LIBRARY RESOURCES
Resources Available to Our Library Patrons
Telehealth Service
The library has a telehealth unit, including a laptop, headphones, and camera you can use for mental health counseling, wellness appointments, and a range of other non-urgent medical needs. You can book a private "telehealth room" for your appointments. Call us at 207-487-5880 for more information.
Online Resources:
- Cloud Library (e-books & e-audiobooks)
- ComicsPlus®
- Digital Maine Library databases, including Ancestry.com that you can currently use from home!
- Pittsfield Advertiser & Valley Times (local newspaper until 1987)
Streaming Service:
- Kanopy! The library now offers the popular on-demand film streaming service
Community Resources
This local radio station (98.1 FM in Skowhegan) often has programs interviewing local artists and businesses as part of a series called Guest Room. Check it out to learn more about the community.
This is a free online platform that allows anyone to easily find and connect with local free and reduced-cost programs that can assist with employment, education, childcare, feeding their families, and more.
Affordable Devices and Public Access
Individuals and non-profits can apply for refurbished devices. This service is based in Waterville and will also ship devices. The Somerset Economic Development Corporation is also purchasing laptops, desktops and tablets to benefit Somerset libraries and other organizations.
The Somerset Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is partnering with the National Digital Equity Center to offer free digital skills training classes. Maine residents may take the classes online or in person at a partner location.