MAY FURRY TALES
2025-05-30 10:00 - 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
Furry Tales Story Time
We are so excited to partner with the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk for a very special story time. A coloring craft will follow. Preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement, and plenty of animal time. Each visit is a new adventure!

For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Department or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

PAINT BY NUMBERS CLUB
2025-06-04 12:15 - 13:30
Paint by Numbers Club
Wednesday, from 12:15-1:30 PM
Join Ms. Terri and work on your own paint by number. Meet some new friends too!

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

SUPER SATURDAY
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:00
Spend your Saturday morning in the Junior Room at the Library! We’ll have craft to-go, games, puzzles, hands-on stations, and more! And don’t forget to try out the themed Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

GANNY'S GARDEN STORY TIME
2025-06-08 12:30 - 14:00
Join us at Ganny’s Garden at the Trust River Green in Kennebunkport on Sunday, June 8, for a Family Story time in honor of Barbara Bush’s 100th birthday. We will read stories and have fun with different activities, from crafts to photos taken with the Little Blue Truck. Free materials are available for families to take home to continue reading, learning, and playing together. Story times: “Little Blue Truck” at 12:30, “The Day You Begin” at 1:30. This program is a collaboration with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. This event is part of Kennebunkport’s community birthday celebration of Barbara Bush. Ganny’s Garden is located on the corner of Greene Street and Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. For further information, please visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

CHILDREN'S CRAFT ADVENTURE
2025-06-25 14:15 - 15:30
Children’s Craft Adventure on Wednesday, June 25, from 2:15 to 3:15 PM
Decorate your summer reading bag with paint, gems, and stickers. All supplies are provided. All ages welcome; please pre-register.

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.

JUNE FURRY TALES
2025-06-27 10:00 - 10:30

SPARKS ARK - SOLD OUT!
2025-07-01 10:30 - 11:30
Sparks Ark
This event is sold out.
Please check out our other Summer Reading Adventure Programs!

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

AUTHOR STEVE HREHOVCIK ~ JULY 10, 10:30 AM
2025-07-10 10:30 - 11:30
Maine author Steve Hrehovcik will be here to read his book “The Rabbit Said to the Bird” on July 10 from 10:30-11:30 AM. Told in playful verse and brought to life with vivid illustrations, this enchanting story invites readers to imagine what animals might discover—not only about themselves, but maybe even about someone they know. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport. For more information call 207-967-2778.

PETER BOIE MAGIC SHOW
2025-07-16 10:30 - 11:30
Peter Boie Magic Show
Mind-blowing magic and side-splitting comedy on Wednesday, July 16, at 10:30 AM. Peter first became fascinated with magic at the age of eleven when he stumbled across a magic book at his local library. He now travels around the country performing his award-winning magic that will defy your reality. An award-winning show for “groovy” people of all ages. Pre-registration is required at 207-967-2778.

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

BANJO JIMMY - JULY 24 & 31
2025-07-24 10:30 - 11:00
Banjo Jimmy
Events for our summer reading program continue on July 24 & 31, at 10:30 AM. Join us to sing along with Banjo Jimmy as he performs family favorites! All ages are welcome to this rain-or-shine event. Pre-registration is required.

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

BANJO JIMMY - JULY 31
2025-07-31 10:30 - 11:00

VERY FAIRY TEA PARTY - WAIT-LIST ONLY
2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00
Please join us for our Very Fairy Tea Party on Wednesday, August 6, at 1:00 p.m. Stories, games, crafts, fairy wings, and songs…Everything Fairy! This event is for ages 4 to 8, and fairy attire is encouraged. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Sign up for the wait-list at the Library or call 207-967-2778. Help us celebrate summer reading with your fairy wings!

LINDSAY AND HER PUPPET PALS
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:00
Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals
Join us on Wednesday, August 13, at 2 PM. As part of our summer reading program, Lindsay brings her larger-than-life Puppet Pals to delight child and family audiences. Funny, fast-paced, and interactive, this variety show delights the young and the young at heart! With positive messaging and professionalism, this program is a favorite among libraries. Pre-registration is required. For further information, please call 207-967-2778.

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

STUFFY SLEEPOVER - WAIT-LIST ONLY
2025-08-14 15:00 - 16:00
Stuffy Sleepover
On Wednesday, August 14, at 3 PM. Is your stuffed animal looking for an adventure? This event is wait-list only, but you are always welcome to bring a stuffy to listen at Story Time – Every Friday at 10:00 a.m.
For further information, please call 207-967-2778.

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

STORYTIME - FRIDAYS 10 AM
2025-08-22 10:00 - 11:00
Fabulous Friday Family Storytime with Miss Terri and Miss Allison is in the community room every Friday at 10 AM, and everyone is welcome to Stay & Play at 10:45 AM. This program features stories, fingerplays, and songs. After storytime, be sure to stop at our hands-on stations that are always open: Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Legos, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Try out our themed Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN THE BOOK CELLAR
2025-08-25 09:30 - 17:00
Did you know there is a wonderful selection of books for children of all ages in the Book Cellar?
The Book Cellar is open during library hours:
Monday – Friday 9:30 – 5:00
Saturday 9:30-12:30

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
2025-09-02 10:00 - 17:00
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
Sign up for a new card, refer a friend or update the information on your current card all month long to be entered in a raffle for prizes!

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.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL PET ROCK CRAFT SEPTEMBER 17 AT 3:15
2025-09-17 15:15 - 16:00
Back-to-School Craft Wednesday, September 17, from 3:15-4:00 PM
Join Miss Terri and Miss Allison for a back-to-school craft that is sure to delight! Design your own pet rock paperweight and some cool bookmarks. We’ve also got some cool back-to-school swag to send home with you! All supplies will be provided. Please pre-register!

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER FURRY TALES
2025-09-26 10:00 - 10:30

CALLING ALL FUTURE ASTRONAUTS
2025-10-01 10:00 - 16:00
Calling All Future Astronauts!
Come check out our space-tacular children’s department featuring all things space Wednesday, October 1 through October 9! Out of this world crafts, including glow in the dark constellations, make yourself an astronaut, and space suncatchers.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

SPACE STORYTIME
2025-10-03 10:00 - 11:30
Space Themed Storytime is in the community room, and everyone is welcome to Stay & Play at 10:45 AM. A storytime and crafts to go with all things space on Friday, October 3, at 10 AM. It’s going to be out of this world!

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

FIREFIGHTER STORYTIME
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00
Please join Miss Terri for storytime on Friday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m. Guest reader Firefighter Joe has a special story for you! Join us to celebrate Fire Safety Week at Graves Library.
Stories, songs, and fun activities. All ages are welcome.

For more information, please call the Library at 967-2778.

PUMPKIN PATCH STORYTIME WITH MISS TERRI AT THE TROLLEY MUSEUM
2025-10-23 10:30 - 11:30
Pumpkin Patch Storytime with Miss Terri at the Seashore Trolley Museum
All aboard for stories, songs, pumpkin & model train event Thursday, October 23, at 10:30 AM. This adventure will include Pumpkin Patch Trolley, pumpkin picking and pumpkin painting! Adults are $17, Children ages 3-5 are $9, with free admission for anyone 2 years old and younger. Miss Terri from the Graves Library will be the guest reader at the Trolley Museum, sharing her favorite train stories. Following storytime, we will all check out the fantastic model trains! This model layout is the largest HO-scale layout in the state of Maine. The Seashore Trolley Museum is located at 195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport. Please call 967-2800 ext. 105 for more information and to register.

FURRY TALES STORYTIME
2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:00
Furry Tales Storytime
We are so excited to partner with the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk for a very special storytime on Friday, October 24, at 10 AM. Preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement, and plenty of animal time. Each visit is a new adventure!

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

SPECIAL STORY TIME – HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00
Please join us for a special costume story time on Friday, October 31 at 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs, and a craft in celebration of Halloween! Wear your costume, and march in our parade.

All ages are welcome. For more information, please call the Library at 967-2778.

TRICK OR TREAT - OCTOBER 31 FROM 3:00 TO 5:00 PM
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:00
If you are out and about on Thursday, October 31, we encourage you and your family to stop by between 3:00 and 5:00 PM to show us your costumes and pick up a treat. We would love to see you.

OH MY GOURD!
2025-11-03 10:00 - 16:30
Oh My Gourd!
Our gourd decorating contest is back! How can you participate? Come to the Library, select a gourd, take it home, and transform it into a favorite book character. Bring it back to the Library to go on display. It’s that easy! Gourds will be available starting November 3 with prizes awarded by the end of November. Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

HARVEST STORYTIME - FRINKLEPOD FARM
2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00
Our friend Flora Brown from Frinklepod Farm will be here on Friday, November 7, at 10:00 am for a special harvest storytime.
Frinklepod Farm is located at 244 Log Cabin Road. Their mission is to help us eat more plants and feel connected to the land, the farmers, and our community!

THANKFUL TURKEY CRAFT
2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:00
Turkey Craft!
Wednesday, November 12, from 3:15-4 PM
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and crafting! Our Turkey Craft event is the perfect opportunity to shake a tailfeather. Children will receive all the necessary materials and guidance to make a Turkey Craft. Pre-registration is required.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

FURRY TALES STORYTIME
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00
Furry Tales Storytime
We are so excited to partner with the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk for a very special storytime on Friday, November 14, at 10 AM. Preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement, and plenty of animal time. Each visit is a new adventure!

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.
