Gilford Butler Center
South Thomaston Public Library & Community Center
Library Community Center Hours & Programs
All are welcome!
All activities at the Gilford Butler Center are held as scheduled unless otherwise noted.
Monday
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm
Noontime Book Group ~ 12 pm Third Monday of the month
Canasta ~ 1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday
Hours: 4 pm - 7 pm
Ukes Rock Rehearsal ~ 5 pm - 7 pm
open to the public
Wednesday
Hours: 10 am - 2 pm
Lunch is on a break for the month of August
Thursday
Hours: 4 pm - 7 pm
Evening Book Group ~ 6 pm Second Thursday of the month
Friday
Hours: 1 pm - 4 pm
Mah Jong ~ 1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday
Hours: 10 am - 1 pm
Adult Ballet ~ 10:30 am
Coffee ~ 10 am - 12 pm
Cribbage - 10 am - 12 pm
What's New on the Shelves
Sponsor a book program
This is a community-driven reading initiative. Participants are invited to purchase a current book, read it, and then donate it to the library’s New Additions shelf.
Before purchasing any books, please contact us to confirm whether we already have a copy in our collection.
Stop in at the circulation desk,
Send us an email at library@souththomaston.me
or call us at 207-596-0022.
If you particularly enjoyed the book, feel free to write up a short note explaining why you recommend it.
This is a wonderful way to share great reads and help grow our collection for the benefit of the entire community.
The South Thomaston Public Library serves the information needs of citizens of the area.
Hard Copy, Paperback, and Large Print Books • Audio Books on CD
Online Library of Downloadable Audio and E-Books • DVD Movies
24/7 WI-FI Internet Access • Public Computers
Gilford Butler Center
Solar array at the Gilford Butler Center
Ukes Rock! Meets at the Gliford Butler Center Tuesdays 5-7 pm
Library Resources
Library Catalog
To view our catalog click the Library World icon below
Enter "sothompl" for library name, No password needed.
Download eBooks & Audio Books
Do You Have a Kindle, iPad, or Nook?
You can download eBooks and Audio books through the Cloud Library. Click the icon below.
Do you need help downloading FREE library books? The official Maine State Audio and eBook site has easy tutorials online.
If do-it-yourself is not your gig, drop by or give us a call and we'll help you get started. We have handouts on sources for FREE eBooks and how-to's for Kindle, iPad, and Nook.
View Free Magazines, Newspapers, Databases, and more!
Click on the digitalmainelibrary image below.
Thousands of magazines, newspapers, and reference books available anywhere in the State of Maine.
Interlibrary Loan
Don't see it on our shelves or in our catalogs?
Ask us about InterLibrary Loan! There's no charge, and if the book is available it generally arrives within 2 weeks.
Email us: library@souththomaston.me
Call us: 207-596-0022
or stop by the circulation desk with your request.
Museum Passes
Owls Head Transportation Museum
Two free passes are available to Library members. They may be checked out at the library circulation desk and must be returned at the library circulation desk. Passes are good for three days.
Farnsworth Art Museum
Four free passes are available to members of the South Thomaston Public Library. They may be checked out at the libary circulation desk and must be returned at the library circulation desk. Treat yourself, friends, and family to some of the best local ART. Passes are good for three days.