Reference Services
- Questions? (207) 324-4714 or info@lbgoodall.org
- Study Tables, Comfortable Chairs: Read a book or magazine…or work on a jigsaw puzzle.
- Internet Access: We have several computers available for patron use (a library card is not required).
- Free WIFI connection if you bring your own device.
- Office Applications: Microsoft Office and LibreOffice.
- Periodicals: The library subscribes to dozens of magazines and newspapers.
Document Services
- Librarian assistance always available.
- Printing: 25ยข per page (B&W or Color, same price)
- Scan to E-mail: No charge.
- FAX:Not available at our temporary location.
Here are three alternatives:- Shaw’s Hardware, 901 Main St.
- Copy Kat’s, 1328 Main St.
- Zippy Copy Center, 1725 Main St.
Local History Resources
- Local Newspaper Archive (on microfilm):
- Journal-Tribune, 1977-2019
- Sanford Tribune & Advocate, 1925-77
- Sanford Tribune, 1900-24
- Digital Newspapers:
- Springvale Advocate, Sanford Journal Tribune 1895-1989
- Biddeford Journal Tribune 1895-1919
- La Justice de Sanford 1925-28
- Portland Press Herald 1824-2023
- Obituary Index: from Sanford and Springvale newspapers 1889 – 2019.
- Yearbooks: Sanford High School Distaff. (Hard-copy editions available at the library.)
- Sanford town directories; histories of nearby towns; Goodall Mills collection.
- See also:
- Springvale Library (for genealogy research)
- Sanford-Springvale Historical Society (museum)
Digital Life Skills
Maine State Library Digital Learning offers an array of sites designed to enhance online skills.
Free language learning apps
- Duolingo | Memrise | Mondly | Lifewire | PC Magazine
Free apps for English language learners
- USA Learns (also citizenship resources) | Busuu | NY Public Library | University of Wisconsin
Databases and Research Sites
Thousands of magazines, newspapers, and reference books – consumer information, genealogy, journals and more!
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