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

Today

  1. Genealogy Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 01:00pm

    • Roots. Branches. Shoots. You may think we’re talking about trees – and in a way, we are. We’re talking about family trees! A new Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group will be offered the fourth Monday of each month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm starting October 23, 2017. 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

Saturday, March 30th

  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 1st

  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, April 2nd

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

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Thursday, April 4th

  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, April 6th

  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, April 7th

  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.

Tuesday, April 9th

  1. Library Night at Pat's Pizza
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 04:00pm

    • Take a night off from cooking and benefit the Library at the same time! Tuesday, April 9 is Scarborough Public Library Night @ Pat's Pizza, located at 209 US-1 here in Scarborough. From 4pm to Closing, a percentage of all purchases - dine-in or take-out - will be donated to our Library to support services. The event takes place during National Library Week, so it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate. Hope you can join us for this "fun-raising" event!

Wednesday, April 10th

  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, April 12th

  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, April 13th

  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

  2. Citizen Science Day
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 01:00pm

    • Our library is celebrating Citizen Science Day the afternoon of Saturday, April 13, 2019 with a community Megathon! This annual event invites people of ALL AGES to collect, share, or analyze data to help scientists address local or global questions. This year’s intergenerational online Megathon will focus on advancing Alzheimer’s research. The Megathon – a “mega catching marathon” will gather people worldwide to work together to answer a key research question about Alzheimer's disease that would normally take scientists an entire year to compile. Be a part of this record-breaking crowd sourcing event! Mark April 13 on your calendar, then follow our Facebook page and check back here for upcoming details!

Sunday, April 14th

  1. Poet Ann P. Hammond
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Adult Services
    • Start time: 02:00pm

    • We are pleased to welcome poet Ann P. Hammond back to the Library for a reading of selected works from her recently published collection, On Higgins Beach. Ann’s words will be paired with breathtaking photographs of Scarborough’s natural beauty taken by Dr. Kristine Hoyt, a world traveler and familiar presenter of many “Armchair Traveler” series offered at the Library. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

Monday, April 15th

  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

Tuesday, April 16th

  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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Thursday, April 18th

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