Nature Walk: Coastal Rivers’ La Verna 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 La Verna Preserve…

Event Series Crafternoon

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…

Support our Pollinators Presentation and Craft

For Children Learn about our local pollinators like bees, bats, hummingbirds, and more. These important critters help pollinate our orchards, backyard gardens, and our rain forests. How can we help support these important animals with…

Game Day: Scavenger Hunt

For All Ages Grab some teammates and stop by Skidompha Library for a scavenger hunt sheet! Complete all of the challenges to be entered into a raffle for some fun summer prizes! Friday, Jun. 30…

Event Series Big Screen Gaming

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: Taking Pictures with your Phone

For Adults Join this beginner-level class to learn about how to take pictures with your iPhone or Android! Snacks will be provided. Wednesday, Jul. 5 | 10:00am – 12:00pm Skidompha Library | Porter Meeting Hall…

Event Series Crafternoon

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…

July 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…

Felting Basics

For Adults Have you ever wanted to learn how to felt? Join Skidompha Library for a fun afternoon learning the basics of this awesome art form! All supplies will be provided but space is limited….

Event Series Big Screen Gaming

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…

Event Series Crafternoon

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…

Owls of Maine with Chewonki

For All Ages Come learn about – and even meet! – the many incredible owls that live in Maine. Saturday, Jul. 15 | 10:30am – 11:30am Skidompha Library | Porter Meeting Hall   This is…

Craft Your Own Botanical Bath Salts

For Children This fun and interactive craft is perfect for our youngest library users and their adults. We’ll use natural ingredients to create a botanical creation for your next tub time. All materials will be…

Event Series Big Screen Gaming

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…

Jewelry Making

For Teens Learn how to turn natural pieces of sea glass into wearable art by wrapping them in wire and adding your own creative touches in the process. Hand combed sea glass, a free book,…

Event Series Crafternoon

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…

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,…

Event Series Reading with Lucas

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….

Event Series Big Screen Gaming

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…

Event Series Crafternoon

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: 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….

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…

Event Series Reading with Lucas

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….

Event Series Big Screen Gaming

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 |…

Event Series Crafternoon

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…