Thomas Memorial Library is pleased to participate in the Maine Library E-bike Loan Program, a partnership between Bicycle Coalition of Maine and the MaineDOT.
This program, which will run for throught the end of October, will allow adult TML cardholders to borrow a Class I electric-assist bicycle. (We are fortunate to have had our lending program extended by the Maine Bicycle Coalition–it was initially scheduled to end in the middle of June!)
The goal is to let more people see how practical and fun e-bikes are, and how they might help with car-free personal transportation.
Stop by the library or call us to be
added to a waiting list to borrow a bike!
Please read the important information below.
E-Bike Borrowing Requirements
- Borrowers must be over 18 years of age and be members of the library in good standing.
- Persons interested in borrowing an e-bike from one of these libraries MUST watch the following e-bike educational videos and take the short quizzes provided by the League of American Bicyclists, which takes about 20 mins.
- Persons interested in borrowing an e-bike must complete this waiver and borrower agreement. (Printed copies are available at the library; you can complete the waiver during the check-out process.) USE OF THE E-BIKES IS AT THE BORROWER’S OWN RISK.
IMPORTANT
- Persons interested in borrowing a bicycle and wishing to move it with a car bicycle rack should note that only wheel tray style racks attached via a trailer receiver hitch are permissible for use with these bikes.
- The bicycles weigh more than 50 pounds and cannot be carried on any strap on racks.
- The bikes can only be moved inside of cars or trucks, or on a sturdy receiver hitch rack.
Want to Know Where to Ride?
Visit the Where to Ride page on the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s website to download routes, and learn about how to use the Ride with GPS app on your phone!