Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library

ON THE NIGHTSTAND - BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
2026-01-03 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-07 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 at 207-967-2778.

THE BOOK CELLAR - USED BOOK STORE - Open Library Hours Monday - Saturday
2026-01-05 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-12 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-26 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-02 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-09 09:30 - 17:00
Visit the Book Cellar! There are thousands of books to choose from during Library hours. We also have notecards, special books, ball caps, special gift books, coffee mugs, bookmarks, and more. Cookbooks, sports, religion, fiction, biography, history, children’s, classics, health, and more! Looking for the perfect gift idea? Purchase a gift certificate for the book sale! Open during library hours Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00; Saturdays, 9:30-12:30.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, and is open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00; Saturdays, 9:30-12:30. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

PORT KNITTERS
2026-01-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-11 13:00 - 15:00
Port Knitters meet on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 to sit and knit. Members are encouraged to bring any current projects and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class.

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.

MORNING BOOK GROUP - JANUARY 8 AT 9:45
2026-01-08 09:45 - 11:00
Morning Book Group
The books for 2026 are being voted on. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. For further information, please call 967-2778.
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport www.graveslibrary.org.

CHESS CLUB
2026-01-13 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-20 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-27 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-03 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-10 14:00 - 16:30
Calling all Chess players! Bring your own board or use one of ours – Tuesdays, from 2:00 to 4:30 PM in the Dow Room. We hope to get some great matches going and help each other learn this great game. All levels of play are welcome.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport.

For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

LIBRARY ASSOCIATION – ANNUAL MEETING
2026-01-13 17:00 - 18:00
Please join us for the Library Association Annual Meeting of the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Association on Tuesday, January 13, at 5:00 p.m. You will hear reports from the President, the Library Director, the Nominating Chair, and the Treasurer. New board members will be voted in, along with Bylaw changes and updates, and a reception will immediately follow.

FMI 207-967-2778

DEATH CAFE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
2026-01-22 09:00 - 10:30
Please join us for our Death Café – Community, Conversation, and Coffee. We will be meeting in the Community Room from 9:00 to 10:30 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 Geriatrics 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.

NEEDLE FELTING
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:00
Learn the Art of Needle Felting!
Thursday, January 22, at 5:30 PM
Join us to learn the art of needle felting with guest instructor Andrea Thomas. Felting kits will be provided. Adult skill levels are welcome, all supplies are provided, and registration is required. It’s fun art, not fine art!

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.

EVENING BOOK GROUP
2026-01-29 17:00 - 18:00
Evening Book Group
For January, the group is reading “Queen Esther” by John Irving.

Please give us a call at 207-967-2778 for more information on this event.

MOVIE NIGHT
2026-01-29 18:15 - 20:00
We hope you will join us in the Community Room for our 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 at 207-967-2778.

TAX HELP
2026-02-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-11 09:00 - 13:00
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.

LEARN MAHJONG - CLASS FULL
2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:00
This class is FULL. A waitlist is available.
Is learning how to play Mahjong one of your goals for 2026?
We are pleased to offer a learn-to-play class for eight students. This class will run all four Thursdays in February, from 10:00 to 12:00.

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.

BOARD GAMES!
2026-02-05 14:00 - 16:00
Board Games! Come join us every Thursday afternoon to play! Board games, including Scrabble, Backgammon, cards, crosswords and more will be available in the Dow Room. Come have a coffee or cocoa and some fun.

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.

MORNING BOOK GROUP - FEBRUARY 12 AT 9:45
2026-02-12 09:45 - 11:00
Morning Book Group
The Sinners All Bow Down by Kate Winkler Dawson

This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. For further information, please call 967-2778.
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport www.graveslibrary.org.
