Join Lindsay and her larger-than-life Puppet Pals for a fun and interactive performance at Skidompha! Filled with silliness, active audience engagement, and unique, memorable characters, this series of charming short stories will delight the young…
This summer, we are celebrating “A Universe of Stories.” Join us for a casual gathering to share books that are Animal-related. Bring your lunch with you and a story to share. We will be drawing…
Celebrate the end of Skidompha’s summer learning program with a henna tattoo by artist Erica Qualey. Open to all ages; drop-ins welcome.
Join us in Porter Hall every other Friday for Wii gaming up on the big screen. No sign up needed; open to ages 12 – 18.
“Music goes beyond words. It can transcend the most difficult barriers. It ties us together like a thread through our hearts. Our skin is many colors but music is in our blood, our bones and…
Travel back in time through song with author, historian, and musician Allan Winkler. Winkler will bring you music from the folk greats like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie in a performance that will delight all…
The library will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2nd. Enjoy your holiday!
Join us in the Story Circle for a story time filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards to socialize and play with friends new and old. Story time is loosely…
Skidompha Library welcomes returning speaker and noted photographer Bob Hills to the Chats with Champions stage. His illustrated talk will feature his stunning original photographs of Iceland and will take place on September 5th at…
Local Music Director Beth Preston to Speak on Tuesday, September 17th at Skidompha Library Beth Preston, a local conductor, music coach, teacher, and multi-talented musical tour de force will be the featured speaker at Skidompha Library’s…
This short demonstration and talk will cover scanning basics. Handling and displaying original items causes wear and degradation. Good digital copies allow unlimited sharing while preserving the original items. We’re successful when the scan and…
Making Sense of Anti-Semitism with Howard Solomon: Upcoming Lecture at Skidompha Library Howard Solomon will present for Chats with Champions on the topic of Anti-Semitism. His lecture In the Shadow of Pittsburgh: Making Sense of…
Come in and enjoy some Wii gaming on our big screen. Snacks will be provided. Open to ages 12 to 18 – no sign up needed!
On September 24, 2019, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. With local elections happening in a few weeks, every eligible American…
Coastal Senior College Presents: Death from the Skies Tuesdays, 10:00 – Noon Classes will run from September 24 – October 29, No Class October 22 The universe is a dangerous place and our Earth is…
One Free Consultations Consultations are by appointment only – please email Kathleen for a one-hour appointment. Preference will be given to those who have not had an appointment previously this year. Get help developing a…
EPOCH is a collaborative creative magazine that publishes artwork and writing by humans in grades 7 through 12. It is a publication made possible by grants given to Skidompha Library in Damariscotta, Maine. Have you…
Coastal Senior College presents: The Amazing Story of Photography in the Nineteenth Century Wednesdays, 10:00 – 12:00 Meeting September 25 through October 30 How did photography begin? What struck the first observers of the images?…
Coastal Senior College Presents: “The Devil Made Me Do It!” Understanding the Witch-Craze and Persecutions in Early Modern Society 8 Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 September 26 – November 14 What was witchcraft? Who were the witches? Were…
Coastal Senior College Presents: Death from the Skies Tuesdays, 10:00 – Noon Classes will run from September 24 – October 29, No Class October 22 The universe is a dangerous place and our Earth is…
Coastal Senior College presents: The Amazing Story of Photography in the Nineteenth Century Wednesdays, 10:00 – 12:00 Meeting September 25 through October 30 How did photography begin? What struck the first observers of the images?…
Coastal Senior College Presents: “The Devil Made Me Do It!” Understanding the Witch-Craze and Persecutions in Early Modern Society 8 Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 September 26 – November 14 What was witchcraft? Who were the witches? Were…
First Thursday Kid’s Craft with Erica Qualey: Clay Leaf Bowls Join us and Erica Qualey in the Children’s Room to make a beautiful clay leaf bowl. This free, drop in program is appropriate for Kindergarten…
Join us in the teen room to make friendship bracelets. Snacks will be provided at this free program.
Coastal Senior College Presents: Death from the Skies Tuesdays, 10:00 – Noon Classes will run from September 24 – October 29, No Class October 22 The universe is a dangerous place and our Earth is…
Resilient Girls Grown-up and Girls Book Discussion Group (Led by Carrie Branson) Skidompha Library is pleased to partner with Karen Mook on our third year of the Resilient Girls Book Club. The 2nd and 3rd…
Coastal Senior College presents: The Amazing Story of Photography in the Nineteenth Century Wednesdays, 10:00 – 12:00 Meeting September 25 through October 30 How did photography begin? What struck the first observers of the images?…
Chance the dog is a great listener! Entertain him and practice your reading. Reserve your twenty minute spot. Reserve your spot by contacting Skidompha Children’s Circulation Desk at 207-563-5513. Free and open to the public….
Dr. Judy Stone presents Resilience, a story of Holocaust Survival at Skidompha Library Skidompha Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Judy Stone to Chats with Champions on Thursday, October 10 at 10 a.m. Dr. Stone…
Coastal Senior College Presents: “The Devil Made Me Do It!” Understanding the Witch-Craze and Persecutions in Early Modern Society 8 Thursdays, 1:00 – 4:00 September 26 – November 14 What was witchcraft? Who were the witches? Were…
JOIN THE EPOCH TEAM and help us edit Volume 5 of EPOCH Magazine. The EPOCH Editorial Team is small but mighty. We review writing and art submitted by our teen peers. We arrange (aka “curate”)…
River Company Children’s Theater Workshop AND Auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Friday, October 11 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Porter Hall For Kindergarten through High School Join River Company, Skidompha Library, and…
Hosted by Damariscotta Pumpkinfest. For more information, visit the 2019 Pumpkinfest website.
The traditional Pumpkinfest Saturday Children’s Story Hour continues to be sponsored by Skidompha Library. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Pumpkinfest Website.
Skidompha Library will be closed for Indigenous Peoples Day 2019 on Monday, October 14.
Coastal Senior College Presents: Death from the Skies Tuesdays, 10:00 – Noon Classes will run from September 24 – October 29, No Class October 22 The universe is a dangerous place and our Earth is…
Resilient Girls Grown-ups and Girls Book Discussion Group Skidompha Library is pleased to partner with Karen Mook on our third year of the Resilient Girls Book Club. This special book group for grown-ups and girls…
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…
Coastal Senior College presents: The Amazing Story of Photography in the Nineteenth Century Wednesdays, 10:00 – 12:00 Meeting September 25 through October 30 How did photography begin? What struck the first observers of the images?…
Stick around after Story Time to help us press apple cider in the courtyard! Each child will leave with some cider (if they don’t drink it first!). Appropriate for ages 5 and under.
