Scarborough Public Library

Scarborough Public Library For over one hundred and twenty-five years the library has served as the common ground and heart of the community.

For over one hundred years the library has served as the common ground and heart of the community. Toward the turn of the 20th century, a group of women and men of the First Parish Church on the Black Point Road, collected and shared their books. This idea of sharing became so popular that on August 2, 1899, the first meeting was held of people desiring to become incorporated as proprietors of a s

ocial library, with seven present. These seven appeared before a Justice of the Peace and thus the Scarboro Public Library Corporation was organized and recorded. Seven people demonstrated more than 100 years ago that a strong desire to share books could build a library.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! The Dairy Corner has generously donated a gift card for adult & teen ...
06/05/2026

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! The Dairy Corner has generously donated a gift card for adult & teen summer readig prizes*! It could be yours! We'll be collecting raffle tickets until the end of August.

*For adults and teens who read adult books only. Kids-- you've got your own fun stuff going on! Ask at Youth Services!
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Would your business like to donate Summer Reading prizes? Email or call Elsa at [email protected]/207-396-6279

Another one of our favorite spots, El Rayo Taqueria Scarborough, has generously donated a gift card! It could be yours! ...
06/05/2026

Another one of our favorite spots, El Rayo Taqueria Scarborough, has generously donated a gift card! It could be yours! We'll be collecting raffle tickets until the end of August.

*For adults and teens who read adult books only. Kids-- you've got your own fun stuff going on! Ask at Youth Services!
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Would your business like to donate Summer Reading prizes? Email or call Elsa at [email protected]/207-396-6279

06/04/2026

We're so happy to be part of ReadME once again! Look at how great these books look!

Libraries strengthen democracy every day.On June 13, 2026, we’ll host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Foundi...
06/04/2026

Libraries strengthen democracy every day.

On June 13, 2026, we’ll host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, bringing 15+ new TED Talks about democracy’s next chapter from the stage in Philadelphia directly to our community.

Presented in collaboration with Visit Philadelphia and partners nationwide, and sponsored by The Pew Charitable Trusts, this event connects local conversation to a national moment.

This livestream event is free to attend! Find the schedule of speakers, and RSVP, here: https://tinyurl.com/SPLTedDemocracy

We hope you'll be able to join us for this historic program celebrating this historic moment in our nation's history.

https://tinyurl.com/SPLTedDemocracy

Visit Philly, TEDx, and

Town of Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce
Maine State Library
Maine Humanities Council

Adult readers*-- have we got fun summer prizes for you! Read any five books or conquer the bingo challenge and you can e...
06/04/2026

Adult readers*-- have we got fun summer prizes for you! Read any five books or conquer the bingo challenge and you can enter to win some fabulous prizes!

One of our favorite spots, Ken's Place Seafood Restaurant, has generously donated a gift card! It could be yours! We'll be collecting raffle tickets until the end of August.

*For adults and teens who read adult books only. Kids-- you've got your own fun stuff going on! Ask at Youth Services!

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Would your business like to donate Summer Reading prizes? Email or call Elsa at [email protected]/207-396-6279

How is it already June 4? Anyway, here's our June Footnotes in case you missed it!
06/04/2026

How is it already June 4? Anyway, here's our June Footnotes in case you missed it!

We love classroom visits!
05/29/2026

We love classroom visits!

Enough people have signed up that our FILM NOIR MOVIE MARATHON is a GO! Come for whichever you want to see, whether that...
05/28/2026

Enough people have signed up that our FILM NOIR MOVIE MARATHON is a GO! Come for whichever you want to see, whether that's one, two, three, or all four! We'll have snacks!

For titles and more information: https://scarboroughlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=g&q=noir&cid=19666&cal=19666&inc=0

These titles are from the Ten Essentials list from Shadows of Noir's Dan McQueen, our Maine Humanities Council speaker from last Tuesday! Whether you heard him speak or not, join us at the movies!

Petal Pounding! We love to see adults playing and having a good time! We all learn and grow through play. It is extremel...
05/28/2026

Petal Pounding! We love to see adults playing and having a good time! We all learn and grow through play. It is extremely important for a variety of reasons. There are lots of play opportunities for children, obviously, but adults have to make the choice to include it in their lives.

Address

48 Gorham Road
Scarborough, ME
04074

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12078834723

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