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Adult Fiction - alpha by author.
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New Audiobooks and DVDs for adult and family viewing listings have moved to our Audiovisual Collection page.

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Thousands of magazines, newspapers, reference books and electronic databases are available to you through the online resources of MARVEL! Maine's Virtual Library, a service of Maine InfoNet. Start Your Search--HERE

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Let’s Talk America
Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Room

Topic: "Drugs in the USA - where should our emphasis be: on punishment or treatment?"

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. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact local facilitator, Sam Kelley at cell 650-1814.

Manga Fans: Drawing Workshop with Jay Piscopo
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Room
Middle School and High School Students

If you're a Manga enthusiast and love drawing comic art, drop into the Library for this awesome workshop with Jay Piscopo, well-known Portland author and illustrator of graphic novels. Try your hand at cartoon art using simple geometric shapes. You'll learn how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. For more information, stop by or call the Youth Services Room, 883-4723 option 3.

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Friends Literature Series

"Living in Maine"

The Friends of the Library continue their Literature Series with a theme that celebrates all things "Maine" on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. All programs are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Author Jennifer Wixon is a Maine farmer and Quaker minister. She will talk about her "Sovereign series" set in the small Maine town of Sovereign. A wealth of agricultural history is embedded in these novels, narrated by the town's minister. Visit Jennifer's blog for insight into the series and its characters.

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ARTS @ THE LIBRARY!

3rd ANNUAL TEXTILE DAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014
10:30 AM TO 3:30 PM

Please join us for a celebration of fiber and textile arts. The Library will be filled with demonstrations and hands-on activities FOR ALL AGES presented by talented artisans from around Maine. Many of the original works and kits on display will be available for purchase as well!

What will you see if you attend?

? Spinning ? Weaving ? Tatting ? Needle Felting ? Bobbin Lace ? Rug Hooking ? Heddle Loom ? Kumihimo ? Knitting ? Crocheting ? Embroidery ? Quilting ? Peyote Stitching...and more!

An added bonus: You won't want to miss the Scarborough Public Library Knitting Group's Yarnstorming displays around the Library. What's Yarnstorming? It's a form of graffiti using colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fiber instead of paint. It's a whimsical way of bringing public art to our public library. Gather family and friends and stop in. This event is free to attend.

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Library Book Discussion Group
First Tuesday of the month 10 a.m.
Conference Room: April 1, 2014

The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology
by Simon Winchester

For more information about this welcoming book group call 883-4723 option 4.
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Monday Movie
First Monday of the Month at 1:30 p.m.

Monday, April 7, 2014
Gravity (2013)
Shown in HD on our large screen

We continue our Academy Award lineup with Gravity. The film stars Sandra Bullock as Dr. Ryan Stone, a scientist on a space shuttle mission headed by astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney), a talkative, charismatic leader full of colorful stories. As the two are on a space walk, debris hits the area where they are working, leaving them detached from their ship and stranded in space. Stone grapples with a painful past that makes her consider giving up altogether. Rated PG-13. 91 mins. Light refreshments will be served.

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Coastal Living Magazine Names Scarborough One of the Happiest Seaside Towns of 2014

Coastal Living named Scarborough as a finalist in their third annual list of the top places to live on the coast. Your help is needed to make it to make it to number one! Calling the list of ten finalist the "Happiest Seaside Towns" for 2014, the magazine is leaving it up to readers to determine the number one spot. The Winner receives a spread in Coastal Living magazine. You can vote anytime until 11:59 PM on March 31, 2014. Votes are limited to one per IP address.

http://www.coastalliving.com/travel/happiest-seaside-town-00414000077606/

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 a.m.

Next Closing: Patriots Day, April 21. Returns may be placed in the book drop. They will be processed on the next business day.

For storm closings, emergency closings, etc., check TV and radio storm center announcements or dial 883-4723.

LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday
10:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 10:00am-8pm
Saturday
10:00am-5pm (10am - 2pm July & August)
Sunday
1-5pm (closed during July & August)

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www.state.me.us/msl/tax/index.shtml
Last year's donations purchased eBooks for the Maine Download Library.

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Children’s Weekly Programs Programs for children and families, including storytimes and special events appear on our Youth Services pages.

Follow this link for information about student After School Use of the Library for parents and guardians.

To register for youth programs e-mail the Youth Services Staff kids@scarboroughlibrary.org or phone 883-4723 extension 6278.

Check for program cancellations at 396-6288.

Did you know? With your library card, you can borrow selected Museum and Park passes for 1 day. Learn more>>>

Stop in and pick up your free copy of the latest issue of BookPage. This popular service is provided by the Friends of Scarborough Library. New issue arrives the first of every month. Get your copy while they last!

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Did you know? Your library card expires on an annual basis so that we can verify your address, phone number, and e-mail address.