Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library

Friends Fund Interlibrary Loans

Friends of Wiscasset Public Library have pledged up to $600.00 to fund Interlibrary Loans this year. In the past, patrons have been charged return postage for items they have requested from outside sources. This year the Friends have made it possible for the Library to offer this service without a fee.

Friends Help the Library Go Green

In 2010 the Friends of Wiscasset Public Library paid to changed most of the incandescent light bulbs in the Library to CFL bulbs. The Library saw an immediate drop in electric costs. The quick evidence of the results of this small change encouraged the Library to look for more ways to support ecology and save at the same time.

This year the Friends have agreed to further support the Go Green movement. The Friends are funding the purchase of light filtering, cellular shades for the Library addition. The insulating effect of the cellular shades in blocking both the winter's cold and the summer's heat , while still allowing the light to enter, will reduce the energy use at the Library. During the winter, the shades can be closed at night to reduce drafts and help retain heat in the building. The furnace will run less and lower the use of heating oil. During the summer, the shades will be lowered on the windows with direct sunlight on them to reduce the escalation of heat, the lessen the need to cool the building, and lower the use of electricity. Using less energy and reducing are costs of Library operations is a responsible action that is being supported by the Friends.

The Library will continue to look for more ways to reduce its carbon footprint and save.