Skidompha Public Library
The Skidompha Public Library is the public library serving Damariscotta, Newcastle, and Nobleboro in Maine.
On March 13, 1905, the Skidompha Library Association was incorporated and its collection of 1,476 books was given to the three towns as the start of a Free Public Library. The library was established over the Charles M. Jones Grocery Store on Main Street. 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:
- 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.
