As part of the Patsy Bray Mahoney Lecture Series, we are pleased to welcome author Emily Franklin back to the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library on Friday, October 2, at 12 PM. Emily Franklin is the bestselling author of twenty-five books, including “The Lioness of Boston” based on the life of trailblazer Isabella Stewart Gardner, now in its eleventh printing. Her newest novel, “Love & Other Monsters” about Mary Shelley’s forgotten stepsister, was published in April 2026. Franklin’s work has been published in “The New York Times”, “The Boston Globe”, and “The Kenyon Review”. To reserve seats for this special free author event visit Eventbrite or graveslibrary.org. Parking is available at the library, on the street with overflow at Village Fire Station (North Street). Light refreshments will be served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the program.

Space is limited, reserve seats here. 

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The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.