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Looking for sometime to do on Wednesday evenings? Sign up to attend some awesome teen programs held every Wednesday thru August 8, 2018. Go here to learn more.

Registration is closed for the Library's summer reading program, but students can still meet the Scarborough Middle School reading requirement of reading 60-75 minutes a week! Keep track any way that works best for you. Follow this link to review the SMS Summer Reading Letter.

Questions? Stop in to Youth Services or email: kids [at] scarboroughlibrary.org or call: (207) 883-4723, option 3.

Active Programs

2018 Libraries Rock Summer Reading ProgramTeen Summer Reading

We've planned special evening programming just for you!  Make something with rcycled materials, play boardgames, paint rocks, and create a song using GarageBand. Call 883-4723, option 3 to register!


Scarborough Teen Writers Group LogoScarborough Teen Writers Group

Join this welcoming writng group for students in grades 6 to 12. Fourth Monday of the month from 3:30pm to 5:30 pm starting September 25, 2017


Minecraft Discover logoMinecraft @ The Library

Explore the library's own dedicated Minecraft server during our monthly Minecraft Miner Days.


Learn to Code with Minecraft logoMinecraft Coding

Learn some computer coding while playing with Minecraft.


Good Reads

New Teen Books
ALA Top Ten Young Adult Books
Alex Award
More Lists

Calendar

Thursday, August 23rd

  1. Dungeon & Dragons (ages 12 up)
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 04:00pm

    • For ages 12 & up. Registration requested. Call 883-4723, opt. 3 or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.orgSarah and guest Dungeon Masters will lead you through magical worlds and mystical challenges. The story will continue throughout the summer, but attending every session is not required.

Monday, August 27th

  1. Scarborough Teen Writers Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:30pm

    • The Scarborough Library is pleased to offer a teen writing group for grades 6-12, 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. The Scarborough Teen Writers Group (STWG) will meet every fourth Monday of the month. To register, call the Youth Room at 883-4723 opt. 3, email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org, or visit the PWGM's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pwgmwriterssocialgroup/

Tuesday, September 11th

  1. Teen Advisory Board Meeting
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

Tuesday, September 18th

  1. Teen Advisory Board Meeting
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

Sunday, September 23rd

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

    • 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.     

Tuesday, September 25th

  1. Teen Advisory Board Meeting
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

Tuesday, October 2nd

  1. Teen Advisory Board Meeting
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

Tuesday, October 9th

  1. Teen Advisory Board Meeting
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

Tuesday, October 16th

  1. Teen Advisory Board Meeting
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm