Weekly Virtual Poetry Group
OnlineEvery Friday at 10:00 AM, via Zoom. Join us to share a favorite poem—someone else’s or one of your own. Stay connected, get inspired, take a minute out of your day to hear a few…
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Summer Sketchbook Challenge Draw-In
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesFor All Ages Start the Summer Sketchbook Challenge by dropping by the library for a draw-in! Pick up your drawing supplies, listen to sea shanties, and hang out with other artists as you tackle the…
Teen Summer Reading Program | Daily Sketchbook Challenge Kickoff
Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesDaily Sketchbook Challenge throughout July & August, with a kickoff event and free supplies available on July 1 anytime from 10:00 to 5:00.
Marine Mammals of Maine: A Seal’s Journey
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesFor All Ages Join Marine Mammals of Maine as they take you through a seal’s journey – from stranding to release and all of the obstacles in between. Saturday, Jul. 2 | 10:00am – 11:00am…
Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Meditation Group
OnlineEvery Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM, via Zoom. Mindfulness meditation can offer the body and mind a chance to settle. Through our practice together we begin to create the conditions for ease, resilience, and compassion…
Story Time in the Skidompha Courtyard
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MEStory Time is back IN PERSON! We’re thrilled to announce that beginning Tuesday, April 5, we’ll be offering Story Time in person. We’ll gather in the Skidompha Courtyard each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for some…
Teen Summer Reading Program | Beach Chair Book Group
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MEJoin us on Tuesdays in the Skidompha courtyard at 1 p.m. to talk about the books you’re reading and hang out with other teens. We’ll have lemonade and a selection of books to look through!
Wired Wednesdays
OnlineWired Wednesdays: Drop-In Technology Help. If you have questions about using your phone, tablet, or computer, want to learn about posting to social media, or learn more about using Skidompha’s digital resources, help is here!…
Pirates & Lost Treasure of Coastal Maine: A Presentation by Greg Latimer
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesFor All Ages Spend an evening learning about pirates in Maine, as local author Greg Latimer shares stories and information from his book Pirates and Lost Treasure of Coastal Maine. Thursday, Jul. 7 | 6:30pm…
Weekly Virtual Poetry Group
OnlineEvery Friday at 10:00 AM, via Zoom. Join us to share a favorite poem—someone else’s or one of your own. Stay connected, get inspired, take a minute out of your day to hear a few…
Kids Picture Book Book Club: Ocean Themed Books
Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesReaders ages 6 and up are encouraged to join us and bring a couple of their favorite ocean themed picture books. Grabbing some from the Skidompha collection on the way in the door is totally…
Teen Summer Reading Programming | Art Classes | Registration Required
Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesMake Your Own Kokedama with Coco and Jessie Martin
Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Meditation Group
OnlineEvery Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM, via Zoom. Mindfulness meditation can offer the body and mind a chance to settle. Through our practice together we begin to create the conditions for ease, resilience, and compassion…
Story Time in the Skidompha Courtyard
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MEStory Time is back IN PERSON! We’re thrilled to announce that beginning Tuesday, April 5, we’ll be offering Story Time in person. We’ll gather in the Skidompha Courtyard each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for some…
Teen Summer Reading Program | Beach Chair Book Group
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MEJoin us on Tuesdays in the Skidompha courtyard at 1 p.m. to talk about the books you’re reading and hang out with other teens. We’ll have lemonade and a selection of books to look through!
Wired Wednesdays
OnlineWired Wednesdays: Drop-In Technology Help. If you have questions about using your phone, tablet, or computer, want to learn about posting to social media, or learn more about using Skidompha’s digital resources, help is here!…
Nature Walk: Salt Bay Farm & Nature Center
Salt Bay Farm & Nature Center 110 Belvedere Road, Nobleboro, ME, United StatesFor 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 1.5 mile hike through the Salt Bay Farm & Nature…
Skidompha Virtual Summer Book Group for Adults
OnlineJoin Skidompha librarians for a relaxed conversation about each month’s ocean-themed title. Discussion will occur on Zoom, so please register by calling, visiting, or emailing the library. Wednesday, Jul. 13: The House in the Cerulean…
Kids Summer Reading Program | Watercolor Painting with Erica Qualey | Registration required
Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesThis ocean-themed watercolor class will teach kids painting techniques and help them hone their art skills. This class is aimed at artists ages 5 and up.
Genealogy Special Research Help & Information Collection
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesEach month, Skidompha Genealogy volunteers will offer two, thematic events. In the first event, participants will receive help searching for their ancestors using Skidompha’s genealogy resources. In the second event, participants will be invited to…
Weekly Virtual Poetry Group
OnlineEvery Friday at 10:00 AM, via Zoom. Join us to share a favorite poem—someone else’s or one of your own. Stay connected, get inspired, take a minute out of your day to hear a few…
Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Meditation Group
OnlineEvery Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM, via Zoom. Mindfulness meditation can offer the body and mind a chance to settle. Through our practice together we begin to create the conditions for ease, resilience, and compassion…
Story Time in the Skidompha Courtyard
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MEStory Time is back IN PERSON! We’re thrilled to announce that beginning Tuesday, April 5, we’ll be offering Story Time in person. We’ll gather in the Skidompha Courtyard each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for some…
Teen Summer Reading Program | Beach Chair Book Group
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MEJoin us on Tuesdays in the Skidompha courtyard at 1 p.m. to talk about the books you’re reading and hang out with other teens. We’ll have lemonade and a selection of books to look through!
Wired Wednesdays
OnlineWired Wednesdays: Drop-In Technology Help. If you have questions about using your phone, tablet, or computer, want to learn about posting to social media, or learn more about using Skidompha’s digital resources, help is here!…
Life of a Sea Captain’s Wife: A Presentation by Sally Lobkowicz
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesFor All Ages In this one-hour presentation, researcher and storyteller, Sally Lobkowicz, will invite audiences into the exciting and adventurous lives of sea captain’s wives. Thursday, Jul. 21 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm Skidompha Library |…
Weekly Virtual Poetry Group
OnlineEvery Friday at 10:00 AM, via Zoom. Join us to share a favorite poem—someone else’s or one of your own. Stay connected, get inspired, take a minute out of your day to hear a few…
Kids Summer Reading Programming | Mr. Drew and His Animals Too
Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesJoin wildlife rehabilitator and educator, Mr. Drew, to learn about and see some real live exotic animals. From bugs to reptiles, Mr. Drew has it all. This program features live animals and is sure to…
Kids Summer Reading Program | Free Movie Screening: The Blue Planet
Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesSkidompha is excited to partner with The Lincoln Theater to bring you free movies this summer. Join us for a free screening of the ground-breaking ocean-themed documentary.
Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Meditation Group
OnlineEvery Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM, via Zoom. Mindfulness meditation can offer the body and mind a chance to settle. Through our practice together we begin to create the conditions for ease, resilience, and compassion…
Story Time in the Skidompha Courtyard
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MEStory Time is back IN PERSON! We’re thrilled to announce that beginning Tuesday, April 5, we’ll be offering Story Time in person. We’ll gather in the Skidompha Courtyard each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for some…
Chats With Champions | Author Ed Rice
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesChats with Champions is proud to present Ed Rice on Tuesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. in the Porter Meeting Hall of Skidompha Library. RIce is the author of Baseball’s First Indian: The Story of…
Teen Summer Reading Program | Beach Chair Book Group
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MEJoin us on Tuesdays in the Skidompha courtyard at 1 p.m. to talk about the books you’re reading and hang out with other teens. We’ll have lemonade and a selection of books to look through!
Summer Mysteries Book Club with Coastal Senior College
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesSkidompha Library is thrilled to partner with Coastal Senior College to bring you the Summer Mysteries Book Club! Join Coastal Senior College president, Maryanne Ward, for a riveting discussion of each month’s mystery novel. 4:00pm…
Kids Summer Reading Program | Story/Craft Time: Ocean Invertebrates
Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesJoin us for some fun stories featuring ocean invertebrates: sea jellies, lobsters, and more. We’ll follow Story Time with a craft. Both Story Time and the craft are perfect for kids 7 and younger (with…
Wired Wednesdays
OnlineWired Wednesdays: Drop-In Technology Help. If you have questions about using your phone, tablet, or computer, want to learn about posting to social media, or learn more about using Skidompha’s digital resources, help is here!…
Genealogy Special Research Help & Information Collection
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesEach month, Skidompha Genealogy volunteers will offer two, thematic events. In the first event, participants will receive help searching for their ancestors using Skidompha’s genealogy resources. In the second event, participants will be invited to…
Teen Summer Reading Programming | Art Classes | Registration Required
Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesJuly 28 at 4:00 in the teen room or online – Printmaking with Graham Walton
Weekly Virtual Poetry Group
OnlineEvery Friday at 10:00 AM, via Zoom. Join us to share a favorite poem—someone else’s or one of your own. Stay connected, get inspired, take a minute out of your day to hear a few…
Teen Summer Reading Program | Teen Gaming
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MECome hang out and play board games with us! Snacks will be provided.