The Maine State Library is again partnering with Maine State Parks to provide a special day of free admission to participating state parks for library card holders! 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, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Director. “Libraries open your mind to the world of literature and information, and on April 25, your library card is also a ticket to the outdoors.”

“Maine State Library is delighted to partner with Maine State Parks for Maine Library Month,” said Lori Stockman, Maine State Librarian. “With spring upon us, providing free admission to many Maine State Parks on April 25th is a natural extension of the types of services and resources that our public libraries provide regularly to Maine 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.

Free admission applies to day-use at Maine’s Maine State Parks and Historic Sites on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. until closing. To see a list of the parks that are not participating please go to museum passes.