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Minecraft Miner Day

Minecraft Miner Day, Scarborough Public Library

Offered every 4th Sunday of the month! 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!

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Sunday, April 28, 2019 - 1:00pm

Library Genealogy Group

genealogy group, ancestry, research help

NEW DATE FOR APRIL: MONDAY, APRIL 29. Join us for our monthly Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group. Whether you are just starting to explore your heritage or well into the process, this “drop in” gathering will introduce you to vetted resources for ancestral research. Don Taylor will be the group's facilitator, bringing a wealth of experience in Internet research and genetic genealogy.

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Monday, April 29, 2019 - 1:00pm

Monday Movie Matinee ~ The Wife

For almost 40 years, Joan has played the part of the good, charming and supportive wife to prolific American writer Joe Castleman. After a long, successful career, Joe has been chosen to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. As the couple journeys to Stockholm to accept the prize, tensions rise as Joan reflects on her own life, including sacrifices made and secrets kept to ensure Joe achieved his dreams. Glenn Close stars as "the wife" in an Oscar-nominated role. Rated R; 99 minutes.

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Monday, May 6, 2019 - 1:30pm

Evening Book Discussion - Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive

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Evicted meets Nickel and Dimed in Stephanie Land's memoir about the struggles she faced as a young single mother living in poverty. A gritty exploration of the secret underbelly of upper middle class Americans and what it's like to be in service to them, Maid is also an inspiring testament to the strength of the human spirit.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 6:30pm

Tips for Decluttering Your Life

Janie Downey Maxwell, Organizational Zen, Declutter

Decluttering is all the rage, but is it right for you? And if it is the right choice for you, how can you best tackle it? Janie Downey Maxwell loves sharing ideas on ways to get your life organized. Come with a list of questions and challenges and she’ll help you get on a road to success. Janie  derives great joy helping people and businesses solve organizational challenges. She came to Maine to work for L.L.Bean where she ran the business end of the Creative Department.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 - 6:30pm
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Authors @ the Library
Book Discussion Groups
Books On Tap Discussion Group
Camden Conference
Citizen Science
French Conversation Group
Friends of the Scarborough Library
Genealogy Group
Let's Talk America
Library Knitting Group
Monday Movie Matinee
Scarborough Historical Society Meetings
Sketching Group

Teen Programs

Dungeons and Dragons
General Teen
Minecraft @ The Library
Scarborough Teen Writers Group
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teen Book Club

Youth Programs

Baby Lapsit
Family Story Time
Minecraft @ The Library
Pajamarama
Rhymin' Time Story Time
Saturday Story Time

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Yesterday

  1. Closed - Easter

Today

  1. Genealogy Group
    • Start time: 01:00pm
    • End date: Monday, April 22nd
    • End time: 03:00pm

    • 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

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  2. Teen Writers Group
    • Start time: 03:30pm
    • End date: Monday, April 22nd
    • End time: 05:30pm

    • The Scarborough Teen Writers Group (STWG) for grades 6-12 is offered in collaboration with Portland Writers Group Maine (PWGM). Teen writers will have the chance to receive feedback on their work and comment on others’ writing. All genres are welcome, including fantasy, sci-fi, poetry, and nonfiction. Each workshop will include a short session about topics such as point of view, voice, characterization, and critiquing skills. Gatherings are held the fourth Monday of each month from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

      To register, email Renee at writerwrenee@gmail.com, or you can email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org or call the Library at 883-4723 option 3.

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Tomorrow

  1. Baby Lapsit
  2. Rhymin' Time Story Time
    • Start time: 10:30am
    • End date: Tuesday, April 23rd
    • End time: 11:00am

    • Nursery rhymes, movement activities, songs, finger play with Marilyn. Every Tuesday - Rhymin' Time Story Time Meeting Room 10:30 AM Ages 18 months to 3 years with an adultLearn More

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  3. Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 24th

  1. Middle School Book Club
    • Start time: 03:00pm
    • End date: Wednesday, April 24th
    • End time: 04:00pm

    • Come read and talk about books that you choose and do fun book-related activities: skits, games, reader's theater, video--whatever! For students in Grades 6 and up.
      For more information, contact Youth Services (207)883-4723, option 3 or email: kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

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Thursday, April 25th

  1. Thursday Family Story Time

Saturday, April 27th

  1. Knitting Group
    • Start time: 10:00am
    • End date: Saturday, April 27th
    • 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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  2. Saturday Story Time
    • Start time: 11:00am
    • End date: Saturday, April 27th
    • End time: 11:30am

    • Join Sarah for a mix of stories and songs. All ages with an adult.

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Sunday, April 28th

  1. Minecraft Miner Day
    • Start time: 01:00pm
    • End date: Sunday, April 28th
    • End time: 04:00pm

    • New Schedule: Every Fourth Sunday of the month starting January 28, 2018! 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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  2. Minecraft Miner Day
    • Start time: 01:00pm
    • End date: Sunday, April 28th
    • End time: 04:00pm

    • New Schedule: Every Fourth Sunday of the month starting January 28, 2018! 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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Tuesday, April 30th

  1. Baby Lapsit
  2. Rhymin' Time Story Time
    • Start time: 10:30am
    • End date: Tuesday, April 30th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • Nursery rhymes, movement activities, songs, finger play with Marilyn. Every Tuesday - Rhymin' Time Story Time Meeting Room 10:30 AM Ages 18 months to 3 years with an adultLearn More

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  3. Teen Advisory Board Meeting
    • Start time: 03:00pm
    • End date: Tuesday, April 30th
    • End time: 04:00pm

    • Get involved in creating/planning teen and youth events and services, and volunteer at special TAB events. For more information, stop by the Youth Room and ask for Mrs. C.

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Wednesday, May 1st

  1. Teen Book Club
    • Start time: 03:00pm
    • End date: Wednesday, May 1st
    • End time: 04:00pm

    • Come read and talk about books that you choose and do fun book-related activities: skits, games, reader's theater, video--whatever! For students in Grades 6 and up.
      For more information, contact Youth Services (207)883-4723, option 3 or email: kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

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Thursday, May 2nd

  1. Thursday Family Story Time
  2. Let's Talk America
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Thursday, May 2nd
    • End time: 08:00pm

    • 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.

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