An Empty Seat at the Table

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

Skidompha will host New Hope for Women’s annual memorial exhibit “An Empty Place at the Table” on October 29th in the library’s atrium. This exhibit was previously scheduled for October 17th, and was rescheduled to…

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
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…

Early Bird at Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop

Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop 17 Backstreet Landing, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Half-price sale at Skidompha Book Shop All day on Saturday, November 2 Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta will be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Early Bird Saturday, November 2, with…

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
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…

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

Library Closed

Skidompha will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on November 11, 2019. We are grateful to those who have served the United States.

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
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…

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

Chat with Steve Raymond (Lincoln Home): Brain Health

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

On Thursday, November 21st at 10:00am, Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions program will welcome Steve Raymond, Director of Community Outreach and Marketing at the Lincoln Home in Newcastle and producer and host of the popular…

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

Library Closed

Skidompha will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in celebration of Thanksgiving.

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

Chat with Carla Skinder: Friends of Maine Coastal Islands

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

Chat with Carla Skinder: Friends of Maine Coastal Islands and National Wildlife Refuge Skidompha Library welcomes Carla Skinder, Chair of the Board of Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, to speak at Skidompha…

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

Music Together

Join Miss Vanessa from Music Together of Bath/Brunswick for an hour of music, rhythm, and movement. Free and open to the public. Geared towards kids and babies 8 and under. (Please note that this program…

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