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.

NEW STORY TIME HOURS!Starting September 1st, both Tuesday and Saturday Story Times will start at 10:30 AM instead of 10:...
08/29/2026

NEW STORY TIME HOURS!

Starting September 1st, both Tuesday and Saturday Story Times will start at 10:30 AM instead of 10:00 AM. We hope to see you there!

Story Time
Tuesdays & Saturdays | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Skidompha Public Library | Children's Room

Join us for this weekly gathering! Best for children ages 6 and younger and their grownups, we will read, sing, learn, and move our bodies.

Next week!Staycation Story Time: The Duck Can't Sleep⁠Saturday, September 5th | 10:00 AM⁠Skidompha Atrium | All Ages⁠⁠Jo...
08/29/2026

Next week!

Staycation Story Time: The Duck Can't Sleep⁠
Saturday, September 5th | 10:00 AM⁠
Skidompha Atrium | All Ages⁠
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Join us for a special storytime and book signing with Martha White, granddaughter of the late E.B. White, as she reads from the newly published book "The Duck Can’t Sleep." The event is free, and all ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.⁠
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Long past bedtime, two creatures sleeplessly wander around and around the reservoir in New York’s Central Park. What woes and wonders keep them awake so late? ⁠
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Based on a poem originally published in The New Yorker by the legendary author E.B. White, and marvelously illustrated by two-time Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet, the book you hold is a love letter to nature in unlikely places, a testament to the power of imagination, and a balm to restless readers everywhere. ⁠
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Special thanks to the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop and the Skidompha Club.

Tomorrow!Skidompha Strummers: Music on the Porch⁠Saturday, August 29th | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM⁠Skidompha Front Entrance | ...
08/28/2026

Tomorrow!

Skidompha Strummers: Music on the Porch⁠
Saturday, August 29th | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM⁠
Skidompha Front Entrance | All Ages⁠
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August 29th is Play Music on the Porch Day! On that morning, people all over the world who play instruments or sing will step outside to share their music with friends and neighbors. To join in the celebration, the Skidompha Strummers, our own ukulele ensemble, will perform popular songs on the Library's front steps. All are welcome to come and join in.

Tomorrow is the last day of the Summer Reading Program! We hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have! Be sure to get y...
08/28/2026

Tomorrow is the last day of the Summer Reading Program! We hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have! Be sure to get your bingo sheets submitted by Saturday, August 29th, to get your final raffle tickets. Raffle drawings will be done on September 1st.⁠
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Thank you all for another fun-filled summer!

Tomorrow!LGBTQ+ Folks, Friends, and Family⁠Saturday, August 29th | 11:00 AM⁠Skidompha Library | Porter Hall⁠⁠Join us for...
08/28/2026

Tomorrow!

LGBTQ+ Folks, Friends, and Family⁠
Saturday, August 29th | 11:00 AM⁠
Skidompha Library | Porter Hall⁠
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Join us for a light brunch and informal gathering of LGBTQ+ community members, friends, and families on the last Saturday of each month. For more information, please contact Dona, Lincoln County Unity and Community Pride Founder and Organizer: 480-516-3859

Next week!Skidompha After Dark: Game Night⁠Friday, September 4th | 6:00pm – 9:00pm⁠Skidompha Public Library⁠ | For Adult...
08/28/2026

Next week!

Skidompha After Dark: Game Night⁠
Friday, September 4th | 6:00pm – 9:00pm⁠
Skidompha Public Library⁠ | For Adults and Teens (16+)⁠
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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.

Next week!Banned Book Club: The House on Mango Street ⁠Friday, September 4th | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ⁠Teen Room | Teens 12+ ...
08/27/2026

Next week!

Banned Book Club: The House on Mango Street ⁠
Friday, September 4th | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ⁠
Teen Room | Teens 12+ | Registration Required ⁠
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Join Miss Vivian in the Teen Room as we journey into the world of Banned Books. ⁠
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Books have the power to help us understand experiences, identities, and challenges that may be different from our own; and help build the foundation for developing empathy, broadening understanding, and becoming thoughtful advocates and allies for those whose stories are often challenged or silenced. In this book club, we’ll explore novels that have faced censorship and controversy, while questioning the systems and assumptions behind those challenges. Together, we’ll challenge what has been normalized, expand our perspectives, and grow in empathy, understanding, and our ability to stand up for others. ⁠
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Caregiver permission slips will be provided for each book, outlining any content considerations and challenges for teens under 16. September’s selection: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, presented in honor of Latinx Heritage Month. Please stop in or email [email protected] to register.

Tomorrow!Natural Dye Workshop with Hearty Roots ⁠Friday, August 28 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm ⁠Teens (Ages 12 and up) | Registrat...
08/27/2026

Tomorrow!

Natural Dye Workshop with Hearty Roots ⁠
Friday, August 28 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm ⁠
Teens (Ages 12 and up) | Registration Required* ⁠
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Join Olivia of Hearty Roots to learn how plants can create vibrant colors for tote bags, bandanas and any items you’d like to dye!⁠
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*Please stop in or email [email protected] to register and reserve your free copy of 1000 Botanical Colors: Make Your Own Dyes, Paints, Inks, Stains and Pottery Paints from 250 Plants by Caleb Warnock.

Tomorrow!Silent Book Club⁠Thursday, August 27th | 6:00pm – 7:30pm⁠Skidompha Atrium⁠⁠By popular demand, Silent Book Club ...
08/26/2026

Tomorrow!

Silent Book Club⁠
Thursday, August 27th | 6:00pm – 7:30pm⁠
Skidompha Atrium⁠
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By popular demand, Silent Book Club will now be meeting twice a month!⁠
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BYOBook and settle in for a quiet evening of reading with friends, neighbors, and fellow readers! This peaceful hour is a great way to refresh and recharge your reading focus; at the end of the hour, attendees can socialize and discuss what they’ve been reading to their comfort level.

Coming up!Staycation Story Time: The Duck Can't SleepSaturday, September 5th | 10:00 AMSkidompha Atrium | All AgesJoin u...
08/25/2026

Coming up!

Staycation Story Time: The Duck Can't Sleep
Saturday, September 5th | 10:00 AM
Skidompha Atrium | All Ages

Join us for a special storytime and book signing with Martha White, granddaughter of the late E.B. White, as she reads from the newly published book "The Duck Can’t Sleep." The event is free, and all ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

Long past bedtime, two creatures sleeplessly wander around and around the reservoir in New York’s Central Park. What woes and wonders keep them awake so late?

Based on a poem originally published in The New Yorker by the legendary author E.B. White, and marvelously illustrated by two-time Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet, the book you hold is a love letter to nature in unlikely places, a testament to the power of imagination, and a balm to restless readers everywhere.

Special thanks to the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop and the Skidompha Club.

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

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