Car Seat Safety

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Curious about the new car seat law updates? Wondering if your car seat is installed properly? Wondering when to switch out of the infant seat or when to switch up to a booster seat? Join…

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CANCELLED: Apple Cider Pressing

Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME

Update as of 10/15 – We are cancelling this cider pressing event due to the anticipated weather. We encourage kids ages 6 and up to join us for Friday’s cider pressing instead. Join us in…

Free

Origami Bat Bookmarks

Join us in the Children’s Room to make origami bat bookmarks! Best for kids ages 7-11. Children need to be comfortable using glue and scissors. Parental assistance is encouraged for younger kids. Free and open…

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Masking Tape Mummies

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a storytime filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards to make a Masking Tape Mummy! Best for ages 5 and under. Free and…

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River Company: Literary Salon

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join River Company for its first Literary Salon: an opportunity for all ages to understand a piece of literature through theater. River Company’s first Literary Salon will focus on the children’s book “The Spiderwick Chronicles:…

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Stories to Screen: Spiderwick Chronicles

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

In partnership with Lincoln Theater, Skidompha Library is happy to announce the upcoming “Mysterious Fun,” film series, featuring free films for young audiences on Saturday mornings. Skidompha will be giving away free copies of the corresponding…

Free

After School Craft: Barn Raising

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a true barn raising! We’ll hear the tale of a barn brownie (an elf) who must find a new home after his old barn falls apart. After this…

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Event Series Paws to Read with Riley the Dog

Paws to Read with Riley the Dog

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Riley the dog is a great listener! Entertain him and practice your reading. Reserve your twenty-minute spot by contacting Skidompha Children’s Circulation Desk at 207-563-5513. Free and open to the public. Suitable for ages 6…

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Stories to Screen: Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

In partnership with Lincoln Theater, Skidompha Library is happy to announce the upcoming “Mysterious Fun,” film series, featuring free films for young audiences on Saturday mornings. Skidompha will be giving away free copies of the corresponding…

Free

Kids Craft: Thankful Books

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Children’s Room to make books celebrating the things for which we’re thankful. This craft is designed for children 6-12. We will be using scissors and glue sticks. Parents are encouraged to…

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Kids Craft: Sponge Print Turkeys

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Stay after Story Time to make a sponge print turkey! There will be paint – prepare to get messy! Suitable for kids 5 and under. Free and open to the public; no sign up required. 

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First Thursday Kids Craft: Kite Paper Stars

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Craft colorful paper kite stars with artist Erica Qualey. This program runs from 3 to 4 pm in the Children’s room. Appropriate for ages 6 to 11; free and open to the public. No sign…

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Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a storytime filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards to socialize and play with friends new and old. Loosely designed for children ages…

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Event Series Hour of Code

Hour of Code

Kids in grades 3-12 are invited to join us for an hour of coding at Skidompha! Bring a device if you have one, otherwise we will provide one for you. No experience necessary- just bring your…

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Music Together

Join Miss Vanessa from Music Together of Bath/Brunswick for an hour of music, rhythm, and movement. Free and open to the public. Geared towards kids and babies 8 and under. (Please note that this program…

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Event Series Hour of Code

Hour of Code

Kids in grades 3-12 are invited to join us for an hour of coding at Skidompha! Bring a device if you have one, otherwise we will provide one for you. No experience necessary- just bring your…

Free

Stories to Screen: LOTR Book Giveaway!

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

As part of the Stories to Screen series, Lincoln Theater is excited to offer 50 FREE copies of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the Hobbit. Book giveaway begins at Lincoln Theater on Saturday,…

Stories to Screen: Zathura

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

In partnership with Lincoln Theater, Skidompha Library is happy to announce the upcoming “Mysterious Fun,” film series, featuring free films for young audiences on Saturday mornings. Skidompha will be giving away free copies of the corresponding…

Free

Stories to Screen: The Hobbit

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

In partnership with the Lincoln Theater, we’re bringing the world of J.R.R. Tolkein to the big screen! Join us at Lincoln Theater on January 10th at 3:30 pm for a free screening of The Hobbit:…

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Kids Story Time and Peace Project Craft

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a story time filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards for our peace project craft! There will be paint, it may get messy….

Free

Stories to Screen: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

In partnership with the Lincoln Theater, we’re bringing the world of J. R. R. Tolkien to the big screen! Come to the Lincoln Theater on January 17th at 3:30 pm for a free screening of…

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Stories to Screen: The Two Towers (2002)

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

In partnership with the Lincoln Theater, we’re bringing the world of J.R.R. Tolkien to the big screen! Come to the Lincoln Theater on January 24th at 3:30 pm for a free screening of The Lord…

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Homeschooler Cultural Day

Library – Atrium 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Visit with local homeschooled children for a cultural extravaganza! They will offer presentations about some of the world’s finest foods, native dances and dress, dangerous animals, and religions. Visit, ask questions, and offer some of…

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Stories to Screen: The Return of the King (2003)

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

In partnership with the Lincoln Theater, we’re bringing the world of J. R. R. Tolkien to the big screen! Come to the Lincoln Theater on January 31th at 3:30 pm for a free screening of…

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NO STORY TIME

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

There will be no story time offered on February 12, 2020.  Story times are typically offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Children’s room. Story Circle for a storytime filled with movement,…

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Event Series Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists February 18 to 21Grades 5 + 6 11 am to 1 pm Calling all newsy 5th and 6th graders! Learn reporting basics in this FREE hands-on workshop over February vacation led by the…

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Event Series STEAM-uary for Kids

STEAM-uary for Kids

Join us for Skidompha’s first ever STEAM-uary! Over three sessions, we’ll explore and demonstrate some vigorous chemical reactions, tackle engineering and construction, and drop raw eggs into the library atrium. What could possibly go wrong?…

Free
Event Series Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists February 18 to 21Grades 5 + 6 11 am to 1 pm Calling all newsy 5th and 6th graders! Learn reporting basics in this FREE hands-on workshop over February vacation led by the…

Free
Event Series STEAM-uary for Kids

STEAM-uary for Kids

Join us for Skidompha’s first ever STEAM-uary! Over three sessions, we’ll explore and demonstrate some vigorous chemical reactions, tackle engineering and construction, and drop raw eggs into the library atrium. What could possibly go wrong?…

Free
Event Series Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists February 18 to 21Grades 5 + 6 11 am to 1 pm Calling all newsy 5th and 6th graders! Learn reporting basics in this FREE hands-on workshop over February vacation led by the…

Free