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….
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Summer Reading
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…
Beach Chair Book Group
For Teens Come relax and chat about books with us. This low-key drop-in event gives us an excuse to sit in beach chairs, sip lemonade, and casually talk about what we’ve been reading. We’ll have…
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…
Beach Chair Book Group
For Teens Come relax and chat about books with us. This low-key drop-in event gives us an excuse to sit in beach chairs, sip lemonade, and casually talk about what we’ve been reading. We’ll have…
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…
Skidompha Summer Book Group: Sapiens: A Graphic History (Vol. 1) – The Birth of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
For Adults Join Skidompha librarians for a relaxed discussion of Yuval Noah Harari’s book Sapiens: A Graphic History (Vol. 1) – The Birth of Humankind. Discussion will occur on Zoom, so please register by calling,…
Beach Chair Book Group
For Teens Come relax and chat about books with us. This low-key drop-in event gives us an excuse to sit in beach chairs, sip lemonade, and casually talk about what we’ve been reading. We’ll have…
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…
Summer Reading Kick-off Bash!
Summer Reading Kickoff Bash! Saturday, June 1 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Skidompha Public Library Kick-off the 2024 “Adventure Begins at the Library” Summer Reading Program by stopping by Skidompha Library to pick up…
Owl Wood Fair: Summer D&D at Skidompha
Owl Wood Fair: Summer D&D at Skidompha Second Saturday of the Month | 11 AM – 1 PM Skidompha Library | Carpenter Room For Adults (and teens 16+) Looking for a bit of adventure, but…
What’s That Tree? Tree ID for Adults
What’s That Tree?? Tree Identification Program For Adults Wednesday, Jun. 12 | 10:00am – 11:00am Skidompha Library | The Courtyard | Registration Required Join former forester and current librarian Hannah to learn how to easily…
BIG GAMES: Scavenger Hunt
Game Day: Scavenger Hunt For All Ages Saturday, Jun. 15 | 10:00am – 2:00pm Skidompha Library | Front Desk Grab some teammates and stop by Skidompha Library for a scavenger hunt sheet! Complete all of…
Virtual Book Group: The Odyssey
Adventure Begins at the Library: Virtual Book Group One Wednesday per Month | 6:30 – 7:30 PM Zoom | Registration Required Join us online for monthly book discussions to discover classic adventure stories from around…
O Brother Where Art Thou at the Lincoln Theater
O Brother, Where Art Thou (PG-13) @ The Lincoln Theater For Adults Thursday, Jun. 20 & Friday, Jun. 21 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm Lincoln Theater Skidompha Library is excited to partner with The Lincoln Theater…
Intergenerational Book Club: Frog and Toad Are Friends
All Ages Book Club: Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel For All Ages Friday, Jun. 21 | 10:00am – 11:30am Skidompha Library | Porter Meeting Hall | Registration Required Readers of all ages…
O Brother Where Art Thou at the Lincoln Theater
O Brother, Where Art Thou (PG-13) @ The Lincoln Theater For Adults Thursday, Jun. 20 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm Friday, Jun. 21 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm Lincoln Theater Skidompha Library is excited to partner with…
Making Sea Glass Jewelry for Kids
Making Sea Glass Pendant Jewelry For Children Tuesday, June 25| 10:00am – 12:00pm Skidompha Library | Porter Meeting Hall | Registration Required Back this summer by popular demand, Lynne Thompson will be coming to Skidompha…
Natural Dye Workshop for Teens
Natural Dye Workshop with Samantha Verrone For Teens Tuesday, Jun.25 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm Skidompha Library | Porter Hall (courtyard if weather allows) Registration Required Join local artist Samantha Verrone for a natural dye workshop…
Author Talk: Marni Graff and Robert Bruce Coffin in Conversation
Author Talk: Marni Graff and Robert Bruce Coffin in Conversation Friday, June 28 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Skidompha Library | Porter Hall Join us Friday June 28th when Skidompha Library will host two…
Novel Jazz
Novel Jazz For All Ages Friday, June 28 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Skidompha Public Library Novel Jazz is returning to the Library with an evening of jazz on Friday, June 28! Whether you’re…
Sketchbook Challenge Sketch-In
Sketchbook Challenge Draw-In For All Ages Skidompha Library | Porter Meeting Hall Start off this month’s Sketchbook Challenge right by dropping by the library for a draw-in! Pick up your drawing supplies and hang out…
Read to Lucas the Therapy Dog
Read to Lucas the Therapy Dog For Children Tuesdays Jul. 9 – Aug. 13| 2:00pm Skidompha Public Library| Children’s Room Back again for another summer of fun and reading, Lucas the therapy dog and his…