Historic Newspapers: Update on the Digitization Project

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Finding your ancestor’s name or photo in a newspaper can be a thrill, offering a deep sense of connection. News articles can also provide a wealth of new information by naming relatives, towns of residence…

Free

Book Club: In My Life Memoirs

*NEW TIME AND LOCATION as of 2/21/19!* Memoirs and Biographies. Meets monthly on Thursday afternoon in the Skidompha Library Artrium. No sign up required; RSVPs welcomed to receive updates on scheduling via email. Email the development…

Library Closed 2 – 5 pm

The library will be closing early on 2/22/19 (at 2 pm) to begin preparing for our Through the Pages formal costume ball in the evening. Regularly scheduled meetings and room bookings will still be honored.

Through the Pages Costume Ball

Library – Atrium 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

  Join Skidompha Library and The Lincoln County News for our “Through the Pages” costume ball on February 22nd, 2019 from 6:30 to 11 pm. Deck out in your formal wear from any decade that…

$10

2019 Community READ – Book Giveaway Begins!

Book giveaway of our 2019 Community READ One Goal by Amy Bass. Free copies of the book available in the library Atrium until they run out. First come, first served. Please, one copy per household.

Free

Book Club: Engaging Fiction

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

No advance sign up required, but please email the development office to receive updates via email. We will discuss “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia at our February meeting.

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Toddler Time with Jessie

Toddler Time with Jessie

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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. “Toddler Time” is loosely designed…

Free

Book Club: Other Worlds Sci-Fi

Science Fiction and Fantasy Fun for young adults and adults! Monthly on Tuesdays in the Library Atrium. No sign-up necessary; RSVPs welcomed if you’d like to sign up for emailed scheduling updates. Email the development office….

Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Girls Who Code Club

Girls Who Code Club

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Girls Who Code is a club for girls in 6th through 8th grades. This is the local chapter of a national program. For more information about the national program visit https://girlswhocode.com/about-us/. For info about this local…

Free

Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Girls Who Code Club

Girls Who Code Club

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Girls Who Code is a club for girls in 6th through 8th grades. This is the local chapter of a national program. For more information about the national program visit https://girlswhocode.com/about-us/. For info about this local…

Free

READ Film: Bend it Like Beckham (2002)

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us for a free film in honor of our 2019 Winter Community Read, where we’ll be celebrating themes of athletic endurance, community, and sportsmanship while reading “One Goal” by Amy Bass. Free and open…

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Girls Who Code Club

Girls Who Code Club

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Girls Who Code is a club for girls in 6th through 8th grades. This is the local chapter of a national program. For more information about the national program visit https://girlswhocode.com/about-us/. For info about this local…

Free

CHAT with Bob Emmons: Irish Potato Famine

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

This event is part of our CHATS with Champions speaker series. They are free and open to the public in Skidompha’s Porter Hall. Please allow time for parking.

Free

READ Film: Breaking Away (1979)

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us for a free film in honor of our 2019 Community READ, where we’ll be celebrating themes of athletic endurance, community, and sportsmanship while reading “One Goal” by Amy Bass. Free and open to…

Free

Community READ: “One Goal” Book Discussion

Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop 17 Backstreet Landing, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us at the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop (17 Backstreet Landing, Damariscotta) for a conversation about our 2019 Winter Community Read title One Goal by Amy Bass. This will be lead by Bryan Manahan -…

Free

Community READ: Community Lunch

Library – Atrium 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us for a community potluck lunch! All are welcome. Please bring a favorite dish to share. No time to cook? Bring a $15 contribution and receive a beautiful plate from Watershed Pottery to take…

Community READ: Meet the Author – Amy Bass!

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us at 2 pm in Porter Hall to met the author of our 2019 Community READ title –  Amy Bass! This event is brought to you free of charge and is open to the…

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Girls Who Code Club

Girls Who Code Club

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Girls Who Code is a club for girls in 6th through 8th grades. This is the local chapter of a national program. For more information about the national program visit https://girlswhocode.com/about-us/. For info about this local…

Free

Artist Reception: Christopher Irvine Rice

Join Christopher Irvine Rice for light refreshments and a viewing of his newest show in Carey Art Gallery. Artist Reception – March 20th from 4 to 6 p.m. Rice’s show will be up through the…

Free

READ Film: Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016)

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us for a free film in honor of our 2019 Community READ, where we’ll be celebrating themes of athletic endurance, community, and sportsmanship while reading “One Goal” by Amy Bass. Free and open to…

Free

READ: Community Soccer Game @ the CLC YMCA

CLC YMCA 525 Main St, Damariscotta, United States

2 – 4 pm  – Community Soccer Game – $5 admission at the Central Lincoln County YMCA – 525 Main St, Damariscotta Watch Lincoln Academy come face-to-face with the Skidompha Owls! Your $5 admission fee…

$5

READ: Somali Cooking Class @ Rising Tide

Rising Tide Community Market 323 Main St, Damariscotta, ME, United States

5 pm – Cooking Class – Somali Cuisine – $10 class fee Rising Tide Community Kitchen – 323 Main St, Damariscotta Discover delicious Somali dishes. This two-hour cooking class will feature chefs from Isuken Food…

Free

Book Club: Engaging Fiction

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

No advance sign up required, but please email the development office to receive updates via email. We will discuss “A Tree Grows In Brooklyn” by Betty Smith at our March meeting.

Free

NO Toddler Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Skidompha staff are unable to lead a storytime on March 26th. We encourage parents and children to gather and read stories with each other.

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

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…

Free

Midcoast Music Together!

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

We’re welcoming Midcoast Music Together to Skidompha library for a music program. All are welcome – this program is for all ages, FREE, and open to the public. Celebrate your child’s innate ability to sing,…

Free