There’s a new Movie Theater in town and the price is right–Free!  Graves Library is kicking off a new program  – Movie Night – once per month.  Please join us on Thursday, October 18 at 7:00 pm for a special showing of The Hunt for Red October.  A special introduction by Vice Admiral George W. Emery, United States Navy (Ret.) will start the program right at 7:00 pm.  Vice Admiral Emery was a former Commander of U.S. and Allied Submarines, Atlantic.  He and his wife, Patricia, were the Navy’s final reviewers of the film script.

Please call the Library for more information about this program  (207-967-2778).  Light refreshments will be provided.

Did you know that you could receive Free Alerts about Town of Kennebunkport Happenings via E-Mail.  For instance—Will the trash be picked up because of the weather? What road will be closed due to construction or tree trimming?  Bridge work?  General Notices? Storm Warmings? Health Classes?  Dog License or Beach Pass Renewal Reminder?   When are my taxes Due?  Is there a Selectmen’s meeting this week?                                               

Have no Fear…Help is Near!   It’s actually at 18 Maine Street.  Please join Arlene McMurray from the Kennebunkport Town Office and Mary-Lou Boucouvalas from Graves Library every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 am.  We will help you with your computer questions, show you how to Subscribe and Receive Free E-Mail Alerts from the Town of Kennebunkport, copy and paste documents, scan, fax and copy.  Please call the Library for details (967-2778).

We can also help with how to find information—the right information–by searching a reputable, reliable online database system.

Need help with Facebook?  A job search? Download an Audio or E-Book?  Add apps to your portable device?

Computer Issues will be addressed on Fridays from 10:00-11:00 am at Graves Library.  Please join us in the Business Center and learn how to get connected with friends on Facebook, updates from Town Departments, search for tax rebates, lowering your CMP usage, stock market updates, where to live, where to work, where things are happening in Kennebunkport.

Please note–if you cannot make it on Friday, we are always happy to assist during regular Library hours as well.

Bring your sandwich and have lunch with TED in the community room.  Every other week, a few TED talks will be viewed during lunch.  A brief discussion will follow.  For more information, please call the Library at (207) 967-2778.

October 23 – Leadership – In All Forms

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages.  Please call the Library for a list of upcoming talks.

Join us for some coffee and conversation with Molly Hoadley from No Place Like Home.   This local organization  addresses needs that older adults in our community have identified through our outreach, focus groups, community meetings and consultations.  Today we are offering to help older adults with small chores and maintenance at their homes.

No registration is required.  Light refreshments will be served.

Next Session – Thursday, November 1 at 11:00 am.  Making Sure Your Home is Ready for the Maine Winter (with Habitat for Humanity).

The Evening Book Group meets the last Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m.  Please join us in the Business Center (First Floor–Side Door).  No registration required (967-2778).  For the month of October, we will be reading Moonglow by Michael Chabon.  Please call the Library if you need to reserve a copy.

Next Meeting : November 29.  The book selected is Beartown by Frederick Backman.

August 30 Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng