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IT’S NOT ABOUT THE CAMERA – WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 AT 5:30 PM
IT’S NOT ABOUT THE CAMERA – WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 AT 5:30 PM
It’s Not About the Camera: An Evening of Beautiful Imagery and Compelling Reflections Wednesday, May 29 at 5:30 PM Come enjoy an evening of captivating photography as Mark Jones shares thoughts and take-aways that can be used to improve your own images regardless of your camera. Mark is CEO and President of Saco & Biddeford
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PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
Portside Readers Presents Who Does Not Like to be Read a Story? Remember how great it was to be read to as a child? Now you can relive that joyful experience as an adult! Just tune us in and tune out the world for a few minutes of well-chosen words. Graves Library presents a merry
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EVENING BOOK GROUP
EVENING BOOK GROUP
Evening Book Group Join us on Thursday, May 30th, for this month’s book group. All are welcome to attend. For May, the group is reading Spring Rain: A Life Lived in Gardens by Marc Hamer. Please give us a call at 967-2778 for more information on this event and other upcoming reads.
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MAY MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY – MAY 30 @ 6:45 PM
MAY MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY – MAY 30 @ 6:45 PM
Monthly Movie Night! Join us for a great night of theater, snacks, and friends in the Community Room. One night a month, the Library's Community Room will transform into a movie theater. Meet up with your friends, and snack on some popcorn!
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STAY & PLAY
STAY & PLAY
Looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? A one-hour playtime for children and caregivers to engage in educational toys, promoting socialization and engagement. Try our Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Photo Booth, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Every Friday from 10:45-11:45. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at
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ON THE NIGHTSTAND – BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
ON THE NIGHTSTAND – BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Please join us for some coffee and conversation. This group will meet in the Dow Room on the first Saturday of every month. Bring a book that is on your nightstand currently being read. During the hour, we will share what we are reading and create a list for others to explore. We hope to
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SUPER SATURDAY
SUPER SATURDAY
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
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THE BOOK CELLAR
THE BOOK CELLAR
When next you visit the Graves Library, don't forget to check out our ongoing book sale in the basement. Thousands of books (in really great condition) for sale at very low prices. Cookbooks, fiction, biography, travel, children's, sports, history, Maine, DVDs, and so much more. All proceeds benefit Graves Library. Our inventory is constantly changing.
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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
What's Your Story? In each episode, we bring you a new interview with a community member. It could be someone you see at the Post Office, behind the counter at Bradbury's, at Church, or in the Square. Get to know your fellow Kennebunkport Residents by watching our weekly show. We post it on Facebook, Youtube,
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PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
Portside Readers Presents Who Does Not Like to be Read a Story? Remember how great it was to be read to as a child? Now you can relive that joyful experience as an adult! Just tune us in and tune out the world for a few minutes of well-chosen words. Graves Library presents a merry
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STAY & PLAY
STAY & PLAY
Looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? A one-hour playtime for children and caregivers to engage in educational toys, promoting socialization and engagement. Try our Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Photo Booth, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Every Friday from 10:45-11:45. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at
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THE BOOK CELLAR
THE BOOK CELLAR
When next you visit the Graves Library, don't forget to check out our ongoing book sale in the basement. Thousands of books (in really great condition) for sale at very low prices. Cookbooks, fiction, biography, travel, children's, sports, history, Maine, DVDs, and so much more. All proceeds benefit Graves Library. Our inventory is constantly changing.
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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
What's Your Story? In each episode, we bring you a new interview with a community member. It could be someone you see at the Post Office, behind the counter at Bradbury's, at Church, or in the Square. Get to know your fellow Kennebunkport Residents by watching our weekly show. We post it on Facebook, Youtube,
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LEGO CLUB
LEGO CLUB
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.
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LOCAL AUTHOR FREDERICK BOYLE
LOCAL AUTHOR FREDERICK BOYLE
Genealogy expert and Maine resident, Frederick Boyle will be at the Graves Library on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m. to talk about his new book Early Families of Kennebunkport, Maine. Copies of the book will be for sale after the presentation. A bit about Fred: He was a retired teacher after thirty years at
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PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
Portside Readers Presents Who Does Not Like to be Read a Story? Remember how great it was to be read to as a child? Now you can relive that joyful experience as an adult! Just tune us in and tune out the world for a few minutes of well-chosen words. Graves Library presents a merry
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MORNING BOOK GROUP
MORNING BOOK GROUP
Morning Book Group In June, the group will be discussing The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. New members are always welcome. For further information, please call 967-2778. Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street,
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STAY & PLAY
STAY & PLAY
Looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? A one-hour playtime for children and caregivers to engage in educational toys, promoting socialization and engagement. Try our Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Photo Booth, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Every Friday from 10:45-11:45. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at
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MAINE AUTHOR BRUCE ROBERT COFFIN – JUNE 15 @ 2:00 PM
MAINE AUTHOR BRUCE ROBERT COFFIN – JUNE 15 @ 2:00 PM
THE PATSY BRAY MAHONEY LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS Maine Author/Mystery Writer Bruce Robert Coffin will be here on Saturday, June 15 at 2:00 pm to read from his latest novel, The Cardinal's Curse. This is the second book in the Turner and Mosley Series. An enigmatic invitation lures tech genius Avery Turner and thrill-seeker Carter Mosley
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM ~ READ, RENEW, REPEAT
SUMMER READING PROGRAM ~ READ, RENEW, REPEAT
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
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THE BOOK CELLAR
THE BOOK CELLAR
When next you visit the Graves Library, don't forget to check out our ongoing book sale in the basement. Thousands of books (in really great condition) for sale at very low prices. Cookbooks, fiction, biography, travel, children's, sports, history, Maine, DVDs, and so much more. All proceeds benefit Graves Library. Our inventory is constantly changing.
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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
What's Your Story? In each episode, we bring you a new interview with a community member. It could be someone you see at the Post Office, behind the counter at Bradbury's, at Church, or in the Square. Get to know your fellow Kennebunkport Residents by watching our weekly show. We post it on Facebook, Youtube,
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BUTTERFLY TOTE
BUTTERFLY TOTE
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
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PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
Portside Readers Presents Who Does Not Like to be Read a Story? Remember how great it was to be read to as a child? Now you can relive that joyful experience as an adult! Just tune us in and tune out the world for a few minutes of well-chosen words. Graves Library presents a merry
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WRITE ON
WRITE ON
Write On! Enjoy putting pen to paper with your thoughts and stories? Join us for a different kind of writing group. When we meet, we will discuss our findings, share our writing, and get to know our own unique inner talents! Creative writing prompts will be given at the end of each meeting.
AN EVENING WITH AMERICAN AUTHOR, JOURNALIST, AND PROFESSOR PAUL HENDRICKSON – JUNE 20 @ 5:00 PM
AN EVENING WITH AMERICAN AUTHOR, JOURNALIST, AND PROFESSOR PAUL HENDRICKSON – JUNE 20 @ 5:00 PM
Author Paul Hendrickson We are thrilled to welcome celebrated author Paul Hendrickson to our 13th annual Author Event on June 20 at 5:00 PM at the historic Kennebunk River Club Casino, 116 Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport. Purchase tickets online at Eventbrite. Paul Hendrickson is an American author, journalist, and professor. His eighth book, Fighting the
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STAY & PLAY
STAY & PLAY
Looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? A one-hour playtime for children and caregivers to engage in educational toys, promoting socialization and engagement. Try our Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Photo Booth, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Every Friday from 10:45-11:45. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at
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THE BOOK CELLAR
THE BOOK CELLAR
When next you visit the Graves Library, don't forget to check out our ongoing book sale in the basement. Thousands of books (in really great condition) for sale at very low prices. Cookbooks, fiction, biography, travel, children's, sports, history, Maine, DVDs, and so much more. All proceeds benefit Graves Library. Our inventory is constantly changing.
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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
What's Your Story? In each episode, we bring you a new interview with a community member. It could be someone you see at the Post Office, behind the counter at Bradbury's, at Church, or in the Square. Get to know your fellow Kennebunkport Residents by watching our weekly show. We post it on Facebook, Youtube,
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RETIREMENT READINESS
RETIREMENT READINESS
Retirement Readiness on Wednesday, June 26, 9 AM A panel of professionals will discuss Medicare Basics, Financial Health, Physical Health, Real Estate, and Travel. Understanding all the different aspects of retirement, along with good preparation, will ensure that your “Golden Years” are purpose-driven and meaningful and that you leave the legacy you desire. The
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CANADIAN/MAINE AUTHOR SUSAN D. HANNAFORD – JUNE 26 @ 6:00 PM
CANADIAN/MAINE AUTHOR SUSAN D. HANNAFORD – JUNE 26 @ 6:00 PM
We are so excited to welcome back Susan Doherty Hannaford for the launch of her third book, Monday Rent Boy. Susan will be here at the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. A reception
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PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
Portside Readers Presents Who Does Not Like to be Read a Story? Remember how great it was to be read to as a child? Now you can relive that joyful experience as an adult! Just tune us in and tune out the world for a few minutes of well-chosen words. Graves Library presents a merry
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KINDKIDS CONCERT ~ JUNE 27, 11AM
KINDKIDS CONCERT ~ JUNE 27, 11AM
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
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EVENING BOOK GROUP
EVENING BOOK GROUP
Evening Book Group Join us on Thursday, June 27th, for this month’s book group. All are welcome to attend. For June, the group is reading Women in White Coats. Please give us a call at 967-2778 for more information on this event and other upcoming reads.
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STAY & PLAY
STAY & PLAY
Looking for a fun and educational activity for your kids? A one-hour playtime for children and caregivers to engage in educational toys, promoting socialization and engagement. Try our Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Photo Booth, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Every Friday from 10:45-11:45. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at
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