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Library News | Early April 2024
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Our new Meeting Room chairs arrived just in time for Spring! We would like to thank the Friends of the Scarborough Library for raising the funds that made this possible. We are so grateful to have such a dedicated and dynamic team working hard for us! If you are interested in joining, follow this link. There is a great opportunity for everyone to try out these new chairs as we celebrate National Library Week, April 7-12. Catherine Morrison and Hailie Posey have been working on digital literacy presentations. They'll be covering our ebook/audiobook platforms, online magazines and movies, how to use the catalog to request materials, and all things podcast. Digital formats can keep our spaces spartan and reduce the strain of Spring cleaning, so give it a try!
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Prepare for the solar eclipse on April 8. We have glasses to give away. Sign up now and pick them up at the library on April 1 & 2. Limited to one per household. Find them here: Sign up here for free eclipse glasses Didn't get glasses? Want another pair or two? Any that have not been picked up will be available in a basket in the lobby on Wednesday, April 3 while supplies last.
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April 1-22Complete conservation activities like turning off the water when you brush your teeth, eat a meatless meal, pick up litter etc. All Earth Day Challenge sheets should be returned by April 22 (Earth Day). All completed forms will receive a free packet of seeds and will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize.
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Tuesday, April 2, 6pm Prepare for the April 8th solar eclipse! This will be Maine's first total solar eclipse since July 1963. The next total eclipse visible from Maine won't occur until May 1, 2079! Why do eclipses occur? Why are they rare (or are they)? What can we expect to see? Even though the eclipse won't be total in southern Maine, the event still promises to be spectacular. Click on the registration link for more information. Attendants will receive eclipse glasses-- one per household.
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Wednesday, April 3, 6:30pm, Virtual Only This learning event is offered in partnership with Falmouth Memorial Library, Prince Memorial Library, Scarborough Public Library, and Thomas Memorial Library, as part of MECollab.
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Friday, April 5, 10amJoin the USM Cybersecurity Ambassadors to learn about digital footprints and current scams. There will be time for your computer safety questions as well.
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Tuesday, April 9, 11:30am
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Thursday, April 11, 11:30am Listen to the Library: An Introduction to Audiobooks and PodcastsThis class will teach you how to listen to audiobooks on your mobile device or computer using the cloudLibrary app and your library card. Then, it will provide an introduction to the world of podcasts with a focus on how to find content that interests you, how to listen to podcast content on your mobile device, and how to set up notifications about new episodes of your podcast favorites.
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Tuesday, April 9, 6:30pm At a Death Cafe, people - often strangers - gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives.' It is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
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Monday Matinee Monday, April 1 1pm-4pm
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French Conversation Thursday, April 25 5:30-6:30pm
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Board Game Night Friday, April 19 5-8pm
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Knitters Saturdays 10am-12pm
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Sketchers Friday, April 12 10am-12pm
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Pathfinders Weds., April 3 & 17 5pm-9:30pm
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April 2 at 10:00am The Wager by David Grann If you are not on this group's email list, please contact us.
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April 10 at 6:00pm "A Spring Refresh" picking books for summer & fall If you are not on this group's email list, please contact us.
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April 15 at 4:30pm If you are not on this group's email list, please contact us.
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