Teen Gardening
Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesKick off your summer by planting herbs and flowers in Skidompha’s outside planter (made by teens in 2017!) For ages 12-18; no sign up needed. Drop-ins welcomed.
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…
CHAT with James R. Nelon – Pursuing a Dream
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesJoin us for a chat with James R. Nelon, regarding his book “Pursuing a Dream: A Wandering Executive’s Journey into the Philippines”. Can you imagine how humanity could live without smartphones? Without technology? Beyond electricity?…
Richard Blanco at the Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesPlease join us for a special presentation by Richard Blanco at the Lincoln Theater. Blanco will be selling and signing copies of his new book of poetry, How to Love a Country, following the presentation….
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…
4H Summer Of Science
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesThis free science-learning program is brought to you by 4H and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and is designed for students ages 7 to 12. Sign up for sessions individually at Skidompha’s Children’s desk…
Genealogy Round Table Discussions
Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesGenealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…
CHAT with Arlie Russell Hochschild: Strangers in Their Own Land
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesSkidompha Library’s Chats with Champions will feature Arlie Russell Hochschild on Thursday, July 11 at 10 a.m. in the library’s Porter Meeting Hall. Please allow time for parking. Hochschild is a renowned professor emerita of…
Paws to Read
Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesChance the dog is a great listener! Entertain him and practice your reading. Reserve your twenty minute spot by emailing children@skidompha.org, visiting the Children’s Circulation Desk, or calling the library at 207-563-5513. For ages 6…
A Universe Of Stories: Maine Stories
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, METhis summer, we are celebrating “A Universe of Stories.” Join us for a casual gathering to share books about Maine. Bring your lunch with you and a story to share.
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.
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…
Lydia Keene’s Journey
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesLydia Keene’s Journey on Shipboard as Revealed by her Diary and Logbook Joan Gregoire of Nobleboro will discuss the journey of her grandmother, Lydia Keene, based on Lydia’s logbook and diary. These artifacts detail her…
International 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 with an international theme! Stay afterwards to socialize and play with friends new and old. Loosely…
4H Summer Of Science
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesThis free science-learning program is brought to you by 4H and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and is designed for students ages 7 to 12. Sign up for sessions individually at Skidompha’s Children’s desk…
Genealogy Round Table Discussions
Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesGenealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…
Chewonki Starlab Planetarium
CLC YMCA 525 Main St, Damariscotta, United StatesChewonki’s Science Educators will introduce the features of the night sky with their inflatable planetarium.This program will be at the Central Lincoln County YMCA (525 Main Street, Damariscotta) and is free and open to the…
CHAT with Mark Peterson: The Hard Politics of Health Care Reform
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesOn Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m., Dr. Mark A. Peterson, a Professor of Policy, Political Science, and Law at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs will speak at Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions. Dr. Peterson will discuss “Medicare for…
Chewonki StarLab Planetarium (15 Minute Adventures)
CLC YMCA 525 Main St, Damariscotta, United StatesSelf-guided program that includes a video in the planetarium and some time to explore. Sign ups are for fifteen minute increments 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM 10:45 AM to 11:00…
YA Candle Making
Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesMake your own eco-friendly, custom made beeswax candles! Designed for ages 12 -18; space is limited to 10 participants. Sign up in advance by emailing Sophie at sgagnon@skiompha.org. Free and open to the public.
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…
CHAT with Lynne Olson – Madame Fourcade’s Secret War
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesNew York Times bestselling author Lynne Olson will discuss her latest book, Madame Fourcade’s Secret War on Tuesday, July 23rd at 10 a.m. in Skidompha’s Porter Hall. Please allow adequate time for parking. Olson’s book…
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…
4H Summer Of Science
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesThis free science-learning program is brought to you by 4H and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and is designed for students ages 7 to 12. Sign up for sessions individually at Skidompha’s Children’s desk…
Genealogy Round Table Discussions
Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesGenealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…
Paws to Read
Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesChance the dog is a great listener! Entertain him and practice your reading. Reserve your twenty minute spot by emailing children@skidompha.org, visiting the Children’s Circulation Desk, or calling the library at 207-563-5513. For ages 6…
Lunch & Learn Branding
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesDamariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn Branding: What it Means & Why It’s Important
A Universe of Stories: International Stories
Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, METhis summer, we are celebrating “A Universe of Stories” at Skidompha Library. Join us for a casual gathering to share International stories. Bring your lunch with you and a story to share.
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.
River Company Presents: Much Ado About Nothing
Library – Atrium 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiver Company is back this summer with more Shakespeare, and their production of Much Ado About Nothing, July 26th, 27th & 28th, and August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. In this production set in 1940s England,…
River Company Presents: Much Ado About Nothing
Library – Atrium 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiver Company is back this summer with more Shakespeare, and their production of Much Ado About Nothing, July 26th, 27th & 28th, and August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. In this production set in 1940s England,…
River Company Presents: Much Ado About Nothing
Library – Atrium 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesRiver Company is back this summer with more Shakespeare, and their production of Much Ado About Nothing, July 26th, 27th & 28th, and August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. In this production set in 1940s England,…
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…
CHAT with Heather Cox Richardson: The History of the Republican Party
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesHeather Cox Richardson will discuss the history of the Republican Party at Skidompha Library on July 30 Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions speaker program will feature Heather Cox Richardson on Tuesday, July 30 at 10…
Genealogy Beginner Class: MORNING
Library – 2nd Floor Genealogy 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesGenealogy beginner class. Class size limited; participants must sign up for the 4-session course in advance. Please contact Kathleen Maclachlan by email to sign up: genealogy@skidompha.org
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…
4H Summer Of Science
Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesThis free science-learning program is brought to you by 4H and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and is designed for students ages 7 to 12. Sign up for sessions individually at Skidompha’s Children’s desk…
Genealogy Round Table Discussions
Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United StatesGenealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…
Genealogy Beginner Class: EVENING
Genealogy beginner class. Class size limited; participants must sign up for the 4-session course in advance. To do so contact Kathleen Maclachlan by email at genealogy@skidompha.org