Wii Gaming in Porter Hall
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.
Free
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Play Music on the Porch Day
“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…
Free
Allan Winkler Presents: Pete, Woody, and the Folk Revival of the 1950s and 60s
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesTravel 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…
$20
Labor Day – Library Closed
Library – Atrium 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesThe library will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 2nd. Enjoy your holiday!
Kids Story Time
Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesJoin 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
CHAT with Bob Hills: Iceland
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesSkidompha 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…
Free
Chat with Beth Preston
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesLocal 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…
Free
Genealogy: Scanning Best Practices
Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesThis 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…
Free
Howard Solomon: Making Sense of Anti-Semitism
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesMaking 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…
Free
Wii Gaming for Teens
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesCome in and enjoy some Wii gaming on our big screen. Snacks will be provided. Open to ages 12 to 18 – no sign up needed!
Free
National Voter Registration Day at Skidompha!
Library – Atrium 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesOn 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…
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…
One-on-One Genealogy Consultations
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…
Free
EPOCH Magazine – Submission Deadline
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…
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?…
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…
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?…
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…
Kids Craft: Clay Leaf Bowls
Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesFirst 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…
Free
Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets
Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesJoin us in the teen room to make friendship bracelets. Snacks will be provided at this free program.
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…
Book Club: Resilient Girls (Grades 2 + 3)
Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesResilient 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…
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?…
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….
CHAT with Dr. Judy Stone: Resilience
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…
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”)…
Children’s Theater Workshop
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiver 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…
Free
Pumpkinfest Dessert Contest
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesHosted by Damariscotta Pumpkinfest. For more information, visit the 2019 Pumpkinfest website.
Pumpkinfest Story Hour & Crafts
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.
Library Closed
Skidompha Library will be closed for Indigenous Peoples Day 2019 on Monday, October 14.
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…