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Maine State Parks


*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
September 4, 2025

*Free Day at Maine State Parks for Library Card Holders on September 20*

Augusta, Maine – September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and thanks to a proclamation [ [link removed] ] by Governor Janet Mills, it is also officially Maine Library Card Sign-Up Month. To mark the occasion, the Maine State Library and Maine State Parks are partnering to offer a special day of free admission to participating state parks.

On Saturday, September 20, simply show your Maine library card at the entrance of any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day outdoors at no cost.

“This collaboration is a perfect way to highlight the value of libraries and the exceptional outdoor values of Maine’s State Parks,” *said Andy Cutko, DACF Bureau of Parks and Lands Director*. “Libraries open your mind to the world of literature, and on September 20, your library card is also a ticket to the outdoors.”

“Maine State Library is delighted to partner with Maine State Parks for Library Card Sign-Up Month,” *said Lori Fisher, Maine State Librarian*. “With the fall season upon us, providing free admission to many Maine State Parks on September 20th is a natural extension of the types of services and resources that our public libraries provide regularly to their communities.”

Visitors are encouraged to bring a favorite book, find a shady spot, and enjoy some quiet reading time surrounded by Maine’s natural beauty. Whether it’s a novel at Crescent Beach State Park, poetry under a pine at Lamoine State Park, or a field guide on a trail atop Bradbury Mountain State Park, the day is a celebration of learning, relaxation, and connection.

*Don’t have a library card yet? Stop by your local library to sign up — it’s free, and it opens the door to countless opportunities, from books and digital resources to programs and events.*

To find your nearest library, go to www.maine.gov/msl/libs/directories/public.shtml [ [link removed] ]. To explore Maine State Parks, including maps and locations, visit [link removed].

*Free admission applies to day-use at Maine’s Maine State Parks and Historic Sites on Saturday, September 20, from 9:00 a.m. until closing.*

The free admission does not apply to:


* Acadia National Park
* Allagash Wilderness Waterway
* Baxter State Park
* Maine Wildlife Park
* Peacock Beach
* Scarborough Beach
* Swan Island
* Penobscot River Corridor
* Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect

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