Welcome to Youth Services!

Picture of Family Place Library logoThe Scarborough Public Library, a designated Family Place Library, believes that literacy begins at birth and continues for a life time of learning. The Library offers a full array of programming for different ages and interests throughout the year that supports and encourages family engagement. Our pograms are open to the public and free of charge. Our popular summer reading program is generoulsy funded by the Friends of the Scarborough Library.

Looking for a good book to read? Our trained staff excels at matching books with your child's ability and interests.

Have questions about our children's programs and services? Please contact the Youth Services Department, 883-4723, option 3 or by email: kids [at] scarboroughlibrary.org

For parents: The Library is a very popular destination after school. Please take a moment and read our After School Use letter.

 

Upcoming Events

KIndergarten Conversation, parent to parent supportKindergarten Conversation
May 14 from 10am to 11am. Join this casual conversation about Kindergarten with moms who have "been there...done that."

Monday, May 14, 2018 - 10:00am
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Active Programs

Minecraft Discover logoMinecraft @ The Library

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

Storytime and crafts in pajamas for ages 4 and up every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm - presented by Sarah.
Saturday Story Time logoSaturday Story Time

Story time comes to the weekend!  Join Sarah on Saturdays at 11am for stories and music.
Family Story Time LogoFamily Story Time

Bring moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles - whoever is "family" to you - for stories and songs with Sarah.
Coding with Bots LogoRobot Coding Competition

Learn about simple robotics and coding with our fun little robots.
Toddler Time LogoToddler Time

Join Marilyn for our weekly story time for toddlers offers picture books, rhymes, songs, and movement. Ages 18 months and up with an adult.
Baby Lapsit LogoBaby Lapsit

Join Marilyn for this story time for our littlest library visitors filled with Nursery rhymes, movement activities, songs, and finger play.  Ages birth to 18 months with an adult.

Recommended Reading

New Children's Books
New Picture Books
Newbery Medal
Boston Globe - Horn Book Awards
Caldecott Medal
More Lists

Youth Calendar

Today

  1. Family Story Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Bring moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles—whoever is "family" to you—to our Family Story Time with Sarah, offered every Thursday at 10:30 am in the Youth Room. This program is for children ages 3 and up.

Saturday, April 28th

  1. Saturday Story Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 11:00am

    • Join Sarah for a mix of stories and songs. All ages with an adult.

Tuesday, May 1st

  1. Baby Lapsit
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 09:30am

    • Every Tuesday: Baby Lapsit - Meeting Room 9:30 AM
      Ages birth to 18 months with an adult
      Nursery rhymes, movement activities, songs, finger play with Marilyn.

      Learn More

  2. Toddler Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Every Tuesday: Toddler Time - Meeting Room 10:30 AM
      Ages 18 months and up with an adult
      Picture books, rhymes, songs, and movement with Marilyn.

      Learn More

  3. Pajamarama
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 06:30pm

    • Pajamas in the library? Absolutely! Children ages 4 and up are invited to wear their coziest pajamas and bring their favorite thing to cuddle for this special story time filled with books and crafts, presented by Sarah. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Youth Room at 883-4723 option 3, or emailing kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

Thursday, May 3rd

  1. Family Story Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Bring moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles—whoever is "family" to you—to our Family Story Time with Sarah, offered every Thursday at 10:30 am in the Youth Room. This program is for children ages 3 and up.

Saturday, May 5th

  1. Saturday Story Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 11:00am

    • Join Sarah for a mix of stories and songs. All ages with an adult.

Tuesday, May 8th

  1. Baby Lapsit
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 09:30am

    • Every Tuesday: Baby Lapsit - Meeting Room 9:30 AM
      Ages birth to 18 months with an adult
      Nursery rhymes, movement activities, songs, finger play with Marilyn.

      Learn More

  2. Toddler Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Every Tuesday: Toddler Time - Meeting Room 10:30 AM
      Ages 18 months and up with an adult
      Picture books, rhymes, songs, and movement with Marilyn.

      Learn More

Thursday, May 10th

  1. Family Story Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Bring moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles—whoever is "family" to you—to our Family Story Time with Sarah, offered every Thursday at 10:30 am in the Youth Room. This program is for children ages 3 and up.

Saturday, May 12th

  1. Saturday Story Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 11:00am

    • Join Sarah for a mix of stories and songs. All ages with an adult.

Tuesday, May 15th

  1. Baby Lapsit
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 09:30am

    • Every Tuesday: Baby Lapsit - Meeting Room 9:30 AM
      Ages birth to 18 months with an adult
      Nursery rhymes, movement activities, songs, finger play with Marilyn.

      Learn More

  2. Toddler Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Every Tuesday: Toddler Time - Meeting Room 10:30 AM
      Ages 18 months and up with an adult
      Picture books, rhymes, songs, and movement with Marilyn.

      Learn More

Thursday, May 17th

  1. Family Story Time
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Youth Services
    • Start time: 10:30am

    • Bring moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles—whoever is "family" to you—to our Family Story Time with Sarah, offered every Thursday at 10:30 am in the Youth Room. This program is for children ages 3 and up.