Crafternoon
For Teens Feeling crafty? This weekly drop-in event gives teens a chance to relax, create, spend time with friends, and make new ones. Plus, we’ll have lemonade and snacks! Every Wednesday, beginning Jun. 14| 4:00pm…
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Making Myths: 4-Week Comic Book Workshop for Teens
For Kids & Teens (ages 11 – 18) Do you enjoy comics? Are you interested in mythology? If you answered yes to either (or both) of these questions, then this is the workshop for you!…
All Ages Book Club: The Tea Dragon Festival by Kay O’Neill
For All Ages Readers of all ages are invited to join Skidompha Librarians for a fun celebration of The Tea Dragon Festival by Kay O’Neill. First, we’ll talk about our favorite parts of the book…
Nature Walk: Bristol Recreational Trail
For All Ages (Participants under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult) 12-Person Limit Maine Master Naturalist, Heather Hardy, will lead a hike down the Bristol Recreational Trail and discuss local ecology,…
Reading with Lucas
Read to a Therapy Dog! Tuesdays, Jul. 25-Aug. 15 | 2:00pm | All Ages Skidompha Library | Children’s Room Story Circle Stop by and read with Lucas, our visiting therapy dog, and his human, Kim….
Big Screen Gaming
For Teens Bring your friends and have fun with our new Nintendo Switch! We’ll have a variety of games to choose from, extra controllers to make it multiplayer, and of course, snacks. Every Tuesday, beginning…
Paper Quilling
For Children Come learn the beautiful craft of paper quilling. Get as creative or fancy as you desire. All necessary materials will be provided. Wednesday, Jul. 26 | 10:30am – 11:30am | Ages 9 and…
Crafternoon
For Teens Feeling crafty? This weekly drop-in event gives teens a chance to relax, create, spend time with friends, and make new ones. Plus, we’ll have lemonade and snacks! Every Wednesday, beginning Jun. 14| 4:00pm…
Making Myths: 4-Week Comic Book Workshop for Teens
For Kids & Teens (ages 11 – 18) Do you enjoy comics? Are you interested in mythology? If you answered yes to either (or both) of these questions, then this is the workshop for you!…
Game Day: Giant Clue
For All Ages Join Skidompha Library for a life sized version of the classic game, Clue! Solve this classic game of whodunit to be entered into a raffle for some fun summer prizes! Friday, Jul….
Free Movie Screening @ The Lincoln Theater: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
For All Ages Join us for a free showing of How to Train Your Dragon at The Lincoln Theater! Sunday, Jul. 30 | 2:00pm – 3:45pm The Lincoln Theater
Monday Movies: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (PG-13)
For Adults & Teens Celebrate this year’s themes of friendship and community with monthly showings of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Join Skidompha Library on the last Monday of each month for the next…
Tea Time @ The Carpenter’s Boat Shop
For All Ages Come share a relaxing cup of tea with Skidompha librarians and the incredible people who run the Carpenter’s Boat Shop as we learn all about the amazing projects happening at this important…
Reading with Lucas
Read to a Therapy Dog! Tuesdays, Jul. 25-Aug. 15 | 2:00pm | All Ages Skidompha Library | Children’s Room Story Circle Stop by and read with Lucas, our visiting therapy dog, and his human, Kim….
Big Screen Gaming
For Teens Bring your friends and have fun with our new Nintendo Switch! We’ll have a variety of games to choose from, extra controllers to make it multiplayer, and of course, snacks. Every Tuesday, beginning…
Tech Time: PowerPoint Party
For Adults Come learn the basics of PowerPoint and leave ready to create your own beautiful slideshows! Snacks will be provided. Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 10:00am – 12:00pm Skidompha Library | Porter Meeting Hall |…
Crafternoon
For Teens Feeling crafty? This weekly drop-in event gives teens a chance to relax, create, spend time with friends, and make new ones. Plus, we’ll have lemonade and snacks! Every Wednesday, beginning Jun. 14| 4:00pm…
August Sketchbook Challenge Draw-In
For All Ages Start off the July Sketchbook Challenge right by dropping by the library for a draw-in! Pick up your drawing supplies and hang out with other artists as you tackle the first drawing…
Salt Bay Chamberfest @ Skidompha: Lecture/Demo with Arnie Tanimoto, viola da gamba
For All Ages Monday, Aug. 7 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm Skidompha Library | Porter Meeting Hall Gold medalist and first-ever American laureate of the 7th International Bach-Abel Competition Arnie Tanimoto has quickly established himself as…
Nature Walk: Coastal Rivers’ Bearce Allen Preserve
For All Ages (Participants under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult) 12-Person Limit Maine Master Naturalist, Heather Hardy, will lead a hike through Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s beautiful Bearce Allen Preserve…
Reading with Lucas
Read to a Therapy Dog! Tuesdays, Jul. 25-Aug. 15 | 2:00pm | All Ages Skidompha Library | Children’s Room Story Circle Stop by and read with Lucas, our visiting therapy dog, and his human, Kim….
Big Screen Gaming
For Teens Bring your friends and have fun with our new Nintendo Switch! We’ll have a variety of games to choose from, extra controllers to make it multiplayer, and of course, snacks. Every Tuesday, beginning…
Collage Art with Michael Albert
For Children Get creative with collage using repurposed materials with artist, Michael Albert. We’ll see a collection of collage art then we’ll get messy making our own. All materials will be provided, but space is…
Crafternoon
For Teens Feeling crafty? This weekly drop-in event gives teens a chance to relax, create, spend time with friends, and make new ones. Plus, we’ll have lemonade and snacks! Every Wednesday, beginning Jun. 14| 4:00pm…
Calling All Birds with Chewonki
For All Ages No matter where you live, you’re sure to have birds nearby! Covering the basics of bird adaptations, we will learn about coloring, beak shape, feet shape, and of course bird calls! This…
Forage Our Neighborhood
For Children Join us for this fun foray into foraging right in our neighborhood. We’ll explore, collect, and then come back to the Library for a game and a craft using our collected materials. All…
Reading with Lucas
Read to a Therapy Dog! Tuesdays, Jul. 25-Aug. 15 | 2:00pm | All Ages Skidompha Library | Children’s Room Story Circle Stop by and read with Lucas, our visiting therapy dog, and his human, Kim….
Big Screen Gaming
For Teens Bring your friends and have fun with our new Nintendo Switch! We’ll have a variety of games to choose from, extra controllers to make it multiplayer, and of course, snacks. Every Tuesday, beginning…
Crafternoon
For Teens Feeling crafty? This weekly drop-in event gives teens a chance to relax, create, spend time with friends, and make new ones. Plus, we’ll have lemonade and snacks! Every Wednesday, beginning Jun. 14| 4:00pm…
All Ages Book Club: The Tea Dragon Tapestry by Kay O’Neill
For All Ages Readers of all ages are invited to join Skidompha Librarians for a fun celebration of The Tea Dragon Tapestry by Kay O’Neill. First, we’ll talk about our favorite parts of the book…
Salt Bay Chamberfest @ Skidompha: Masterclass with Sean Lee, Violin
For All Ages Saturday, Aug. 19 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Skidompha Library | Porter Meeting Hall Get an insider’s sneak peek into how professional musicians approach training the next generation of gifted artists!…
Big Screen Gaming
For Teens Bring your friends and have fun with our new Nintendo Switch! We’ll have a variety of games to choose from, extra controllers to make it multiplayer, and of course, snacks. Every Tuesday, beginning…
Crafternoon
For Teens Feeling crafty? This weekly drop-in event gives teens a chance to relax, create, spend time with friends, and make new ones. Plus, we’ll have lemonade and snacks! Every Wednesday, beginning Jun. 14| 4:00pm…
Game Day: Generational Jeopardy
For All Ages Come on down to Skidompha Library for a fun morning of Jeopardy! From Baby Boomers to Generation Alpha, participants should brush up on slang and pop-cultural references from across the generations in…
Monday Movies: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (PG-13)
For Adults & Teens Celebrate this year’s themes of friendship and community with monthly showings of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Join Skidompha Library on the last Monday of each month for the next…
End of Summer Reading Bash!
For All Ages Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a fun party at Skidompha Library! We’ll have treats, games, and temporary tattoos! And remember, this is the last day to check-in and earn any…
Family Game Night
Family Board Game Nights Second Friday of the Month, September – December 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Ages 5 and up Skidompha Library Table top games are an excellent way for kids to build a variety…
National Voter Registration Day @ Skidompha Library
For Adults Tuesday, September 19 | 9:00am – 6:00pm Skidompha Library | Atrium Stop by the Skidompha Library Atrium to register to vote in local and national elections!
Banned Book Club: Gender Queer
Banned Book Club: Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe For Adults | Registration Required Thursday, October 5 | 11:00am -12:00pm Skidompha Library | Porter Hall Celebrate National Banned Books week with a discussion of…
Donuts & Devices: Computer Basics (Windows)
Donuts & Devices: Digital Literacy Workshops Fridays (Oct 6 – Nov 10) | 10:00am – 11:30am Skidompha Public Library | Registration Required Skidompha Library is excited to offer a series of workshops focused on technology…