All Upcoming Adult Events

Morning Book Discussion - Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson

Cover of Shadow Divers

This book discussion will be rescheduled when the Library reopens. Recounts the discovery of a sunken German U-boat by two scuba divers, tracing how they devoted the following years to researching the identities of the submarine and its crew, correcting historical texts and breaking new ground in the world of diving.

 

Series: 

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 10:00am

Evening Book Discussion - Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow

Cover of Ragtime

This book discussion will be rescheduled when the Library reopens. Racial equality. Women’s rights. Immigration. Terrorism. It sounds ripped from today’s headlines, but Ragtime takes place in 1906. The story follows three families whose stories are intertwined with each other, and with many notable people of the day.

Series: 

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - 6:30pm

Adult Programs

Authors @ the Library
Book Discussion Groups
Books On Tap Discussion Group
Camden Conference
Citizen Science
Computing with Chris
French Conversation Group
Friends of the Scarborough Library
Genealogy Group
Let's Talk America
Library Knitting Group
Monday Movie Matinee
Scarborough Bicentennial Series
Scarborough Historical Society Meetings
Sketching Group

Adult CalendarUpcoming events targeted to adults

Yesterday

  1. Knitting Group - Cancelled
    • 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.

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Today

  1. Dawnland Documentary - Postponed
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 02:00pm

    • Scarborough is identified by and recognized for its 3,200-acre saltwater marsh. It inspired the town’s early Native American name, Owascoag: Land of Much Grass. This program will provide a meaningful opportunity to consider Scarborough’s indigenous history and the relationship between its native population and early settlers through the viewing of the documentary Dawnland – an exploration of Native American culture and intimate sacred moments of truth-telling and healing. Maine-Wabanaki REACH will provide expert facilitators to engage the audience in a meaningful discussion following the screening. Due to limited seating, registration is required for this event. Call 883-4723 option 4 or email askSPL@scarboroughlibrary.orgLearn more by visiting www.scarboroughlibrary.org/events/scarborough-bicentennial-series/dawnland-documentary-and-discussion

Tomorrow

  1. Movie Matinee - Cancelled
    • 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.

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Tuesday, April 7th

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

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Wednesday, April 8th

  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. Learn more.

Friday, April 10th

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

    • 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!   

Saturday, April 11th

  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.

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Sunday, April 12th

  1. CLOSED - Easter
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services

Thursday, April 16th

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

Friday, April 17th

  1. Scarborough Bicentennial Quilt Exhibit
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 10:00am

    • The Scarborough Bicentennial Quilt will be on display from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19, during the library’s regular hours: Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Nearly fifty quilters from our community have created individual squares representing themes related to Scarborough and its history. The Scarborough Public Library’s Bicentennial Series will culminate with an exhibit of the assembled quilt displayed on a bed owned by William King, Scarborough native and Maine’s first governor. The bed is part of the Scarborough Historical Society’s collection. The Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough Historical Society are collaborating to bring a series of programs to our community in celebration of Maine’s Bicentennial of Statehood. These  programs are open to the public and free to attend. They are made possible through the financial partnership of the Scarborough Public Library, the Scarborough Historical Society, and the Maine Humanities Council. For additional information, visit the Scarborough Public Library’s webpage about the Bicentennial Series, www.scarboroughlibrary.org/adults/events/series/scarborough-bicentennial-series

Saturday, April 18th

  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.

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Monday, April 20th

  1. CLOSED - Patriot's Day
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
  2. Books on Tap @ O'Reilly's Cure
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 05:30pm

    • NOTE TIME CHANGE. 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 5:00 pm and 5:30 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 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Visit our website at http://www.scarboroughlibrary.org/adults/events/series/books-tap-reading-group

Tuesday, April 21st

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

    • 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!

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Saturday, April 25th

  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, April 27th

  1. Genealogy Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 01:30pm

    • Roots. Branches. Shoots. You may think we’re talking about trees – and in a way, we are. We’re talking about family trees! The Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group is offered the fourth Monday of each month from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. 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