Become a Member

Becoming an MLA member means gaining access to professional development, networking, and scholarship opportunities; discounts at ticketed MLA events; voting rights; the opportunity to join committees and interest groups; intellectual freedom support; and more.

By joining us, you directly contribute to MLA's mission of advocating for Maine libraries and library workers, fostering cooperation, offering professional development, and ensuring information accessibility for all.

We welcome library workers from all library types as well as students, retirees, and library supporters.  Join us! 

Membership Types

Personal Membership

Personal members can be anyone working in libraries, retirees, students or library supporters.

Personal Members can add a discounted one-year New England Library Association (NELA) Membership for just $20; $15 for students and retirees. If interested, select this option when signing up for your personal membership. 

Library Membership 

Maine libraries can cover membership for all their staff with a library-level bundle membership. Eligibility requires registration for all professional and support staff directly involved with collections and programs.  Library-level members receive the same benefits and discounts as personal members. 

Libraries with a bundle membership can add a discounted, one-year New England Library Association (NELA) Membership for just $20 per person. Email us at mainelibrary@gmail.com to learn more about this option.