Skidompha Library

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.

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.

Thank you so much to everyone who came to Puzzle Fest! We had a total blast, and hope you did, too.
02/08/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who came to Puzzle Fest! We had a total blast, and hope you did, too.

Puzzle Fest 2025 is under way! Thanks to Mike and Cath (and Allison) for getting us rolling. Come join us today until 2P...
02/08/2025

Puzzle Fest 2025 is under way! Thanks to Mike and Cath (and Allison) for getting us rolling. Come join us today until 2PM for a puzzling good time -- there are community puzzles, speed puzzles, and even a puzzle swap table to let you switch out your old jigsaws for something new. Enter our raffle to win a fun puzzle (kindly donated by Sherman's Books), and let the fun keep on going!

Tomorrow!Puzzle Fest!⁠For All Ages⁠Saturday, February 8 | 10:00am - 2:00pm⁠Skidompha Library | Atrium⁠⁠Celebrate the joy...
02/07/2025

Tomorrow!

Puzzle Fest!⁠
For All Ages⁠
Saturday, February 8 | 10:00am - 2:00pm⁠
Skidompha Library | Atrium⁠
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Celebrate the joy of puzzles with a one-of-a-kind, all-ages, puzzle-themed party at Skidompha Library! We’ll have a puzzle arcade, timed races, a puzzle swap, snacks, and more!

Tomorrow!Saturday Story Time is back!⁠⁠Join Hannah at 10:30 AM in the Story Circle every Saturday for Story Time! Best f...
02/07/2025

Tomorrow!

Saturday Story Time is back!⁠
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Join Hannah at 10:30 AM in the Story Circle every Saturday for Story Time! Best for children six and under, and their grown-ups.

Tomorrow!Skidompha After Dark: Game Night!⁠Friday, February 7 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm⁠For ages 16+⁠Grab some friends and head ...
02/06/2025

Tomorrow!

Skidompha After Dark: Game Night!⁠
Friday, February 7 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm⁠
For ages 16+
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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.

Next week!⁠Silent Book Club⁠Thursday, February 13 | 6:00pm-7:30pm⁠Skidompha Library ⁠⁠Calling all introverts! Do you lik...
02/06/2025

Next week!
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Silent Book Club⁠
Thursday, February 13 | 6:00pm-7:30pm⁠
Skidompha Library ⁠
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Calling all introverts! Do you like the community of a book club, but don’t love formal discussion? Join us at Skidompha Library for our monthly Silent Book Club! BYOBook and settle in for an hour of peaceful, quiet reading with friends, neighbors and strangers. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize and discuss what they read- or not! Light refreshments provided.

Last call!f you still want to submit work to EPOCH, they are accepting submissions through (February 7).⁠⁠EPOCH's editor...
02/06/2025

Last call!

f you still want to submit work to EPOCH, they are accepting submissions through (February 7).⁠
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EPOCH's editorial board will review all submissions throughout the winter/spring. Students in grades 7-12 from any local school or homeschooled can submit art and writing to EPOCH. 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.

Due to concerns about the weather, Skidompha Library will be closing at noon today (Thursday, February 6).Thank you for ...
02/06/2025

Due to concerns about the weather, Skidompha Library will be closing at noon today (Thursday, February 6).

Thank you for understanding, and drive safe!

A BIG THANKS to Hannah and for our newest offering: The Spice of Life!NEW! Spice of Life Collection: Take-and-Make Spic...
02/04/2025

A BIG THANKS to Hannah and for our newest offering: The Spice of Life!

NEW! Spice of Life Collection: Take-and-Make Spice Kits
Available in the Atrium | Skidompha Library
February: Jamaican Jerk Spice

Want to expand your palette, but don’t know where to start? Hate buying a whole jar of a spice you’re not even sure you’ll like? Try Skidompha’s new Spice of Life Collection! Starting the first Tuesday of each month, patrons will be able to take home a sample of the highlighted spice, two recipes on how to use it, and a suggested reading/history guide. All spices are organic and locally sourced, donated by our kind sponsors at Rising Tide COOP.

Saturday Story Time is back!Join Hannah at 10:30 AM in the Story Circle every Saturday for Story Time! Best for children...
02/01/2025

Saturday Story Time is back!

Join Hannah at 10:30 AM in the Story Circle every Saturday for Story Time! Best for children six and under, and their grown-ups.

Next week!!Puzzle Fest!⁠For All Ages⁠Saturday, February 8 | 10:00am - 2:00pm⁠Skidompha Library | Atrium⁠⁠Celebrate the j...
02/01/2025

Next week!!

Puzzle Fest!⁠
For All Ages⁠
Saturday, February 8 | 10:00am - 2:00pm⁠
Skidompha Library | Atrium⁠
⁠
Celebrate the joy of puzzles with a one-of-a-kind, all-ages, puzzle-themed party at Skidompha Library! We’ll have a puzzle arcade, timed races, a puzzle swap, snacks, and more!

Dungeons & Dragons⁠Ages 9-12⁠Fridays, Feb. 14 - 28 | 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm⁠Registration is Required⁠⁠Kids’ D&D is back! Whet...
01/31/2025

Dungeons & Dragons⁠
Ages 9-12⁠
Fridays, Feb. 14 - 28 | 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm⁠
Registration is Required⁠
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Kids’ D&D is back! Whether your child is a complete beginner or has lots of experience - all are welcome. Please note that this is no longer a drop-in program; registration is required. Participants will be placed in small groups according to their experience-level and needs (we will now offer a special “quiet” group!). Sessions will run for three weeks at a time.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfygs6PgwOZVgajtyH6qNBJoX1sRKzO25xX-nrzTra9pgvSVQ/viewform

We have five wooden pallets that are free to a good home! They're useful for stacking firewood, farm projects, and any n...
01/31/2025

We have five wooden pallets that are free to a good home! They're useful for stacking firewood, farm projects, and any number of other things. At the moment, they are out back and free for the taking!

Next week!Skidompha After Dark: Game Night!⁠Friday, February 7 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm⁠⁠Grab some friends and head over to the...
01/31/2025

Next week!

Skidompha After Dark: Game Night!⁠
Friday, February 7 | 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.

You may have noticed that our computer area has been brightened up with some new decorations! What matches Skidompha bet...
01/29/2025

You may have noticed that our computer area has been brightened up with some new decorations! What matches Skidompha better than owls and honeysbees? Thanks to Rem for helping us hang these tapestries!

We are open! So, be sure to join us this afternoon!DiversiTEA Book Club⁠Wednesday, January 29 | 3:15pm - 4:15pm⁠Skidomph...
01/29/2025

We are open! So, be sure to join us this afternoon!

DiversiTEA Book Club⁠
Wednesday, January 29 | 3:15pm - 4:15pm⁠
Skidompha Library | Carpenter Room | Teens and Adults⁠
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Broaden your reading horizons by joining us to enjoy tea and authors from a different country each month. Beverages and suggested reads provided! January will highlight Roiboos Tea and South African authors such as Lauren Beukes, SJ Naude and Trevor Noah.

Following the example of AOS-93, Skidompha Library will be opening on a two-hour delay this morning. Be safe, and we wil...
01/29/2025

Following the example of AOS-93, Skidompha Library will be opening on a two-hour delay this morning. Be safe, and we will see you at 11 AM!

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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

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Just a reminder that there is no Beach Chair Book Club this week. This teen program will resume next Thursday. Thanks for understanding!

The Skidompha Strummers are serenading us in the atrium! Come join the fun!

Getting the bees into the new box

(And don't worry -- there's still plenty of activity in our observational hive.)

It's a bright, beautiful day, and Skidompha's bees are swarming! Swarms like this happen when the hive becomes too crowded, and they separate off into a new colony. We've known for a while that this was coming, and it's super exciting to see the bees in action.

Good morning! Just a reminder that we are not having any Wired Wednesday appointments today (Wednesday, May 10). Thanks for understanding!

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. We meet virtually every Tuesday at 10 AM. Email [email protected] for the link.

For everyone who missed the Skidompha Strummers, enjoy a bit of Alexander's Ragtime Band!

It’s rainbow due date card sock season! . #librarianhumor #nerdalert #skidomphalibrary #libraryfun #mainelibrary #damariscottamaine #publiclibrary #maine #fall

We *mostly* remember how to run the library circulation desk. Something about books...you choose them, we help you check them out? Yes...it’s all coming back to us now... Pay us a visit (please wear your mask) anytime between 10 and 1. We’ll be open to browsing and copy-machine services only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 to 1. To those who aren’t ready for an in-library adventure, we’ll continue our digital programming and curbside pickup. ❤️ More information about what to expect and our new health and safety guidelines are on our website. #books #library #skidomphalibrary #librarian #damariscottame #nobleborome #newcastleme

Couldn’t be more excited that contact-free curbside pickup of library materials starts today! Details below. Hours of operation: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 2PM - 6PM beginning June 16⁠ ⁠ - Reserve items from the Skidompha collection one of three ways: by phone 207-563-5513, on our web request form, or through Minerva. ⁠ - We will contact you when your items are ready for pickup; please pick up items within 3 days of notification.⁠ - Please call us when you arrive at the library and a staff member will meet you outside the back entrance. Please wear a mask. ⁠ - We will place your items in a bag on the table outside the entrance.⁠ - Please keep at least 6 feet of space between you and others during pickup and wait for library staff to move away before retrieving your items from the table.⁠ ⁠ Thank you for your patience as we get this new-to-us system working. For more information, and a list of frequently asked questions, please visit our website (there's a link in our bio!)⁠ ⁠ Please note that only staff are allowed inside the library at this time.⁠ #coronavirus2020 #skidomphalibrary #damariscottame #nobleborome #skidomphacurbside

Ghost - Chapter 10
Ghost - Chapter 10

Today, we’ll conclude our middle grade read aloud, “Ghost” by Jason Reynolds. We hope you’ve enjoyed it!

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