Established in 1867, the Portland Public Library is Maine’s oldest and largest public library system. Governed by a 16 member Board of Trustees, the Library is a non-profit organization. The Library’s mission is to serve the Greater Portland community by providing a diverse collection of books and other resources, with access to information resources worldwide. The Library’s services support the educational, informational, and recreational interests of all community members. The Library is a public-private partnership that receives annual operating support from the City of Portland, the State of Maine, Cumberland County, and gifts from businesses, foundations and individuals like you.