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Black Authors at Skidompha
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
