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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 BINGO & BUILD
LEGO BINGO & BUILD
Lego Bingo & Build Bring your imagination for an hour of fun. Imagine, Build, Create! Play bingo and build Legos! Music, snacks, prizes and more. This program is for elementary-aged students. Please give us a call to register at 967-2778.
2023 THE YEAR IN PHOTOS – PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
2023 THE YEAR IN PHOTOS – PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
Portland Press Herald 2023 The Year in Photos “The best photojournalists carefully observe the world. They notice authentic details and bring them to us in ways we are unable to forget. Photographs can pinpoint what we have in common, what is worth our investment, our hope, our struggle, and our fight.” Join us for an
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PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
Port Knitters Calling all fellow knitters! Join us on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 to sit and knit. Bring any current project and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class. www.graveslibrary.org
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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STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
Fabulous Friday Family Story Time Join us in the community room every Friday at 10 AM. This program includes stories, instruments, bubbles, and songs. After story time, everyone is welcome to Stay & Play with Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Fishing Game, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Try out our themed Scavenger Hunt and win
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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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PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
Port Knitters Calling all fellow knitters! Join us on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 to sit and knit. Bring any current project and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class. www.graveslibrary.org
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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2 events,
MORNING BOOK GROUP
MORNING BOOK GROUP
Morning Book Group In July, the group will be discussing The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner. 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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BUTTERFLY HOUSES
BUTTERFLY HOUSES
Butterfly Houses on Thursday, July 11 at 10:30 AM Assemble a wooden butterfly house, then decorate it with paint, markers, and stickers. All ages. Pre-registration is required. All supplies provided. The 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.
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2 events,
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
Fabulous Friday Family Story Time Join us in the community room every Friday at 10 AM. This program includes stories, instruments, bubbles, and songs. After story time, everyone is welcome to Stay & Play with Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Fishing Game, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Try out our themed Scavenger Hunt and win
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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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SECRET GARDENS OF THE KENNEBUNKS – JULY 13 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SECRET GARDENS OF THE KENNEBUNKS – JULY 13 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
According to Cicero, "if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." Purchase tickets at Consolidated School on Saturday, July 13 We are very pleased to announce that Graves Library's Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks will be held again on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
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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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1 event,
PETER BOIE MAGIC SHOW
PETER BOIE MAGIC SHOW
Peter Boie Magic Show Mind-blowing magic and side-splitting comedy on Tuesday, 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
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PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
Port Knitters Calling all fellow knitters! Join us on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 to sit and knit. Bring any current project and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class. www.graveslibrary.org
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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NATURE AS MY MUSE ~ CENTER FOR WILDLIFE
NATURE AS MY MUSE ~ CENTER FOR WILDLIFE
Nature is My Muse with the Center for Wildlife Nature as my muse. The Center for Wildlife will present an hour of wildlife education and art featuring live animals as models. The Center for Wildlife is a private, non-profit conservation medicine and environmental education organization located in Cape Neddick, ME. Pre-registration is required for ages
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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.
DANA PEARSON CONCERT
DANA PEARSON CONCERT
Dana Pearson Concert Join us on Thursday, July 18, at 6 PM. Join us for some good vibes and live music in the garden at Graves Library Summer Music Series. Bring your friends, bring your chair, sit back, tap your feet, and listen to some local beat. Dana is a guitarist and plays a little
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2 events,
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
Fabulous Friday Family Story Time Join us in the community room every Friday at 10 AM. This program includes stories, instruments, bubbles, and songs. After story time, everyone is welcome to Stay & Play with Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Fishing Game, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Try out our themed Scavenger Hunt and win
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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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0 events,
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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1 event,
CHESS CLUB
CHESS CLUB
Calling all Chess players! Bring your own board or use one of ours - Tuesdays, July 23 & 30, August 6 & 13 from 3:00 to 4:45 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 welcome. The Louis
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MAINE CHILDREN’S AUTHOR ~ JENNIFER COMEAU
MAINE CHILDREN’S AUTHOR ~ JENNIFER COMEAU
Author Jennifer Comeau Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30 AM Maine author Jennifer Comeau is joining us to read her book “The Inside of ME”, a rhyming story that connects the natural world through a child’s eyes. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public
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PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
Port Knitters Calling all fellow knitters! Join us on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 to sit and knit. Bring any current project and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class. www.graveslibrary.org
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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2 events,
BANJO JIMMY
BANJO JIMMY
Banjo Jimmy The groovy events for our summer reading program continue on Thursday, July 25, at 10:30 AM. Join us to sing along with Banjo Jimmy as he performs some Beatles tunes and other family favorites! There will also be a musical craft for kids. All ages are welcome to this rain-or-shine event. Pre-registration is
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EVENING BOOK GROUP
EVENING BOOK GROUP
Evening Book Group Join us on Thursday, July 25th, for this month’s book group. All are welcome to attend. For July, the group is reading The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen. Please give us a call at 967-2778 for more information on this event and other upcoming reads.
3 events,
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
Fabulous Friday Family Story Time Join us in the community room every Friday at 10 AM. This program includes stories, instruments, bubbles, and songs. After story time, everyone is welcome to Stay & Play with Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Fishing Game, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Try out our themed Scavenger Hunt and win
+ Read More
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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AUTHOR DIANE MADDEN
AUTHOR DIANE MADDEN
Author Diane Madden on Friday, July 26 at 2 PM. Maine author Diane Madden will be here to read her book “The Story of Neeps and Tattie”, which is about two tortoises that were rescued near the shore of Loch Ness. Come learn all about turtles and tortoises. Copies of the book will be available
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0 events,
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
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2 events,
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
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CHESS CLUB
CHESS CLUB
Calling all Chess players! Bring your own board or use one of ours - Tuesdays, July 23 & 30, August 6 & 13 from 3:00 to 4:45 PM in the
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2 events,
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
Port Knitters Calling all fellow knitters! Join us on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 to sit and knit. Bring any current project and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class. www.graveslibrary.org
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
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