The Law Library will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

The State House – and the law library – are open to in-person visitors.

Can’t make it to the State House? Library staff are able to serve you in other ways:

• Contact us using our Ask a Law Librarian form.
• Call us at 207-287-1600. If you leave a message, please be sure to include your name, phone number and email address.

Want to read law books from your home computer, tablet, or smart phone?

• We now offer over 900+ legal titles as ebooks
• Learn more about accessing our ebook collection here: https://legislature.maine.gov/lawlibrary/ebooks/12433 

Interested in borrowing a book?

• Contact us directly to ask to borrow materials, or place a request through your local library.
• Books can be delivered in one of three ways:
• In-person pickup.
• At your local library, if you place your request through your local library.
• By mail.

Welcome to the Law and Legislative Reference Library, a nonpartisan office of the Maine State Legislature. We provide legal and governmental information, research and resources to all the citizens of Maine, their government and the legal community. We do not give legal advice or interpretations.

We value your input.  If you have comments or questions regarding the Law Library, its website, services, or policies, please contact us. (207) 287-1600 

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