Blake Library’s Mission

The Blake Library at the University of Maine at Fort Kent is committed to supporting the institutional mission by providing high-quality resources and personalized library services designed to foster academic excellence.

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The History of Blake Library

The University of Maine at Fort Kent began as a regional teachers’ college in 1878. In 1885, a library was created to support its students.

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The Blake Library entrance facing University Drive, which sits beneath the library's belltower

Annual Reports

Take a deep dive into the operations of Blake Library (campus portal access required).

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Image Attributions

We are grateful to the photographers and artists whose images grace these web pages.

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Contact Our Staff

Questions? Contact one of our friendly staff for assistance!

Sofia Birden

Sofia L. Birden

Director of Library Services and Reference Librarian

(207) 834-7527
Dana Appleby

Dana Appleby

Library Specialist CL3, Circulation, ILL, and Reserves

(207) 834-7526
Brenda Pelletier

Brenda Pelletier

Library Specialist CL3, Acquisitions and Serials

(207) 834-7523

Blake Library

Library Hours:
Sunday: 1 PM – 7 PM
Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 12 PM – 5 PM
Holidays & Exceptions:
Sunday, December 15: 1 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, December 21: Closed
Sunday, December 22: Closed
Monday, December 23: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday, December 24 – Wednesday, January 1: Closed
Thursday, January 2: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, January 3: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday, January 4: Closed
Sunday, January 5: Closed
Contact Us:

Standard Hours: (207) 834-7525
Fax: (207) 834-7518

Library Staff

Library Hours:
Sunday: 1 PM – 7 PM
Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 12 PM – 5 PM
Holidays & Exceptions:
Sunday, December 15: 1 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, December 21: Closed
Sunday, December 22: Closed
Monday, December 23: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday, December 24 – Wednesday, January 1: Closed
Thursday, January 2: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, January 3: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday, January 4: Closed
Sunday, January 5: Closed
Contact Us:

Standard Hours: (207) 834-7525
Fax: (207) 834-7518

Library Staff