Skidompha Public Library

What We Offer

Skidompha is far more than a "small town library." We offer the public a a host of sources, resources and services to meet all needs, including:

Free Passes to the Portland Museum of Art and the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden

Chats with Champions - Monthly presentation by an accomplished person in the arts and sciences

Foreign Language Classes, Poetry Writing Classes - Chinese, French, Italian, Poetry Writing

Traveling Books - A partnership with Meals on Wheels that delivers books chosen by the reader to their home.

Community Programming (Throughout the year dozens of organizations use Skidompha’s facilities!) including: Miles of Friends, Senior College, Heartwood Regional Theater, Salt Bay Chamberfest, Local Fundraisers for Community Groups, Performance Space, and many more.

SkidKids

Toddler Time: Tuesdays at 9:30. A program of stories, songs, rhymes and movement geared towards ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Book Babies: Wednesdays at 10:00. A program of stories, songs, rhymes and movement geared towards ages 0-3 and their caregivers.
Ready to Read: Thursdays at 10:00: A six-week skill-building program for reader-ready four and five year-olds and their caregivers.
Teen Gaming: Monthly on a Friday from 2:45-4:45. Teens can use the library Wii system and big screen to play games all afternoon.
Teens' Choice Movies on Lincoln Academy Early Release Days.
Books in Motion: Monthly.Read the book, talk about it over pizza, and then see the corresponding movie. The first 30 participants receive a free book.
Crafts: Saturdays 9:30-Noon: Crafts are self-serve and are available during the library’s open hours on Saturday.
Saturdays, Special Programming: Evil Geniuses: A hands-on program for budding scientists ages 7-12.
Summer Reading Program: An 8-week program with a different theme every year. Each summer there are more than 200 participants.
And Special Programs added on an ongoing basis!