Muslim Journeys film series will explore Islamic cultures through four screenings of acclaimed films. Discussions on each film will be facilitated by Reza Jalali, a familiar scholar to the Library. This series is offered by the Maine Humanities Council.
When: October 1, 15, 22, 29 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Where: Library's Meeting Room
Upcoming events targeted to adultsYesterday
Books. Bites. Brews. What a great combination! We’ve partnered with O’Reilly’s Cure here in Scarborough to offer a new book group—Books on Tap—moderated by Tom Corbett, our Systems Librarian (and beer enthusiast). Here’s how it works: Arrive between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm and settle into the lounge area; purchase bites and beverages from O’Reilly’s menu; then share good conversation about the book selected for the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visit our website at http://www.scarboroughlibrary.org/adults/events/series/books-tap-reading-group
Today
Every Third Tuesday of the Month: French Conversation Group
6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Conference Room
Our new French Conversation Group will give intermediate to advanced French speakers the chance to do just that, although beginners are welcome to come and absorb as much as they can!
Saturday, July 20th
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, July 21st
Tuesday, July 23rd
Special Read ME event with award-winning author, Susan Conley! Read ME is a statewide summer reading program that gets Maine’s adults all reading the same books...written by Maine authors and recommended by a Maine author—Tess Gerritsen. This year’s selected titles are Paris Was the Place by Susan Conley and After the Eclipse: A Mother’s Murder, a Daughter’s Search by Sarah Perry. We are pleased to welcome Susan Conley to the Library. In addition to her four books, Susan’s writing has appeared in major publications including the New York Times Magazine, the Paris Review, and the Harvard Review—to name a few. Susan is a faculty member of the Stonecoast Writing Program and cofounder of the Telling Room, a creative writing lab for youth in Portland.This event is free to attend and open to the public. Join the Read ME Facebook group to stay connected with other readers from around the State of Maine. Find copies of the books at the Library or through the Minerva Catalog.
Saturday, July 27th
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, July 28th
Tuesday, July 30th
The Library's Retro Summer Series commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Apollo 11 moon landing, and Woodstock festival. Join us for the screening of the newly released documentary Apollo 11. Be a witness to never-before-seen footage of the July 16, 1969 mission that placed the first man on the moon. This is not a narrated documentary, but rather a historical archive that will provide viewers with a "virtual seat" beside commander Neil Armstrong and pilots Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins and Mission Control. This documentary is an excellent companion to the Chasing the Moon series being offered on PBS. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Seating is limited.
Thursday, August 1st
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, August 3rd
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 4th
Monday, August 5th
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.
Tuesday, August 6th
Friday, August 9th
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.
Saturday, August 10th
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.
