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Snow Policy
With the forecast calling for stormy weather, it's time to remind users of our snow policy. The Library may close for the day or close early during inclement weather upon the recommendation of the Public Works Department or the Police Department. We do not necessarily close when schools are closed, but we do cancel storytimes on school closure days. If the Library is closed, this includes cancellation of any library related programs or meetings.

We encourage parents and guardians picking up students to familiarize themselves with closing times as there is no protected area outside for students to wait on cold, snowy, or rainy days or when the library closes early because of weather conditions. For up-to-the-minute closing information call the Library storm line at 883-4723 x433.

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Library Launchs Second
Blanket Drive for Food Pantries In January

Following the success of last year’s effort, the Library will once again collect blankets that are clean and in good condition to help warm our neighbors in need this winter. Last year, nearly 60 blankets were distributed, and we look forward to increasing our collection this year.

Blankets may be brought to the Library during open hours and left in our “Blanket Chest” anytime in the month of January.

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Monday Movie Matinee
March 1
The Soloist
1:30 pm in the library meeting room

The Library's Monday Movie Matinee features contemporary
movies as well as selections from the American Film Institute’s list of 10 greatest films in 10 classic film genres. Join us the first Monday of each month at 1:30 pm for the best movies in animation, courtroom drama, epic, fantasy, gangster, mystery, romantic comedy, sci-fi, sports, and westerns. Light refreshments will be served.

In this emotionally soaring drama about the redemptive power of music, journalist Steve Lopez (Downey Jr.) discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (Foxx), aJulliard-trained, former classical music prodigy, playing his violin on the streets of L.A. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back, a unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives. Color; 117min; MPAA rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, some drug use, and language.

Coming Attractions:

April 5 ~ Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest
May 3 ~ TBA

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Let’s Talk America
Thursday March 4 ~ 6:30 pm
Location: Library Meeting Room
Topic: Money and Politics

The Scarborough Public Library wants you to start talking! The Library hosts a monthly “Let’s Talk America” forum facilitated by local resident, Sam Kelley.   

“Let’s Talk America” is a nationally recognized program that encourages meaningful, civil conversation among local citizens on current local, state, national, and world topics. Through small, moderated groups, participants are encouraged to share opposing views on pre-selected topics in hopes of bridging differences and building understanding. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Sam Kelley at 883-5181 or cell 650-1814.

Programs for children and families, including storytimes special events, and special services such as museum and park passes, can be found on our Youth Services pages.

Information about student After School Use of the Library for parents and guardians can be found by following this link.

To e-mail the Youth Services Staff or to register for programs email kids@scarborough.lib.me.us or phone 883-4723 extension 235.

CLOSING ALERT: MONDAY, February 15. The library will observe President's Day.

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Cardholders Are Helping Themselves
Over 33,000 library materials were checked out by cardholders using the SelfCheck™ scanning station in the past year. Not only is SelfCheck™ fun to use, it frees Library staff to handle the stream of interlibrary Loan materials delivered daily for our patrons.

Using simple touch screen instructions, cardholders
can check out or renew most books, magazines, CD’s and DVD's. The Self- Check™ project was funded by the Town of Scarborough in support of the Library’s strategy to address increased demands for customer service without adding staff.

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