Library Closed
Skidompha Library will be closed for Indigenous Peoples Day 2019 on Monday, October 14.
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CSC: Death from the Skies
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…
Book Club: Resilient Girls (Grades 6, 7, and 8)
Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesResilient 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…
Free
Kids Story Time
Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesJoin 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
CSC: Photography in the 19th Century
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?…
Apple Cider Pressing
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MEStick 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.
Free
Paws to Read with Riley the Dog
Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiley the dog is a great listener! Entertain him and practice your reading. Reserve your twenty-minute spot by contacting Skidompha Children’s Circulation Desk at 207-563-5513. Free and open to the public. Suitable for ages 6…
Free
Car Seat Safety
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesCurious about the new car seat law updates? Wondering if your car seat is installed properly? Wondering when to switch out of the infant seat or when to switch up to a booster seat? Join…
Free
CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesCoastal 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…
CANCELLED: Apple Cider Pressing
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, MEUpdate as of 10/15 – We are cancelling this cider pressing event due to the anticipated weather. We encourage kids ages 6 and up to join us for Friday’s cider pressing instead. Join us in…
Free
EPOCH Editorial Board Meeting
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”)…
CHAT with Kristen Britain
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesNew York Times Best Selling Author Kristen Britain to read at Skidompha Library October 17 – 7 p.m. Skidompha Library is thrilled to welcome New York Times Best-Selling Author Kristen Britain to the Chats with Champions stage. Kristen will read and sign books…
Free
Apple Cider Pressing
Update as of 10/15: We are making this event ages 6 and up; we have cancelled the pressing on Thursday afternoon. Join us in the courtyard to press apple cider on an antique press. Ages…
Free
River Co. One Acts
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiver Company presents two one act plays: The Proposal (by Anton Chekhov) and The Actor’s Nightmare (by Christopher Durang) $15 River Co. Members, $17 General Admission, Discounts for Students, Seniors and Families. October 18, 19,…
River Co. One Acts
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiver Company presents two one act plays: The Proposal (by Anton Chekhov) and The Actor’s Nightmare (by Christopher Durang) $15 River Co. Members, $17 General Admission, Discounts for Students, Seniors and Families. October 18, 19,…
River Co. One Acts
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiver Company presents two one act plays: The Proposal (by Anton Chekhov) and The Actor’s Nightmare (by Christopher Durang) $15 River Co. Members, $17 General Admission, Discounts for Students, Seniors and Families. October 18, 19,…
CSC: Photography in the 19th Century
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?…
CHAT with Mystery Writers: Graff and Coffin
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesMystery Writers Marni Graff and Bruce Robert Coffin to speak at Skidompha Library October 24 at 10 a.m. Skidompha Library welcomes mystery writers Marni Graff and Bruce Robert Coffin to Porter Hall on Thursday, October…
Free
CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesCoastal 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…
Origami Bat Bookmarks
Join us in the Children’s Room to make origami bat bookmarks! Best for kids ages 7-11. Children need to be comfortable using glue and scissors. Parental assistance is encouraged for younger kids. Free and open…
Free
EPOCH Editorial Board Meeting
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 Co. One Acts
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiver Company presents two one act plays: The Proposal (by Anton Chekhov) and The Actor’s Nightmare (by Christopher Durang) $15 River Co. Members, $17 General Admission, Discounts for Students, Seniors and Families. October 18, 19,…
River Co. One Acts
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiver Company presents two one act plays: The Proposal (by Anton Chekhov) and The Actor’s Nightmare (by Christopher Durang) $15 River Co. Members, $17 General Admission, Discounts for Students, Seniors and Families. October 18, 19,…
Skidompha Book Shop Spruce Up
Skidompha’s Secondhand Book Shop volunteers need a little help dusting some of those out-of-the-way places that aren’t included in the regular housecleaning schedule — windowsills, tops of florescent light fixtures, tops of book cases —…
Free
River Co. One Acts
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiver Company presents two one act plays: The Proposal (by Anton Chekhov) and The Actor’s Nightmare (by Christopher Durang) $15 River Co. Members, $17 General Admission, Discounts for Students, Seniors and Families. October 18, 19,…
An Empty Seat at the Table
Library – Atrium 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesSkidompha will host New Hope for Women’s annual memorial exhibit “An Empty Place at the Table” on October 29th in the library’s atrium. This exhibit was previously scheduled for October 17th, and was rescheduled to…
Free
CSC: Death from the Skies
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…
CSC: Photography in the 19th Century
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?…
Masking Tape Mummies
Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesJoin us in the Story Circle for a storytime filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards to make a Masking Tape Mummy! Best for ages 5 and under. Free and…
Free
River Company: Literary Salon
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesJoin River Company for its first Literary Salon: an opportunity for all ages to understand a piece of literature through theater. River Company’s first Literary Salon will focus on the children’s book “The Spiderwick Chronicles:…
Free
CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesCoastal 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…
EPOCH Editorial Board Meeting
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”)…
Early Bird at Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop
Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop 17 Backstreet Landing, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesHalf-price sale at Skidompha Book Shop All day on Saturday, November 2 Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta will be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Early Bird Saturday, November 2, with…
Stories to Screen: Spiderwick Chronicles
Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesIn partnership with Lincoln Theater, Skidompha Library is happy to announce the upcoming “Mysterious Fun,” film series, featuring free films for young audiences on Saturday mornings. Skidompha will be giving away free copies of the corresponding…
Free
Paws to Read with Chance the Dog
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….
CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesCoastal 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…
After School Craft: Barn Raising
Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesJoin us in the Story Circle for a true barn raising! We’ll hear the tale of a barn brownie (an elf) who must find a new home after his old barn falls apart. After this…
Free
EPOCH Editorial Board Meeting
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”)…
Climate Change Study with UMaine Augusta
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesFrom Researchers at the University of Maine at Augusta: Researchers from the University of Maine at Augusta are interested in learning more about how Mainers think about climate change and other major social changes. These…
Free
Library Closed
Skidompha will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on November 11, 2019. We are grateful to those who have served the United States.