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Teen Book Club

Do you love to read...talk about books...write? If so, check out our Teen Book Club! We meet every Wednesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.


TAB LogoTeen Advisory Board (TAB)

Next meeting is January 7. Our TAB group meets every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Members organize fun teen events at the library and help with other volunteer efforts too!


Scarborough Teen Writers Group LogoScarborough Teen Writers Group

Join this welcoming writing group for students in grades 9 to 12. Third Monday of the month from 3:00pm to 4:30 pm starting October 21.


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Explore the library's own dedicated Minecraft server during our monthly Minecraft Miner Days - the 4th Sunday of every month!


Listen Up! with Connie

Join Connie as she reads The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnuity!


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Calendar

Monday, April 13th

  1. Teen Writers Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

    • DATE CHANGE DUE TO PATRIOTS DAY. The Scarborough Teen Writers Group (STWG) for grades 9-12 is offered in collaboration with Portland Writers Group Maine (PWGM). Gatherings are held the third Monday of the month from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in October, November, December, March, and May, and the second Monday in April. Each gathering will introduce different ways to inspire your work—from prompts and storyboards, to online tools like Twine, an online tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories.

      To register, email Renee at writerwrenee@gmail.com, or you can email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org or call the Library at 883-4723 option 3.

Sunday, April 26th

  1. Minecraft Miner Day
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 01:00pm

    • Every Fourth Sunday of the month. Explore the Library’s Minecraft world created by our volunteer “tech teens!.” We’ll begin with a session just for beginners at 1:00 PM, then everyone can join in starting at 2:00 PM. If you’ve created your own Minecraft world, bring it along to show others on our big screen! Computers will be available, or you can bring your own laptop. No sign up is needed—just drop in! Please remember that children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday, May 5th

  1. Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

    • Our TAB group meets every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Members organize fun teen events at the library and help with other volunteer efforts too! For more information about joining, contact Youth Services, 883-4723, option 3 or email: kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

Wednesday, May 6th

  1. Teen Book Club
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

    • If you are in Grades 6 and up and like reading books, talking about books, writing about books, illustrating book themes, and creating fun skits, this book club is for you! For more information, contact Youth Services at 883-4723, option 3 or email: kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

Friday, May 8th

  1. Dungeons & Dragons
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 02:45pm

    • Join fellow character adventurers to gain powers, strength, and skills. Together you’ll explore how to take characters from their first adventures to legendary heroes...and maybe pit characters one-on-one against each other. Sign ups are requested but not required. Call 883-4723 opt. 3, or send an email to kids@scarboroughlibrary.org.

Tuesday, May 12th

  1. Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

    • Our TAB group meets every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Members organize fun teen events at the library and help with other volunteer efforts too! For more information about joining, contact Youth Services, 883-4723, option 3 or email: kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

Wednesday, May 13th

  1. Teen Book Club
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

    • If you are in Grades 6 and up and like reading books, talking about books, writing about books, illustrating book themes, and creating fun skits, this book club is for you! For more information, contact Youth Services at 883-4723, option 3 or email: kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

Monday, May 18th

  1. Teen Writers Group
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

    • DATE CHANGE DUE TO PATRIOTS DAY. The Scarborough Teen Writers Group (STWG) for grades 9-12 is offered in collaboration with Portland Writers Group Maine (PWGM). Gatherings are held the third Monday of the month from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in October, November, December, March, and May, and the second Monday in April. Each gathering will introduce different ways to inspire your work—from prompts and storyboards, to online tools like Twine, an online tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories.

      To register, email Renee at writerwrenee@gmail.com, or you can email kids@scarboroughlibrary.org or call the Library at 883-4723 option 3.

Tuesday, May 19th

  1. Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

    • Our TAB group meets every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Members organize fun teen events at the library and help with other volunteer efforts too! For more information about joining, contact Youth Services, 883-4723, option 3 or email: kids@scarboroughlibrary.org

Wednesday, May 20th

  1. Teen Book Club
    • Calendar: Scarborough Public Library Teens
    • Start time: 03:00pm

    • If you are in Grades 6 and up and like reading books, talking about books, writing about books, illustrating book themes, and creating fun skits, this book club is for you! For more information, contact Youth Services at 883-4723, option 3 or email: kids@scarboroughlibrary.org