MAINE AUTHOR VALERIE REID - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 @ 2:00 PM
2025-02-01 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
We hope you will join us for our first Author Talk of 2025. Local favorite, Valerie Reid, will be here at Graves Library on Saturday, February 1 @ 2:00 pm to read from her memoir, One Stop West of Hinsdale: Love Derailed in a Sixties Suburb. This debut memoir covers the years 1960 to 1974, Valerie’s ages seven through twenty, in her hometown of Clarendon Hills, Illinois, bringing the era and her own family mystery to vibrant life.

Valerie Kuhn Reid arrived in the Kennebunks back in 1976 when—fresh from the University of Minnesota—she came looking for a teaching job and a home by the sea. She began her teaching career as the librarian at Park Street School, then taught second grade at Consolidated, and when her own three children reached school-age, she returned to teaching, this time at Kennebunk High School where she spent twenty years as the KHS Theater teacher and play director with 41 productions to her credit. Writing has been Valerie’s life-long passion, and at the age of 63 she earned a masters in Writing and the Teaching of Writing through UMaine, Orono and the Maine Writing Project. While her short story “Moving On” appeared in Woman’s World Magazine, and two others received honorable mentions in Writer’s Digest Annual Competitions, One Stop West of Hinsdale is Valerie’s first published book.

Light refreshments will be provided by the Graves Library Snack Team. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.
The Graves Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. Parking is available on Maine Street, Consolidated School (Route 9) and the Village Fire Station (North Street) Doors open at 1:30 pm

TAX HELP
2025-02-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Tax Help By Appointment
Wednesdays, February 4 – April 8, from 9 AM – 12 PM in the Business Center.
Tax Preparation has resumed at Graves Library – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Prior to scheduling an appointment, please pick up the information packet and fill it out. The packet includes an instruction sheet that includes a phone number or email to call for your appointment. As before, our assistants are here every Wednesday from 9 AM -12 PM from February 4 until April 8th. Individuals are asked to bring all necessary paperwork, including their social security card, proof of identification, and last year’s tax returns.
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.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 @ 9:00 AM
2025-02-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
We invite you to join us for our “Community Connections” session. A member of the KEMS team will be here to talk about the benefits of having a non-profit ambulance service in Kennebunkport. Light refreshments will be provided!
Following this event, each month will bring a new member of our Town’s government to share updates and essential information. For further details about Community Connections, please contact the Library at 967-2778. The Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport.

DOT PAINTING ON GLASS - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ 5:30 PM
2025-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Dot Painting on Glass – with Local Artist Rayanne Coombs
Resident artist Rayanne Coombs will demonstrate how to “paint the glass red” using special dotting tools. Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm. Class size is limited, so please call the Library to register at 207-967-2778. All supplies will be provided, and 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 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

MOVIE MATINEE - FEBRUARY 22 @ 2:00 PM
2025-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
We hope you will consider spending the afternoon with us on Saturday, February 22 @ 2:00 pm for our magnificent movie matinee. We will watch and discuss a “surprise” showing of a well-loved film while sampling sweets and savories from local purveyors. A wonderful thing to do with your friends at Graves Library on a chilly February day.

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.

FUNDAMENTALS OF ESTATE PLANNING - FEBRUARY 25 @ 5:30 PM
2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
We hope you will join us on Tuesday, February 25 @ 5:30 pm in the Community Room. This program will be presented by local attorney Erin Sherman.
This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking the peace of mind that comes with an estate plan but unsure where to begin. Attorney Erin Sherman, founder of Treehouse Legal in Kennebunk, will walk you through the essential components of an estate plan, such as what documents are typically included, how to address the needs of both minor and adult children and the key differences between a Will and a Trust. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of which estate planning tools are best suited to your family’s needs, as well as resources to help you take the next steps. A Q&A portion will be available at the end of the session to address your specific questions.
Erin Sherman is the founder of Treehouse Legal, based in Kennebunk, Maine, where she focuses on Estate Planning and Business Planning. With eight years of experience, Erin holds a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design and a Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A resident of Kennebunk, Erin launched Treehouse Legal in 2022 with a mission to make legal assistance more accessible. She’s passionate about community outreach and education, with a friendly, down-to-earth approach that helps families feel empowered and supported as they put their affairs in order. Through Treehouse Legal, Erin aims to help people focus on what matters most to them by ensuring their legal needs are taken care of with ease and confidence.

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.

MORNING BOOK GROUP
2025-02-27 09:45 - 11:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Morning Book Group *NOW FEBRUARY 27!
In February, the group will be discussing The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. New members are always welcome. For further information, please call 967-2778.

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport www.graveslibrary.org.

EVENING BOOK GROUP - FEBRUARY 27 @ 5:00 PM
2025-02-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Evening Book Group
Join us on Thursday, February 27 at 5:00 p.m. for this month’s book group. The book this month is “Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon. All are welcome to attend.

Please give us a call at 967-2778 for more information on this event and other upcoming reads.

MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY - FEBRUARY AT 6:45 PM
2025-02-27 18:45 - 20:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
We hope you will join us in the Community Room for our monthly movie night! Bring your family and friends, it’s always a fun time. Enjoy beverages and popcorn. Let us know if you have any questions (967-2778).

ON THE NIGHTSTAND - BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
2025-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Please join us for some coffee and conversation. This group will meet in the Dow Room on the first Saturday of every month.
Bring a book that is currently being read on your nightstand. During the hour, we will share what we are reading and create a list for others to explore. We hope to see you here.

Please call the Library with any questions. (967-2778)

IN CONVERSATION WITH MAINE AUTHORS BILL ROORBACH AND SARAH BRAUNSTEIN- MARCH 1 @ 2:00 PM
2025-03-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
THE PATSY BRAY MAHONEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS – BILL ROORBACH AND SARAH BRAUNSTEIN
We are so excited to welcome two terrific Maine authors to Graves Library on Saturday, March 1 @ 2:00 p.m. Bill Roorbach and Sarah Braunstein will be here to talk about their latest works and what it takes to be a successful author in Maine. These two novelists who are old friends first will reunite for an afternoon to make us laugh, cry, ask questions, and get our books signed!

Bill Roorbach is the author of eleven books, most recently the novels Beep, Lucky Turtle, and The Remedy for Love.
His Maine-based nonfiction includes Temple Stream and Into Woods. He’s won two Maine Literary Awards and—this just in—a 2025 Pushcart Prize. Beep is the thoroughly grownup story of a Costa Rican Squirrel Monkey who is smuggled to NYC by an adventurous tween named Inga. Mayhem ensues, but together they will save the world!

Sarah Braunstein is the author of two novels, Bad Animals and The Sweet Relief of Missing Children (both from W. W. Norton).
Her short stories and essays have appeared in The New Yorker, Playboy, AGNI, Ploughshares, The Harvard Review, The Cincinnati Review, The Sun, and in other publications. Her first novel was the winner of the Maine Book Award for Fiction and a finalist for the first novel prize from the Center for Fiction. She has been the recipient of a “5 Under 35” fiction award from the National Book Foundation and a Rona Jaffe Writers Award. She holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and an MSW from Smith College School for Social Work. She is associate professor of English and creative writing at Colby College. Bad Animals is a masterclass on reading as writing, character-building, and the craft in general. A meta-narrative depicting the small-town librarian, Maeve Cosgrove, who loses the job she loves more than anything due to the accusations of a complex teenage patron, the novel is a sophisticated exploration of storytelling.

Light refreshments will be provided by the Graves Library Snack Team. Copies of books will be available for sale and signing after the discussion.
The Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046. Parking is available on Maine Street, Consolidated School (Route 9) and the Village Fire Station (North Street). Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.

MORNING BOOK GROUP
2025-03-13 09:45 - 11:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Morning Book Group
In March, the group will be discussing Landscape of a Marriage by Gail Ward Olmsted. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. New members are always welcome. For further information, please call 967-2778.

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport www.graveslibrary.org.

MARCH WINE ON-LINE WITH MAINE & VINE AND WINE HOUSE ON MAIN
2025-03-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Join us on Thursday, March 13, at 5:30 PM for a fun hour of tasting, information, and trivia right on Zoom. Our two experts, Lani Dietz and Betsy Ross will be on hand to guide us through the program. Please call the Library at 967-2778 to be added to the Zoom List! Stop by Maine & Vine or the Wine House on Main to pick up your wine prior to the event.
The best part is you don’t have to worry about driving!

PORTSIDE READERS GO LIVE - SATURDAY, MARCH 15 @ 4:00 PM
2025-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Come One, Come All to a “lively” afternoon with the Graves Library Portside Readers. Several of the group’s members will be here on Saturday, March 15 @ 4:00 pm to read in front of a live audience.
Portside Readers is usually a recorded production and seen on social media and Local TV. During this special event, you the audience will be able to laugh, cry, and enjoy the presentations of our merry troupe of readers. A diverse mix of quality stories, poems, tales, essays, drama, songs, and more will be shared. Readers include Bob Domine, Karen Stathoplos, Nonie Freeman, Paul Beach, Andy Young, and Valerie Reid. This exceptional group loves the written word and enjoys sharing the joys of reading and listening. Who does not like to close their eyes and listen to someone reading to them? We hope you can make it!
If you would like to see some of their previous recordings, click here.

Light refreshments will be served. Doors open at 3:30 pm. Please call the Library at 967-2778 if you have any questions about this event.

DEATH CAFE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 @ 9:00 AM
2025-03-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Please join us for our Death Café – Community, Conversation, and Coffee. We will be meeting in the Community Room from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
What is a Death Café? A Death Café is a safe and relaxed space to gather with people to discuss topics related to death and dying. The objective is to engage in interesting, thought-provoking, and life-affirming conversations. Please join us for this community conversation. Registration is required.
Facilitated by: Marilyn R. Gugliucci, MA, Ph.D., AGHEF, GSAF, AGSF, NAOMEF, Professor and Director of Geriatric Education and Research at the University of New England.
Hosted by: Kennebunkport Public Health Department and Graves Library. Please call (207) 967-2778 to register. Space is limited.

MUSIC BINGO
2025-03-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Music Bingo
Come and join us on Wednesday, March 26, at 5:30 PM in the Community Room for a fun Music Bingo Night with friends. Music from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s will be featured. Registration is required. 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.

EVENING BOOK GROUP - MARCH 27 @ 5:00 PM
2025-03-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Evening Book Group
Join us on Thursday, March 27 at 5:00 p.m. for this month’s book group. The book this month is 84 Charring Cross Road by Helene Hanff. All are welcome to attend.

Please give us a call at 967-2778 for more information on this event and other upcoming reads.

MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY - MARCH AT 6:45 PM
2025-03-27 18:45 - 20:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States

SYRIA & IRAQ CLASS WITH LOU SALOME
2025-04-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 12-2 PM
The first class (April 3) will look at Syria yesterday, today, and tomorrow. April 10, 17, and 24, Lou will share the history of Iraq. The class is from 12:00-2:00. Lou is the author of “Violence, Veils and Bloodlines: Reporting from War zones in Europe, Asia and Africa”. He earned a BS from the College of the Holy Cross and an MA from Boston College. He is a retired COX Newspapers reporter who has covered the conflicts in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. Please park on the street, as the library has limited parking spaces and needs them for staff and members. Online registration is required; please visit https://south-coast-senior-college.coursestorm.com or call South Coast Senior College at 274-3105.

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.

MORNING BOOK GROUP
2025-04-10 09:45 - 11:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Morning Book Group
In April, the group will be discussing The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. New members are always welcome. For further information, please call 967-2778.

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport www.graveslibrary.org.

ON THE NIGHTSTAND - BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
2025-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Please join us for some coffee and conversation. This group will meet in the Dow Room on April 12th.
Bring a book that is currently being read on your nightstand. During the hour, we will share what we are reading and create a list for others to explore. We hope to see you here.

Please call the Library with any questions. (967-2778)

AN AFTERNOON OF PAUL REVERE - APRIL 12 @ 1:00 PM
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 S Main St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, United States
THE MIDNIGHT RIDE OF PAUL REVERE
April 12 ~ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
We are thrilled to invite our good friend and neighbor, Tom Putnam, to the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library on Saturday, April 12 @ 1:00 pm to celebrate and discuss the life and legend of Paul Revere.
It was one Maine’s most famous sons, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who singlehandedly turned Paul Revere into one of the most recognized heroes of the American Revolution. As the country prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the historic battles of Lexington and Concord, Mr. Putnam will offer a multimedia presentation about the events of April 19, 1775, as well as how Longfellow’s poem, Paul
Revere’s Ride, written some 86 years afterwards, memorialized Revere in hopes of inspiring Longfellow’s fellow citizens to support the abolitionist cause in the buildup of the Civil War.
A graduate of Kennebunk High School, Tom Putnam is the former Director of the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston and of the Concord Museum in Concord, Massachusetts. He currently lives here in Kennebunkport.

[Painting by N.C. Wyeth]
Refreshments will be provided by the Graves Library Snack Team. Doors open at 12:30 pm. The Graves Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. Please give us a call at 967-2778 with any questions about this event.

LEARN ABOUT THE NEW TRASH/RECYCLING SYSTEM IN TOWN - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 @ 9:00 AM
2025-04-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
We invite you to join us for our “Community Connections” session. Members of the Solid Waste & Recycling team will be here on Wednesday, April 16 @ 9:00 to talk about the new trash and recycling buckets that will be delivered in May. We will hear about how it works, what to add/omit, what bins to use for what products, days of pick-up, and more. This important session will give us all the information we need moving forward with our trash and recycling.
Light refreshments will be provided!

DECOUPAGE SEASHELLS - APRIL 16 @ 5:30 PM
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
We hope you will join us for a fabulous evening of “Decoupaging Seashells” with resident artist Rayanne Coombs Wednesday, April 16 at 5:30 PM.
The art of decoupage is decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects. For this program, you will get to pick two shells, pick the designs, and complete the project from start to finish. All adult skill levels welcome, all supplies provided, registration required. Please give us a call to get on the list (967-2778). Light refreshments will be provided.

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.

EVENING BOOK GROUP - APRIL 24 @ 5:00 PM
2025-04-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Evening Book Group
Join us on Thursday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m. for this month’s book group. The book this month is How to Read a Book by Monica Wood. All are welcome to attend.

Please give us a call at 967-2778 for more information on this event and other upcoming reads.

MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY - APRIL 24 @ 6:45 PM
2025-04-24 18:45 - 20:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States

LOCAL AUTHOR ~ JENNIFER COMEAU - APRIL 26 @ 2:00 PM
2025-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Local author, poet, and musician Jennifer Comeau will be here at Graves Library on Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 pm to discuss her debut novel A Moon in All Things.
In the wild heart of 1820s Ireland, young Morrigan Lane hears the sea’s call—and her ancestors’ ancient voices. Born with a connection to the mystical lands of her Celtic heritage, Morrigan is no ordinary girl. She dreams of adventure, breaking free from the restrictions of village life, and, above all, sailing beyond the distant horizon. But Morrigan finds herself pulled into a mysterious journey when a haunting vision of the Irish sea god, Manannán mac Lir, beckons her into his shadowy world. Against the backdrop of Ireland’s rugged cliffs and ancient stone circles, she must navigate myth and reality, confronting age-old traditions, family secrets, and the fierce expectations placed upon her as a young woman. A Moon in All Things is a spellbinding tale of Celtic mysticism, forbidden dreams, and the resilience of the human spirit. Fans of historical fantasy and coming-of-age adventures will be swept away by Morrigan’s quest for self-discovery in a world where land and sea, myth and truth, are deeply intertwined.
Perfect for readers enchanted by Irish folklore, women’s journeys, and stories that echo the timeless call of nature, A Moon in All Things reminds us that the true magic of life is waiting if we dare to reach for it.
Fans of Outlander’s Claire Fraser and The Frozen River’s Martha Ballard will enjoy Comeau’s Morrigan Lane, who is fiercely devoted to discovering her healing gifts while those in power call them “dangerous.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Her stories, songs, speaking events, and nature-based walks and workshops all seek to help you remember and restore your sacred partnership with the rest of the natural world. She grew up one of eight children in suburban Tonawanda, New York. Following the dictates of family and societal programming, she jumped into the world of engineering, earning a Masters of Engineering from University at Buffalo, and a Bachelors of Industrial Engineering at General Motors Institute, now Kettering University. After decades working as an executive for manufacturers in the auto industry and then in information systems, she returned to her early love for how words, music, nature, and beautiful places can enliven the whole landscape of a life. She began to write songs, and stories — speaking and performing them throughout the country, and soon, narrowed her focus to align with her reverence for Earth.

Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing after the discussion. 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 or visit www.graveslibrary.org. Parking is available on Maine Street, Consolidated School (Route 9), and the Village Fire Station (North Street). Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.

ANNUAL POETRY BASH - SUNDAY, APRIL 27 @ 2:00 PM
2025-04-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Please join us at the Graves Library on Sunday, April 27 @ 2:00 pm for our annual poetry reading.
The former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins once wrote: “All babies are born with a knowledge of poetry because the lub-dub of the mother’s heart is in iambic meter.”
We invite you to bring a poem to read that you have written, share a favorite poem by another author, or just hunker down and listen. Inaugurated in April 1996, National Poetry Month brings together publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools, and poets around the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. Be part of the celebration! 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 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

FATHER/SON AUTHORS' TALK WITH STEVE & JOSH HREHOVCIK ~ APRIL 30 @ 5:30 PM
2025-04-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Writers Steve Hrehovcik and Josh Hrehovcik present a “Father/Son Authors’ Talk” at the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library in Kennebunkport on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30 PM. Steve Hrehovcik will discuss his writing career, along with his many excursions pursuing a life in the theater, highlighted in his book Rebel Without a Clue – A Way-Off Broadway Memoir.
Josh Hrehovcik, who has published nine photo books, covering the area from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Portland, Maine, will reveal a “miracle” that gave him a renewed enlightening perspective on what’s possible in life.
One of Steve Hrehovcik most recent writing projects is a movie script The Ghost of Barnacle Island, which is in the early stages of production. It tells the story of a young, gifted computer expert who outsmarts a ghost who has been guarding a treasure buried on Barnacle Island by the pirate Captain Kidd 300 years ago. While they start out rival, as they experience some exciting adventures, the young lad and ghost become great friends.
Each one of Josh Hrehovcik’s books features an extraordinary collection of hundreds of photographs that range from scenic ocean views, lighthouses, seasonal themes, historic buildings and signage, along with lighthearted commentary descriptions throughout each book.

Books will be available for purchase with signed copies by the authors.
The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport. For more information call 207-967-2778.

ON THE NIGHTSTAND - BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
2025-05-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Please join us for some coffee and conversation. This group will meet in the Dow Room.
Bring a book that is currently being read on your nightstand. During the hour, we will share what we are reading and create a list for others to explore. We hope to see you here.

Please call the Library with any questions. (967-2778)
