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 Black authors for our collection. Below is the list of books purchased so far with this funding. We hope you… Read more »
Posts By: Kelsey Gibbs
Giving Tuesday Now
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 we are all experiencing this pandemic, generosity is what brings us together across the globe. Generosity gives everyone power to… Read more »
Skidompha Online Programs During Closure
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 online programs listed on our “Programming” website pages and join a zoom group, a Facebook Live event, post a photo… Read more »
Our favorites for Black History Month 2020
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 Staff: Terry (Adult Circulation – Head Librarian) recommends An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. “This book is one of Oprah’s… Read more »
Opening at NOON on Thursday, February 13, 2020
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.