OXFORD HILLS LIBRARIES COMMUNITY Bolsters Mills Harrison Norway Oxford Paris South Paris Waterford West Paris SCHOOL High School Middle School Elementary HOSPITAL Stephens Memorial

West Paris Public Library 226 Main Street PO Box 307 West Paris, ME 04289 Phone: (207) 674-2004 E-Mail: bstevwpl@westparis.lib.me.us Location: 226 Main Street Hours: Monday 1:30-5 P.M. Wednesday 1:30-7 P.M. Friday 1:30-5 P.M. History The West Paris Library Association was established in 1889 and was housed in various locations until the present library was completed in 1926. The library is a unique building, built of native stones gathered from nearby fields and pastures, it was built in the style of medieval England, like a tiny stone castle. The late Lewis M Mann made a provision in his will for the erection of this building and also left for that purpose the land on which it stands. Above the original oak door with hand forged iron hinges is a large granite slab with the inscription Arther E Mann Memorial Library. The library was officially acquired by the Town of West Paris in 1971. The building has been accepted into the Register for Historic Places by the Maine Historical Preservation Commission. The library continually updates its collection of books to serve the community of West Paris and surrounding towns. Borrower's Information The West Paris Public Library issues cards free of charge to area residents.. New users are limited to two items per visit for the first two visits. Library card holders are responsible for all materials borrowed. Overdue fines and charges for damaged materials must be paid by users. User's borrowing privileges will be suspended for failure to return materials or to pay fines and/or charges. All materials may be borrowed for a two week period. A late fee of $.05 per day or $.15 per week will be assessed for each item overdue. Replacement costs will be charged on lost items. Items may be requested through the Inter-library Loan service.... Library items may be renewed one time if no one is waiting for the material. Phone requests for renewal will be accepted. A book drop is available by the library entrance for returning items when the library is not open. Children's Services Story hour is held each Wednesday morning (except school vacations) from 10 to 11 a.m. at the library. Classroom visits are encouraged and special programs are offered periodically to youth groups. Services The library offers adult programs periodically. A computer is available for use by the public. Children must have written permission on a form provided before using the computer. A collection of cookbooks with recipes from various countries around the world generates a great deal of interest. Another collection of which the library is justifiably proud is the Time-Life Library of Art. These two collections were recently received through bequests. The West Paris Public Library is very fortunate to have a very dedicated support group, Friends of the West Paris Library, who provide tremendous help to the library. This group of volunteers spend many hours in support of various library activities. Arthur E. Mann Memorial Library - 1928