Kelsey Gibbs – Skidompha Public Library

Black Authors at Skidompha

August 5, 2020

Book Recommendations, Director’s Message

It is our goal at Skidompha to provide you with access to a diverse collection of materials to borrow. We were grateful to receive a generous anonymous donation to support the purchase of literature by…

Resources on Racial Equality + Protest in the United States

June 5, 2020

Book Recommendations, Director’s Message, Skidompha Policies

Dear reader, I am broken by the pictures I see on the news and on social media right now. Racism is toxic to our community and our society. History shows again and again that silence…

Giving Tuesday Now

May 5, 2020

Fundraising

PLEASE DONATE TODAY Dear friends, This Tuesday, May 5, Skidompha will be participating in #GivingTuesdayNow – a global day of giving and unity developed in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. At a time when…

It’s National Library Week!

April 23, 2020

Director’s Message

Dear reader, We are living through a time like no other. At Skidompha, we are working to find our way to understanding–and thriving–in a changed world. This week is National Library week, and typically we’d…

Skidompha Online Programs During Closure

April 9, 2020

Uncategorized

Dear reader, Skidompha is more than a building. Though our building is closed until at least April 27th, our staff want to connect with you online. We hope you’ll check out some of our upcoming…

Skidompha + Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop Closed until 4/27

March 30, 2020

Closures, Director’s Message

Dear reader, We hope that this note finds you well. In the interest of everyone’s health and safety, Skidompha will extend our closure to at least April 27th. We will continue to monitor the situation…

Skidompha + Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop Closed until 4/1

March 15, 2020

Director’s Message

Dear reader, After careful deliberation, Skidompha has decided to close, effective immediately. We are tentatively scheduled to reopen on April 1, and are actively monitoring the news and are following the best recommendations from the State…

Skidompha COVID-19 Readiness Update

March 13, 2020

Director’s Message

Dear reader, As you know, we are all facing a difficult public health situation: the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It is an unsettling time, and I assure you that at Skidompha, we are carefully…

Our favorites for Black History Month 2020

February 19, 2020

Book Recommendations

We’re celebrating the important stories, contributions, and achievements of African Americans with a book display in our atrium throughout the month of February. Black History Month Book recommendations from our Adult Circulation Librarians + Library…

Opening at NOON on Thursday, February 13, 2020

February 12, 2020

Closures

Skidompha will open at NOON on Thursday, February 13, 2020 due to winter weather. If you are unsure if the library is open, please call the library before making your trip out: 207-563-5513.

Author: Kelsey Gibbs