Upcoming Events

Minecraft Miner Day, Scarborough Public LibraryMinecraft Miner Day
Date changed to December 15 due to the holidays: 1pm - 2pm for beginners. All levels from 2pm -4pm. Explore the Library's Minecraft world - and learn some coding too!

Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 1:00pm
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Mother Goose Story Time, Birth to Age 3Mother Goose Story Time
Every Tuesday at 10:30am for birth to age 3 with an adult. Jaclyn will offer stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for our littlest library visitors.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 10:30am
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Hannah Freeman, Child Nutrition, Healthy Eating HabitsEarly Childhood Nutrition
Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 pm. Join Hannah Freeman to learn about child nutrition - from infants to toddlers and beyond!

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 6:30pm
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Family Story Time, preschoolFamily Story Time
Every Thursday at 10:30am. Family Story Time for all ages!

Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 10:30am
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Winter Youth Dungeons & DragonsYouth Winter Dungeons and Dragons
December 31 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for Ages 7 to 11. Join Sarah for a winter-themed "on-shot" game.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 - 2:00pm
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Active Programs

Family Story Time LogoFamily Story Time

Bring moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles - whoever is "family" to you - for stories and songs with Sarah. Thursdays at 10:30am.
Minecraft Discover logoMinecraft Miner Day

Explore the library's own dedicated Minecraft server during our monthly Minecraft Miner Days - the 4th Sunday of every month!
Mother Goose Story Time logoMother Goose Time

Jaclyn will lead this program that is filled with nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Ages birth to 3 years with an adult.
Pajamarama LogoPajamarama

Storytime and crafts in pajamas for ages 4 and up every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm - presented by Sarah.
Saturday Story Time logoSaturday Story Time

Join Sarah on Saturdays at 11am for stories and music.

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Yesterday

  1. Saturday Story Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 11:00am

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

Tuesday, December 17th

  1. Mother Goose Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Join Jaclyn in this program that is filled with nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Ages birth to 3 years with an adult.

Wednesday, December 18th

  1. Early Childhood Nutrition
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 06:30pm

    • Who knew that feeding your little one could be so stressful? Whether it is societal pressure, food sensitivities or picky eaters, mealtimes can be difficult for parents. Join Hannah Freeman to learn about nourishing your children from infancy through toddlerhood and beyond, while also cultivating a healthy relationship with food.

      Hannah Freeman is a fourth year naturopathic medical student at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She grew up in Scarborough and looks forward to bringing her passion for women’s health, fertility, and family wellness back to Maine. FMI call Youth Services at 883-4723 opt. 3 or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

Saturday, December 21st

  1. Saturday Story Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 11:00am

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

Sunday, December 22nd

  1. Minecraft Miner Day
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 01:00pm

    • Every Fourth 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! Please remember that children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday, December 31st

  1. Youth Winter Dungeons & Dragons
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 02:00pm

    • Looking for things to do over the school break? Join Sarah for these special D&D winter-themed “one-shots” offered at the Library Tuesday, December 31 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for Ages 7 to 1.  Sign ups are required for all Dungeons & Dragons events. Call 883-4723 opt. 3, or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org 

Tuesday, January 7th

  1. Pajamarama
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 06:30pm

    • 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

Tuesday, January 14th

  1. Mother Goose Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Join Jaclyn in this program that is filled with nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Ages birth to 3 years with an adult.

Saturday, January 18th

  1. Saturday Story Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 11:00am

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

Tuesday, January 21st

  1. Mother Goose Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Join Jaclyn in this program that is filled with nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Ages birth to 3 years with an adult.

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