READ ACROSS AMERICA
2024-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America at the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library on Saturday, March 2 from 10:00-11:00 AM. Come take a photo with a giant Cat in the Hat, color a bookmark, and check out lots of books!

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.

SHADOW BOX CRAFT
2024-03-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Shadow Box Craft
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and crafting on Wednesday, March 13 from 3:15-4:00 PM. Our shadow box craft event is the perfect opportunity to unleash your inner artist and create a beautiful piece of art that you can be proud of. During the event, you’ll be provided with all the necessary materials and guidance to make your very own shadow box. Gems, Fabric, Stickers, Paper, Paint, what can you create? Make a shadow box of opposite things! Hot/Cold, Summer/Winter, Light/Dark, Easy/Hard, you get to decide. When you finish, your creation will be part of a special display at the library. This event is for school-aged children and pre-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.

AUTHOR JEFF MOULTON AT FURRY TALES
2024-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
A Special March Furry Tales
“March is National Reading Month, and we’re excited to celebrate it by hosting a very special March Furry Tales! We’re collaborating with local children’s book author Jeff Moulton, who wrote an adorable little tale titled Mumford Saves the World, based on his own rescue dog. And since this March, our Furry Tales theme is “Rescue Dogs Rock,” we can’t think of a better way to celebrate!

Mumford Saves the World focuses on a rescued Boston Terrier from Mississippi who thinks of himself as a superhero. After becoming injured, he is rescued by a local animal shelter and eventually adopted by a family from Maine. Two years after being adopted, Mumford reflects on how important it is to have a positive outlook on life and to trust those who love you most. Mumford’s family took him in and chose to love him for who he is, and Mumford now repays the favor. Mumford teaches children that you can choose to be anything… even an everyday superhero!
Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy, and fun! Hosted by our Youth Programs Coordinator, Miss Amanda, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement, and plenty of time with various pets.
Furry Tales is FREE to attend. If you join us this month for our special Furry Tales, Miss Amanda, and Jeff Moulton will read to children and their families. Signed copies of Mumford Saves the World will also be available for purchase. Not to mention, Bowie, the rescued doodle puppy, will be there to say hello!” – https://animalwelfaresociety.org/youth/a-special-march-furry-tales/

LEGO MADNESS
2024-03-26 15:15 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Lego Madness will take place on Tuesday, March 26 at 3:15 PM
Bring your imagination for an hour of fun. Imagine, Build, Create! Unstructured build time will be followed by a group-building challenge and game.

This program is for elementary-aged students. Please give us a call to register at 967-2778.

KIDS MARIMO GARDEN PROGRAM
2024-04-02 15:15 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Kids Marimo Garden Program
Making a Marimo Garden is a fun and easy way to bring a little bit of nature into your home. Marimo balls are a type of algae that grow in freshwater environments, and they make great additions to any indoor garden. Shelley Wigglesworth, Maine Master Gardener, will teach the class. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required. On Tuesday, April 2, at 3:15 PM.

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.

ECLIPSE-A-MAINE-IA
2024-04-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Eclipse-a-Maine-ia
Come watch the Solar Eclipse with us at Parson’s Field next to the Consolidated School on Monday, April 8, at 2:30 PM. Parking is available along the access road by the softball field. Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last. This is a rare opportunity to witness a unique natural phenomenon, and we hope you will join us for this experience. Although this location will not reach totality, it will still be amazing.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, the Kennebunkport Health Department, the Town of Kennebunkport, and Kennebunkport Recreation sponsor this event: Parson’s Field, 25 School Street, Kennebunkport.

MISS TERRI GUEST READER AT THE BUNNY HOP
2024-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society @ 48 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, 48 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, 04043
Miss Terri Guest Reader at Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society Bunny Hop on Friday, April 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Join Miss Terri as she reads at the AWS Youth Program’s second annual Bunny Hop! Children and families can enjoy crafts, stories, face painting, and time spent with real springtime animals. AWS is located at 48 Holland Road, Kennebunk. For further information, please call 985-3244.

CARD MAKING STATION
2024-04-17 15:15 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Card Making Station Wednesday, April 17 at 3:15 PM
We want to invite people of all ages to attend the kick-off of our card-making program, where we will design cards to go with care packages from the Community Gourmet. This is a beautiful opportunity to show your support and positivity to those in need. During the program, you can design and personalize cards using various materials, such as markers, stickers, and stamps. These cards will be included in care packages distributed to seniors and individuals in our community. The Community Gourmet is a grass-roots effort to address food insecurity in Southern Maine.

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.

AUTHOR BARBARA WALSH
2024-04-25 15:15 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Maine Author Barbara Walsh
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barbara Walsh will discuss her new book “Spencer: Boston’s Beloved Marathon Dog,” a story of hope, inspiration, and a dog who lit up the world with his love on Thursday, April 25, at 3:15 PM. With a heart as big as the Boston skyline, Spencer gained worldwide fame as the beloved Boston Marathon dog. For eight years, the golden retriever cheered for thousands of runners in the cold, freezing rain, even as he recovered from cancer. Spencer began rooting for Boston Marathon runners in 2015. At Mile 3, Spencer held his Boston Strong flags, inspiring athletes and fans to be brave and never give up. Honored as the marathon’s official race dog in 2022, Spencer grew so famous that runners lined up to hug and photograph their loyal fan.

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.

SUPER SATURDAY
2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

LEGO CLUB
2024-05-21 15:15 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Lego Madness will take place on Tuesday, May 21 at 3:15 PM
Bring your imagination for an hour of fun. Imagine, Build, Create! Unstructured build time will be followed by a group-building challenge and game.

This program is for elementary-aged students. Please give us a call to register at 967-2778.

LEGO CLUB
2024-06-11 15:15 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Lego Madness will take place on Tuesday, June 11 at 3:15 PM
Bring your imagination for an hour of fun. Imagine, Build, Create! Unstructured build time will be followed by a group-building challenge and game.

This program is for elementary-aged students. Please give us a call to register at 967-2778.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM ~ READ, RENEW, REPEAT
2024-06-17 03:15 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Summer Reading Program
Monday, June 17, 3:15 PM
Pick up the summer flyer, sign up for our summer events, and explore the showcase of new books from toddler to high school. Be sure to check out the butterflies we are raising to release!

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.

BUTTERFLY TOTE
2024-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Butterfly Tote Bag
Tuesday, June 18, 1 PM
Local artist Marguerite Genest will teach children how to paint a butterfly on a tote bag. This program is for ages eight and up. Pre-registration is required. All supplies provided.

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

KINDKIDS CONCERT ~ JUNE 27, 11AM
2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
KindKids Concert with Rob Duquette and Amanda Panda
Thursday, June 27, 11 AM.
KindKids Music is a dynamic duo with original music, puppets, and a highly interactive performance for all ages. Rob Duquette and Amanda Panda share tools for emotional resilience, foster kindness, and encourage wellness, all while making music and having FUN!

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

LEGO BINGO & BUILD
2024-07-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Lego Bingo & Build
Bring your imagination for an hour of fun. Imagine, Build, Create! Play bingo and build Legos! Music, snacks, prizes and more.

This program is for elementary-aged students. Please give us a call to register at 967-2778.

BUTTERFLY HOUSES
2024-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Butterfly Houses on Thursday, July 11 at 10:30 AM
Assemble a wooden butterfly house, then decorate it with paint, markers, and stickers. All ages. Pre-registration is required. All supplies provided.

The 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.

NATURE AS MY MUSE ~ CENTER FOR WILDLIFE
2024-07-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Nature is My Muse with the Center for Wildlife
Nature as my muse. The Center for Wildlife will present an hour of wildlife education and art featuring live animals as models. The Center for Wildlife is a private, non-profit conservation medicine and environmental education organization located in Cape Neddick, ME. Pre-registration is required for ages 6+.

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

MAINE CHILDREN'S AUTHOR ~ JENNIFER COMEAU
2024-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Author Jennifer Comeau Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30 AM
Maine author Jennifer Comeau is joining us to read her book “The Inside of ME”, a rhyming story that connects the natural world through a child’s eyes. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.

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.

AUTHOR DIANE MADDEN
2024-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Author Diane Madden on Friday, July 26 at 2 PM.
Maine author Diane Madden will be here to read her book “The Story of Neeps and Tattie”, which is about two tortoises that were rescued near the shore of Loch Ness. Come learn all about turtles and tortoises. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.

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.

NATIVE SEED POPS
2024-07-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Create seed pops with Native Maine Wildflowers. When conditions are right, seed pops break down and sprout into plants. Fun for all ages. For further information, please call 967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room.

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

AUTHOR BEN BARROWMAN ~ PARMESAN PIG
2024-08-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Author Ben Barrowman on Thursday, August 1 at 10:30 AM.
Parmesan Pig is back! Listen to the latest story in the series. Young readers will learn how to distinguish facts from opinions in enjoyable ways. Copies of the books will be available for sale and signing.

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.

AUTHOR VISIT WITH MAUREEN LEE AND JENNIFER COOLEY
2024-08-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
We are very excited to host local authors Maureen Lee and Jennifer Cooley, to read from their latest children’s book in their A Puppy in Maine series, on Thursday, August 8 @ 1:00 in the Community Room. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. Please call 967-2778 to register for this program.
Maureen Lee is a primary care physician who first fell in love with Maine while attending medical school in Biddeford, Maine, at the University of New England. She enjoys reading and traveling in her home state, as well as making time for bird-watching, hiking, photography, and painting.
Jennifer Cooley is a teacher in Kennebunk, Maine. Raised in Maine, she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education from Cedarville University in Ohio. Jenny loves to read, paint, travel, and go on adventures with Summer.
Summer is a fun-loving Golden Retriever pup who loves living in Maine and spending most of her time at outside. Some of her favorite hobbies include jumping in the waves at the ocean, spying on the neighbors, and stealing socks.

AUTHOR CHERYL FARRINGTON - FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 AT 10:00 AM
2024-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Author Cheryl Farrington on Friday, August 9 at 10:00 AM
Artist, photographer, and now children’s book author Cheryl Farrington will join us to read from her debut book “A Moose is Loose in Southern Maine”. A moose who is wandering through backyards in a residential neighborhood in southern Maine is spotted at different times by a mom, her son, and her son’s friend while it appears to be having some fun. The moose’s adventure turns out to be an exciting day for everyone involved! Moose craft for kids. Pre-registration is encouraged. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.

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.

MAINE AUTHOR - CHRIS VAN DUSEN AT THE MAINE CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM - SOLD OUT
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Maine Classsic Car Museum, 2564 Portland Road, Arundel
THIS EVENT IS FULL

We are so excited to join forces with the Maine Classic Car Museum to invite Maine Author/Illustrator Chris Van Dusen back to visit with us at the Museum on Saturday, August 10. Chris will be hanging out among the cool cars at the Museum from 10:00 to 12:00 and to read from one of his many books. There is no charge for children. Adult admission is $12 per person. Registration is required. Please call the Library (967-2778) to add your name to the list.
The Maine Classic Car Museum is located at 2564 Portland Road, Arundel. Copies of Van Dusen’s books will be available for sale in the Museum store. This program includes a craft to go and treat!

More About Chris Van Dusen:
Chris lives in a little town on the Coast of Maine with his wife Lori and a dog named Opal. As a child, he spent hours drawing pictures. Dr. Seuss and Robert McCloskey were his heroes. After high school, he studied fine art at The University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and graduated with a BFA. For more than ten years he worked as a freelance illustrator specializing in art for kids. His first book, Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee was published in 2000.
Since then, Chris has written several books including The Circus Ship, If I Built a House, Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit, A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, Big Truck, Little Island, and so many more! He also illustrated the Mercy Watson series written by Kate DiCamillo.
More About the Car Museum:
The Maine Classic Car Museum is New England’s friendliest visitor destination, with dozens of classic cars on display and an array of vintage automobilia and cultural curiosities. Come take a tour of the 2024 exhibits. Explore the Museum store with unique gifts for that car person in your life. Every car has a story, and they can’t wait to share them with you!

STUFFIE SLEEPOVER - AUGUST 13
2024-08-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Stuffie Sleepover
On Tuesday, August 13 @ 1:00 PM. Is your stuffed animal looking for an adventure? Come to our stuffie story time, then leave it at the library for a sleepover. When you pick up your stuffie, you can hear about its adventure! For ages 4 to 10 ; limit of 14.
For further information, please call 967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room.

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

CAR WASH STORY TIME - AUGUST 14 @ 10:00 AM
2024-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Car Wash Story Time
We are so excited to partner with the Maine Classic Car Museum again this summer for a very special story time on Wednesday, August 14 at 10 AM.
Music, stories, songs, buckets & sponges! Be prepared to get wet! What car will the Maine Classic Car Museum bring? For toddlers to preschoolers.

Pre-registration is required. Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778.
