Garden Story Time Craft

Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME

Join Jessie in Skidompha’s courtyard to learn about gardening and plant seeds. Designed for children 5 and under and their families. No sign up needed.

Free

Teen Gardening

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

Kick off your summer by planting herbs and flowers in Skidompha’s outside planter (made by teens in 2017!) For ages 12-18; no sign up needed. Drop-ins welcomed.

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

CHAT with James R. Nelon – Pursuing a Dream

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

Join us for a chat with James R. Nelon, regarding his book “Pursuing a Dream: A Wandering Executive’s Journey into the Philippines”. Can you imagine how humanity could live without smartphones? Without technology? Beyond electricity?…

Free

Richard Blanco at the Lincoln Theater

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

Please join us for a special presentation by Richard Blanco at the Lincoln Theater. Blanco will be selling and signing copies of his new book of poetry, How to Love a Country, following the presentation….

$20
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
Event Series Genealogy Round Table Discussions

Genealogy Round Table Discussions

Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Genealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…

Free

CHAT with Arlie Russell Hochschild: Strangers in Their Own Land

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

Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions will feature Arlie Russell Hochschild on Thursday, July 11 at 10 a.m. in the library’s Porter Meeting Hall. Please allow time for parking. Hochschild is a renowned professor emerita of…

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

A Universe Of Stories: Maine Stories

Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME

This summer, we are celebrating “A Universe of Stories.” Join us for a casual gathering to share books about Maine. Bring your lunch with you and a story to share.

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

Lydia Keene’s Journey

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

Lydia Keene’s Journey on Shipboard as Revealed by her Diary and Logbook Joan Gregoire of Nobleboro will discuss the journey of her grandmother, Lydia Keene, based on Lydia’s logbook and diary. These artifacts detail her…

Free

International 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 with an international theme! Stay afterwards to socialize and play with friends new and old. Loosely…

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 Genealogy Round Table Discussions

Genealogy Round Table Discussions

Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Genealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…

Free

Chewonki Starlab Planetarium

CLC YMCA 525 Main St, Damariscotta, United States

Chewonki’s Science Educators will introduce the features of the night sky with their inflatable planetarium.This program will be at the Central Lincoln County YMCA (525 Main Street, Damariscotta) and is free and open to the…

Free

CHAT with Mark Peterson: The Hard Politics of Health Care Reform

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

On Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m., Dr. Mark A. Peterson, a Professor of Policy, Political Science, and Law at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs will speak at Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions. Dr. Peterson will discuss “Medicare for…

Free

Chewonki StarLab Planetarium (15 Minute Adventures)

CLC YMCA 525 Main St, Damariscotta, United States

Self-guided program that includes a video in the planetarium and some time to explore. Sign ups are for fifteen minute increments 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM 10:45 AM to 11:00…

Free

YA Candle Making

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

Make your own eco-friendly, custom made beeswax candles! Designed for ages 12 -18; space is limited to 10 participants. Sign up in advance by emailing Sophie at sgagnon@skiompha.org. Free and open to the public.

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

CHAT with Lynne Olson – Madame Fourcade’s Secret War

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

New York Times bestselling author Lynne Olson will discuss her latest book, Madame Fourcade’s Secret War on Tuesday, July 23rd at 10 a.m. in Skidompha’s Porter Hall. Please allow adequate time for parking. Olson’s book…

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
Event Series Genealogy Round Table Discussions

Genealogy Round Table Discussions

Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Genealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…

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

Lunch & Learn Branding

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

Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn Branding: What it Means & Why It’s Important

A Universe of Stories: International Stories

Library – Courtyard 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME

This summer, we are celebrating “A Universe of Stories” at Skidompha Library. Join us for a casual gathering to share International stories. Bring your lunch with you and a story to share.

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

CHAT with Heather Cox Richardson: The History of the Republican Party

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

Heather Cox Richardson will discuss the history of the Republican Party at Skidompha Library on July 30 Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions speaker program will feature Heather Cox Richardson on Tuesday, July 30 at 10…

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
Event Series Genealogy Round Table Discussions

Genealogy Round Table Discussions

Carpenter Room 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Genealogy Round Table discussions are informal opportunities to share and collaborate with researchers on the same topics. No sign-up needed for this free time of sharing experiences and resources. July 10: Reading Old Writing- Bring…

Free