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10:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday
10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm-5:00pm

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President's Day
Mon, February 16
Patriot's Day
Mon, April 20
Memorial Day
Mon, May 25

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Welcome to the Scarborough Public Library's new website!

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Introducing Lynda.com

We are excited to offer our patrons a full subscription to Lynda.com, the world's top site for learning technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more.

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A Most Wanted Man

Come see Philip Seymour Hoffman give his final screen performance in this taut adaptation of John le Carré's spy novel.

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The Valley of Amazement

February's Book Discussion Group selection is this engrossing story by Amy Tan.

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Valentines and Friends Party

Our next Pajamarama! theme is "Valentines and Friends." Come join us!

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Tour of Highclere Castle

Attention Downton Abby fans! Come to the library for some tea and a pictorial tour of this now famous castle.

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Calendar

Yesterday

  1. Bookworms Teen Book Club
    • Start time: 03:00pm
    • End date: Wednesday, January 28th
    • End time: 04:00pm

    • Do you love to read...talk about books...write? Check out our teen book club and get to know other like-minded young adults!

      LEARN MORE

    • View this event in Google Calendar

Today

  1. Family Story Times
    • Start time: 10:30am
    • End date: Thursday, January 29th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • Every Thursday: Family Story Time - Amphitheater
      10:30 AM Ages 3 to 7 with an adult

      Join Janet and promote a love for reading with members of your family...grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends - all are welcome!

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Saturday, January 31st

  1. Knitting Group
    • Start time: 10:00am
    • End date: Saturday, January 31st
    • 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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    • View this event in Google Calendar

Monday, February 2nd

  1. Movie Matinee
    • Start time: 01:30pm
    • End date: Monday, February 2nd
    • End time: 03:30pm

    • Monday Movie Matinee
      First Monday of Each Month

      Join us for a FREE viewing of contemporary and classic movies - from recent theater releases to old favorites. Check the homepage of our website for the monthly selection at www.scarboroughlibrary.org. This event is open to the public.

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Tuesday, February 3rd

  1. Baby Lapsit
    • Start time: 09:30am
    • End date: Tuesday, February 3rd
    • End time: 10:30am

    • Every Tuesday: Baby Lapsit - Meeting Room 9:30 AM
      Ages birth to 18 months with an adult
      Nursery rhymes, movement activities, songs, finger play with Marilyn.

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    • View this event in Google Calendar
  2. Book Discussion Group
  3. Toddler Time
    • Start time: 10:30am
    • End date: Tuesday, February 3rd
    • End time: 11:30am

    • Every Tuesday: Toddler Time - Meeting Room 10:30 AM
      Ages 18 months and up with an adult
      Picture books, rhymes, songs, and movement with Marilyn.

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  4. Pajamarama
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Tuesday, February 3rd
    • End time: 07:30pm

    • Pajamas in the library? Absolutely! Children ages 4 and up are invited to wear their coziest pajamas and bring their favorite thing to cuddle.

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Wednesday, February 4th

  1. Bookworms Teen Book Club
    • Start time: 03:00pm
    • End date: Wednesday, February 4th
    • End time: 04:00pm

    • Do you love to read...talk about books...write? Check out our teen book club and get to know other like-minded young adults!

      LEARN MORE

    • View this event in Google Calendar

Thursday, February 5th

  1. Family Story Times
    • Start time: 10:30am
    • End date: Thursday, February 5th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • Every Thursday: Family Story Time - Amphitheater
      10:30 AM Ages 3 to 7 with an adult

      Join Janet and promote a love for reading with members of your family...grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends - all are welcome!

      Learn More

    • View this event in Google Calendar
  2. Let's Talk America!
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Thursday, February 5th
    • End time: 07:30pm

    • Let's Talk America!
      Every First Thursday of the Month

      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. Check our website homepage a week prior for the monthly topic. For more information, contact local facilitator, Sam Kelley at cell 650-1814.

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Saturday, February 7th

  1. Knitting Group
    • Start time: 10:00am
    • End date: Saturday, February 7th
    • 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

    • View this event in Google Calendar

Sunday, February 8th

  1. Gone With the Wind
    • Start time: 01:00pm
    • End date: Sunday, February 8th
    • End time: 05:00pm

    • The Civil War in Film

      We continue our Civil War film series with the screening of the classic movie "Gone With the Wind." This is the full feature and runs 4 hours. There will be an intermission.

      This series is part of the year-long Local and Legendary: Maine in the Civil War partnership between the Library, Scarborough Historical Society, and Scarborough Middle School. Funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and awarded by the Maine Historical Society and the Maine Humanities Council. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

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Tuesday, February 10th

  1. Baby Lapsit
    • Start time: 09:30am
    • End date: Tuesday, February 10th
    • End time: 10:30am

    • Every Tuesday: Baby Lapsit - Meeting Room 9:30 AM
      Ages birth to 18 months with an adult
      Nursery rhymes, movement activities, songs, finger play with Marilyn.

      Learn More

    • View this event in Google Calendar
  2. Toddler Time
    • Start time: 10:30am
    • End date: Tuesday, February 10th
    • End time: 11:30am

    • Every Tuesday: Toddler Time - Meeting Room 10:30 AM
      Ages 18 months and up with an adult
      Picture books, rhymes, songs, and movement with Marilyn.

      Learn More

    • View this event in Google Calendar

Wednesday, February 11th

  1. Bookworms Teen Book Club
    • Start time: 03:00pm
    • End date: Wednesday, February 11th
    • End time: 04:00pm

    • Do you love to read...talk about books...write? Check out our teen book club and get to know other like-minded young adults!

      LEARN MORE

    • View this event in Google Calendar