Skidompha Public Library

The Skidompha Public Library is the public library serving Damariscotta, Newcastle, and Nobleboro in Maine.[1]

Skidompha Public Library
Skidompha Public Library, Main Street
CountryUnited States
TypePublic
Established1905
LocationDamariscotta, Maine
Collection
Size19,000
Access and use
Circulation88,000
Population served5,613
Other information
Budget$303,156
DirectorMatthew Graff
Staff12
Websitewww.skidompha.org
Map

On March 13, 1905, the Skidompha Library Association was incorporated[2] and its collection of 1,476 books was given to the three towns (Damariscotta, Newcastle and Nobleboro) as the start of a Free Public Library.[3] The library was established over the Charles M. Jones Grocery Store on Main Street.[4] The current facility on Main Street opened in 2001.

"SKIDOMPHA" is an acronym formed from letters in the names of Skidompha's founding club members:[5]

  • S – Ellie Stetson;
  • K – Judie and Addie Kelsey;
  • I – Ida Benner;
  • D – Mrs. James David;
  • O – Mrs. Osman Plummer;
  • M – Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merry;
  • P – Mary Pinkham;
  • H – William K. Hilton;
  • A – Jennie Ames.

The library is one of the few libraries in Maine designated as a "Star Library" by Library Journal.[6]

References
  1. "Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta, ME". LibraryThing Local. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  2. "SKIDOMPHA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION". Bizapedia.com. July 13, 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18.
  3. "What's In A Name? We Ask Some Maine Libraries. . ". Maine Crime Writers. 2012-04-11. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  4. Brooke (2011-08-09). "A Fitting Temple: Skidompha". Fittingtemple.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  5. "DAMARISCOTTA - SKIDOMPHA LIBRARY. DSL stands for DAMARISCOTTA - SKIDOMPHA LIBRARY. DSL Acronym/Abbreviation Definition - Education DSL Meaning". All-acronyms.com. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
  6. "Recent News for Maine State Library". Maine.gov. 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2012-10-17.
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