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PPH PHOTOS OF THE YEAR 2022 – RECEPTION MAY 11

Portland Press Herald 2022 The Year in Photos

Please join us Thursday, May 11 from 5:00-7:00 pm for the opening reception with photographers from the Portland Press Herald. This special exhibit is sponsored by the Portland Press Herald and will run through June 23. “The best photojournalists carefully observe the world. They notice authentic details and bring them to us in ways we are unable to forget. Photographs can pinpoint what we have in common, what is worth our investment, our hope, our struggle, and our fight.” This exhibit shares some of the best images from 2022. Light refreshments will be served. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778

THE HISTORY OF MALAGA ISLAND WITH KATE MCBRIEN – MAY 13

We are pleased to have Maine State Archivist Kate McBrien join us on Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 pm to discuss the true history of Malaga Island (off the coast of Phippsburg, Maine). Who lived there in the late 1800s?  What happened to the people of this community? Why did the State of Maine take action to evict them from their homes?

Kate McBrien oversees the archives and records management programs for the State of Maine. As curator of the award-winning exhibition, “Malaga Island, Fragmented Lives,” Kate is also a historian for the Malaga Island community. She previously held positions as Chief Curator and Director of Public Engagement at the Maine Historical Society and as Curator of Historic Collections for the Maine State Museum.

Light refreshments will be served.  No registration required.  Doors open at 1:30 pm

TWO ARTISTS: CLAIRE BIGBEE & INGUNN MILLA JOERGENSEN – MAY 18

Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 pm. Two Artists: Claire Bigbee and Ingunn Joergensen. Please join us for another spectacular session – Artists in Conversation. Maine Artists Claire Bigbee and Ingunn Joergensen will be here to talk about their style, their process, and what inspires them. Ingunn is a fine art painter, designer of interior spaces, and a garden devotee. For Claire, art is all about capturing a moment in time, reflecting a remarkable spectrum of colors, and having distinct energy and harmony. Both artists are represented by Maine Art Hill. Light refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by River Tree Arts and Graves Library. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, for further information, please call 967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

AN EVENING WITH BEST-SELLING AUTHOR DAVID BALDACCI – JUNE 22

DAVID BALDACCI – A BENEFIT FOR GRAVES LIBRARY – JUNE 22, 2023

 

We are thrilled to welcome celebrated author David Baldacci to our 12th annual Author Event on June 22 at 5:00 PM at the historic Kennebunk River Club Casino, 116 Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport.  David Baldacci is the national and international best-selling author of widely read crime and thriller books and series. He published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996 and has written a total of 47 novels for adults, several of which were adapted for film and television. He has also published seven novels for young readers. David’s books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His newest thriller, Simply Lies, is being released in April 2023.

David Baldacci has been writing since childhood when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. (Much later, when David thanked her for being the spark that ignited his writing career, she revealed that she’d given him the notebook to keep him quiet, “because every mom needs a break now and then.”)  A lifelong Virginian, he received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, after which he practiced law in Washington, D.C.

In addition to being a prolific writer, David is a devoted philanthropist. His greatest efforts are dedicated to his family’s Wish You Well Foundation, established by David and his wife Michelle. The Foundation supports adult and family literacy by fostering and promoting the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs in the United States.

“We are beyond thrilled to have Mr. Baldacci join us this year,” said Graves Library Executive Director Mary-Lou Boucouvalas. “We are also extremely grateful for the wonderful community support provided by our event sponsors. One hundred percent of the funds raised will support the daily operations of the Library.”

This special fundraiser is being underwritten by Spinnaker Trust, along with the Kennebunk River Club, Fine Print Booksellers, Kennebunk Beach Realty, John and Mary Mills, Mike and Denise Iafolla, Paul Mahoney, Robert and Marjie Dennis, Mutasia, Mark and Vicky Lamarre, Billy and Rosemary Shore, Anne and Ken Raynor, Bob and Jane Garvey, Kitchen Chicks Catering, the Colony Hotel, Edison Press, Hurlbutt Designs, Schooner Eleanor, and South Portland Wine Company.

The ticket price of $75 includes an autographed copy of Simply Lies. Tickets can be purchased here at Graves Library.

Call us at (207) 967-2778 for more information. Seating is limited.

Don’t miss this extraordinary event with David Baldacci!

A VISIT WITH REVEREND DR. RUSSELL J. LEVENSON, JR. – JUNE 26

Priest, Pastor, and Friend…We are delighted to share the news that Reverend Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr., will be here on Monday, June 26 at 5:30 pm to talk about his personal relationship with George H.W. and Barbara Bush. Witness to Dignity, recently published by Center Street Books, details Reverend Levenson’s intimate relationship with the former president and his wife. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing after the discussion.  Light refreshments will be served.  Parking is available at Consolidated School (Route 9), Maine Street, and the Village Fire Station (North Street).

 

“George and Barbara Bush belonged to and were active members of a Houston church for more than 50 years. The rector of that church, Reverend Russell Jones Levenson, Jr., believes he was invited into private moments with these public individuals so he could serve as a witness: a witness to observe, and a witness to tell.  With never-before shared correspondence, experiences, and personal stories, Levenson offers new insight into the Bushes’ wit and wisdom; their commitment to family and friends; their tireless desire to bless the lives of others; and their steadfast loyalty to their church, their faith, and their God. Before embarking on writing this book on faith, Levenson sought and received the blessing of all the Bush children, including the 43rd president.  This book is for readers who yearn for our public officials to serve with faith and integrity like the Bushes. But above all else, this book shows how powerful it is when world leaders are humbled before the power that rests above all powers.”

The Reverend Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr., and his wife Laura, live in Houston, Texas where he has served as Rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church since 2007. With nearly 10,000 members, St. Martin’s is the largest Episcopal Church in North America. Levenson co-officiated and offered a homily at the state funeral for President George H.W. Bush in Washington, D.C., and in Houston, and also officiated and preached at the funeral for First Lady Barbara Bush in Houston. President and Mrs. Bush belonged to and were active members of St. Martin’s for more than 50 years.

ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW

Join us for a community art showcase celebrating artists in our community who are staff, volunteers, or members of the Graves Library. The Artists of Graves Library exhibition will present a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums including acrylic abstractions, watercolor landscapes, mixed media, and photography. The show will hang in the Business Center in the Mother’s Wing through May 2023, and fifty percent of all art sales will benefit the library. Thank you for your support! The library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. Please call (207) 967-2778 for more information.