Upcoming Events

Living Well With Chronic Pain

SMAA, Chronic Pain, Workshop

Presented by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Thursdays, April 26-May 31, 2018 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM The Library will serve as the location for this six-part workshop being offered by Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA). Are you or someone you love dealing with chronic pain due to a condition? Is it leaving you exhausted, frustrated, or sad? Trained facilitators associated with SMAA will present techniques to help you cope with your pain.

Series: 

Thursday, April 26, 2018 - 9:00am

Adult Programs

Authors @ the Library
Book Discussion Groups
French Conversation Group
Friends of the Scarborough Library
Genealogy Group
Let's Talk America
Library Knitting Group
Monday Movie Matinee
Sketching Group

Adult CalendarUpcoming events targeted to adults

Yesterday

  1. Family Movie Night: Coco
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 06:00pm

    • We're offering more April "stay-cation" together time! Bring the family to Coco - a heartwarming, award-winning animated movie. Popcorn and beverages included! No registration required. (PG; 105 mins.)

Today

  1. Library Trustees
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 06:30pm

Saturday, April 21st

  1. Knitting Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 10:00am

    • 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

Sunday, April 22nd

  1. Earth Day Festival
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 12:00pm

    • Join the Scarborough Public Library for an Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from Noon to 3:00pm.The event will celebrate two new ReVision Energy solar installations at theLibrary: an electric vehicle (EV) charging station and a rooftop solar panelarray.  Earth Day activities will include an appearance byNews Center Maine meteorologist Jessica Conley and weather van Stormy, livemusic by The Incredulous String Band, electric vehicle demonstrations by PapeChevrolet, exhibits by community environmental organizations, and a MinecraftLab where players can build virtual solar arrays in the Library’s Minecraftworld. An official ribbon cutting of the EV charging stationwill take place at 1:00 pm. This event is free to attend. For more information,contact the Scarborough Public Library at 883-4723. A complete list ofexhibitors and festival activities can also be found on the Library’s websiteat www.scarboroughlibrary.org.

Tuesday, April 24th

  1. Genealogy Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 01:00pm

    • Roots. Branches. Shoots. You may think we’re talking about trees – and in a way, we are. We’re talking about family trees! A new Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group will be offered the fourth Monday of each month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm starting October 23, 2017. Whether you are just starting to explore your heritage or well into the process, this monthly “drop in” gathering will introduce you to vetted resources for ancestral research.

      The group will be facilitated by Don Taylor, a retired Information Technology Security Specialist who became interested in Genealogy in the 1970s. Since 2005, Don has focused on genealogical research, specializing in Internet research and genetic genealogy. He is a member of the Maine Genealogical Society (MGS), New England Historic Genealogical Society, and is on the Board of Directors of the Scarborough Historical Society (SHS) where he helps others research their Scarborough roots. Don also manages a personal genealogy blog.

      Join us and start exploring your family tree; it’s free to attend! FMI, contact Adult Reference at 883-4723 option 4, or email askSPL@scarboroughlibrary.org

  2. MHC Book Discussion
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 06:30pm

    • Week 2: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee WilliamsMaine Humanities Council’s Let’s Talk About It book discussion series The Way We Were, The Way We Are: Seasons in the Contemporary American Family invites readers to explore a selection of books on a central theme. The five-part series will challenge readers to define or redefine the meaning of “family” today, and in so doing, to discover something of themselves. Facilitated by MHC scholar, Anna Rockwell. To register for the series, call 883-4723 opt. 4 or email askSPL@scarboroughlibrary.org

Thursday, April 26th

  1. Living Well With Chronic Pain
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 09:00am

    • Presented by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Thursdays, April 26-May 31, 2018 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM The Library will serve as the location for this six-part workshop being offered by Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA). Are you or someone you love dealing with chronic pain due to a condition? Is it leaving you exhausted, frustrated, or sad? Trained facilitators associated with SMAA will present techniques to help you cope with your pain. Over the course of the series, topics will address sleep, nutrition, communicating with family and providers, gentle exercises, action planning, and emotional support. The series is free to attend, however registration is required. Contact SMAA at 396-6578, or send an email to sadams@smaaa.org .

Saturday, April 28th

  1. Knitting Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 10:00am

    • 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

Tuesday, May 1st

  1. Book Discussion Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 10:00am

    • Learn More

Thursday, May 3rd

  1. Living Well With Chronic Pain
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 09:00am

    • Presented by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Thursdays, April 26-May 31, 2018 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM The Library will serve as the location for this six-part workshop being offered by Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA). Are you or someone you love dealing with chronic pain due to a condition? Is it leaving you exhausted, frustrated, or sad? Trained facilitators associated with SMAA will present techniques to help you cope with your pain. Over the course of the series, topics will address sleep, nutrition, communicating with family and providers, gentle exercises, action planning, and emotional support. The series is free to attend, however registration is required. Contact SMAA at 396-6578, or send an email to sadams@smaaa.org .

  2. Let's Talk America
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 06:00pm

    • 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, May 5th

  1. Knitting Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 10:00am

    • 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

Monday, May 7th

  1. Movie Matinee
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 01:30pm

    • 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.

      Learn More

Tuesday, May 8th

  1. MHC Book Discussion
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 06:30pm

    • Week 3: Ordinary People by Judith GuestMaine Humanities Council’s Let’s Talk About It book discussion series The Way We Were, The Way We Are: Seasons in the Contemporary American Family invites readers to explore a selection of books on a central theme. The five-part series will challenge readers to define or redefine the meaning of “family” today, and in so doing, to discover something of themselves. Facilitated by MHC scholar, Anna Rockwell. To register for the series, call 883-4723 opt. 4 or email askSPL@scarboroughlibrary.org

Wednesday, May 9th

  1. Book Discussion Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 06:30pm

    • The Library's evening book discussion group meets in the Conference Room on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.

Thursday, May 10th

  1. Living Well With Chronic Pain
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 09:00am

    • Presented by Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Thursdays, April 26-May 31, 2018 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM The Library will serve as the location for this six-part workshop being offered by Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA). Are you or someone you love dealing with chronic pain due to a condition? Is it leaving you exhausted, frustrated, or sad? Trained facilitators associated with SMAA will present techniques to help you cope with your pain. Over the course of the series, topics will address sleep, nutrition, communicating with family and providers, gentle exercises, action planning, and emotional support. The series is free to attend, however registration is required. Contact SMAA at 396-6578, or send an email to sadams@smaaa.org .

Friday, May 11th

  1. Drop-In Sketching Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 10:00am

    • Noodling. Doodling. Dabbling. If a program description includes these words, you can be sure it will be relaxed and fun. Leave inhibitions behind and create free-form drawings, journal entries, small cards, or tiny books using simple items like a drawing pencil or roller ball pen and a notepad or journal.  While there is no “instructor” per se (again, this is a casual drop-in activity), we’ll be joined by Michael David Brown, a retired illustrator and Scarborough resident. This event is free to attend. Basic supplies will be available or bring your own.  

  2. Crash Course in Library Services
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Whether you’re a new or long-standing cardholder, this course will help you maximize the power behind your library card! Learn tips on searching the catalog, downloading eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines, 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. Must register by the day prior to the session. Call 883-4723 option 4 or email askSPL@scarboroughlibrary.org.