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 Bob Hills: Iceland

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

Skidompha Library welcomes returning speaker and noted photographer Bob Hills to the Chats with Champions stage. His illustrated talk will feature his stunning original photographs of Iceland and will take place on September 5th at…

Free

Chat with Beth Preston

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

Local Music Director Beth Preston to Speak on Tuesday, September 17th at Skidompha Library Beth Preston, a local conductor, music coach, teacher, and multi-talented musical tour de force will be the featured speaker at Skidompha Library’s…

Free

Genealogy: Scanning Best Practices

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

This short demonstration and talk will cover scanning basics. Handling and displaying original items causes wear and degradation. Good digital copies allow unlimited sharing while preserving the original items. We’re successful when the scan and…

Free

Howard Solomon: Making Sense of Anti-Semitism

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

Making Sense of Anti-Semitism with Howard Solomon: Upcoming Lecture at Skidompha Library Howard Solomon will present for Chats with Champions on the topic of Anti-Semitism. His lecture In the Shadow of Pittsburgh: Making Sense of…

Free

Wii Gaming for Teens

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

Come in and enjoy some Wii gaming on our big screen. Snacks will be provided. Open to ages 12 to 18 – no sign up needed!    

Free

National Voter Registration Day at Skidompha!

Library – Atrium 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

On September 24, 2019, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November. With local elections happening in a few weeks, every eligible American…

One-on-One Genealogy Consultations

One Free Consultations Consultations are by appointment only – please email Kathleen for a one-hour appointment. Preference will be given to those who have not had an appointment previously this year. Get help developing a…

Free

EPOCH Magazine – Submission Deadline

EPOCH is a collaborative creative magazine that publishes artwork and writing by humans in grades 7 through 12. It is a publication made possible by grants given to Skidompha Library in Damariscotta, Maine. Have you…

Free
Event Series CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It

CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It

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

Coastal Senior College Presents: “The Devil Made Me Do It!” Understanding the Witch-Craze and Persecutions in Early Modern Society 8 Thursdays,  1:00 – 4:00  September 26 – November 14 What was witchcraft? Who were the witches? Were…

Event Series CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It

CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It

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

Coastal Senior College Presents: “The Devil Made Me Do It!” Understanding the Witch-Craze and Persecutions in Early Modern Society 8 Thursdays,  1:00 – 4:00  September 26 – November 14 What was witchcraft? Who were the witches? Were…

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

Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets

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

Join us in the teen room to make friendship bracelets. Snacks will be provided at this free program. 

Free

CHAT with Dr. Judy Stone: Resilience

Dr. Judy Stone presents Resilience, a story of Holocaust Survival at Skidompha Library Skidompha Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Judy Stone to Chats with Champions on Thursday, October 10 at 10 a.m. Dr. Stone…

Free
Event Series CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It

CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It

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

Coastal Senior College Presents: “The Devil Made Me Do It!” Understanding the Witch-Craze and Persecutions in Early Modern Society 8 Thursdays,  1:00 – 4:00  September 26 – November 14 What was witchcraft? Who were the witches? Were…

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 Dessert Contest

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

Hosted by Damariscotta Pumpkinfest. For more information, visit the 2019 Pumpkinfest website.

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.

Library Closed

Skidompha Library will be closed for Indigenous Peoples Day 2019 on Monday, October 14.

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
Event Series CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It

CSC: The Devil Made Me Do It

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

Coastal Senior College Presents: “The Devil Made Me Do It!” Understanding the Witch-Craze and Persecutions in Early Modern Society 8 Thursdays,  1:00 – 4:00  September 26 – November 14 What was witchcraft? Who were the witches? Were…

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

CHAT with Kristen Britain

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

New York Times Best Selling Author Kristen Britain to read at Skidompha Library October 17 – 7 p.m. Skidompha Library is thrilled to welcome New York Times Best-Selling Author Kristen Britain to the Chats with Champions stage. Kristen will read and sign books…

Free

Apple Cider Pressing

Update as of 10/15: We are making this event ages 6 and up; we have cancelled the pressing on Thursday afternoon. Join us in the courtyard to press apple cider on an antique press. Ages…

Free