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 Categorized: Director’s Message
Resources on Racial Equality + Protest in the United States
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 in the face of injustice achieves nothing. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr noted this “In the end, we will remember… Read more »
It’s National Library Week!
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 be celebrating with you at our beloved 184 Main Street home. But this is not a typical spring. Even as… Read more »
Skidompha + Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop Closed until 4/27
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 closely and will follow CDC and state guidelines. Our Skidompha staff is hard at work finding ways to connect with… Read more »
Skidompha + Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop Closed until 4/1
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 of Maine and the CDC. The Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop will also be closed, effective immediately. Please do not bring any book… Read more »
Skidompha COVID-19 Readiness Update
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 monitoring the situation and taking appropriate steps to protect our patrons and our staff. In an effort to proactively limit… Read more »
Skidompha Giving Tree at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop
Dear readers, We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop on a very special gifting opportunity. This year, please visit Sherman’s on Main Street in Damariscotta to pick up a Skidompha Library Gift-a-Book Tag. These tags include book titles that Skidompha Librarians would like to add to Skidompha’s lending collection. You’ll have… Read more »
“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.”
Dear readers, J.K. Rowling put it best: “If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” Recommending beloved books comes with the territory of working in a library, and we love connecting people with their “right book.” Our staff has diverse tastes, and have their own specialties. Here are a few of… Read more »
Genealogy at the Library
As a new resident of Lincoln County, I’ve been thrilled to learn more about this incredible place through Skidompha’s Genealogy resources. Kathleen Maclachlan – our on-staff Genealogist – is a wealth of information about local history, resources for ancestral research, and the latest archival preservation techniques. Kathy has shared her expertise with Skidompha since 2012… Read more »
Summer Programming for Kids and Teens
As I get to know Skidompha Library, I am continually impressed with the offerings of our Children + Teens section. Our staff and volunteers are knowledgeable, energetic, and can suggest educational activities to make the most of your summer. Stop by for a full list of programs and events happening throughout the summer at the… Read more »