Hours & Directions

We are located on the Portland campus of the University of New England in the Josephine S. Abplanalp Library, and maintain a smaller space at the Biddeford campus Ketchum Library.

Portland Campus

Maine Women Writers Collection is currently open by appointment only. It is best to call or email before visiting, to be sure we are in!

Address

Abplanalp Library 
University of New England 
Portland Campus 
716 Stevens Avenue
Portland, Maine 
04103-2670
(207) 221-4334

DIRECTIONS

Directions to the UNE Portland Campus

FROM CAMPUS

The Josephine S. Abplanalp Library is the large brick building located at the end of College Street.

Enter the library through the courtyard door. The Maine Women Writers Collection is located on the library first floor: turn left at the library front desk and continue down the hallway past the 24-hour lounge.

Biddeford Campus

While our primary location is on the Portland campus, we also have a presence in the Ketchum Library on the Biddeford campus in the Special Collections office. Contact the curator to arrange a visit.

DIRECTIONS

Directions to the UNE Biddeford Campus

FROM CAMPUS

From Rte. 9/208: turn left onto Hills Beach Road. After the Alumni Cottage, the library is between and slightly behind the next two buildings on the left (Decary Hall and Stella Maris Hall).

The Special Collections office is located on the first floor of the library, across from the library front desk.

PARKING

Contact the Office of Safety and Security for information about parking on campus.