Got questions? You're in the right place.
Libraries offer more than just books these days, and figuring out how everything works isn't always straightforward. Whether you're trying to renew a book, reserve a study room, or access our digital collections, we've gathered answers to the most common questions right here.
How do I log in to my Rangeley Public Library Account?
Please enter your barcode (14-digit number on your library card) and PIN - Note: for most users the initial default PIN is set to the last four digits of the phone number associated with your library account. If that does not work, please contact the library. We recommend changing your PIN after logging in by clicking on "My Record" and expanding the "Change Logon" section of the page
How do I open a Rangeley Public Library Account?
Rangeley Public Library accounts are free to open for both residents and non-residents. Please stop by the library to fill out an application or you can download a digital copy of our application here and bring it with you.
How do I renew a book?
When you log in to your account, the books you currently have checked out will appear. Put a check in the box(es) of the item(s) you wish to renew, then click on the green “renew” button below. Note: If your book is overdue, you will not have the option to renew. Please call or stop by the library to have a librarian assist you.
How do I find a book in the catalog?
Click on the “Search” tab, and choose “keyword” or “Begins with”. We recommend saving “Advanced” for some time after you have gotten comfortable with the basic search features. Type in the title, or the author, or the subject you are looking for. All of the items available in the entire MILS system (a consortium of 30 or more smallish Maine libraries) will appear. First, look under the icon on the left. This will tell you whether this item is a book, a DVD, an audiobook, etc. Next, look at the bottom of the print section where it says “Local availability” and “System Availability”. If by local you see 0 (of 1), this means that Rangeley owns one copy, but it is not available right now. If it says 0 (of 0), this means that Rangeley does not own a copy. Under system availability, you may see something like 5 (of 12). This would mean that there are 12 copies in the entire MILS system, and that 5 of them are currently available to borrow.
How do I hold/reserve a book?
Once you have found an item that you want to borrow, look at the boxes to the right of the item. If you click on “Availability”, you will see a listing of the libraries which have this item along with the call number which shows where it is located in each library. If you click on “Place request”, you will be able to ask for this item to be held for you at the Rangeley Public Library, or to have it sent from another library by inter-library loan.
Do you have computers or WiFi I can use?
There are six public access computers available whenever the library is open. WiFi is accessible outside the building 24 hours per day.
What if my question isn't answered here?
Give us a call or send us an email through our contact page—we'd be happy to help you out.
Does the library have an electronic library like Libby for e-books and audiobooks?
The Rangeley Public Library has access to Maine InfoNet Download library which runs on the Bibliotecha CloudLibrary platform. Just visit https://www.yourcloudlibrary.com/. Download the app, select your state and library. Then use your 14-digit barcode (found on your library card) and your PIN. (Note: for most users the initial default PIN is set to the last four digits of the phone number associated with your library account. If that does not work, please contact the library. We recommend changing your PIN after logging in by clicking on "My Record" and expanding the "Change Logon" section of the page.)
How do I reserve a room?
The Rangeley Public Library has one private room which seats up to 12 people. It may be reserved for up to 3 hours at a time free of charge. Please call (207)864-5529 or stop by to ask us for an application to reserve the conference room.
How do I volunteer?
The Rangeley Public Library relies on a robust group of volunteers who support both the day-to-day functions of the library as well as the ongoing fundraising activities. Our volunteers help with shelving books, processing materials to add to the collection, preparing materials for children's programs, staffing fundraising events, and much more. If you are interested in volunteering your time at the library, please give us a call at (207)864-5529 or send an email to director@rangeleylibrary.org.
Does the Library provide tech support?
Yes, our librarians can help with minor issues. Also, Greater Franklin Digital Literacy Coordinator, Tyler Provencher, is available every other Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:00 to answer tech questions. Patrons may sign up at the library.