[1] On March 13, 1905, the Skidompha Library Association was incorporated[citation needed] 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.

[2] The library was established over the Charles M. Jones Grocery Store on Main Street.

[3] In 1922, the Library Association and Women's Club of Damariscotta purchased the Stephen Coffin House[4] which served as a library and meeting place until 2001, when the larger, current facility on Main Street opened.

[6][7] Skidompha was one of just five libraries in the United States selected to receive the medal for its outstanding community engagement, services and innovative programming for adults learning to read, senior citizens, young reluctant readers and more.

The award ceremony was held at the White House in Washington, D.C., with First Lady, Laura Bush (also a librarian), presiding.