Scarborough Public Library

06/10/2026

We're getting excited! Cheap books-- perfect for bringing to the beach!

(This also serves as a reminder-- please don't bring library books to the beach! Sand is a big issue for us to deal with, and often leads to paying to replace the book.)

It's almost time for the annual summer book sale! **NEW** this year: current members of Friends of Scarborough Library pay $1 each for all materials!

For more info & to become a member, visit: https://friends.scarboroughlibrary.org/node/11

(You don't have to be a member to come shop, but current members receive a special discount as a membership perk. See the link for our full pricing list.)

06/10/2026

Tomorrow night (Thursday), we'll be watching excerpts from this wonderful series, An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition, followed by discussions. Please join us! All are welcome.

This is part of our "USA at 250" series. Find more here: https://scarboroughlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/events?&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal%5B%5D=19666&ct%5B%5D=86730

06/10/2026

Oh, what fun!

If you live in or around Scarborough, you have probably spent a summer evening at Memorial Park - walking the paths, sitting by the pond, letting the kids run around.

This summer we are giving you one more reason to head there.

Concerts in the Park brings live music, food trucks, and free admission to the park every Thursday night starting June 25th. Pack a blanket, grab dinner from one of the food trucks, and enjoy a fun night out with your family, friends, and neighbors.

Presented by the Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce in partnership with new Scarborough Community Services and the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Photo Credit: Amanda Huebner Photography

06/08/2026

Coming up on Saturday! National Moment, Local Conversation

One day. 65+ libraries. 15+ TED Talks. One national conversation.

We’re joining libraries across the country to livestream TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, a powerful day of ideas designed to inform and inspire.

Watch 15+ original TED Talks with us. Stay for reflection and discussion. Be part of the conversation.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Scarborough Public Library.

For the list of speakers and to reserve your spot:
www.tinyurl.com/SPLTedDemocracy

Free and open to the public!

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

06/08/2026

Lots For Tots Scarborough has generously donated a gift card for adult & teen summer reading 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

06/05/2026

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! The Dairy Corner has generously donated gift cards for adult & teen summer reading 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

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!

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

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