SEPTEMBER FURRY TALES
2025-09-26 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.

CALLING ALL FUTURE ASTRONAUTS
2025-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | 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 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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
“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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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!
Gold

Silver

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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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.

SNOWMAN CRAFT
2026-01-14 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
Snowman Craft
Wednesday, January 14, from 3:15-4 PM
Make a snowman to take home, and make one to decorate the library! Kids of all ages! All supplies will be provided; registration is required.

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.

FURRY TALES STORYTIME
2026-01-23 10:00 - 10:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Furry Tales Storytime
We are so excited to partner with the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk for a very special storytime. 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.

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE
2026-02-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
MSK Interact Club’s — Spread the Warmth Clothing Drive
The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is pleased to be a collection location for the MSK Interact Club’s Spread the Warmth Clothing Drive. We are accepting clean items in good condition, any size or style, until February 28th.
Please bring clean gently used items including winter coats, snow pants, hats, mittens, gloves, winter boots, and warm winter clothing to the Children’s Department.
Donations will go to Kennebunk Cares Closet and Maine Needs.

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.

VALENTINE MAKING STATION
2026-02-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Valentine Card Station
Make a card to go with Community Gourmet Senior Packages and make some to go home, too! For all ages, supplies will be provided. February 2 – 14, 10 AM – 4 PM.

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 Children’s Department or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Saturday, February 7 from 10:00-12:00, National Take Your Child to the Library Day! Come color a crown to wear home, try the February scavenger hunt, and more!

The Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport for more information, please call 967-2778.

PLAYDATE WITH A BOOK FOR CHILDREN
2026-02-11 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
Playdate with a Book!
Have fun with your friends at this surprise theme reading event. Wednesday, February 11, 3:15 – 4 PM. What book will you get? This program is for elementary students, and registration is encouraged.

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 Children’s Department or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

FURRY TALES STORYTIME
2026-02-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Furry Tales Storytime
We are so excited to have our special guest, Shelby. 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.

MARCH FOOD DONATIONS FOR COMMUNITY GOURMET CARE PACKAGES
2026-03-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Sharing for Shamrocks March 2 – 31
Join us in the spirit of giving as we partner again with Community Gourmet to provide much-needed care packages for local seniors. Bring food items and help us fill up the pot of gold! For every item donated, we will add a shamrock to the windows. Let’s make the library green! You can also make a handmade card to include in the care packages. *This event will run through 3/31. Needed food items: Hormel meals, flip-top soups, Carnation Instant Breakfast, Lorna Doones, Tuna fish/chicken packets, Nutri-Grain bars, macaroni and cheese cups, and fruit cups.

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.

TROLLEY MUSEUM
2026-03-12 11:00 - 12:00 | ME
Storytime with Miss Terri at the Seashore Trolley Museum Model Railroad on Thursday, March 12, at 11 AM
All aboard for stories, songs, craft & model train adventure! Adults are $5, with free admission for anyone 5 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 207-967-2800 for more information and to register.

TELLING ROOM
2026-03-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
The Telling Room – Thursday, March 12, 3:30-4:30 PM
Do you want to write and publish your own book? The Telling Room’s Young Emerging Authors program is a free, paid, 15 month-long writing and publishing program. Every spring, we select four Maine teenagers in grades 8 -12 to write, edit, and publish their own books. Join Devin Gifford, a junior at Dartmouth College, YEA alum and author of “The Unraveling” to hear about the program. She will discuss the process of writing a book, as well as help get your own writing going with games and prompts. This program is for students in grades 7-12, and pre-registration is encouraged. Light refreshments will be provided.

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.
