Memorial Library Info & Programs
The Memorial Library, run by librarian Valerie Sullivan, is located in Furber Park across from the Ocean Park Soda Fountain and Jakeman Hall. A wonderful selection of current children, teen and adult books are available.
Family library memberships are: $30/season, $20/month, and $10/week. Library memberships for OPA members are free.
The OPA’s mission encourages learning and as a non-profit benefits from our small fees for non-member use of Library services toward offsetting costs. We will however, waive Library fees should they present an economic hardship.
The library was completely renovated in 2024 after damage from the January flood. The library features a link to a searchable online catalog. (Use MemorialOceanPark for Library name and no password required)
The governor of Maine made a proclamation to celebrate our library! Watch it being read aloud here!
Hours
Season:
June 22 – Labor Day. Hours are Mon-Sat, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 PM).
SPECIAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS:
- Backpack Program: Younger Library patrons are able to borrow a theme-filled Let’s Move backpack with items to explore and enrich their memories while in Ocean Park. Let’s Move is part of a national effort to get children more active, eat healthy, all while having fun. Stop by the Library to learn more or borrow a backpack.
- Reading Friends Story Time: Every Thursday, from July 10 to July 31, 10:00 – 10:30 AM. Student volunteers read children’s stories at the Bandstand. If you are a middle school or high school student and would like to volunteer, or if you need more information, contact the Library.
- Story Time: Every Tuesday from July 1 to August 5, 10:00-10:30 AM. Volunteers read stories at the Bandstand. If you would like to volunteer or need more information, contact the library.
- Book Donations: We do not currently have space to accept large book donations. If you have a new book or two to add to our collection or a gently loved book, please feel free to leave them with the Librarian at the Library.