All policies of the Thomas Memorial Library have been approved by the Thomas Memorial Library Committee, the Cape Elizabeth Town Manager, and the Cape Elizabeth Town Council per the Cape Elizabeth Town Charter.

Thomas Memorial Library Policy Manual

General Use Policy (updated July 12, 2021)
Safe Child and Vulnerable Adults Policy (updated July 12, 2021)
Computer Use and Internet Policy (updated July 12, 2021)
Food and Beverage Policy (updated July 12, 2021)
Meeting Room Policy (updated November 14, 2022)
Displays & Exhibits Policy (updated November 14, 2022)
Circulation Policy (updated November 14, 2022)
Collection Development Policy (updated January 10, 2022)
Programming Policy (enacted January 10, 2022)
Confidentiality Policy (updated November 14, 2022)
Community Information Area Policy (updated November 14, 2022)
Petition and Passive Engagement Policy (enacted January 10, 2022)

Supporting Documents

Freedom to Read Statement
Freedom to View Statement
Library Bill of Rights
Request for Reconsideration of Materials 
Local Authors Collection Submission Form
Programming Partnership Proposal Form
Request for Reconsideration of Exhibit

Additional Information

Intellectual Freedom, the Library, and the Law