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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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FATHER/SON AUTHORS’ TALK WITH STEVE & JOSH HREHOVCIK ~ APRIL 30 @ 5:30 PM
FATHER/SON AUTHORS’ TALK WITH STEVE & JOSH HREHOVCIK ~ APRIL 30 @ 5:30 PM
Writers Steve Hrehovcik and Josh Hrehovcik present a “Father/Son Authors’ Talk” at the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library in Kennebunkport on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30 PM. Steve Hrehovcik will discuss his writing career, along with his many excursions pursuing a life in the theater, highlighted in his book Rebel Without a Clue – A Way-Off Broadway Memoir.
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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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STORY TIME AND STAY & PLAY – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME AND STAY & PLAY – 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, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Try out our themed Scavenger Hunt and win a prize!
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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. 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
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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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CHESS CLUB
CHESS CLUB
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
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PAINT BY NUMBERS CLUB
PAINT BY NUMBERS CLUB
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.
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
BUBBLES, BOOKMARKS & BOOK CELLAR – Mom’s Night Out!
BUBBLES, BOOKMARKS & BOOK CELLAR – Mom’s Night Out!
We hope you will join us for a fabulous evening of "Decoupaging Bookmarks" with resident artist Rayanne Coombs Wednesday, May 7 at 5:30 PM. The art of decoupage is decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects. For this program, you will get one wooden bookmark, pick
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MORNING BOOK GROUP – MAY 8 @ 9:45 AM
MORNING BOOK GROUP – MAY 8 @ 9:45 AM
Morning Book Group In May, the group will be discussing Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout. 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 207-967-2778. Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport www.graveslibrary.org.
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STORY TIME AND STAY & PLAY – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME AND STAY & PLAY – 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, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Try out our themed Scavenger Hunt and win a prize!
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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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CHESS CLUB
CHESS CLUB
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
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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
MAINE AUTHOR PETER BROWN – MAY 14 @ 5:30 PM
MAINE AUTHOR PETER BROWN – MAY 14 @ 5:30 PM
Peter Brown will be here at the Graves Library on Wednesday, May 14 @ 5:30 pm to talk about his book, I am Jayvyn. Peter is a Maine-based author of historical fiction with a deep interest in social justice and a passion for preserving history. His writing relies on a deep commitment to historical accuracy
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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
FRESH START Write about the place where you grew up. The sights, the smells, the sounds. In a short memoir. In a poem or a song. Write about today. Your worst fear or your greatest hope for the future. Or... share what you are working on now. The muse hasn’t visited in a while? Participate
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STORY TIME AND STAY & PLAY – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME AND STAY & PLAY – 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, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Try out our themed Scavenger Hunt and win a prize!
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THE ARTISTS AT GRAVES: COMMUNITY ART SHOW OPENING – MAY 16 @ 5:30 PM
THE ARTISTS AT GRAVES: COMMUNITY ART SHOW OPENING – MAY 16 @ 5:30 PM
Please join us in the Business Center of Graves Library on Friday, May 16 @ 5:30 pm for our latest showcase. Celebrate our local talent and support our community artists.
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NEW ENGLAND AUTHOR – JESSICA SHATTUCK – MAY 17 @ 3:00 PM
NEW ENGLAND AUTHOR – JESSICA SHATTUCK – MAY 17 @ 3:00 PM
As part of the Patsy Bray Mahoney Lecture Series, we are pleased to welcome Jessica Shattuck to the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library on Saturday, May 17 at 3:00 pm. Ms. Shattuck will read from her latest book Last House (William Morrow, May 2024) and talk about the writing process. Jessica Shattuck is The
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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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1 event,
CHESS CLUB
CHESS CLUB
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
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS – WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 @ 9:00 AM
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS – WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 @ 9:00 AM
We invite you to join us for our "Community Connections" session. Library staff will be here to share Library resources. Light refreshments will be provided! Following this event, each month
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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
LET’S GO FISHING ~ MAY 21 @ 3:15
LET’S GO FISHING ~ MAY 21 @ 3:15
Let's go Fishing! Wednesday, May 21, from 3:15-4:00 PM Our beloved fishing pool is back! Join us for everything fishy! Card games, crafts, stories, & more! The Louis T.
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WINE TASTING & ART RAFFLE ~ MAY 22 @ 5:00 PM
WINE TASTING & ART RAFFLE ~ MAY 22 @ 5:00 PM
Join us on Thursday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. for a very special wine tasting and unveiling of the art for our raffle fundraiser. Local wine experts Lani Dietz and
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STORY TIME AND STAY & PLAY – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME AND STAY & PLAY – 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
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CHESS CLUB
CHESS CLUB
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
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DEATH CAFE – WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 @ 9:00 AM
DEATH CAFE – WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 @ 9:00 AM
Please join us for our Death Café - Community, Conversation, and Coffee. We will be meeting in the Community Room from 9:00 to 10:00 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
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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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EVENING BOOK GROUP – MAY 29 @ 5:00 PM
EVENING BOOK GROUP – MAY 29 @ 5:00 PM
Evening Book Group Join us on Thursday, May 29, at 5:00 p.m. for this month’s book group. The book this month is James by Percival Everett. All are welcome to attend. Please give us a call at 207-967-2778 for more information on this event and other upcoming reads.
MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY – MAY 29 @ 6:45 PM
MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY – MAY 29 @ 6:45 PM
We hope you will join us in the Community Room for our monthly 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 207-967-2778.
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MAY FURRY TALES
MAY FURRY TALES
Furry Tales Story Time We are so excited to partner with the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk for a very special story time. A coloring craft will follow. Preschoolers and
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