Citizen ScienceJoin others at the library to get involved with citizen science projects, starting with the annual Citizen Science Day in April.
Do you know of a project you think the library should get involved with? Let us know by sending an email to askSPL [at] scarboroughlibrary.org.
Upcoming events targeted to adultsYesterday
The Library's Retro Summer Series commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Apollo 11 moon landing, and Woodstock festival. From August 15 to August 18, 1969, more than 400,000 people decended onto Max Yasgur's 600-acre dairy farm near White Lake in Bethel, New York - 43 miles southwest of Woodstock - for the Woodstock Music and Art Festival. Billed as "An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music," the event would attract some of the greatest Rock musicians of the time and become known as the most famous rock concert and festival ever held. Travel back to three days that defined a generation by joining us for a screening of the American Experience documentary, Woodstock. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Seating is limited.
Saturday, August 24th
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.
Sunday, August 25th
Wednesday, August 28th
The Library's Retro Summer Series commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Apollo 11 moon landing, and Woodstock festival. Robert Atkinson - author, developmental psychologist, and retired professor - will share his memoir, Year of Living Deeply: A Memoir of 1969. Full of soulfulness, grace, and insights, Robert's story gently carries the reader into a magical realm of timelessness: from sailing on the Clearwater, to attending Woodstock, to living in a cabin in the woods, to meeting Joseph Campbell, who, with Pete Seeger, becomes a guide and mentor, to visiting Arlo Guthrie at his farm in the Berkshires with Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, to living as a guest in a Franciscan monastery - all of which help to reveal the patterns connecting all things. Join us for a glimpse into the year of 1969 from someone who truly lived it deeply. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Seating is limited.
Thursday, August 29th
Read ME, a statewide summer reading program of the Maine Humanities Council and Maine State Library, will culminate with a live broadcast of Maine Calling hosted by Jennifer Rooks. Rooks will interview author Tess Gerritsen, who selected this year’s Read ME titles, and Read ME authors, Susan Conley and Sarah Perry.
The radio program will be broadcast live from the Bangor Public Library and can be heard on MPBN 90.1 or streamed on MPBN’s website. Or, if you’re up for a road trip, consider driving to Bangor and being a part of the conversation!
Saturday, August 31st
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.
Sunday, September 1st
Monday, September 2nd
Tuesday, September 3rd
Thursday, September 5th
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. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, contact local facilitator, Sam Kelley at cell 650-1814.
Saturday, September 7th
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.
Sunday, September 8th
Note: Date change due to Labor Day Holiday. The Library is pleased to serve as the location for Scarborough Historical Society and Museum’s monthly meetings held the first Sunday of the month. Guest speakers will explore Historical topics at each gathering. The meetings are free to attend. Join in and get to know this great “keeper” of Scarborough’s robust history! FMI, visit the Scarborough Historical Society & Museum's website at scarboroughhistoricalsociety.org or call 885-9997.
Monday, September 9th
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.
Wednesday, September 11th
The Library's evening book discussion group meets in the Conference Room on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.
Friday, September 13th
Leave inhibitions behind and create free-form drawings, journal entries, small cards, or tiny books by using simple items like a drawing pencil or roller ball pen and a notepad or journal. While there is no “instructor” per se (this is a drop-in activity), we’ll be joined by Michael David Brown, a retired illustrator and Scarborough resident. This event is part of the Library's Adult Programming series and is free to attend. Basic supplies will be available or bring your own!
We are very pleased to welcome Timothy Burris back to Scarborough for an evening of early music staged in the center of the Library. The French lute tradition of the 17th century was remarkable for the quality of the music and the honor accorded the leading lutenists of the day. But the lute tradition was also noteworthy for the influence it had on the broader music culture of the time–particularly keyboardists. Burris will present a sampling of the lute and theorbo repertoire of the period, along with a discussion of the effect of the French language on the music of the period. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Seating is limited.
