The Scarborough Public Library has invited young readers to celebrate Scarborough’s 350th anniversary with the Summer Reading Program theme, “Read Around Our Town.”

From June 23 through July 31, the library will offer reading programs, weekly Children’s Room activities and special events for children from birth through fifth grade and for young adults in middle and high school. Registration begins June 14.

Special events will include an all-ages performance of historical songs and sea chanties by singer/songwriter Monica Grabin on Thursday, June 26 ,at 6:30 p.m. Michael Parent, world-traveled storyteller, will also perform an all-ages show of “Tall Tales…With a Scarborough Twist,” on Wednesday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m.

Additional programs will include a “Books on the Beach” storytime at the Higgins Beach Association Building on Thursday, July 3, at 10:30 a.m.; “Marsh, Mummichogs and More…,” presented by Audubon’s Scarborough Marsh Center on Tuesday, July 8, at 2 p.m.; “Winslow Homer Discovery Box” young artist program on Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m,; and a grand finale celebration for summer reading participants on Thursday, July 31, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

The Summer Reading Program is made possible through a donation from the Friends of the Scarborough Library. A full listing of events and age and registration requirements can be found at www.library.scarborough.me.us.