Books On Tap

Books. Bites. Brews. What a great combination! We’ve partnered with O’Reilly’s Cure 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 5:30 pm and 6:00 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.

Learn more and register as a member (optional) on our Goodreads site.

When: Third Monday of each month, 6pm to 7pm
Where: O'Reilly's Cure

Adult Programs

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

Adult CalendarUpcoming events targeted to adults

Yesterday

  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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Today

  1. Tips for Decluttering Your Life
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 06:30pm

    • 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. She now runs programs for the public library in Cape Elizabeth, is the Executive Director of Freeport Players, and runs two web businesses. Her blog, Organizational Habits, is a place to share ideas, tools, and inspiration to help you get your life in order. Please bring paper and pen to take notes. This event is free to attend.

Saturday, May 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.

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Tuesday, May 28th

  1. D&D Parent Info Night
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 06:00pm

    • For parents with players ages 7 and up. Do you have a kiddo interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Are you a little lost with the game, or want to find ways to bring the fun home? Do you have other questions or concerns? Come to our Dungeons & Dragon Parent Info Night led by Sarah, our “Dungeon Master,” and embark on a quest for the answers to these questions...and more. To register, call 883-4723 option 3, or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.

Saturday, June 1st

  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

Sunday, June 2nd

  1. Scarborough Historical Society
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 02:00pm

    • The Library is pleased to serve as the location for Scarborough Historical Society and Museum’s monthly meetings held the first Sunday of the month. Guest speakers will explore Historical topics at each gathering. The meetings are free to attend. Join in and get to know this great “keeper” of Scarborough’s robust history! FMI, visit the Scarborough Historical Society & Museum's website at scarboroughhistoricalsociety.org or call 885-9997.

Monday, June 3rd

  1. Movie Matinee
    • 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, June 4th

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

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Thursday, June 6th

  1. Let's Talk America
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 06:00pm

    • 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.

Saturday, June 8th

  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

Sunday, June 9th

  1. Archair Traveler: Journey to Nepal
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 02:00pm

    • The Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Kristine Hoyt back to the Library for another Armchair Traveler Series event. In 2010, we explored Botswana where Dr. Hoyt worked with wild “big cats” on the Tuli Predator Project. In 2013, she shared the exotic flora and native species of the Galapagos Islands. Next, we will travel to Nepal and experience the outward beauty of the land and the inward beauty of its people. We’ll navigate roads in Kathmandu and discover the peace of climbing to the base of the tallest mountain in the world. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

Wednesday, June 12th

  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.

Friday, June 14th

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

    • Noodling. Doodling. Dabbling. If a program description includes these words, you can be sure it will be relaxed and fun. Leave inhibitions behind and create free-form drawings, journal entries, small cards, or tiny books using simple items like a drawing pencil or roller ball pen and a notepad or journal.  While there is no “instructor” per se (again, this is a casual drop-in activity), we’ll be joined by Michael David Brown, a retired illustrator and Scarborough resident. This event is free to attend. Basic supplies will be available or bring your own.  

Saturday, June 15th

  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, June 17th

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

    • 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 5:30 pm and 6:00 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 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visit our website at http://www.scarboroughlibrary.org/adults/events/series/books-tap-reading-group