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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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ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Community Art Show We invite you to stop by the Library during regular hours and check out the latest work created by staff, volunteers, and members of the Graves Library. The Artists of Graves Library exhibition will present a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums including acrylic abstractions, watercolor landscapes, mixed media, and photography.
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TECH & TEA
TECH & TEA
Wednesday, May 31 at 10:00. Tech & Tea. Let's learn some new technology! This month’s topic in Tech & Tea will be playing on our phones. Join us for this information session on what some apps do and how to use them. For further information, please call 967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.
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
Please join us every Friday at 10:00 am for story time in the Community Room. Together, we will read stories, sing songs, and move about the room. A take-home craft is available. This program is designed for children 5 and younger, however, all ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. For
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2022 THE YEAR IN PHOTOS – PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
2022 THE YEAR IN PHOTOS – PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
Portland Press Herald 2022 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.” This exhibit is sponsored
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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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ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Community Art Show We invite you to stop by the Library during regular hours and check out the latest work created by staff, volunteers, and members of the Graves Library. The Artists of Graves Library exhibition will present a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums including acrylic abstractions, watercolor landscapes, mixed media, and photography.
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DEATH CAFE – DON’T LET THE NAME SCARE YOU
DEATH CAFE – DON’T LET THE NAME SCARE YOU
Please join us for our Death Café - Community, Conversation, and Coffee. We will be meeting in the Community Room on Wednesday, June 7th at 9:00 am. 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
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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
EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY GAMES
EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY GAMES
Wednesday, June 7 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Early Release Wednesday – Games & Crafts! Looking for something fun to do? Spend your early release Wednesday at the Library building with Legos, playing games, doing crafts, and more! Pre-registration is encouraged. Please call 967-2778 and ask for the Children's Room.
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MORNING BOOK GROUP
MORNING BOOK GROUP
Morning Book Group. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. New members are always welcome. The Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778. June's book is The Scapegoat by Daphne Du Maurier.
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STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
Please join us every Friday at 10:00 am for story time in the Community Room. Together, we will read stories, sing songs, and move about the room. A take-home craft is available. This program is designed for children 5 and younger, however, all ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. For
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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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2 events,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Community Art Show We invite you to stop by the Library during regular hours and check out the latest work created by staff, volunteers, and members of the Graves Library. The Artists of Graves Library exhibition will present a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums including acrylic abstractions, watercolor landscapes, mixed media, and photography.
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BE ALERT, BE SAFE: KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS
BE ALERT, BE SAFE: KITCHEN FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS
Tuesday, June 13 at 1:00 pm. Be Alert, Be Safe: Kitchen Fire Safety Awareness. Kennebunkport Fire Chief John Everett will be at the Graves Library on Tuesday, June 13 to talk about fire prevention, when to call 911, creating a safety plan, and what happens after a home fire. This program is presented by the
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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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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.
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STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
Please join us every Friday at 10:00 am for story time in the Community Room. Together, we will read stories, sing songs, and move about the room. A take-home craft is available. This program is designed for children 5 and younger, however, all ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. For
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SUMMER READING KICK OFF
SUMMER READING KICK OFF
Saturday, June 17 at 9:30 am. Summer Reading Kick Off. The Children’s Department is pleased to announce this year’s theme for Summer Reading, All Together Now, focused on kindness, community, and being back together. Our special kickoff event will have a firetruck, donuts, lemonade, lawn games and a showcase of new books! Plus, be the
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ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Community Art Show We invite you to stop by the Library during regular hours and check out the latest work created by staff, volunteers, and members of the Graves Library. The Artists of Graves Library exhibition will present a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums including acrylic abstractions, watercolor landscapes, mixed media, and photography.
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LEGO MADNESS AND POKEMON
LEGO MADNESS AND POKEMON
Lego Madness will take place on Tuesday, June 20 at 3:00 pm in the Community Room. 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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KINDNESS ROCKS – JUNE 21 at 10:30 AM
KINDNESS ROCKS – JUNE 21 at 10:30 AM
As part of our All Together Now summer reading program we will be painting rocks and writing positive messages for folks to find around town on Wednesday, June 21 at 10:30 am. You may help brighten someone’s day by sharing your special note with a total stranger! This is a fun, creative, and inspirational project
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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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AUTHOR VISIT DAVID BALDACCI – A BENEFIT FOR GRAVES LIBRARY (S0LD OUT)
AUTHOR VISIT DAVID BALDACCI – A BENEFIT FOR GRAVES LIBRARY (S0LD OUT)
DAVID BALDACCI - A BENEFIT FOR GRAVES LIBRARY - JUNE 22, 2023 We are excited to welcome celebrated author David Baldacci to our 12th annual Author Event on June 22 at 5:00 PM at the historic Kennebunk River Club Casino, 116 Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport. David Baldacci is the national and international best-selling author of
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STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
Please join us every Friday at 10:00 am for story time in the Community Room. Together, we will read stories, sing songs, and move about the room. A take-home craft is available. This program is designed for children 5 and younger, however, all ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. For
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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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AUTHOR VISIT – REVEREND DR. RUSSELL J. LEVENSON, JR. – JUNE 26
AUTHOR VISIT – REVEREND DR. RUSSELL J. LEVENSON, JR. – JUNE 26
Priest, Pastor, and Friend...We are delighted to share the news that Reverend Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr., will be here on Monday, June 26 @ 5:30 pm to talk about his personal relationship with George H.W. and Barbara Bush. Witness to Dignity, recently published by Center Street Books, details Reverend Levenson's intimate relationship with the
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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,
+ Read More
1 event,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Community Art Show We invite you to stop by the Library during regular hours and check out the latest work created by staff, volunteers, and members of the Graves Library. The Artists of Graves Library exhibition will present a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums including acrylic abstractions, watercolor landscapes, mixed media, and photography.
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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 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 – JUNE 29
AUTHOR VISIT WITH MAUREEN LEE AND JENNIFER COOLEY – JUNE 29
We are very excited to host local authors Maureen Lee and Jennifer Cooley, to read from their latest children’s book A Puppy in Maine, on Thursday, June 29 @ 10:30 am in the Community Room. This program will include a special craft! Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. Please call
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EVENING BOOK GROUP
EVENING BOOK GROUP
Evening Book Group This month, the Evening Book Group will be discussing Wrong Place, Wrong Time: A Novel by Gillian McCallister. Join us at 5:00 pm for a lively discussion. Copies are available upon request. Please give us a call at 967-2778 for more information on this event and other upcoming reads.
UNIQUE EATS WITH NEW ENGLAND AUTHOR MIKE URBAN – JUNE 29
UNIQUE EATS WITH NEW ENGLAND AUTHOR MIKE URBAN – JUNE 29
We are so excited to welcome our friend and author Mike Urban back to Graves Library on Thursday, June 29 @ 6:00 pm to talk about his new book - Unique Eats and Eateries of Maine: the people and stories behind the food. Mike Urban is a New England-based food and travel writer and the
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STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
Please join us every Friday at 10:00 am for story time in the Community Room. Together, we will read stories, sing songs, and move about the room. A take-home craft is available. This program is designed for children 5 and younger, however, all ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. For
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