Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library

PORT KNITTERS
2026-04-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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.

CHESS CLUB
2026-04-14 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-07 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-24 14:00 - 16:00
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.

THE BOOK CELLAR - USED BOOK STORE - Open Library Hours Monday - Saturday
2026-04-13 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-30 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-23 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.

ANNUAL POETRY BASH & BRUNCH
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30
Annual Poetry Bash and Brunch, April 11 at 10 AM
Please join Graves Library for National Poetry Month and get back in touch with your inner poet. The former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins once wrote: “All babies are born with a knowledge of poetry because the lub-dub of the mother’s heart is in iambic meter.” Bring a poem to read that you have written, share a favorite poem by another author, or just hunker down and listen. Inaugurated in April 1996, National Poetry Month brings together publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools, and poets around the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. Be part of the celebration! Light refreshments from Graves Snack Team will be served.

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.

EMILY DICKINSON PROJECT
2026-04-10 15:30 - 16:30
Let’s Talk About Emily – The Emily Dickinson Project

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is pleased to announce a special event, “Let’s Talk About Emily – The Emily Dickinson Project,” on Friday, April 10 at 3:30 PM. Playwright Patricia Mulholland will present insights into her new play, “A Solitude of Space – Emily Dickinson: The Woman, The Poet” and lead a dynamic exploration of Dickinson’s life and work. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Mulholland will introduce her play, which will be staged in Portland this April. Attendees are invited to delve into the genius and enduring mystery of Emily Dickinson, reflecting on the question, “What is the poetic impulse?” Participants are encouraged to bring and read a favorite Emily Dickinson poem, or another poem of their choosing, and to share thoughts on why certain poems resonate with them. Patricia will also discuss the unique process of translating poems into song and invite discussion about the poets that inspire us today. This program will be an engaging gathering for poetry lovers and those curious about Dickinson’s extraordinary legacy. 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.

STORYTIME - FRIDAYS 10 AM
2026-04-10 10:00 - 10:30
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.

BOARD GAMES!
2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-26 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 - APRIL 9 AT 9:45
2026-04-09 09:45 - 11:00
Morning Book Group

The April book is “Everything is Tuberculosis” by John Green. 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.

MAKE COMICS COOL!
2026-04-08 15:30 - 16:30
Professor Andrews Make Comics Cool!

Learn to draw cool comics. Ages 7-11 on Wednesday, April 8, 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
Pre-registration is required to attend this event. To register, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit 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.

TAX HELP
2026-04-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-25 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.

ON THE NIGHTSTAND - BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
2026-04-04 09:30 - 10:30
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.

BUNNY HOP STORY TIME ~ APRIL 3 AT 10:00 AM
2026-04-03 10:00 - 10:30
Friday, April 3 at 10 AM. Bunny Hop Story Time is in the community room Friday at 10 AM, and everyone is welcome to Stay & Play at 10:45 AM. This program includes funny bunny stories, finger plays, and songs. After story time, 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 967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

PAINT BY NUMBERS CLUB
2026-04-01 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.

BEGINNER CROCHET WITH RAY
2026-03-28 12:30 - 14:30
Beginners Crochet with Ray!
Crafter Hours with Rayanne presents Beginners Crochet with Ray – A Lunch & Learn!
For absolute beginners who want to learn the basics of crochet. We will complete a small project from beginning to end. All supplies provided, registration required. This 4-week class will have only 8 spots available and will run on March 7, 14, 21 & 28. Please note* you must be present at all classes, and you are welcome to bring lunch.

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

MOVIE NIGHT - March 26
2026-03-26 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.

EVENING BOOK GROUP
2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:00
Evening Book Group
For March, the group is reading “This is Happiness” by Niall Williams.

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

DEATH CAFE - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
2026-03-25 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.
