Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Chance the dog is a great listener! Entertain him and practice your reading. Reserve your twenty minute spot by emailing children@skidompha.org, visiting the Children’s Circulation Desk, or calling the library at 207-563-5513. For ages 6…

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a story time filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards to socialize and play with friends new and old. Story time is loosely…

Free
Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a storytime filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards to socialize and play with friends new and old. Loosely designed for children ages…

Free
Event Series 4H Summer Of Science

4H Summer Of Science

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

This free science-learning program is brought to you by 4H and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and is designed for students ages 7 to 12. Sign up for sessions individually at Skidompha’s Children’s desk…

Free

Paper Rocket Making

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Make your very own air-powered paper rockets! Join Skidompha and Maine State Library STEM Specialist Chris Dorman to design, build, and fly your rockets! Advance sign up required; please sign up at the Children’s desk…

Free
Event Series 4H Summer Of Science

4H Summer Of Science

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

This free science-learning program is brought to you by 4H and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and is designed for students ages 7 to 12. Sign up for sessions individually at Skidompha’s Children’s desk…

Free
Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Chance the dog is a great listener! Entertain him and practice your reading. Reserve your twenty minute spot by emailing children@skidompha.org, visiting the Children’s Circulation Desk, or calling the library at 207-563-5513. For ages 6…

Free

Chewonki: Owls of Maine

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join Chewonki’s Owl experts at Skidompha Library for an interactive program with live animals. Beginning with slides and sounds, participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of each owl. Then, using talons, wings, and…

Free

Mr. Drew & His Animals Too

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Meet Mr. Drew’s rescued and rehabilitated animals in this hands-on educational experience! All ages welcome, no sign up necessary. Free and open to the public.

Free
Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Library – Teens Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Chance the dog is a great listener! Entertain him and practice your reading. Reserve your twenty minute spot by emailing children@skidompha.org, visiting the Children’s Circulation Desk, or calling the library at 207-563-5513. For ages 6…

Free

Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join Lindsay and her larger-than-life Puppet Pals for a fun and interactive performance at Skidompha! Filled with silliness, active audience engagement, and unique, memorable characters, this series of charming short stories will delight the young…

Free

Event Series Kids Story Time

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a story time filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards to socialize and play with friends new and old. Story time is loosely…

Free

Kids Craft: Clay Leaf Bowls

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

First Thursday Kid’s Craft with Erica Qualey: Clay Leaf Bowls Join us and Erica Qualey in the Children’s Room to make a beautiful clay leaf bowl. This free, drop in program is appropriate for Kindergarten…

Free

Children’s Theater Workshop

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

River Company Children’s Theater Workshop AND Auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Friday, October 11 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Porter Hall For Kindergarten through High School Join River Company, Skidompha Library, and…

Free

Pumpkinfest Story Hour & Crafts

The traditional Pumpkinfest Saturday Children’s Story Hour continues to be sponsored by Skidompha Library. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Pumpkinfest Website.

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a storytime filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards to socialize and play with friends new and old. Loosely designed for children ages…

Free

Apple Cider Pressing

Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME

Stick around after Story Time to help us press apple cider in the courtyard! Each child will leave with some cider (if they don’t drink it first!). Appropriate for ages 5 and under.

Free
Event Series Paws to Read with Riley the Dog

Paws to Read with Riley the Dog

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Riley the dog is a great listener! Entertain him and practice your reading. Reserve your twenty-minute spot by contacting Skidompha Children’s Circulation Desk at 207-563-5513. Free and open to the public. Suitable for ages 6…

Free

Car Seat Safety

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Curious about the new car seat law updates? Wondering if your car seat is installed properly? Wondering when to switch out of the infant seat or when to switch up to a booster seat? Join…

Free

CANCELLED: Apple Cider Pressing

Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME

Update as of 10/15 – We are cancelling this cider pressing event due to the anticipated weather. We encourage kids ages 6 and up to join us for Friday’s cider pressing instead. Join us in…

Free

Origami Bat Bookmarks

Join us in the Children’s Room to make origami bat bookmarks! Best for kids ages 7-11. Children need to be comfortable using glue and scissors. Parental assistance is encouraged for younger kids. Free and open…

Free

Masking Tape Mummies

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a storytime filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards to make a Masking Tape Mummy! Best for ages 5 and under. Free and…

Free

River Company: Literary Salon

Porter Hall 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join River Company for its first Literary Salon: an opportunity for all ages to understand a piece of literature through theater. River Company’s first Literary Salon will focus on the children’s book “The Spiderwick Chronicles:…

Free

Stories to Screen: Spiderwick Chronicles

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

In partnership with Lincoln Theater, Skidompha Library is happy to announce the upcoming “Mysterious Fun,” film series, featuring free films for young audiences on Saturday mornings. Skidompha will be giving away free copies of the corresponding…

Free

After School Craft: Barn Raising

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a true barn raising! We’ll hear the tale of a barn brownie (an elf) who must find a new home after his old barn falls apart. After this…

Free
Event Series Paws to Read with Riley the Dog

Paws to Read with Riley the Dog

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Riley the dog is a great listener! Entertain him and practice your reading. Reserve your twenty-minute spot by contacting Skidompha Children’s Circulation Desk at 207-563-5513. Free and open to the public. Suitable for ages 6…

Free

Stories to Screen: Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lincoln Theater 2 Theater Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

In partnership with Lincoln Theater, Skidompha Library is happy to announce the upcoming “Mysterious Fun,” film series, featuring free films for young audiences on Saturday mornings. Skidompha will be giving away free copies of the corresponding…

Free

Kids Craft: Thankful Books

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Children’s Room to make books celebrating the things for which we’re thankful. This craft is designed for children 6-12. We will be using scissors and glue sticks. Parents are encouraged to…

Free

Kids Craft: Sponge Print Turkeys

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Stay after Story Time to make a sponge print turkey! There will be paint – prepare to get messy! Suitable for kids 5 and under. Free and open to the public; no sign up required. 

Free

First Thursday Kids Craft: Kite Paper Stars

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Craft colorful paper kite stars with artist Erica Qualey. This program runs from 3 to 4 pm in the Children’s room. Appropriate for ages 6 to 11; free and open to the public. No sign…

Free

Kids Story Time

Library – Kids Area 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Join us in the Story Circle for a storytime filled with movement, song, and some great stories read aloud. Stay afterwards to socialize and play with friends new and old. Loosely designed for children ages…

Free
Event Series Hour of Code

Hour of Code

Kids in grades 3-12 are invited to join us for an hour of coding at Skidompha! Bring a device if you have one, otherwise we will provide one for you. No experience necessary- just bring your…

Free