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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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NATIVE SEED POPS
NATIVE SEED POPS
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
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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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AUTHOR BEN BARROWMAN ~ PARMESAN PIG
AUTHOR BEN BARROWMAN ~ PARMESAN PIG
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
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MAINE AUTHOR MATT COST – AUGUST 1 @ 5:30 PM
MAINE AUTHOR MATT COST – AUGUST 1 @ 5:30 PM
BOOK LAUNCH OF CITY GONE ASKEW - AUGUST 1st @ 5:30 PM We hope you will join us for the launch of Maine Author Matt Cost's newest book here at the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport on Thursday, August 1 at 5:30 pm. Cost’s talk will feature his latest
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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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LISA MILLS, JIM O’NEIL, and BYON YEATTS CONCERT
LISA MILLS, JIM O’NEIL, and BYON YEATTS CONCERT
Lisa Mills, Jim O’Neil, and Byon Yeatts Concert on Wednesday, August 7 at 6 PM. Join us for some good vibes and live music in the garden at Graves Library Music Series. Bring your friends, bring your chair, sit back, tap your feet, and listen to some local beat. Lisa Mills, Jim O’Neil, and Byon
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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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AUTHOR VISIT WITH MAUREEN LEE AND JENNIFER COOLEY
AUTHOR VISIT WITH MAUREEN LEE AND JENNIFER COOLEY
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
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AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR (AND PROFESSOR) PETER ORNER – AUGUST 8 @ 6:00 PM
AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR (AND PROFESSOR) PETER ORNER – AUGUST 8 @ 6:00 PM
It is a great honor to welcome Vermont-Based Author (and Dartmouth Professor) Peter Orner to the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library on Thursday August 8 at 6:00 pm. Mr. Orner will be here for a special tribute to help us honor and celebrate our dear friend - Thomas Staley, who died in 2022. Dr.
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AUTHOR CHERYL FARRINGTON – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 AT 10:00 AM
AUTHOR CHERYL FARRINGTON – FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 AT 10:00 AM
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
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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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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT – OPENING AUGUST 9 @ 5:30 PM
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT – OPENING AUGUST 9 @ 5:30 PM
SEEKING THE MAGIC LIGHT - PORTLAND CAMERA CLUB CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY We are thrilled to host the Portland Camera Club here at Graves Library during the month of August, 2024. Please stop by and take some time with the exhibit located in the Business Center. The Library is located at 18 Maine
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MAINE AUTHOR – CHRIS VAN DUSEN AT THE MAINE CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM – SOLD OUT
MAINE AUTHOR – CHRIS VAN DUSEN AT THE MAINE CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM – SOLD OUT
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
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MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON Yogi Virginia Williamson is returning this summer for morning yoga at the Graves! Please call us to sign up for a session. Classes will also be available via Zoom so friends far and wide can join. Virginia Williamson (Ginny) is a Kriya Yogi, in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, initiated
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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.
+ Read More
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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STUFFIE SLEEPOVER – AUGUST 13
STUFFIE SLEEPOVER – AUGUST 13
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
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MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON Yogi Virginia Williamson is returning this summer for morning yoga at the Graves! Please call us to sign up for a session. Classes will also be available via Zoom so friends far and wide can join. Virginia Williamson (Ginny) is a Kriya Yogi, in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, initiated
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CAR WASH STORY TIME – AUGUST 14 @ 10:00 AM
CAR WASH STORY TIME – AUGUST 14 @ 10:00 AM
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
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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 YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON Yogi Virginia Williamson is returning this summer for morning yoga at the Graves! Please call us to sign up for a session. Classes will also be available via Zoom so friends far and wide can join. Virginia Williamson (Ginny) is a Kriya Yogi, in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, initiated
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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.
JIMMY MAC CONCERT – AUGUST 15 @ 6:00 PM
JIMMY MAC CONCERT – AUGUST 15 @ 6:00 PM
Jimmy Mac on Thursday, August 15 at 6 PM Join us for some good vibes and live music in the garden at Graves Library. Bring your friends, bring your chair, sit back, tap your feet, and listen to some local beat. Let’s celebrate summer, our community, and our fondness for talented artists right in our
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MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON Yogi Virginia Williamson is returning this summer for morning yoga at the Graves! Please call us to sign up for a session. Classes will also be available via Zoom so friends far and wide can join. Virginia Williamson (Ginny) is a Kriya Yogi, in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, initiated
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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
+ Read More
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MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON Yogi Virginia Williamson is returning this summer for morning yoga at the Graves! Please call us to sign up for a session. Classes will also be available via Zoom so friends far and wide can join. Virginia Williamson (Ginny) is a Kriya Yogi, in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, initiated
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MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON Yogi Virginia Williamson is returning this summer for morning yoga at the Graves! Please call us to sign up for a session. Classes will also be available via Zoom so friends far and wide can join. Virginia Williamson (Ginny) is a Kriya Yogi, in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, initiated
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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.
+ Read More
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,
+ Read More
0 events,
3 events,
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON Yogi Virginia Williamson is returning this summer for morning yoga at the Graves! Please call us to sign up for a session. Classes will also be available via Zoom so friends far and wide can join. Virginia Williamson (Ginny) is a Kriya Yogi, in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, initiated
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BEAU DALLEO CONCERT – AUGUST 21 @ 6:00 PM
BEAU DALLEO CONCERT – AUGUST 21 @ 6:00 PM
Beau Dalleo Concert Join us for some good vibes and live music in the garden at Graves Library Summer Music Series on Wednesday, August 21, at 6 PM. Bring your friends, bring your chair, sit back, tap your feet, and listen to some local beat. Beau Dalleo is a professional guitarist playing songs you know
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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
+ Read More
1 event,
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON Yogi Virginia Williamson is returning this summer for morning yoga at the Graves! Please call us to sign up for a session. Classes will also be available via Zoom so friends far and wide can join. Virginia Williamson (Ginny) is a Kriya Yogi, in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, initiated
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2 events,
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON Yogi Virginia Williamson is returning this summer for morning yoga at the Graves! Please call us to sign up for a session. Classes will also be available via Zoom so friends far and wide can join. Virginia Williamson (Ginny) is a Kriya Yogi, in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, initiated
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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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MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI, VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON
MORNING YOGA WITH KRIYA YOGI VIRGINIA WILLIAMSON Yogi Virginia Williamson is returning this summer for morning yoga at the Graves! Please call us to sign up for a session. Classes will also be available via Zoom so friends far and wide can join. Virginia Williamson (Ginny) is a Kriya Yogi, in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda, initiated
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2 events,
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.
+ Read More
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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SAVE OUR SHOREBIRDS – AUGUST 28 @ 9:30 AM
SAVE OUR SHOREBIRDS – AUGUST 28 @ 9:30 AM
We invite you to join us here at Graves Library on Wednesday, August 28th at 9:30 AM for an informative presentation about the shorebirds at Goose Rocks Beach. Emily McCormick, Shorebird Volunteer Coordinator through the Town of Kennebunkport will be here to discuss how we can all help this migratory shorebird species. This one-hour session
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JANET WENTWORTH & MARK GUNTER CONCERT – AUGUST 28 @ 6:00 PM
JANET WENTWORTH & MARK GUNTER CONCERT – AUGUST 28 @ 6:00 PM
Janet Wentworth & Mark Gunter Concert Join us for some good vibes and live music in the garden on Thursday, August 28, at 6 PM. Graves Library Summer Music Series. Bring your friends, bring your chair, sit back, tap your feet, and listen to some local beat. Mark and Janet are part of a variety
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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, August 29th, for this month’s book group. All are welcome to attend. For August, the group is reading Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane. 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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