Scarborough Public Library

Yesterday

1. Summer Reading Program
   • End date: Thursday, July 20th

   • This year's theme invites everyone to "Build a Better World." We’re creating some fun challenges that will encourage children to explore ways they can make a difference in their homes, in the community, and in the world!

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2. Meet and Greet: Musical Petting Zoo
   • Start time: 10:30am
   • End date: Thursday, July 20th
   • End time: 11:30am

   • Today's Meet and Greet story time will fill the room with musical notes! Father and daughter musicians Jeff and Amanda Ertman will join us for an "Musical Petting Zoo!" After they play music, kiddos can explore the instruments up close!

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3. Janet's Book Group
   • Start time: 03:00pm
   • End date: Thursday, July 20th
   • End time: 04:00pm

   • Kiddos entering Grades 4 thru 5 in the fall can join this fun book group. What will they be reading? Frindle by Andrew Clements Pre-registration required. Call the Youth Room at 883-4723 option 3, or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.

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4. Summer Teen Writers Group
   • Start time: 06:00pm
   • End date: Thursday, July 20th
   • End time: 07:45pm

   • Great news! Our teen writing group, offered in collaboration with Portland Writers Group Maine (PWGM), will continue to meet over the summer. The group will meet on the following Thursdays: July 6, 20 and August 3, 17 from 6:00pm to 7:45pm. This supportive gathering gives teens the opportunity to get feedback on their work and comment on others’ writing. Check the "Scarborough Teen Writing Group" listing on our Teen Page for registration details.

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Today

1. Summer Reading Program
   • End date: Friday, July 21st

   • This year's theme invites everyone to "Build a Better World." We’re creating some fun challenges that will encourage children to explore ways they can make a difference in their homes, in the community, and in the world!

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2. Coding with Robots
   • Start time: 10:30am
   • End date: Friday, July 21st
   • End time: 12:00pm

   • The library has brought in some fun robots to help introduce simple robotics and coding to our younger patrons. This summer the library's Systems Librarian, Tom Corbett, will offer a four-week coding class for grades 1-6 starting on June 30th. Graduates wanting to continue their "robot studies" can then join one of our library teams and participate in a national robot coding competition this Fall. Register at http://www.scarboroughlibrary.org/youthtech

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3. Coding with Robots
   • Start time: 10:30am
   • End date: Friday, July 21st
   • End time: 12:00pm

   • The library has brought in some fun robots to help introduce simple robotics and coding to our younger patrons. This summer the library's Systems Librarian, Tom Corbett, will offer a four-week coding class for grades 1-6 starting on June 30th. Graduates wanting to continue their "robot studies" can then join one of our library teams and participate in a national robot coding competition this Fall. Register at http://www.scarboroughlibrary.org/youthtech

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4. R.E.A.D. Therapy Dogs
   • Start time: 10:30am
   • End date: Friday, July 21st
   • End time: 11:30am

   • Many of you know Gracie—a special therapy dog who has visited us many times with her owner, Pat Touri. She will be joined by Emmie and her owner Mindy Beller to offer children who are reluctant readers with a powerful way to improve their reading skills: reading to the dogs in a private, cozy nook we’ll be creating just for them. To register your child for a 15 minute session, call 883-4723 opt. 3, or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.

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5. Code With Minecraft
   • Start time: 02:00pm
   • End date: Friday, July 21st
   • End time: 04:00pm

   • Want to learn how to code while having fun with Minecraft? This summer the library will be offering a four-week coding class for Grades 5 to 8 on Friday afternoons, June 30 thru July 21. This is a multi-part series. Attendance is required for each event. Bring your own Minecraft account or use one from us while at the library! Register at www.scarboroughlibrary.org/youthtech.

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6. Code With Minecraft
   • Start time: 02:00pm
   • End date: Friday, July 21st
   • End time: 04:00pm

   • Want to learn how to code while having fun with Minecraft? This summer the library will be offering a four-week coding class for Grades 5 to 8 on Friday afternoons, June 30 thru July 21. This is a multi-part series. Attendance is required for each event. Bring your own Minecraft account or use one from us while at the library! Register at www.scarboroughlibrary.org/youthtech.

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Tomorrow

1. Summer Hours 10am - 2pm
   • End date: Saturday, July 22nd
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2. Summer Reading Program
   • End date: Saturday, July 22nd

   • This year's theme invites everyone to "Build a Better World." We’re creating some fun challenges that will encourage children to explore ways they can make a difference in their homes, in the community, and in the world!

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3. Knitting Group
   • Start time: 10:00am
   • End date: Saturday, July 22nd
   • End time: 12:00pm

   • LIBRARY KNITTING GROUP
     EVERY SATURDAY FROM 10:00 AM TO NOON
     LOCATION: CONFERENCE ROOM

     Whether you’ve been knitting for decades or days, join the Library's Knitting Group in the Conference Room (located near the public computers). Bring knitting needles, yarn, patterns...whatever you have. FMI call 883-4723 option 4.

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Sunday, July 23rd

1. Closed (Summer Only)
   • End date: Sunday, July 23rd
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2. Summer Reading Program
   • End date: Sunday, July 23rd

   • This year's theme invites everyone to "Build a Better World." We’re creating some fun challenges that will encourage children to explore ways they can make a difference in their homes, in the community, and in the world!

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Monday, July 24th

1. Summer Reading Program
   • End date: Monday, July 24th

   • This year's theme invites everyone to "Build a Better World." We’re creating some fun challenges that will encourage children to explore ways they can make a difference in their homes, in the community, and in the world!

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Tuesday, July 25th

1. Summer Reading Program
   • End date: Tuesday, July 25th

   • This year's theme invites everyone to "Build a Better World." We’re creating some fun challenges that will encourage children to explore ways they can make a difference in their homes, in the community, and in the world!

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2. Summer Story Times
   • Start time: 10:00am
   • End date: Tuesday, July 25th
   • End time: 11:00am

   • For ages birth to 3. Taking our cue from the more casual summer schedule, we’re offering a story time for infants and toddlers that will include stories with Marilyn and “discovery stations” for some play-based fun!

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3. Crafty Tuesdays: Weaving
   • Start time: 05:00pm
   • End date: Tuesday, July 25th
   • End time: 07:30pm

   • Tuesday Evenings, July 11 thru August 1 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM! Get creative! This fun “drop in” craft time offers family time to unplug, unwind, and explore your artistic side together! We’ll provide a different crafty theme each week - and all the materials you’ll need. Here's what we have in store for Week 3:

     Tuesday, July 25: Weaving
     Weaving is a great way to improve fine motor skills – and encourages kiddos (and adults!) to use problem solving skills to explore creative expression while creating interesting patterns. Plus, it’s just plain FUN! We'll have all the supplies needed to get started!

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Wednesday, July 26th

1. Summer Reading Program
   • End date: Wednesday, July 26th

   • This year's theme invites everyone to "Build a Better World." We’re creating some fun challenges that will encourage children to explore ways they can make a difference in their homes, in the community, and in the world!

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2. Teens: Book Talks & Trailers
   • Start time: 06:00pm
   • End date: Wednesday, July 26th
   • End time: 07:30pm

   • For Grades 6 and up. What are book talks and online book trailers, and how are they used to help teens find great books to read? Find out as Connie uncovers great reads by demonstrating and exploring these two great techniques! Pre-registration required starting June 12. Call Youth Services at 883-4723 option 3, or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

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Thursday, July 27th

1. Summer Reading Program
   • End date: Thursday, July 27th

   • This year's theme invites everyone to "Build a Better World." We’re creating some fun challenges that will encourage children to explore ways they can make a difference in their homes, in the community, and in the world!

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2. Meet and Greet: Mike Thurlow
   • Start time: 10:30am
   • End date: Thursday, July 27th
   • End time: 11:30am

   • Let's see who's joining us for our 5th Meet and Greet story time. We think you might recognize him! Today's visitor will be Mike Thurlow, Fire Chief for the Town of Scarborough. What will he be bringing along? A fire truck for kiddos to explore!

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3. Crash Course in Online Library Services
   • Start time: 06:30pm
   • End date: Thursday, July 27th
   • End time: 08:00pm

   • There’s lots of learning power behind your library card! We will be offering this “crash course” on a monthly basis to help new cardholders (and longstanding cardholders) maximize available services! Learn tips on searching the catalog, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, and exploring our online self-guided learning platforms. We’ll also share free resources available to you through the Maine State Library and Portland Public Library.

     Computers will be available or bring your laptop or mobile device. Space is limited. For more information or to register, please call 883-4723 option 4 or email askSPL@scarboroughlibrary.org.

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Friday, July 28th

1. Summer Reading Program
   • End date: Friday, July 28th

   • This year's theme invites everyone to "Build a Better World." We’re creating some fun challenges that will encourage children to explore ways they can make a difference in their homes, in the community, and in the world!

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2. R.E.A.D. Therapy Dogs
   • Start time: 10:30am
   • End date: Friday, July 28th
   • End time: 11:30am

   • Many of you know Gracie—a special therapy dog who has visited us many times with her owner, Pat Touri. She will be joined by Emmie and her owner Mindy Beller to offer children who are reluctant readers with a powerful way to improve their reading skills: reading to the dogs in a private, cozy nook we’ll be creating just for them. To register your child for a 15 minute session, call 883-4723 opt. 3, or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.

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3. Minecraft Miner Day
   • Start time: 01:00pm
   • End date: Friday, July 28th
   • End time: 04:00pm

   • Explore the Library’s Minecraft world created by our volunteer “tech teens!.” We’ll begin with a session just for beginners at 1:00 PM, then everyone can join in starting at 2:00 PM. If you’ve created your own Minecraft world, bring it along to show others on our big screen! Computers will be available, or you can bring your own laptop. No sign up is needed—just drop in! Please remember that children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.     

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4. Minecraft Miner Day
   • Start time: 01:00pm
   • End date: Friday, July 28th
   • End time: 04:00pm

   • Explore the Library’s Minecraft world created by our volunteer “tech teens!.” We’ll begin with a session just for beginners at 1:00 PM, then everyone can join in starting at 2:00 PM. If you’ve created your own Minecraft world, bring it along to show others on our big screen! Computers will be available, or you can bring your own laptop. No sign up is needed—just drop in! Please remember that children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.     

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Saturday, July 29th

1. Summer Hours 10am - 2pm
   • End date: Saturday, July 29th
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2. Summer Reading Program
   • End date: Saturday, July 29th

   • This year's theme invites everyone to "Build a Better World." We’re creating some fun challenges that will encourage children to explore ways they can make a difference in their homes, in the community, and in the world!

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3. Knitting Group
   • Start time: 10:00am
   • End date: Saturday, July 29th
   • End time: 12:00pm

   • LIBRARY KNITTING GROUP
     EVERY SATURDAY FROM 10:00 AM TO NOON
     LOCATION: CONFERENCE ROOM

     Whether you’ve been knitting for decades or days, join the Library's Knitting Group in the Conference Room (located near the public computers). Bring knitting needles, yarn, patterns...whatever you have. FMI call 883-4723 option 4.

     LEARN MORE

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