Coastal Kids Art Show

Coastal Kids Art Show April 13-27  Skidompha Library | Children’s Room Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The purpose is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and......More

Coastal Kids Art Show April 13-27  Skidompha Library | Children’s Room Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The purpose is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. In honor of this special week, children at Coastal Kids Preschool will be creating artwork, and Skidompha is thrilled to feature it on display in the children’s room! Come check it out from April 13-27.

Big Screen Gaming

Big Screen Gaming For TeensWednesdays  4:30pm – 5:30pm | Skidompha Library| Porter Hall Bring your friends and have fun with our Nintendo Switch! Choose from a variety of multiplayer games and enjoy some snacks.

Skidompha Salon: Scribblers and Sketchers United

First Wednesday of the Month (Oct – May) | 6:30pm – 8:00pmZoom | Registration Required Calling all writers and artists! You are cordially invited to join Skidompha Library and artist Erica Qualey for this monthly virtual salon. Bring your creative tools of choice and ge......More

First Wednesday of the Month (Oct – May) | 6:30pm – 8:00pmZoom | Registration Required Calling all writers and artists! You are cordially invited to join Skidompha Library and artist Erica Qualey for this monthly virtual salon. Bring your creative tools of choice and get ready for a fun night of prompts, challenges, and community-building! Please email [email protected] or call the library at 207-887-0919 to register.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time. Thursdays, 9:30am – 11:00amSkidompha Public Library | Children’s Room | Infants, Toddlers, and their Grownups With the goals of playing and connecting, we invite you to stop by during this time with your little ones. There will be plenty of developmentally......More

Toddler Time. Thursdays, 9:30am – 11:00amSkidompha Public Library | Children’s Room | Infants, Toddlers, and their Grownups With the goals of playing and connecting, we invite you to stop by during this time with your little ones. There will be plenty of developmentally appropriate toys and activities for infants and toddlers to enjoy, and a relaxed environment for adults to chat and connect.

Genealogy Help

Skidompha Library invites all those interested in local history, family history, and genealogy to explore The Skidompha History And Genealogy Center, located on the second floor of the library. While the collection focuses on Lincoln County, Maine, we also have material......More

Skidompha Library invites all those interested in local history, family history, and genealogy to explore The Skidompha History And Genealogy Center, located on the second floor of the library. While the collection focuses on Lincoln County, Maine, we also have material from other areas of Maine, New England, the US, Canada, and other countries.  We have genealogy volunteers available to help with research and genealogy software, cemeteries, Maine Civil War records, the Skidompha Genealogy collection, Ancestry, state, and federal archives, transcriptions, the Maine collection, family stories, deeds and probate research, and scanning, editing, and organizing photographs.  Our volunteers are available on most Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. It’s always a good idea to call ahead! 207-887-0919.

Chess Club for Teens and Tweens

Thursdays, 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Skidompha Public Library This is a casual, drop in weekly chess club for tweens and teens led by an experienced chess player! Ethan was the president of his college chess club and is excited to share his knowledge and experience with you. St......More

Thursdays, 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Skidompha Public Library This is a casual, drop in weekly chess club for tweens and teens led by an experienced chess player! Ethan was the president of his college chess club and is excited to share his knowledge and experience with you. Stop by and play a game with him and other chess enthusiasts.

Theater Program

Theater ProgramFor Kids & Teens (ages 10-15) beginner and intermediateFridays, March 1  – May 24 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm (No class April 19)Skidompha Public Library | Porter Hall | Registration Required During this 12-week course, students will discover new work and learn the......More

Theater ProgramFor Kids & Teens (ages 10-15) beginner and intermediateFridays, March 1  – May 24 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm (No class April 19)Skidompha Public Library | Porter Hall | Registration Required During this 12-week course, students will discover new work and learn the fundamentals of performance while developing their own storytelling and performance voice. We will begin by reading and performing scenes from various plays, and then move into creating our own. Students will use a piece of literature from Skidompha’s library collection to devise a personal performance piece. The class culminates with a showcase for the invited family and friends. To register, please email [email protected]. A big thank you to the Onion Foundation for supporting this special program.

Skidompha After Dark: Game Night!

For Adults and Teens (16 years and older)First Friday of the Month (Oct – May) | 6:00pm – 9:00pmSkidompha Public Library Grab some friends and head over to Skidompha Library for a special after-hours game night! Bring your own game to play or use of the games provided b......More

For Adults and Teens (16 years and older)First Friday of the Month (Oct – May) | 6:00pm – 9:00pmSkidompha Public Library Grab some friends and head over to Skidompha Library for a special after-hours game night! Bring your own game to play or use of the games provided by the library to have some fun and connect with other gamers in the community. Light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks, dinner, and/or beverages. Please note that alcohol is NOT permitted on Library grounds.

Self-Care Celebration!

For All Ages+Saturday, May 4 | 10:00am – 12:00pmSkidompha Public Library Celebrating the launch of our take-home/circulating therapy cards! Join us to learn all things mental-health, have some snacks, and participate in activities like making your own self-care kit.

Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Meditation Group

Every Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM, via Zoom.Mindfulness meditation can offer the body and mind a chance to settle. Through our practice together we begin to create the conditions for ease, resilience, and compassion to grow in our lives.We practice with mindfulness of the ......More

Every Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM, via Zoom.Mindfulness meditation can offer the body and mind a chance to settle. Through our practice together we begin to create the conditions for ease, resilience, and compassion to grow in our lives.We practice with mindfulness of the breath and body, mindfulness of thoughts and emotions, and opening the heart practices. Whether you are a long-time practitioner, or want to try meditation for the first time, please join Jeannette for a weekly guided meditation. Email Jeannette for the link.

Online

Weekly Fiber Arts Club

Skidompha Fiber Arts Club Starts November 22Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Skidompha Public Library | Carpenter RoomThe library will host a Fiber Arts Club every Tuesday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Carpenter Room! This casual drop-in group is for anyone with a fiber ar......More

Skidompha Fiber Arts Club Starts November 22Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Skidompha Public Library | Carpenter RoomThe library will host a Fiber Arts Club every Tuesday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Carpenter Room! This casual drop-in group is for anyone with a fiber arts project—be it knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, felting, or any other fiber-based medium—and is open to people of all skill levels. Please note that these gatherings are not workshops, so neither instruction nor materials will be provided. Participants must bring their own supplies.

Carpenter Room, 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, United States

Big Screen Gaming

Big Screen Gaming For TeensWednesdays  4:30pm – 5:30pm | Skidompha Library| Porter Hall Bring your friends and have fun with our Nintendo Switch! Choose from a variety of multiplayer games and enjoy some snacks.

Virtual Book Group

Second Wednesday of the Month (October – May) | 6:30pm – 7:30pmZoom | Registration Required Join us online for monthly book discussions to meet new people, discover new genres and titles, and share the joy of reading with others. To join, please email [email protected]......More

Second Wednesday of the Month (October – May) | 6:30pm – 7:30pmZoom | Registration Required Join us online for monthly book discussions to meet new people, discover new genres and titles, and share the joy of reading with others. To join, please email [email protected] or call the library at 207-887-0919. October 11: What Moves the Dead by T. KingfisherNovember 8: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David GrannDecember 13: A Gentleman’s Murder by Christopher HuangJanuary 10: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

Virtual Book Club: Sunny Days

Second Wednesday of the Month (Oct – May) | 6:30pm – 7:30pmZoom | Registration Required Join us online for monthly book discussions to meet new people, discover new genres and titles, and share the joy of reading with others. To join, please email [email protected] or ......More

Second Wednesday of the Month (Oct – May) | 6:30pm – 7:30pmZoom | Registration Required Join us online for monthly book discussions to meet new people, discover new genres and titles, and share the joy of reading with others. To join, please email [email protected] or call the library at 207-887-0919. January 10: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang February 14: What You are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama March 13: Inland by Téa Obreht April 10: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson May 8: Sunny Days: The Children’s Television Revolution that Changed America by David Kamp

Toddler Time

Toddler Time. Thursdays, 9:30am – 11:00amSkidompha Public Library | Children’s Room | Infants, Toddlers, and their Grownups With the goals of playing and connecting, we invite you to stop by during this time with your little ones. There will be plenty of developmentally......More

Toddler Time. Thursdays, 9:30am – 11:00amSkidompha Public Library | Children’s Room | Infants, Toddlers, and their Grownups With the goals of playing and connecting, we invite you to stop by during this time with your little ones. There will be plenty of developmentally appropriate toys and activities for infants and toddlers to enjoy, and a relaxed environment for adults to chat and connect.

Genealogy Help

Skidompha Library invites all those interested in local history, family history, and genealogy to explore The Skidompha History And Genealogy Center, located on the second floor of the library. While the collection focuses on Lincoln County, Maine, we also have material......More

Skidompha Library invites all those interested in local history, family history, and genealogy to explore The Skidompha History And Genealogy Center, located on the second floor of the library. While the collection focuses on Lincoln County, Maine, we also have material from other areas of Maine, New England, the US, Canada, and other countries.  We have genealogy volunteers available to help with research and genealogy software, cemeteries, Maine Civil War records, the Skidompha Genealogy collection, Ancestry, state, and federal archives, transcriptions, the Maine collection, family stories, deeds and probate research, and scanning, editing, and organizing photographs.  Our volunteers are available on most Thursday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. It’s always a good idea to call ahead! 207-887-0919.

Genealogy Roundtable

Second Thursday of the Month (Oct – May) 1:00pm – 3:00pmSkidompha Public Library | Genealogy Section Join Skidompha’s genealogy volunteers for these unique sessions featuring research tips & tricks, best practices, and exciting discoveries!

Chess Club for Teens and Tweens

Thursdays, 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Skidompha Public Library This is a casual, drop in weekly chess club for tweens and teens led by an experienced chess player! Ethan was the president of his college chess club and is excited to share his knowledge and experience with you. St......More

Thursdays, 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Skidompha Public Library This is a casual, drop in weekly chess club for tweens and teens led by an experienced chess player! Ethan was the president of his college chess club and is excited to share his knowledge and experience with you. Stop by and play a game with him and other chess enthusiasts.

Mental Health Apps for Mobile Devices

Mental Health Apps for Mobile Devices: The What, Why, & HowFor AdultsFriday, May 10 | 10:00am – 11:30amSkidompha Public Library | Porter Meeting Hall Join our librarian Kristi to discuss different free mindfulness apps available for mobile devices

Theater Program

Theater ProgramFor Kids & Teens (ages 10-15) beginner and intermediateFridays, March 1  – May 24 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm (No class April 19)Skidompha Public Library | Porter Hall | Registration Required During this 12-week course, students will discover new work and learn the......More

Theater ProgramFor Kids & Teens (ages 10-15) beginner and intermediateFridays, March 1  – May 24 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm (No class April 19)Skidompha Public Library | Porter Hall | Registration Required During this 12-week course, students will discover new work and learn the fundamentals of performance while developing their own storytelling and performance voice. We will begin by reading and performing scenes from various plays, and then move into creating our own. Students will use a piece of literature from Skidompha’s library collection to devise a personal performance piece. The class culminates with a showcase for the invited family and friends. To register, please email [email protected]. A big thank you to the Onion Foundation for supporting this special program.

Weekly Virtual Mindfulness Meditation Group

Every Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM, via Zoom.Mindfulness meditation can offer the body and mind a chance to settle. Through our practice together we begin to create the conditions for ease, resilience, and compassion to grow in our lives.We practice with mindfulness of the ......More

Every Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM, via Zoom.Mindfulness meditation can offer the body and mind a chance to settle. Through our practice together we begin to create the conditions for ease, resilience, and compassion to grow in our lives.We practice with mindfulness of the breath and body, mindfulness of thoughts and emotions, and opening the heart practices. Whether you are a long-time practitioner, or want to try meditation for the first time, please join Jeannette for a weekly guided meditation. Email Jeannette for the link.

Online

Weekly Fiber Arts Club

Skidompha Fiber Arts Club Starts November 22Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Skidompha Public Library | Carpenter RoomThe library will host a Fiber Arts Club every Tuesday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Carpenter Room! This casual drop-in group is for anyone with a fiber ar......More

Skidompha Fiber Arts Club Starts November 22Tuesdays | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Skidompha Public Library | Carpenter RoomThe library will host a Fiber Arts Club every Tuesday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the Carpenter Room! This casual drop-in group is for anyone with a fiber arts project—be it knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, felting, or any other fiber-based medium—and is open to people of all skill levels. Please note that these gatherings are not workshops, so neither instruction nor materials will be provided. Participants must bring their own supplies.

Carpenter Room, 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, United States

Craft Club

Craft ClubFor AdultsThird Wednesday of the Month (Jan – May) | 1:00pm – 2:30pmSkidompha Public Library | Carpenter Room Stop in for a new librarian-led craft each month! Snacks and supplies will be provided.

Big Screen Gaming

Big Screen Gaming For TeensWednesdays  4:30pm – 5:30pm | Skidompha Library| Porter Hall Bring your friends and have fun with our Nintendo Switch! Choose from a variety of multiplayer games and enjoy some snacks.