The Scarborough Public Library is working to start a new 4-H club for youth ages 5-18. Staff from the Cumberland County Extension will be at the library at 3 p.m. Aug. 22 to answer questions. The club will meet monthly from September through April. Participants will have the opportunity to enter exhibitions into the Cumberland […]
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Emerald Ash Borer found at library
The invasive species has damaged trees at the Scarborough Public Library.
Library awarded AARP challenge grant
The library will use the grant to place benches and distance markers on The Green Trail, the library’s walking route that runs through the municipal campus.
Sparks’ Ark will kick off Scarborough library summer program
Josh Sparks from Sparks’ Ark will be the featured guest at Scarborough Public Library’s Summer Learning 2023 Kick-Off on Wednesday, June 21. Sparks will bring animals to the event and share stories of animal rescue. The kick-off will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wentworth School auditorium. For more information about the […]
After 45 years, Scarborough’s library director is logging out
Nancy Crowell, who has led the library through decades of change and technological evolution, will step down at the end of the summer.
Walking series kicks off at library
The program is hosted by Scarborough Public Library and Age-Friendly Scarborough.
Gary Hoyle presenting ‘Mystery Tusk, Searching for Elephants in the Maine Woods’
A Zoom presentation with Gary Hoyle was held in the Scarborough Public Library on April 5, about the investigation of mysterious animal remains found on a Scarborough property in 1959.
Nature photography course coming to library with Scarborough Land Trust
Nature photographer Dan Kehlenbach is teaching the six-part course at the Scarborough Public Library.
Kelly Blanchette discusses ‘The Many Faces of Grief’ at libraries
Kelly Blanchette, bereavement services manager at Hospice of Southern Maine, is visiting the Scarborough Public Library and York Library.
Scarborough Public Library receives grant to improve accessibility for non-English speakers
The grant will be used to improve access to library services for non-English speakers, in particular new Mainers.