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Dear Friends, You may have noticed a new yet familiar face here at Skidompha. I am very excited to announce that Chloe Deblois has joined the library as our new development director! Welcome to Skidompha,…

Dear Friends, Skidompha has hosted incredible artists and writers over the years through programming, gallery showings, and camps and workshops for children, teens, and adults. Staff and patrons have benefited from the creativity in and…

Dear Friends, This week I want to let you know about some upcoming service disruptions at Skidompha in December. Let’s start with the good news, Skidompha has recently received a very generous grant that will…

Dear Friends, Today I am reflecting on my good fortune. I am warm and dry. I live in a wonderful area with kind and caring neighbors. I work with superlative people—truly the best of the…

Dear Friends, Some of you know we have a group of passionate poetry lovers who meet every Friday at 10:00 a.m. over Zoom. They start the day by reading or listening to a few good…

Dear Friends, Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and I want to offer my thanks to all veterans in all branches and recognize your service and sacrifice. In my lifetime, I have benefited greatly by spending time…

Dear Friends, I am so proud to highlight the exceptional work happening in our kids, teens, and adult programs, and lately, there is always something exciting and new to report. But it occurs to me…

Dear Friends,   A highlight of my job is definitely the fact that I enjoy the physical space of the library. I love spending time in the sun-filled atrium and watching the light shift with…

Dear Friends, Sometimes I find myself reflecting on my teen years and marveling how, even though they were long ago, they sometimes come back to me in remarkably fresh and vivid memories. I think it’s…

Dear Friends, The chill in the air brings a strong desire for all things fall and cozy—warm cider, pumpkins, the next book on my reading list, and a warm cat to snuggle with while I…