Friends of the Scarborough Library

 

Programs

Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held at the library and are free and open to the public.
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COMING EVENTS 2010

 

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers

A puppet show for children of all ages and their families.

Everybody Loves Pirates

"Everybody Loves Pirates" is the story of a young girl named Lucy and her goofy friend, Little Chucky. While fishing one day, the kids discover a treasure map and decide to set out on a quest to find their fortune. Unfortunately, they run into a group of bumbling pirates who try to thwart their efforts by stealing the treasure. Of course, it all works out in the end with some help from Chucky and Lucy's new ocean-dwelling friends, including Lobster Boy, Crabby and a wise Sea Monkey.

May 23, 2010 at the Wentworth gym ♦ 3:00 PM

 

PAST PROGRAMS 2009-2010

 

Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers

A puppet show for children of all ages and their families.

In The Legend of the Banana Kid our friend Little Chucky meets a mysterious cowboy who takes him to a remote Western town that is being harassed by a seedy group of outlaws. Chucky, pretending to be a local hero, leads an effort to outsmart the thugs and bring justice back to the town using bananas as his weapon of choice. Riding on his trusty goat, Chucky encounters all kinds of wild Western fun.

January 4, 2009 at the Wentworth gym ♦ 1:30 PM

Scarborough Reads

This year's Scarborough Reads program featured the book The Lobster Coast by Maine author Colin Woodard, who participated.
"The Lobster Coast tells the story of Maine from earliest settlement to the development-driven challenges of today. Few towns model this history as completely as Scarborough, which was settled early (because its marshes could support colonists’ livestock) and has in recent decades experienced some of the steepest development pressures in the state." - Colin Woodard
  Copies of the book are available for loan from the library, or can be purchased for this event at a 20% discount from Nonesuch Books.
  Copies of other books by the author will be available on the day of the event.

Sept 26, 2009. Schedule:
  • 9:30AM   Sign-in/book sale/last-minute lunch orders
  • 10 AM   Keynote — Colin Woodard; book signing
  • 11 AM   Book Discussion, moderated by Nancy Kelleher,
                   President, Board of Trustees.
    Lunch, for sale 12-1PM
  • Music by the Celtic duo Castlebay
  • Crusher, the mascot of the Red Claws basketball team,
    will make an appearance from 12:15-1:15PM.

  • Lobster rolls from Bayley's Lobster Pound. Lobster
    rolls must be preordered.
  • Hot dogs for those who prefer.
  • Chips, beverage, dessert.
    Afternoon Highlights: Childrens' Activities 1-3PM
  • 1PM in the Pit: Marilyn Taylor, childrens' librarian, reads The Lobsterman, Dahlov Ipcar (copies will be are available for purchase, and also can be obtained at Nonesuch Books, but you need not read the book prior to the event).
  • 1-3PM Mark Coulston, Lobsterman, Tim Downs, Clammer, and Dona Sherburne, Scarborough Marsh Maine Audubon Center volunteer, lead activity-based opportunities for children to have up-close, hands-on experiences in small groups. Geared to children through grade 5. Parental supervision is required.
  • Loom and weaving activity in center of library - creating a community artwork - "Past and present merge in weaving, the art and craft of seafarers."
  • Looping DVD in childrens' corner: Let's Go Lobstering
    Afternoon Highlights: Adult Program
  • 1-2:30PM Phineas Sprague Jr, yachtsman, circumnavigator, and
       owner, Portland Yacht Services, and Greg Griffin, lobsterman,
      F/V Hayley G, and entrepreneur, co-owner Griffin’s Lobster Barn —
      Scarborough history;
      Challenges of being a businessman on the lobster coast;
      Scarborough's economy and resources
  • 2:30-3:30PM Cameron Bonsey — Promoting Maine as a filmmaking location

This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Maine Humanities Council, the Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution, Marden's, the Gorham Savings Bank, and the Norway Savings Bank.   We also gratefully acknowledge product and services contributions from the One Stop Party Shoppe, Scarborough Community Services, Tim Hortons, Hannaford Bros. Supermarkets, Shaw’s Supermarkets, Frito-Lay, Coca Cola, Maine Root, Beal's Ice Cream, and the Red Claws basketball team.

Sept 26, 2009 ♦ 10 AM

contact:  friends@scarborough.lib.me.us