Maine Library Commission

The Library Commission, a 17-member board appointed by the Governor, is broadly representative of the state's library community. The Commission establishes the policies and operations of the State Library, gives advice and makes recommendations on the expenditure of state and federal funds, and establishes guidelines and policies for statewide library programs. Composition of the Maine Library Commission is defined in MRSA 27, Section 111.

Commission Guidance

Public Library Standards

Commission Rule Regarding Responsibilities of Public Libraries

Commission Meetings in 2025

  • Monday, January 27, 1-3 pm – Zoom only
  • Monday, March 24, 1-3 pm - Zoom only
  • Monday, May 12, 1-3 pm – In-person, MSL, 242 State Street, Augusta
  • Monday, July 21 – In-person, MSL, 242 State Street, Augusta
  • Monday, September 22, 1-3 pm – In-person, MSL, 242 State Street, Augusta
  • Monday, November 17, 1-3 pm – We may be back in the Cultural Building – TBD Zoom vs In-person
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Maine State Library Commission Membership
Seat # Representation Name Town Email Term Expiration
1 Public Library Heidi Grimm (Vice Chair) Yarmouth [email protected] 11/5/2024
2 K-12 School Library Andrew Wallace Portland [email protected] 11/5/2024
4 Special/Institutional Library Wynter Giddings Westbrook [email protected]
8 Public Representation At-Large Heather K. Perkinson Brunswick [email protected] 11/5/2024
9 Public Representation At-Large VACANT    
15 Library Trustee Jane Padham Ouderkirk Solon [email protected]
17 Permanent Non-Voting, Director of Area Reference and Resource Center Ben Treat Bangor [email protected] Permanent
18 Public Library VACANT       
18 Permanent Non-Voting, Director of Area Reference and Resource Center Sarah Moore Portland [email protected] Permanent
19 K-12 School Library Heather Chalmers Fayette [email protected] 6/1/2025
20 Large University Library Bryce Cundick (Chair) Farmington [email protected] 6/1/2025
21 Small College Library Krystie Wilfong Lewiston [email protected] 6/1/2025
22 Community College Library Judith Moreno Auburn [email protected] 6/15/2025
23 Representative of People with Disabilities VACANT
24 Liaison to Maine Library Advisory Council Darby Kathleen Ray Lewiston [email protected] 6/15/2025
25 Representative of Underserved and Rural Areas Andrea DeBiase Carrabassett Valley [email protected] 6/1/2025
26 Representative of Native American Community VACANT