Film Series and schedules at Skidompha Library
Skidompha Public Library's regular film series and special film events have become some of the most popular community happenings in the Mid Coast region. They provide many people an opportunity to get together with friends (or make new ones) in our comfortable, air conditioned Porter Meeting Hall. Our films for younger viewers are often films that "came and went" through the theaters before the kids could see them!Back By Popular Demand Film Series
Here's the lineup of movies planned for the "Back By Popular Demand" series. Why not make an evening of it and plan to take in a meal at one of Damariscotta's fine dining establishments before or after the show!
Our newest film series,"Back By Popular Demand,” is held two Mondays each month from May through October, showing films that have been requested by, well, by popular demand from our film-loving patrons who just can't get enough Hollywood! Screenings begin at 6:30 pm. We're sure there'll be a regular crowd coming out for these wonderful film classics, so get there early to get a seat. A suggested donation of $5 helps us buy more films.
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June 3 The Russians Are Coming (1966, 116 min.)
The movie tells the Cold War story of the comedic chaos which ensues when the Soviet submarine "Cnpym" (pronounced "sproot”) accidentally runs aground near a small New England island town (like New Harbor?). Nominated for four Oscars, the film stars Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint, Alan Arkin, and the late Jonathan Winters. This one' hysterically funny.
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June 10 Johnny Guitar (1954, 110 min,)
A strong willed female saloon owner is wrongly suspected of murder and bank robbery by a lynch mob when she helps a wounded gang member. Selected by the U.S. National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” this film stars Joan Crawford and Sterling Hayden. |
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June 17 Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951, 117min.)
Gregory Peck stars as the valiant naval hero created by C.S. Forester. This swashbuckling saga takes place during the Napoleonic Era as Captain Hornblower out-thinks his rivals to outfight them. The film also stars Virginia Mayo and Robert Beatty. |
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June 24 Foreign Correspondent (1940, 120 min.)
This spy thriller, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is the story of an American journalist who tries to expose enemy spies in Britain during the vol |
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Our Skid Kids librarians regularly show films for teens, 'tweens and younger folks. Watch the Calendar of Events for upcoming Books In Motion's, Teens' Choice, and other films.
Books in Motion movies:
A program for children ages 5-12. Read the book, watch the movie, talk about the themes!
- King of the Wind (2010): Friday June 7 6:30 pm
- Holes (2006) Friday June 28, 6:30 pm
Teen's Choice Movie:
Offered on Lincoln Academy Early Release Days, teens choose a movie to watch on the BIG screen in Skidompha's Porter Meeting Hall. Snacks and drinks are provided. All teens are welcome! Free!
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For more details on upcoming Skid Kids films see our home page, our Events Calendar, or ask one of our Librarians.
Movies shown in Skidompha Classic Film Series are available at the Library. If you missed one of your favorites, and if you are a resident of Damariscotta, Newcastle and Nobleboro, you can check out the DVDs or videotape movies simply by presenting your free Library card at the front desk. All previously shown films are in Skidompha’s collection. Films such as Charlie Chaplin’s "The Gold Rush”, Harold Lloyd’s "The Kid Brother”, Jean Gabin and Erich Von Stroeheim’s "The Grand Illusion”, Lew Ayres’ "All Quiet on the Western Front”, and Alec Guinness’ "The Ladykillers” and "The Captain’s Paradise”, and many more from the past few years are available for checkout.
Residents of other towns can join Skidompha for an annual fee of $40, and use their Skidompha library cards to check out books, audio and video tapes and DVDs as well as classic film DVDs and tapes.