FootNotes*Plus A Publication of the Scarborough Public Library

48 Gorham Road, Scarborough ME 04074

207.883.4723 www.scarboroughlibrary.org March 2020

9th Annual Textile Day Saturday, March 21 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Spinning Wheels. Looms. Weaving. Wool Carding. Felting.

Rug Hooking and Braiding. Embroidery. Bobbin Lace.

Quilting. Knitting. Join us for a celebration of fiber and textile

arts. Maine-based artisans will fill the Library with

demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages! Items

will also be available to purchase. This event is free to attend.

Coyote...America’s Song Dog Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 pm

The Scarborough Public Library and

Scarborough Land Trust are excited to

partner on this program. Come join

conservation biologist Geri Vistein on a

journey to discover who this important

and resilient carnivore is, in a way you

have never heard before. This

presentation is all about us as well, since

we share the landscape and our lives with coyotes. Come

together and share your own stories, ask questions, and

share a dialogue that helps us all to understand better our

very deep rooted relationships with all life, including our

fellow humans. Come hear the Song Dogs Sing! Visit our

website for more program details. Learn more about

Coyotes by visiting www.CoyoteLivesinMaine.org. Due to limited seating, please register by calling 883-4723 option 4

or emailing askSPL@scarboroughlibrary.org

March 15, 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of Maine’s

Statehood. Our Bicentennial Series is made possible through

the financial partnership of the Scarborough Public Library

and Scarborough Historical Society, and through a grant

awarded by the Maine Humanities Council. The following

programs will be held at the Library and are free to attend.

Program details can be found on our website. Due to limited seating, please register by calling

883-4723 option 4 or emailing

askSPL@scarboroughlibrary.org

Past and Present: Perspectives

on Maine Statehood

Liam Riordan, Ph.D. Sunday, March 1 at 2:00 pm

Mapping Maine With the

Osher Map Library

Matthew Edney, Ph.D. NEW DATE: Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 pm

Dawnland: Documentary and Discussion Presented and Facilitated by Maine-Wabanaki REACH Sunday, April 5 at 2:00 pm

Scarborough Bicentennial

Quilt Exhibit On display Friday, April 17 thru

Sunday, April 19 during Library hours.

Opening Reception Friday, April 17

4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Monday Movie Matinee First Monday of the Month at 1:30 pm

Location: Meeting Room / Seating for 50

Requests for subtitles will be honored.

● March 2 Harriet

(2019) PG; 125 mins.

● April 6 1917

(2019) R; 119 mins.

Movies are free to attend; light refreshments

are served.

Morning Book Discussion Group

First Tuesday of the Month at 10:00 am

Location: Conference Room

● March 3 The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafron

● April 7 Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson

Evening Book Discussion Group

Second Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 pm

Location: Conference Room

● March 11 The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

● April 8 Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow

Books on Tap Book Discussion Group Third Monday of the Month

Location: O’Reilly’s Cure, 264 U.S. Rt. 1

Now offering two times to choose from! Arrive between

3:30 pm and 4:00 pm; discussion runs from 4:00 pm to 5:00

pm. Or arrive between 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm; discussion

runs 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

● March 16 Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel

● April 20 A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

FMI about our book groups, call 883-4723 option 4. Click

here to view more details and upcoming Book Discussion

Group selections.

Let’s Talk America! First Thursday of the Month 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location: Meeting Room

Next gathering is March 5. Share your perspective

and gain new insights about world affairs straight from the

headlines. The topic will be posted to our website the week

of the event. FMI call facilitator, Sam Kelley at 650-1814.

Drop-In Sketching Group Second Friday of the Month 10:00 am to Noon

Location: Conference Room

Next gathering is March 13. This program is an Adult

Services series. Noodle. Doodle. Explore your creative side!

We’ll be joined by retired illustrator, Michael Brown. Basic

supplies provided, or bring your own. Call 883-4723 option 4

for more information.

French Conversation Group Third Tuesday of the Month 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Location: Conference Room

Next gathering is March 17. Advance your French speaking

skills in a welcoming atmosphere at this monthly

conversation group. All levels are welcome!

Library Knitting Group Every Saturday 10:00 am to Noon

Location: Conference Room

Whether you’ve been knitting for years or just

beginning, bring your yarn and needles to this

welcoming group and share your love for fiber arts!

FMI, call us at 883-4723 option 4.

Library Genealogy Group Fourth Monday of the Month 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Location: Meeting Room

Next gathering is March 23. This monthly Genealogy Group

led by Don Taylor will introduce you to a range of vetted

resources for ancestral research. This group will meet in

April and May before taking a break for the summer.

Maine’s Bicentennial

Celebrating

Debbie DiCarlo photo

Changes in the Youth Room

Sarah Cropley has accepted a position as the Children’s

Librarian at the Portland Public Library. Her good fortune is

our loss. We will miss Sarah! There will be a time of transition

as we reevaluate our youth programming going forward.

Find the list of programs and story times on our Youth Page.

Pajamarama! Pajamarama is taking a break in March and

will be back in April. Stay tuned for the date

and an earlier time based on results from

our recent survey.

ART Lab! Fridays through March 20

10:30 am to11:30 am

Ages 3 and up with an adult

Join Jaclyn and Mrs. C for a fun hour exploring

ART. Each week participants will listen to a story and then

create some ART. From sun catchers to collage, using

crayons, watercolors, scissors, and more, we will all be rolling

up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty. Come prepared to create some amazing pieces of original ART!

Thursday Story Time Thursdays 10:30 am for all ages

Jaclyn will take the helm of our Thursday Story Time. Join her

as she shares stories, songs, and nursery rhymes. A fun time

for all.

Saturday Story Time Saturdays 11:00 am for all ages

A mix of stories and song now being offered with Brenda

and her guitar! This is a great story time for families who

can’t attend during the week.

TAB Mystery Night New Date: Friday, April 10 6:00 pm to 7;30 pm

Especially for age 10 through 8th Grade

There’s something mysterious happening in the

Library! Join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) for a

fun evening of mystery and intrigue. This event is

limited to 20 attendees. To register email

kids@scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723 option 3

Minecraft Miner Day “Drop In” Every Fourth Sunday of the Month

(It’s happening the 5th Sunday in March)

Beginners: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

All Levels: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Next event is March 29 (the 5th Sunday)! Build

creative thinking and problem solving skills. With the help of

our teen developers, the library has its own dedicated

Minecraft server. Come explore what they’ve created! Parents/guardians of children under 10 must remain in the

Library.

Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Tuesdays 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm for Grades 6 thru 12

Join our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and

help lead/create youth programming,

volunteer at Library events, and influence

how the Library serves teens. Need more

info before joining? Stop by the Youth

Room and ask for Mrs. C

Teen Book Club Wednesdays 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

for Grades 6 thru 9

If you like reading books, talking about books,

writing about books, illustrating book themes,

and creating fun skits, this book club is for you!

Join Connie for this weekly gathering. Drop in

and bring a friend, or sign up by calling the Youth Room at

883-4723 option 3, or emailing kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.

Scarborough Teen Writers Group Third Monday of the Month

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Grades 9 thru 12

Next date is March 16. Renee Cote with Portland Writers

Group Maine will introduce different ways to inspire your

work—from prompts and storyboards, to online tools like

Twine. Sign up by emailing Renee at

writerwrenee@gmail.com.

Dungeons and Dragons Second Friday of the Month 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm

Grades 6 thru 12

Next date is March 13. Join fellow adventurers

to explore magical worlds, take on challenges,

and become heroes! Note: We will be looking

for people who have experience working with

this age group to DM their games or to support

participants as they learn how to DM their

games. Registration is required. Call 883-4723

opt. 3, or email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

Computing with Chris: A Tour of the

Computer Friday, March 20 10:15am to 12:15 pm

Join librarian Chris Libby for this two-hour introduction to

using a computer. Intended for those with no or limited

computer experience. Topics to be covered:

● Different types of computers you can use

● Basic parts of the computer, and how to interact with

them

● Computer operating systems

● How all these things work together

Time for hands-on practice, computers will be provided. Seating is limited and registration is required. Call 883-4723 option 4 to reserve a spot.

NEW! Reading History Now Available

In response to patron requests, the Minerva system now

allows patrons to save their reading history. You must opt-in

to use this feature and it is not retroactive. To opt-in, visit

https://minerva.maine.edu and click on My Library

Account. Enter your name and library card number, click

on Reading History, and after reading the disclaimer click

the Opt-in button. You can opt back out or delete your

history at any time. If you need help with any of these steps,

please call the Reference Desk at 883-4723 option 4.

Library Expansion Update

We’re very excited to share the link to

the Library’s evolving “Library Expansion

Website.” Go to https://

expansion.scarboroughlibrary.org/ to get

updates on planning and share your

ideas and support. We are a “community center for the

mind” for all stages of life!

Find Us on Instagram

We’ve expanded our social media presence!

You can now find us on Instagram. Get

updates on library events, information about

the library and our incredible services, photos

from the library's history, and updates to the

expansion project! You can also find us on

Facebook @Scarborough Public Library.

UPCOMING CLOSURES

Sunday, April 12 for Easter

Monday, April 20, Patriot’s Day

Storm Closures: Wondering if we’re closed due to

weather? Call our Storm Line at 207-396-6286, or check

our website and Facebook page for postings.

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