Project G.R.A.C.E.

06/11/2026

Hope to see you at the library on June 27th for the freecycle event, 9am-Noon. It's like a combination of a swap shop and a free yard sale! Register in advance for a free parking space. Clear the clutter. Load your trunk with items to give away. OR if you're a bargain hunter, what's better than free? Take home a great haul, no signing up required! Co-sponsored by Sustaining Scarborough and Project GRACE. https://scarboroughlibrary.libcal.com/event/16682382?image

06/11/2026

Looking for a great summer read? You'll find it at the Friends of Scarborough Library book sale!

It's almost time for the annual summer book sale! **NEW** this year: current members of Friends of Scarborough Library pay $1 each for all materials!

For more info & to become a member, visit: https://friends.scarboroughlibrary.org/node/11

(You don't have to be a member to come shop, but current members receive a special discount as a membership perk. See the link for our full pricing list.)

06/11/2026

Have you heard? Concerts in the Park are back starting with Motor B***y Affair on June 25th.

If you live in or around Scarborough, you have probably spent a summer evening at Memorial Park - walking the paths, sitting by the pond, letting the kids run around.

This summer we are giving you one more reason to head there.

Concerts in the Park brings live music, food trucks, and free admission to the park every Thursday night starting June 25th. Pack a blanket, grab dinner from one of the food trucks, and enjoy a fun night out with your family, friends, and neighbors.

Presented by the Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce in partnership with new Scarborough Community Services and the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Photo Credit: Amanda Huebner Photography

06/08/2026

Election Day is Tuesday! https://www.scarboroughmaine.org/departments/town-clerk/elections

Libraries strengthen democracy every day.

On June 13, 2026, we’ll host a livestream of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, bringing 15+ new TED Talks about democracy’s next chapter from the stage in Philadelphia directly to our community.

Presented in collaboration with Visit Philadelphia and partners nationwide, and sponsored by The Pew Charitable Trusts, this event connects local conversation to a national moment.

This livestream event is free to attend! Find the schedule of speakers, and RSVP, here: https://tinyurl.com/SPLTedDemocracy

We hope you'll be able to join us for this historic program celebrating this historic moment in our nation's history.

https://tinyurl.com/SPLTedDemocracy

Visit Philly, TEDx, and

Town of Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce
Maine State Library
Maine Humanities Council

06/08/2026

Have you heard? The Scarborough Farmers Market is back! And nonprofits will be at the market, too, on Sundays, 10-1, in the parking lot in front of Town Hall.

05/20/2026

This is a wonderful addition to our community‘s resilience, and ability to be there for one another when help is needed.

Our generator is ready to serve! On Thursday, join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony, a short talk about our vision for the future of the library, and some light refreshments.

If you can register, it helps us plan, but you are also invited to just show up! More details: https://scarboroughlibrary.libcal.com/event/16666200

05/01/2026

Have you heard? The library is hosting two Clothing Swaps in May.

Ooohh!! Kids clothing swap this Saturday, adults & teens the following Saturday!

Split due to lack of space. It's a buzzkill for sure. BUT we're making it work! Come find a new lewk and make THAT werk. 😎

05/01/2026

Chief Robert Moulton died on Sunday, leaving a legacy of service and love for his family, friends and community. We are profoundly grateful for his more than twenty years of service as Vice President of our Board of Directors. Project GRACE is who and where we are today because of his leadership, dedication, and compassion for his neighbors. Robbie seized opportunities where others shied away, he saw people for their potential, and was willing to do whatever it took to keep our community safe, whole, and caring. He was quick to smile, offer encouragement, look for the good. Our hearts are heavy, our farewells have come upon us far too soon, but we are comforted and blessed by so many fond memories of our treasured friend Robbie.

04/21/2026

Many families depend on free school meals to help feed their kids, and that’s why we are partnering with our friends at the Scarborough Food Pantry to offer families extra food during school vacations. You may have heard, we have also been working with guidance staff and the food pantry to set up and support a "micro pantry" at the high school. It's for students who confide there is not enough food at home, and allows teachers, coaches, and guidance staff to provide immediate help while also giving the school social workers time to connect the student and their family with resources. We are grateful for the generosity of neighbors who stop by food drives or donate throughout the year. https://projectgracemaine.weebly.com/giving.html

12/05/2025

Have you seen the festive giving trees popping up around town? So that kids and our neighbors have a merrier holiday, we're grateful for our tree hosts like Big20, Inn by the Sea, Community Services, and many others who are helping with holiday gifts like: new hats and mittens, cozy socks for kids and adults, new toys for kids of all ages, craft kits and games for families, pajamas and read-aloud books, hoodies for kids and teens, shampoo and hygiene items, and spices for the food pantry. For a link to our virtual tags, or for more info, please visit www.projectgracemaine.org . Thank you. Merry! Merry!