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.


New meeting room chairsLibrary Director Chip Schrader announced that a donation from the Friends of the Library has enabled the purchase of new chairs for the meeting room. They arrived just in time for Spring and the activities that will take place at the Library during its celebration of National Library Week April 7-12! He extended his thanks to the Friends for raising the funds that made this possible. This link will take you to Library Week programs with their required registration.

Monday, April 8, 10am
Crash Course in Digital Library Resources
Tuesday, April 9, 11:30am
Introduction to the Library's Website & Minerva Catalog
Thursday, April 11, 11:30am
Listen to the Library: An Introduction to Audiobooks and Podcasts

 

Our next book slaeThe Friends are at it again! Mark your calendar and bring us your lovely books in excellent condition during one of our book donation drives. Then, visit our Book Sale and fill up those bookcases again on Saturday, April 27! This is the same day as our big Walking Group kick-off, so wear your sneakers and join us for that too! The Wentworth Chorus will be singing at 2pm. Yay!

The Friends will accept donations only on designated days. Our next Book Donation Day(s): 4/18 from 4-6PM; 4/20 from 9-11AM and 4/23 from 4-6PM.

Sorry, but we can't accept: encyclopedias, textbooks, workbooks, Bibles, magazines, CDs, tapes, DVDs, or games.