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Mindfulness Play Time

Mindfullness Play Time, play stations, Scarborough Public Library,

Join us for this special play-based family time from 9:30am to 11am. Bring your wee ones - from birth to age 5 - and explore developmental “play stations.” As you move through the stations, pre-school educator Kate Williams-Hewitt will share verbal exercises useful in mediating child conflict resolution and encouraging child to child communication.This event is free to attend.

Series: 

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 9:30am

Stonewall Uprising: Documentary and Discussion

Retro Summer Series, Stonewall Uprising, Film and Discussion

The Library's Retro Summer Series commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Apollo 11 moon landing, and Woodstock festival. On June 28, 1969, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City - the Stonewall Inn - was raided by New York City police. The event sparked a riot that would lead to six days of protests and violent clashes in neighboring streets of the Stonewall Inn and in nearby Christopher Park.

Series: 

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 6:30pm

Kid Giddy Banners of Hope

Banners of Hope, Kid Giddy, Scarborough Public Library, Summer Reading

Kerry Goulder, founder of Kid Giddy, will guide children ages 8 and up in creating personalized Banners of Hope. Parents/guardians are asked to join them as sewing is involved. The Banners of Hope Project features fabric-based banners that express messages of hope and encouragement in an artistic format. The banners will hang in the Youth Room over the summer.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019 - 6:00pm

July 2 Pajamarama

Pajamarama, Space Shuttle Craft, Stories, Songs

Space will be the theme for our July Pajamarama with Sarah. After stories and songs, kiddos will create cardboard space shuttles. Registration is required. Call Youth Services at 883-4723 option 3, or send an email to kids [at] scarboroughlibrary.org.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 6:30pm

Family Craft Night

Family Craft Night, Summer Events, paper airplanes

Join us for an evening of “unplugged” together time and creativity! Sarah has planned a fun Family Craft Night with an airplane theme...paper airplanes to be specific. Use folding techniques to create a variety of gliding paper airplanes. Register to attend by emailing kids [at] scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723 option 3.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019 - 6:30pm

Teen Meetup - Hannah Chamberlain

Teen Meetup, Hannah Chamberlain, SLT,

Wednesday nights are for teens in Grades 6 and up at the Library's Teen Meetup! Get together with freinds - and meet new ones! Drop in from 6pm - 7:30pm to catch up on what you're reading, good movies you've seen, or channels you're following. Tonight, special guest, Hannah Chamberlain - Stewardship Director for the Scarborough Land Trust - will lead an environment-themed activity. No regisration required! FMI call 883-4723 opt.

Series: 

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - 6:00pm

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Book Discussion Groups
Books On Tap Discussion Group
Citizen Science
French Conversation Group
Friends of the Scarborough Library
Genealogy Group
Let's Talk America
Library Knitting Group
Monday Movie Matinee
Retro Summer Series & Bingo
Scarborough Historical Society Meetings
Sketching Group

Teen Programs

General Teen
Minecraft @ The Library
Minecraft Coding
Summer Dungeons and Dragons
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teen Book Club
Teen Summer Reading

Youth Programs

Baby Lapsit
Coding with Robots
Family Craft Night
Meet and Greet
Minecraft @ The Library
Minecraft Coding
Pajamarama
Pen Pals Exchange
Reading Therapy Dog Session
Rhymin' Time Story Time
Youth Summer Reading

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Yesterday

  1. Book Sale Final Day
    • Start time: 10:00am
    • End date: Sunday, June 23rd
    • End time: 05:00pm

    • Sunday is the final day from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Last chance to get great bargains on books for summer guests, beach reading, or your personal library. Located at the Scarborough High School Cafe to accommodate the more than 25,000 donated books. Cash and checks accepted as payment. Visit the Friends' website for more details at www.scarboroughlibraryfriends.org

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  2. Minecraft Miner Day
    • Start time: 01:00pm
    • End date: Sunday, June 23rd
    • 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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  3. Minecraft Miner Day
    • Start time: 01:00pm
    • End date: Sunday, June 23rd
    • 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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Tomorrow

  1. Mindfulness Play Time
    • Start time: 09:30am
    • End date: Tuesday, June 25th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • Join us for this special play-based family time from 9:30am to 11am. Bring your wee ones - from birth to age 5 - and explore developmental “play stations.” As you move through the stations, pre-school educator Kate Williams-Hewitt will share verbal exercises useful in mediating child conflict resolution and encouraging child to child communication.This event is free to attend.

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  2. Stonewall Riots Documentary & Discussion
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Tuesday, June 25th
    • End time: 08:30pm

    • The Library's Retro Summer Series commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Apollo 11 moon landing, and Woodstock festival. On June 28, 1969, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City - the Stonewall Inn - was raided by New York City police. The event sparked a riot that would lead to six days of protests and violent clashes in neighboring streets of the Stonewall Inn and in nearby Christopher Park. The Stonewall Riots served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world. Join us in viewing the American Experience documentary, Stonewall Uprising, based on the book, Stonewall: The Riots that Sparked the Gay Revolution by David Carter. The screening will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Rachel Reinke, Ph.D., Associate Director of the Sexuality, Women, and Gender Center at Bowdoin College. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Seating is limited.

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Wednesday, June 26th

  1. Kid Giddy Banners of Hope
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Wednesday, June 26th
    • End time: 07:30pm

    • Kerry Goulder, founder of Kid Giddy, will guide us in creating small Banners of Hope that will hang in the Youth Room over the summer. Fabric and supplies will be provided. Pre-registration required.

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  2. Teen Events

Thursday, June 27th

  1. Meet & Greet Robbie Moulton
    • Start time: 10:30am
    • End date: Thursday, June 27th
    • End time: 11:30am

    • Special Guest: Police Chief Robbie Moulton. Special guests from around town will read a story and share something special about what they do! Complete list of all guests available on our Meet & Greet page.

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  2. D&D Gr. 6-12
    • Start time: 04:00pm
    • End date: Thursday, June 27th
    • End time: 06:00pm

    • Sarah will be running Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy tabletop role-playing game originally made popular in the early 1970’s. Game days will be Thursdays June 27 thru August 22 for students in Grades 6 thru 12. Pre-registration required. Call 883-4723 option 3 or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.

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Saturday, June 29th

  1. Knitting Group
    • Start time: 10:00am
    • End date: Saturday, June 29th
    • 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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Monday, July 1st

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

  1. Baby Time
  2. Book Discussion Group
  3. Rhymin' Time Story Time
    • Start time: 10:30am
    • End date: Tuesday, July 2nd
    • 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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  4. Pajamarama
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Tuesday, July 2nd
    • 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 for this special story time filled with books and crafts, presented by Sarah. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Youth Room at 883-4723 option 3, or emailing kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

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Wednesday, July 3rd

  1. Teen Events

Thursday, July 4th

  1. Closed - 4th of July

Saturday, July 6th

  1. SUMMER HOURS 10am-2pm
  2. Knitting Group
    • Start time: 10:00am
    • End date: Saturday, July 6th
    • 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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