The Friends officially organized in 1970 as the Friends of Scarborough Public Library (FOSL). For over 50 years, the Friends organization has supported the Library, through its advocacy and through its commitment to provide supplemental funding in support of the Library's endowment, programming, and collections. Friends organized events are offered free-of-charge to the community and reflect the interests of both adults and children.

In recent years, the Friends contributed to the Electric Vehicle Charging Station, donated a gift to the library for its future expansion, and offered funds for staff development when requested.  Each year we offer monies for the collections along with separate funds for programs including movie licenses to offer the community the opportunity to view feature films at no charge.

We are committed to increasing public awareness of the many benefits the Library offers Scarborough's growing community. The Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization. Memberships and other contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We invite you to join us in our mission. Explore our website and learn more about the opportunities we offer to serve the Library and the community.

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It's Time to renew your annual membership! 
Current annual membership year is June 1st - May 31st
And we've made it easier than ever for you to submit your membership form and payment:

Option 1 – Electronic Submission: Email your form and provide payment through our secure PayPal or Venmo accounts.  See form for details.

Option 2 – Mail / Drop-Off: Simply return the attached form with cash or check to the library by mail or at the circulation desk. See form for details.

Here are just a few reasons why you should maintain your membership:
  • Help purchase books and other materials for the library collection
  • Provide funding for the Children's summer program
  • Support guest speakers and other special library events
  • Support free or discounted passes to museums, parks, and gardens
  • Enjoy member only events
  • Volunteer at events throughout the year
  • And so much more! Renew today!

Friends of Scarborough Library Annual Meeting

  • Saturday, October 5th
  • 2 - 4pm
  • Library Meeting Room

Friends members are invited to meet each other, socialize with goodies from Cafe Luna, and hear about the past year from the Friends board. Not a member? The public is welcome to attend and learn about our organization. It's a great time to be a Friend! If you haven't already, renew your membership right here!

How You Can Help: Friends Indoor Mini-Golf Fundraiser

Act now to become a Sponsor and help to underwrite this event.
Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 10am – 2pm
Watch this space for more details as the date approaches.

Golf for a good cause. On Sunday, November 3rd, we're going to turn the Library into a 9-hole golf course for the whole family! Come in from the cold and putt, putt around the library! This fun-filled fundraiser will raise funds for the Friends of Scarborough Public Library, a 501 (c)(3) organization that pays for the summer reading program, and many other services our library offers free of charge. Sponsor this unique event to show the community your fun side! Be sponsor See our list of Sponsor opportunities ranging from $1,000 for a Presenting Sponsor to to $250 to become a Mini-Golf Friend. Download sponsorship details here.

Book Sale! Is Fall Cleaning A Thing?

A new school year, even if you're not in school feels like a fresh start. First, clean out your closets and join us for a Clothing Swap then clean out your bookshelves and donate books to the book sale to support awesome library stuff. Both things also allow you to refill with new-to-you goodies! That's the best part! Find a new favorite sweater AND a new favorite book, both at the library!
Fall Book Sale

Poppick Emerson Lecture

Join science and environmental journalist Laura Poppick on a journey through deep time. With a focus on Maine's oldest rocks, we'll explore pivotal geologic moments that shaped Earth as we know it today, and discuss what we gain by studying Earth's ancient past.

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Library Meeting Room or ZOOM

Register here: https://scarboroughlibrary.libcal.com/event/12855005
Laura Poppick is a Portland-based science and environmental journalist whose stories have appeared in The New York Times, Scientific American, National Geographic, and elsewhere. Her debut book, Strata: Stories from Deep Time, will be published by W.W. Norton in 2025.