooks, movies, digital library items, etc."
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Your Laptop: Free
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 9 am to 6 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 6 pm
Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm
Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Approximate date of opening.: 03/01/1940
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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