Category Archives: Presentations

The Roadside Cabins of Scarborough

A talk by Rodney Laughton On Sunday, November 5th, at 2:00 p.m., Rodney Laughton will talk about the roadside cabins of Scarborough. Before automobiles provided another travel option, vacationing visitors to Scarborough arrived by train, ships and even horse and … Continue reading

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Mapping Maine With the Osher Map Library – September 21st

Update: The presentation was held and is now available for viewing on the Scarborough Public Library YouTube Channel. See: Mapping Maine with the Osher Map Library March 15, 2020 marked the 200th anniversary of Maine’s Statehood. The Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough … Continue reading

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Bicentennial Quilt Exhibit & Reception – August 22nd.

March 15, 2020 marked the 200th anniversary of Maine’s Statehood. The Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough Historical Society began to bring a series of programs to our community in celebration of this bicentennial benchmark in early March. The series was made possible through … Continue reading

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A Message from the President

COVID-19 has affected everyone and everything in some way in recent months, including our museum. We have had to cancel a variety of events and programs in response to the necessity for social distancing. We are monitoring the possibility of … Continue reading

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SUSPENDED: Celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial – Part 2

The Scarborough Public Library, in line with recommendations from the Federal and Maine Centers for Disease Control to practice social distancing, has suspended scheduled programs and events until further notice.  See the Scarborough Public Library website for more information. The … Continue reading

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