We will be closed to the public December 24-26.

Happy New YEAR!! We will be closed to the public.

Registration opens January 5, 2026, and the link is here.

Registration opens on January 5, 2026. The link can be found here.

Spend a day in Skowhegan and join colleagues from around the state for an in-person, hands on workshop at the Margaret Chase Smith Library. You will learn the skills you and your institution need to be prepared for disaster.

Over the course of a three hour workshop (9:30 AM-12:30 PM) you will:

Learn the basics tools for writing a disaster plan and what materials you need for institutional disaster kits

Learn about resources available via MAM's partner organization North East Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)

Take part in a hands-on wet salvage activity

Time permitting, attendees will participate in disaster simulation and formulate their own response plans.

Presenters will be the Library's Nicole Potter and John Taylor. Mary Kate Kwasnik from North East Document Conservation Center will be participating too! $45 for MAM Members/$60 for Non-Members. Space is limited. Sign up now! https://ow.ly/bCZM50XlWyK

You must compete in a Regional Contest in Portland to participate in the State Contest. Link to the registration site is here.

Click here to register for the National Contest.