It's summer - and that means it's Summer Reading Program time @ the Library! Click here to get to our Teen Summer Reading Program Page. Have questions? We're here to help! Contact the Youth Services Department, 883-4723, option 3 or by email: kids [at] scarboroughlibrary.org.
 | Teen Book Club |
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TAB will be on a break thru the Summer. It will resume in September. Do you love to read...talk about books...write? If so, check out our Teen Book Club! We meet every Wednesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. |
 | Teen Advisory Board (TAB) |
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TAB will be on a break thru the Summer. It will resume in September. Our TAB group meets every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Members organize fun teen events at the library and help with other volunteer efforts too! |
 | Teen Summer Reading |
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Our Wednesday Teen Meetup events with Connie will keep teens in touch with friends...and help them meet new ones! Special guests will also join us on July 10 and July 24. |
 | Minecraft @ The Library |
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Our next Minecraft Miner day is Sunday, June 30 - then we'll take a break in July and August. See the Youth Tech page for "Youth Tech with Tom" events planned for the summer! Explore the library's own dedicated Minecraft server during our monthly Minecraft Miner Days - the 4th Sunday of the month! |
 | Minecraft Coding |
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Practice some real computer coding by creating a plug-in for Minecraft. |
 | Summer Dungeons and Dragons |
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Students in Grades 6 thru 12: Join Sarah and fellow adventurers every Thursday from June 27 thru August 22 to explore magical worlds, take on challenges, and become heroes! Pre-registration required. |
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Thursday, June 20th
Sarah will be running Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy tabletop role-playing game originally made popular in the early 1970’s. Game days will be Thursdays June 27 thru August 22 for students in Grades 6 thru 12. Pre-registration required. Call 883-4723 option 3 or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.
Sunday, June 23rd
New Schedule: Every Fourth Sunday of the month starting January 28, 2018! 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.
Monday, June 24th
The Scarborough Teen Writers Group (STWG) for grades 6-12 is offered in collaboration with Portland Writers Group Maine (PWGM). Teen writers will have the chance to receive feedback on their work and comment on others’ writing. All genres are welcome, including fantasy, sci-fi, poetry, and nonfiction. Each workshop will include a short session about topics such as point of view, voice, characterization, and critiquing skills. Gatherings are held the fourth Monday of each month from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
To register, email Renee at writerwrenee@gmail.com, or you can email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org or call the Library at 883-4723 option 3.
Wednesday, June 26th
Thursday, June 27th
Sarah will be running Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy tabletop role-playing game originally made popular in the early 1970’s. Game days will be Thursdays June 27 thru August 22 for students in Grades 6 thru 12. Pre-registration required. Call 883-4723 option 3 or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 3rd
Wednesday, July 10th
Wednesday nights are for teens in Grades 6 and up at the Library's Teen Meetup! Get together with freinds - and meet new ones! Drop in from 6pm - 7:30pm to catch up on what you're reading, good movies you've seen, or channels you're following. Tonight, special guest, Hannah Chamberlain - Stewardship Director for the Scarborough Land Trust - will lead an environment-themed activity. No regisration required! FMI call 883-4723 opt. 3 or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org
Thursday, July 11th
Sarah will be running Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy tabletop role-playing game originally made popular in the early 1970’s. Game days will be Thursdays June 27 thru August 22 for students in Grades 6 thru 12. Pre-registration required. Call 883-4723 option 3 or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.
Friday, July 12th
Join Sarah and fellow character adventurers to gain powers, strength, and skills. Together you’ll explore how to take characters from their first adventures to legendary heroes...and maybe pit characters one-on-one against each other. Sign ups are requested but not required. Call 883-4723 opt. 3, or send an email to kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.
Wednesday, July 17th
It’s hard to catch up with friends over the summer. Get together at our Wednesday meetup for teens in Grade 6 and up. What are you reading? Seen any great movies? Following any interesting channels? It’s your time to share with friends. Tonight is "open night" with games and maker spaces.
