PETER BOIE MAGIC SHOW
2025-07-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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
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.

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.

TURKEY TALES STORYTIME
2025-11-21 10:00 - 11:00
Turkey Tales Storytime, Friday, November 21, at 10 AM and everyone is welcome to Stay & Play at 10:45 AM.
You are sure to gobble up these turkey stories!

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.

CARD MAKING STATION
2025-12-04 10:00 - 16:00
Card Making Station December 4 – 20, 10-4:00
We want to invite people of all ages to attend 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 grassroots 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.

HOLIDAY SONGS SING-ALONG WITH DANA PEARSON
2025-12-05 10:00 - 10:30
Holiday Songs Sing-Along on Friday, December 5, at 10 AM.
Join us for a special story time while we play instruments and sing some great holiday songs.

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.

"KITTYBUNKPORT" WITH AUTHOR SCOTT ROTHMAN - Registration required
2025-12-06 09:30 - 10:30
“Kittybunkport” Christmas with Author Scott Rothman, 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Registration Required
Reading of “Kittybunkport” by best-selling author Scott Rothman. Books will be available for sale and signing. Registration required, please call 207-967-2778 to register for the 9:30 or 11:30 storytime. Seating is limited. Free event!

SCOTT ROTHMAN is a writer of picture books, screenplays, theater, and humor pieces. Scott’s debut picture book ATTACK OF THE UNDERWEAR DRAGON (Random House) and its sequel RETURN OF THE UNDERWEAR DRAGON were both National Indie bestsellers and are being developed into a musical kids TV series by Mercury Filmworks with best-selling illustrator Pete Oswald and Tony-award winning composer Bill Sherman.
His most recent book KITTYBUNKPORT was featured on the TODAY SHOW and was selected by Jenna Bush Hager for her Summer Reading List. Scott’s book WARM AND FUZZY (Tundra, illustrated by Brian Won) received a starred review from Booklist who called it a “fun and helpful read about overcoming anxieties.”
Scott’s other kid’s books include the Virginia Readers’ Choice finalist BLUE BISON NEEDS A HAIRCUT and BUBBLE GUM BISON NEEDS A BATH (Random House, both illustrated by Pete Oswald), PARFAIT, NOT PARFAIT (Roaring Brook Press, illustrated by Avery Monsen), MAKO & TIGER: A SHARK’S TALE (Random House, illustrated by Mika Song) and BASKETBALL TOWN (Candlewick Press, illustrated by Darnell Johnson). He has six more books coming out in 2026.
A screenplay Scott co-wrote with playwright Rajiv Joseph, DRAFT DAY, topped the 2012 Black List before being made into a feature film directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Kevin Costner. In addition, Scott co-wrote the script for the comedy ARMY OF ONE starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Larry Charles.
Scott also wrote the book for the one-person musical TODD VS. THE TITANIC (music and lyrics by Murder for Two’s Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair) which was produced by the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Hangar Theatre.
Scott’s humor writing has appeared in The New Yorker, GQ and McSweeney’s. He received an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU. – scottrothmanwriter.com
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport.

KITTYLAND!
2025-12-06 09:30 - 12:30
Kittyland Events 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kitty-themed fun, photos with kitty, face painting, kitty ears, cocoa to go, whisker pull and more! Buy your tickets and choose which activities to do. Tickets are 4 for $20. Every dollar raised goes to the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport.

Thank you to our tiered sponsors!
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And the generous event sponsors!
Beachgrass, Coastal Threads, Parkhurst Dining at the University of New England, Richard Stone

COZY FAMILY MOVIE
2025-12-10 15:15 - 17:00
Cozy Family Movie!
Wednesday, December 10, from 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM
All aboard! Wear your jammies and snuggle in for a cozy time watching this special holiday movie with family and friends. Family fun for all ages. Free event!

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.

MRS. CLAUS STORYTIME
2025-12-12 10:00 - 10:30
Mrs. Claus Story Time!
Friday, December 12 at 10 AM
Mrs. Claus and one of the elves will be our special guests at story time for holiday stories and songs.

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.

BUILD A STORY!
2026-01-07 12:15 - 13:00
Build a Story!
Wednesday, January 7, from 12:15-1 PM
Join us for our first program featuring Maine Author Chris Van Dusen’s book, “If I Built a House!” After hearing the story, we will all build our dream house using a variety of materials. What can you build using Legos, clay, Magna tiles, graham crackers & more? Let’s get creative.

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.
