In partnership with the Portland-based group ‘Telling Room.’ Tuesday, February 20th through Friday, February 23rd at Skidompha Library. “If you’re alive, you’re a creative person.” Elizabeth Gilbert Unleash your creativity and tell your story! In this…
Back by popular demand, RoboPots makes its triumphant return to Skidompha Library for the upcoming February school break for 5th through 8th-graders. Come create artistic flower pots that electronically water themselves every twenty-four hours in this…
Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 0 – 3, and their caregivers.
Intergenerational Project Designed for an adult (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc) with one or two children aged 6-10, this introduction to family history includes two simple crafts and encouragement for the whole family to enjoy…
Back by popular demand, RoboPots makes its triumphant return to Skidompha Library for the upcoming February school break for 5th through 8th-graders. Come create artistic flower pots that electronically water themselves every twenty-four hours in this…
Basic techniques for using your DNA results in family history research. Examples will be from ancestry.com tests, but theory and skills can be applied to other testing companies, too. 2nd floor Genealogy section.
Stars: Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Matthew McConaughey Like George Lucas’ American Graffiti, Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused is an affectionate look at the youth culture of a bygone era. While Lucas took aim at the…
All experience levels welcome! Call the library for more info: 563-5513
Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one knows exactly…
Each month we will pick a book to read and inspire a pot-luck feast based on themes or recipes in our selection. February book selection TBD! Please email development@skidompha.org to sign up!
Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 2 – 5, and their caregivers.
All Ages. All Games. Bring your favorite game to share, or play one of ours! Bring your parents, grandparents, and kids!
Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 0 – 3, and their caregivers.
Are your ancestors from the south-eastern part of Quebec? This region was predominately settled by Irish, Scottish, Loyalist, and American immigrants and the architecture, language, and surnames reflect that history. Learn about resources for researching…
Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr A Hard Day’s Night is a British musical comedy film directed by Richard Lester and starring the Beatles during the height of Beatlemania. The film portrays…
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Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 2 – 5, and their caregivers.
Mark is at a conference today. Please come help yourself to story-time books for this “À la carte” Book Babies.
Postponed due to inclement weather. We will reschedule in early April. Stars: Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter Written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, Strictly Ballroom tells the story of an Australian ballroom dancer, Scott…
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Come see the next in our Miyazaki film series, “Princess Mononoke.” Inflicted with a deadly curse, a young warrior named Ashitaka sets out for the forests of the west in search of the cure that…
A Book Club for 4th and 5th grade girls and their parents. Girls face many challenges that can thwart their ability to develop a strong, honest voice expressing who they are. Girls Leadership (see girlsleadership.org)…
Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 2 – 5, and their caregivers.
Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 0 – 3, and their caregivers.
Stars: Jet Li, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Maggie Cheung In ancient China during the Warring States period, Nameless, a Qin prefect, arrives at the Qin capital city to meet the king of Qin, who had survived…
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Mark your calendars! Saturday March 17th from 10am to 12pm is our “A Wrinkle in Time” Extravaganza with science, technology and art activities for the whole family. Ever wanted to build a nebula in a…
Skidompha has chartered a shuttle mission to bring students to the matinee showing of “A Wrinkle in Time” at the Thomaston Cinema, and safely back to Earth again. Students under 11 must be accompanied by…
Like to read? Love to bake? This book club will meet monthly, and will involve a short piece of fiction and bring-along baking. March book selection TBD. Please email development@skidompha.org to sign up!
Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 2 – 5, and their caregivers.
Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 0 – 3, and their caregivers. Mr. Mark is at a conference this week. Check back next week for our regular program!
Stars: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA. On the Greek island of Kalokairi, 20-year-old…
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Stars: Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Mara Wilson Based on the book by Roald Dahl, this film is about a young genius named Matilda, who uses telekinesis to deal with her parents, who do not value…
Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 2 – 5, and their caregivers.
Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 0 – 3, and their caregivers.
Join local artist Erica Qualey, and Children’s Librarian Mark Ferrero for an afternoon of paper marbling. Using a variety of techniques and colors we will show you to transform paper into incredibly vibrant marbleized works…
Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams Directed by Wes Anderson, this film centers around an eccentric teenager named Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman in his film debut), his friendship with rich industrialist Herman Blume (Bill…
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Stories, songs, and movements for children ages 2 to 5, and their caregivers. Sponsored by Riverside Butcher
