Scarborough (ME) Public Library | Upcoming Events and Services

Discover Minerva & Marvel! Two Sessions Offered: Thursday, May 16, 2013 At 1:30 PM
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 At 6:30 PM

Learn how to search the Library's catalog, Minerva, and request books from other libraries in Maine. Discover the resources in MARVEL!, Maine's Virtual Library, including access to full-text magazine articles, encyclopedias, ValueLine Investment Survey, and Ancestry.com. Bring your library card and a laptop or tablet if you have one. Contact the reference desk at 883-4723 option 4 to register for one of these sessions.

News From the Friends of the Library

The Friends are requesting book donations for their Annual Book Sale which takes place June 21-23, 2013. Proceeds from the Book Sale support the Library. Book sale details can be found here.

The Friends Annual Meeting will take place on Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the Library. All current Friends members are invited to attend. Meeting details can be found here.

This program is for both assisted living consumers and/or their adult children. Find answers to questions about assisted living and learn what to ask when considering facilities. A panel of specialists with the Southern Maine Assisted Living Education Group will review aspects of assisted living such as services, accommodations, payment sources, and licensing levels. Pre-registration for this free program is suggested by calling the Library at 883-4723 ext. 6279. Light refreshments will be served.

Library Book Discussion Group
First Tuesday of the month 10 a.m.
Conference Room

This month offers readers the option of selecting their own book—with one requirement: it must be a biography about a painter. Consider Jackson Pollack or Andy Warhol. Or perhaps Leonardo da Vinci or Michelangelo. Then there's Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, or Vincent van Gogh. So many possibilities! FMI call 883-4723 option 4.

For more information about this welcoming book group call 883-4723 option 4. Book Group Reading list.

Monday Movie
First Monday of the Month at 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Room

Monday, June 3
Promised Land (2013)

Image: promised Land cover Matt Damon is Steve, a corporate salesman whose journey from farm boy to big-time player takes an unexpected detour when he lands in McKinley, a small town that has been hit hard by economic decline. Steve and his sales partner, played by Frances McDormand, have been dispatched to obtain drilling rights to the properties of the town's farmers. Tensions rise when first a respected teacher and then an environmental activist call for greater consideration of the drilling by the townspeople. Directed by Gus Van Sant. Rated R for language. 106 minutes. The event is free...light refreshments will be served.

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Let’s Talk America
First Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Room
Thursday, June 6
Topic: "What should the US policy be on the use of DRONES both inside and outside the USA?"

Let's Talk America! forums are happening all around the country, bringing people together for inclusive, respectful dialogue about issues facing our communities, our state, and our nation. Come share your views—and consider new insights. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact local facilitator, Sam Kelley at 883-5181 or cell 650-1814.

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Coming: Watch for details.

June 14
Former Congressman Tom Allen, author Of Dangerous Convictions, To Speak Friday, June 14 at 1:30 PM.