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Tuesday 9am - 6pm Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday 9am - 6pm Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

Skidompha Library

Name: Skidompha Library
Address: 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME, 04543, US
Telephone: +12078870919
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Skidompha Library

Skidompha is a national award winning library serving Damariscotta, Newcastle, Nobleboro. There is a small parking lot behind the library on Elm Street.
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Visit our website for more information about services and hours: www.skidompha.org Skidompha is located opposite the corner of Main and Water streets in downtown Damariscotta, Maine.

12/11/2024

Next week!

Virtual Book Group: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi⁠
Wednesday, December 18th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm⁠
Zoom | Registration Required⁠
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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.

12/11/2024

Following the example of the AOS 93 school system, Skidompha Public Library will be opening at 11:00 AM today (Wednesday, December 11). Drive safely, and we will see you soon!

12/10/2024

Skidompha's EPOCH magazine is now accepting submissions!⁠
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We're looking to publish your writing and art -- from a variety of genres and media! Students in grades 7-12 from any local school or homeschooled can submit art and writing to EPOCH all throughout the winter, until February 9. ⁠
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EPOCH's editorial board will review all submissions throughout the winter/spring. Submissions will be presented to the editorial board anonymously, to prevent any bias in judging. The 2025 issue will be printed in May.⁠
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For more information about how to submit, look at our website at skidompha.org/epoch-magazine⁠
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Join EPOCH's editorial board!⁠
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EPOCH prides itself on being by teens and for teens. Our editorial board is made up of high schoolers: a small group of teens (guided by adult advisers) who are committed to meeting weekly throughout the winter and spring. Our editorial board shares an enthusiasm for the creative arts, an ability to work together through thoughtful process, and a commitment to shaping the 2025 magazine.⁠
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We're welcoming our editorial board participants through December and early January. Visit EPOCH's page here to learn more. ⁠
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E-mail us at [email protected] to join, or with any questions.⁠
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Interested in seeing previous issues? EPOCH has been publishing teen work since 2017. Past issues are available to view in the library.

12/10/2024

Register now!⁠
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Bat Book Club⁠
Grades 1-3⁠
Tuesdays, Jan. 7 - Jan. 28 | 3:15pm - 4:15pm⁠
Skidompha Library | Registration Required⁠
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Our ever-popular animal book clubs are back! This winter we will kick things off with a study of bats. Participants will receive a free copy of the book to keep as well as a bookmark that details the pages we will discuss at each meeting. We recognize that many early elementary-aged students are still learning to read and may need help from parents at home. (Don’t worry - the book is short and fun!) Meetings are composed of a quick check-in, book discussion, and fun, related activities. Registration is required, and we ask that participants make every effort to attend all four meetings. ⁠
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Email [email protected] with questions.

12/10/2024

This is just a reminder about our weekly Story Time!

Join us for this weekly gathering in the children's room, from 10 - 10:30 AM! Best for children ages 6 and younger and their grownups, we will read, sing, learn, and move our bodies.

12/09/2024

Coming soon!

Self-Care Second
Friday, December 20th | 10:00am -12:00pm
Skidompha Library | Porter Meeting Hall

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy a moment of peace at Skidompha Library! We’ll have warm drinks, dim lights, cozy seating, and (best of all) NO talking.

12/07/2024

The Feline Adoption Event is in full swing, and we couldn't be happier! As you can see, even one of our librarians has been matched with a new best friend!

(All our love to Hannah and the adorable Dolly.)

12/06/2024

We are all besides ourselves with delight over this sneak peek at the cats will be bringing to the Library tomorrow. They will be here between 10am and 2pm with these adorable cats and kittens, who range in age from two months to six years, and are all looking for new homes! Stop by bto meet them in person and see if one of them is a good fit for your family!

Applications can be filled out at the event and will be numbered in order of arrival.

12/06/2024

Novel Jazz Winter Solstice Celebration
Saturday, December 21 | 7:00 PM
Skidompha Public Library

Join us on the winter solstice for a warm night of jazz and celebrating our community! Whether you’re a longtime fan or have never heard Novel Jazz perform before, we encourage you to come join us for a great time.

This program is free, but donations are always welcome! We encourage gifts to our little free pantry of closed foods and hygiene products. Or, make a donation to the library to help keep the lights on, the amenities stocked, and the programs swinging. We thank you for any help you can offer.

Check out mainejazz.net for more information!

12/06/2024

Tomorrow!

Feline Adoption Event with Midcoast Humane⁠
Saturday, December 7 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM⁠
Skidompha Public Library⁠
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Skidompha will be hosting a Feline Adoption Event in partnership with Midcoast Humane. Applications can be filled out at the event, and will be numbered in order of arrival. Get a sneak peek of the kitties that will be there on Midcoast Humane's page.⁠
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For more info on Midcoast Humane, visit midcoasthumane.org

12/05/2024

Date correction! The Strummers will be playing at the Library on December 19th, not December 12th! Sorry for any confusion.

Skidompha Strummers Winter Concert⁠
Thursday, December 19 | 3:00 PM⁠
Skidompha Public Library⁠
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Join us for an afternoon of musical fun with the Skidompha Strummers! Our resident ukulele group are always guaranteed to delight, and we hope you will come dance and sing along.

12/05/2024

Tomorrow!

Skidompha After Dark: Game Night!
Friday, December 6 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Grab some friends and head over to the library for a special after-hours game night! Bring your own game to play or use games provided 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.

12/04/2024

You may have noticed a lot of things being moved around as we get ready for the new teen room. We now have an express work station for printing and checking the Minerva catalogue set up in the Atrium, atop the old card catalogue. Let a librarian know if you need any help getting used to the new setup!

12/04/2024

Skidompha Strummers Winter Concert⁠
Thursday, December 12 | 3:00 PM⁠
Skidompha Public Library⁠

Join us for an afternoon of musical fun with the Skidompha Strummers! Our resident ukulele group are always guaranteed to delight, and we hope you will come dance and sing along.

12/03/2024

Skidompha's EPOCH magazine is now accepting submissions!

We're looking to publish your writing and art -- from a variety of genres and media! Students in grades 7-12 from any local school or homeschooled can submit art and writing to EPOCH all throughout the winter, until February 9.

EPOCH's editorial board will review all submissions throughout the winter/spring. Submissions will be presented to the editorial board anonymously, to prevent any bias in judging. The 2025 issue will be printed in May.

For more information about how to submit, look at our website at skidompha.org/epoch-magazine

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Join EPOCH's editorial board!

EPOCH prides itself on being by teens and for teens. Our editorial board is made up of high schoolers: a small group of teens (guided by adult advisers) who are committed to meeting weekly throughout the winter and spring. Our editorial board shares an enthusiasm for the creative arts, an ability to work together through thoughtful process, and a commitment to shaping the 2025 magazine.

We're welcoming our editorial board participants through December and early January. Visit EPOCH's page here to learn more.

E-mail us at [email protected] to join, or with any questions.

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Interested in seeing previous issues? EPOCH has been publishing teen work since 2017. Past issues are available to view in the library.

12/03/2024

Tomorrow!

Skidompha Salon: Scribblers & Sketchers United⁠
Wednesday, December 4 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm⁠
Zoom | Registration Required⁠
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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 register by emailing [email protected] or stopping in.

12/02/2024

Tomorrow!

Vs.: A Poetry Competition⁠
Tuesday, December 3 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM⁠
(registration will be 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM the day of the event)⁠
Skidompha Public Library⁠
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Please join us for Vs.: A Poetry Competition! It is open to all ages, and will be led by Julia Bouwsma, Maine’s Poet Laureate. The competition will be split into two parts: original poetry and recitation of favorite poems. Poems chosen for recitation do not need to be memorized. Whether it is an original or recitation piece, please bring two copies of your poem with you. Prizes will be given in a variety of categories. ⁠
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The competition is sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Maine Humanities Council. We hope you will join us!

11/30/2024

Register now!

Bat Book Club
Grades 1-3
Tuesdays, Jan. 7 - Jan. 28 | 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Skidompha Library | Registration Required

Our ever-popular animal book clubs are back! This winter we will kick things off with a study of bats. Participants will receive a free copy of the book to keep as well as a bookmark that details the pages we will discuss at each meeting. We recognize that many early elementary-aged students are still learning to read and may need help from parents at home. (Don’t worry - the book is short and fun!) Meetings are composed of a quick check-in, book discussion, and fun, related activities. Registration is required, and we ask that participants make every effort to attend all four meetings.

Email [email protected] with questions.

Address

184 Main Street
Damariscotta, ME
04543

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12078870919

Website

http://www.skidompha.org/

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