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7.20.2023 It’s Too Hot
Hello friends, Just before writing this my phone lit up with texts from my brother and nephew describing just how hot this summer is for people. Per the Washington post, El Paso has logged a…
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7.13.2023 Clue
Hello friends, Last week I stopped off at Molly’s desk to ask a question and saw that she was shopping for 20-inch inflatable dice. Not something you usually expect a library to need, but then…
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7.6.2023 Summer at Skidompha
Hello friends, A short note this week. I do love the summer, not just because of the sun and warmth, but also because of how busy the library is, and for all the new and…
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6.29.23 Governor Janet Mills and Author Shannon A. Mullen
Hello friends, I wanted to take a moment this week to mention that we will be hosting Governor Mills and author Shannon Mullen here at Skidompha on Sunday evening, July 9th at 6:30pm, to talk…
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6.22.23 Pride and Juneteenth
Hello Friends June is a month for inclusion, recognition and celebration, hosting both Juneteenth and Pride Month. Both of these celebrations encourage us to look back at our history as individuals and as a community;…
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6.8.2023 Welcome, Frazier!
Hello friends, There’s change happening in Skidompha! As Kristi moves to children’s services, we welcome Frazier Arets as our new Young Adult Services Librarian! Frazier comes to us with broad experience in community outreach and…
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6.1.2023 Summer Reading Kick-Off
Dear Friends, Today is the first day of June, and that means that it’s finally time to launch our Summer Reading Program! Everyone here has been busy planning, and we’re so excited to finally be able…
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5.25.2023 Memorial Day
Dear Friends Memorial Day is already almost here! I have no celebratory plans, and instead look forward to a relaxing day of brunch, a long walk, and an enjoyable yet futile attempt to catch up…
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5.18.2023 All Together Now
Hello friends, As the days get warmer and the birds really ramp up their singing, you’ll find the library staff likewise stirring and planning and preparing for the annual summer reading program. This year’s theme…
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5.11.2023 Changes in Youth Services
Hello friends, It’s Jessie from Youth Services here. When I started volunteering at Skidompha in 2014, I did it as a way to give back to and to get involved in our community. When I began…