Special library with great availability of popular titles

I liked my first visit so much that I paid for a membership pretty much the next day. I hadnt been in the building before, and the door was open for Novembers first Friday. The library was open for a talk with a Maine author who writes mysteries, and as I walked to the ballroom on the next floor, I walked in a Naked Shakespeare production by Acorn. It feels like Mechanics Hall has a unique history and community outreach.

Historic building with the past still etched on its walls. Right in the center of downtown.

I like grounded, well maintained old, historical, working class buildings!Also, located in heart of downtown Portland, known as Portlands first highrise!Understand, folks can become members for $50, with special organization rates!Only thing missing is a common kitchen.

I like the old style of the building. Its clean, has a lot of history to it. Big ballroom. Sound system or speakers in the hall cant handle dance music. Bring your own.

It a great old building but the acoustics arent that great on the top floor.

Went there to go dancing... Great floor... Nice folks... Jillian was a very good instructor....✓✓

What an absolutely amazing space. Really fun to explore this old building

Library that was the perfect venue for a wedding.

The building is a hidden gem with an extraordinary 200+ year history connected to the tradition of craftsmanship in Portland and has since reinvented itself a vibrant hub of community events, art, education, and performance.

Alot of history here. Its an older building with somewhat funky floor plans, retrofitted bathrooms, etc. As an event venue, I was disappointed how confusing it was to find where my function was being held. Also very disappointed with the temperature; the space was kept at 64 degrees on a cold Maine day. I wore my coat the entire time. This took alot away from my experience.

Community center with various interesting classes and gatherings, in a lovely older building with great spaces of differing sizes. Very well equipped with restrooms, working elevator, and used book exchange.

Great space! Incredible value!

Great venue!

Great venue for a wedding.

Great library in a magnificent building. I highly recommend the Makers at the Hall talks as well.

Lovely. 1859 built