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

Stories to Screen: LOTR Book Giveaway!

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

As part of the Stories to Screen series, Lincoln Theater is excited to offer 50 FREE copies of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the Hobbit. Book giveaway begins at Lincoln Theater on Saturday,…

Stories to Screen: Zathura

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

Library Closed

Skidompha will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th. The Library will reopen for its normal hours of operation on December 26th at 9 a.m.

Library Closed

Skidompha will be closed on January 1, 2020. The Library will reopen on January 2 at 9 a.m.

Event Series LCN Digital Archive Tutorial

LCN Digital Archive Tutorial

Library – 2nd Floor Genealogy 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Please email us to make an appointment to participate in a small-group LCN Digital Archive tutorial with Kathy, Skidompha’s staff genealogist. Free and open to the public.

Free

Stories to Screen: The Hobbit

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

In partnership with the Lincoln Theater, we’re bringing the world of J.R.R. Tolkein to the big screen! Join us at Lincoln Theater on January 10th at 3:30 pm for a free screening of The Hobbit:…

Free

Kids Story Time and Peace Project Craft

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 for our peace project craft! There will be paint, it may get messy….

Free
Event Series LCN Digital Archive Tutorial

LCN Digital Archive Tutorial

Library – 2nd Floor Genealogy 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Please email us to make an appointment to participate in a small-group LCN Digital Archive tutorial with Kathy, Skidompha’s staff genealogist. Free and open to the public.

Free

Stories to Screen: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

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

In partnership with the Lincoln Theater, we’re bringing the world of J. R. R. Tolkien to the big screen! Come to the Lincoln Theater on January 17th at 3:30 pm for a free screening of…

Free

Library Closed

Skidompha will be closed on January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in…

Event Series LCN Digital Archive Tutorial

LCN Digital Archive Tutorial

Library – 2nd Floor Genealogy 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Please email us to make an appointment to participate in a small-group LCN Digital Archive tutorial with Kathy, Skidompha’s staff genealogist. Free and open to the public.

Free

Stories to Screen: The Two Towers (2002)

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

In partnership with the Lincoln Theater, we’re bringing the world of J.R.R. Tolkien to the big screen! Come to the Lincoln Theater on January 24th at 3:30 pm for a free screening of The Lord…

Free

Homeschooler Cultural Day

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

Visit with local homeschooled children for a cultural extravaganza! They will offer presentations about some of the world’s finest foods, native dances and dress, dangerous animals, and religions. Visit, ask questions, and offer some of…

Free
Event Series LCN Digital Archive Tutorial

LCN Digital Archive Tutorial

Library – 2nd Floor Genealogy 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, United States

Please email us to make an appointment to participate in a small-group LCN Digital Archive tutorial with Kathy, Skidompha’s staff genealogist. Free and open to the public.

Free

Stories to Screen: The Return of the King (2003)

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

In partnership with the Lincoln Theater, we’re bringing the world of J. R. R. Tolkien to the big screen! Come to the Lincoln Theater on January 31th at 3:30 pm for a free screening of…

Free

Chat with Nick Mills: A Brief History of Broadcasting in America

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

On Tuesday, February 4 at 10 a.m., Skidompha Library’s Chats with Champions program will welcome Professor Nick Mills to give a talk entitled “A Brief History of Broadcasting in America.” His lecture provides background for…

Free

NO STORY TIME

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

There will be no story time offered on February 12, 2020.  Story times are typically offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Children’s room. Story Circle for a storytime filled with movement,…

Free

Library Closed

Skidompha Library will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents’ Day. “My Best Friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read.” ― Abraham Lincoln

Event Series Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists February 18 to 21Grades 5 + 6 11 am to 1 pm Calling all newsy 5th and 6th graders! Learn reporting basics in this FREE hands-on workshop over February vacation led by the…

Free
Event Series STEAM-uary for Kids

STEAM-uary for Kids

Join us for Skidompha’s first ever STEAM-uary! Over three sessions, we’ll explore and demonstrate some vigorous chemical reactions, tackle engineering and construction, and drop raw eggs into the library atrium. What could possibly go wrong?…

Free
Event Series AARP Free Tax Preparation

AARP Free Tax Preparation

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

UPDATE AS OF MARCH 13, 2020 at 5 p.m.: We are working with AARP to continue this program at Skidompha Library with additional COVID-19 precautions in place. Please check back or call the library if…

Free
Event Series Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists February 18 to 21Grades 5 + 6 11 am to 1 pm Calling all newsy 5th and 6th graders! Learn reporting basics in this FREE hands-on workshop over February vacation led by the…

Free
Event Series STEAM-uary for Kids

STEAM-uary for Kids

Join us for Skidompha’s first ever STEAM-uary! Over three sessions, we’ll explore and demonstrate some vigorous chemical reactions, tackle engineering and construction, and drop raw eggs into the library atrium. What could possibly go wrong?…

Free
Event Series Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists February 18 to 21Grades 5 + 6 11 am to 1 pm Calling all newsy 5th and 6th graders! Learn reporting basics in this FREE hands-on workshop over February vacation led by the…

Free
Event Series STEAM-uary for Kids

STEAM-uary for Kids

Join us for Skidompha’s first ever STEAM-uary! Over three sessions, we’ll explore and demonstrate some vigorous chemical reactions, tackle engineering and construction, and drop raw eggs into the library atrium. What could possibly go wrong?…

Free
Event Series Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists

Junior Journalists February 18 to 21Grades 5 + 6 11 am to 1 pm Calling all newsy 5th and 6th graders! Learn reporting basics in this FREE hands-on workshop over February vacation led by the…

Free
Event Series CANCELLED: Kids Story Time

CANCELLED: 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. Loosely designed for children…

Free
Event Series Black History Month TED Talks

Black History Month TED Talks

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

Join us in the Atrium every day from Tuesday, February 25 through Friday, February 28, from 12-1 to watch to a series of TED talks celebrating Black History Month. Bring your lunch, or just stop by to enjoy fresh perspectives. Free…

Free
Event Series AARP Free Tax Preparation

AARP Free Tax Preparation

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

UPDATE AS OF MARCH 13, 2020 at 5 p.m.: We are working with AARP to continue this program at Skidompha Library with additional COVID-19 precautions in place. Please check back or call the library if…

Free
Event Series Black History Month TED Talks

Black History Month TED Talks

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

Join us in the Atrium every day from Tuesday, February 25 through Friday, February 28, from 12-1 to watch to a series of TED talks celebrating Black History Month. Bring your lunch, or just stop by to enjoy fresh perspectives. Free…

Free