Skidompha's
collection includes more than 25,000 volumes
for adults, young adults and children including books, videos,
DVDs, audiobooks, CDs, large print
books, magazines and newspapers. All items in your library
circulate for two weeks. Renewals may be made in person,
by phone or online.
Reference
Services
are available in
person, by phone or by e-mail: Got a question? Ask
a librarian! (this link takes you to a Maine State Library Information Request Form)
Local History and Genealogy
Room Resources. We can help you
search your roots and
discover more about this area's fascinating history.
Photocopies and computer
print-outs: 20¢/page for adults (over 20 pages,
10¢), 10¢/page for students.
FAX machine:
$1.00/page (Incoming faxes must have a cover sheet.)
Renew
Online: Skidompha Public Library
card-holders can renew books online by
clicking here.
Reader
Advice: Can’t
think of a thing to read? Our librarians would be happy to
offer suggestions. See our News
page for our latest titles.
Inter-Library
Loans:
You may obtain books from other library collections via our
inter-library loan program. This service is available only
for books, and only to holders of Skidompha or Skidompha
Consortium library cards. There is a $2
per-book fee for this service.
Computers
and Internet Access
The library's four desktop PCs are
configured especially for library
patrons and are equipped with popular software for word
processing, Internet browsing, spreadsheet applications and
other uses. They are available for 30
minutes on a first-come, first served basis by obtaining a
PC pass from the main reservations desk.
Feel free to bring your own laptop to the Library. We have
many quiet places for research and reflection where you
may plug
into one of the 50-plus computer ports available to patrons and
check your email, update your portfolio or find answers to
your questions through online sources. Skidompha is
connected to the Internet
via a high-speed T-1 line. Wireless Internet access
for library visitors has been available since 2003.
Library users who wish to learn how to use computers and
the Internet can arrange for one-on-one training--ask for
details at the front desk.
Links:
Visit our Links page for a
comprehensive list of great Internet resources for adults,
young adults and kids.
Meeting
Rooms: We offer two meeting rooms suitable
for groups of eight to 12 people. These are free to the
public but we ask that these be scheduled in advance by
contacting the library. For larger groups, the Porter
Meeting Hall
is available for a small fee.
Kid
Stuff: Skidompha offers
a wide range of programs and services
for young people. These include:
Story
Hour for Toddlers:
Tuesday mornings at 9:30am in the Story Circle.
Book
Baby Circle Time
Wednesday mornings at 9:30am in the Story Circle.
Many special programs
are
offered throughout the year:
Musical performers...
Drumming...
Movies...
Crafts...
and more!
Watch for further details on our
News
page.
Special
Needs? Skidompha Library complies with ADA standards by
providing automatic doors, an elevator, large-type books,
audio books and other features. For further details contact
the library at 563-5513.
SKIDOMPHA
Public
Library
Get a Card! Residents of Damariscotta, Newcastle, and Nobleboro
are welcome to apply for free Skidompha Library
cards.
