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Adult Services

In addition to our collection of books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs & videos, audiobooks on cassette & CD, the library offers:

Did You Know?

We now have a Book Discussion Group, which meets monthly! Click here for more information.

• Reference Services
• Large Print Collection
• Interlibrary Loan
• Public Computers
• Wireless Internet Access
• Book Discussion Group
• Delivery to the Homebound
• Museum Passes
• Tax forms

Reference Services

The library has a comprehensive collection of print reference materials, as well as access to online databases. Our librarians are happy to assist you in locating the information you need, whether it's a phone number, literary reference, used car prices, or anything else you need. Did you know you can access Marvel!, a wide-ranging collection of subscription databases, from home? Click here for more information.

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Large Print Materials

The Large Print Collection is located in the Main Library, adjacent to the audiobook and video section at the top of the stairs. Click here for more information.

Thomas Memorial Library Book Group

The library offers a monthly book discussion group led by two of our librarians. The group meets the second Wednesday of the month from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

If you are interested in joining the club, please contact either Joyce Lourie or Susan Samberg.

Upcoming meetings November 12 , 9:30 a.m.: The History of Love, by Nicole Krauss. A long-lost book reappears, mysteriously connecting an old man searching for his son and a girl seeking a cure for her widowed mother's loneliness. Want to learn more about this book and its author? Go to our Book Group Guide for this month's selection. December 10 , 9:30 a.m.: Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation, by Cokie Robert. Drawing upon personal correspondence, private journals, and recipes, Roberts reveals the stories of American women, such as Abigail Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, Deborah Read Franklin, Eliza Pinckney, Catherine Littlefield Green, Esther DeBerdt Reed, and Martha Washington. Want to learn more about this book and its author? Go to our Book Group Guide for this month's selection. January 14 , 9:30 a.m.: Here If You Need Me: A True Story, by Kate Braestrup. Kate Braestrup serves as the chaplain on search and rescue missions in the Maine woods, giving comfort to people whose loved ones are missing, and to the game wardens who sometimes have to deal with awful outcomes. Want to learn more about this book and its author? Go to our Book Group Guide for this month's selection.

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Interlibrary Loan

The library's participation in the Minerva consortium makes Interlibrary Loan quick and easy. However, if there are items you would like that are not owned by any Minerva or MaineCat libraries, we may still be able to borrow them from another library in Maine or across the country. Please ask a librarian if you need assistance in locating or requesting an item.

Public Computers

The Main Library has 4 computers available for general use, and two public computers that are limited to searching the library catalog only. All of our public computers are MacIntosh desktop computers. One public computer in the Main Library runs in the Windows environment for those library users who prefer to work in Windows. All the computers run Microsoft Office applications, as well as Safari, Camino, and Internet Explorer. You may sign up to use any of the public computers for one 30 minute block of time. If no one else is waiting, you may continue to work in 30 minute increments.

Wireless Internet Access

The library offers free wireless internet access in the Main wing of the library, both upstairs and downstairs. Your computer or other wireless device should automatically detect our network, which is called TML Wireless Network.

Delivery to the homebound

If you are unable to travel to the library, you may sign up to have books and other library items delivered to your home. Please contact Joyce Lourie to arrange for this service.

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Museum Passes

The library offers the following museum passes, made possible through the generosity of the Cape Elizabeth Arts Commission:

Children's Museum of Maine: The pass provides a 50% discount on the admission charge for up to four people, and may be borrowed by one group per day.

Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland: Two adults per day may borrow the pass to the Farnsworth Museum, which waives the admission charge and provides the bearer to 10% off purchases made at the museum store.

Portland Museum of Art: The pass may be used by one family per day (two adults and up to 6 children from the same family.)

Passes must be signed out at the Main Library reference desk. For more information, to check on availability or to reserve a pass in advance, please call the library at 799-1720.

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Tax Forms

The library provides free income tax forms for both Federal and State returns. The tax forms are located in the Main Library below the window on the north side of the building. Many tax forms are also available for free download online:

Federal Income Tax Forms
Maine State Income Tax Forms

Click here for links to more online tax resources.

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