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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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TECHNOLOGY CLASS
TECHNOLOGY CLASS
Tired of feeling overwhelmed by technology? Come to our tiny tech class on Tuesday, March 5 at 11:15 a.m. in the Community Room. We will cover a small topic leaving plenty of time for questions and practice! In April we will explore how to take better photos with your phone. For further information, please
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KIDS MARIMO GARDEN PROGRAM
KIDS MARIMO GARDEN PROGRAM
Kids Marimo Garden Program Making a Marimo Garden is a fun and easy way to bring a little bit of nature into your home. Marimo balls are a type of algae that grow in freshwater environments, and they make great additions to any indoor garden. Shelley Wigglesworth, Maine Master Gardener, will teach the class. All
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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 – 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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ON THE NIGHTSTAND – BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
ON THE NIGHTSTAND – BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Please join us on Saturday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m. 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
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3 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.
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ECLIPSE-A-MAINE-IA
ECLIPSE-A-MAINE-IA
Eclipse-a-Maine-ia Come watch the Solar Eclipse with us at Parson’s Field next to the Consolidated School on Monday, April 8, at 2:30 PM. Parking is available along the access road by the softball field. Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last. This is a rare opportunity to witness a unique natural phenomenon, and we
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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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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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WORLD WAR 1 CLASS WITH LOU SALOME
WORLD WAR 1 CLASS WITH LOU SALOME
How World War I and Its Aftermath Created the Modern Middle East with Lou Salome on Wednesday, April 10, 17 & 24, 12-2 PM First and foremost, there is a series of secret, duplicitous, and contradictory agreements that couldn't be untangled and create lasting distrust. Imperialists (Britain and France) groped for more as old empires
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FRINKLEPOD CONTAINER GARDEN
FRINKLEPOD CONTAINER GARDEN
Frinklepod Container Garden on Wednesday, April 10, 5 PM Noah Wentworth, owner of Frinklepod Farm, will be in the Community Room to give a thorough presentation on creating the perfect container garden. He will discuss container options, soil mix, plant selection, water management, and pest and disease concerns. The Kennebunkport Public Health Department and Graves
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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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2 events,
MORNING BOOK GROUP
MORNING BOOK GROUP
Morning Book Group In April, the group will be discussing Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See. 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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RETIREMENT READINESS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
RETIREMENT READINESS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Retirement Readiness with Special Guests Thursday, April 11 at 4 PM Seminar on retirement readiness. Special guests on Medicare Basics, Financial Health, Physical Health, Real Estate, and Travel. Retirement readiness is an essential aspect of financial planning that helps individuals prepare for their post-retirement years and feel confident about their financial future. A retirement readiness
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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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MISS TERRI GUEST READER AT THE BUNNY HOP
MISS TERRI GUEST READER AT THE BUNNY HOP
Miss Terri Guest Reader at Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society Bunny Hop on Friday, April 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Join Miss Terri as she reads at the AWS Youth Program's second annual Bunny Hop! Children and families can enjoy crafts, stories, face painting, and time spent with real springtime animals. AWS is located
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ANNUAL POETRY BASH
ANNUAL POETRY BASH
Annual Poetry Bash Sunday, April 14 at 2 PM Please join Graves Library for National Poetry Month and get back in touch with your inner poet. The former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins once wrote: “All babies are born with a knowledge of poetry because the lub-dub of the mother’s heart is in iambic meter.”
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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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3 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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LEGO CLUB
LEGO CLUB
Lego Madness will take place on Tuesday, April 16 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.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – April 16 @ 5:30 pm
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – April 16 @ 5:30 pm
Earth Day Celebration on Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 PM Join your three local land trusts for a climate presentation celebrating Earth Day! As climate change and its harmful effects accelerate, so does the urgency for effective climate action. Learn how various climate policy solutions stabilize the climate and impact sustainability, justice, trade, energy, and
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CARD MAKING STATION
CARD MAKING STATION
Card Making Station Wednesday, April 17 at 3:15 PM We want to invite people of all ages to attend the kick-off of our card-making program, where we will design cards to go with care packages from the Community Gourmet. This is a beautiful opportunity to show your support and positivity to those in need. During
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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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3 events,
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.
WINE ON-LINE WITH MAINE & VINE AND WINE HOUSE ON MAIN – APRIL 18 @ 5:30 PM
WINE ON-LINE WITH MAINE & VINE AND WINE HOUSE ON MAIN – APRIL 18 @ 5:30 PM
Join us on Thursday, April 18 at 5:30 pm for a fun hour of tasting, information, and trivia right on Zoom. Our two experts, Lani Dietz and Betsy Ross will be on hand to guide us through the program. Please call the Library at 967-2778 to be added to the Zoom List! Stop by Maine
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APRIL MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY – APRIL 18 @ 6:45 PM
APRIL MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY – APRIL 18 @ 6:45 PM
Monthly Movie Night! Join us for a great night of theater, snacks, and friends on Thursday, April 18 @ 6:45 PM 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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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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STARS FROM CORONA KITCHEN – LISA LUCAS and DEBRIANNA MANSINI – APRIL 21 @ 2:00 PM
STARS FROM CORONA KITCHEN – LISA LUCAS and DEBRIANNA MANSINI – APRIL 21 @ 2:00 PM
A POP-UP VISIT WITH TELEVISION CELEBRITIES LISA LUCAS AND DEBRIANNA MANSINI The Stars of Corona Kitchen (Lisa Lucas and Debrianna Mansini) will be here at Graves Library on Sunday, April 21 @ 2:00 PM. These ladies know that good food and good stories are like a warm, healing hug. Add seasoning with a dash of hilarious
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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.
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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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1 event,
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,
AUTHOR BARBARA WALSH
AUTHOR BARBARA WALSH
Maine Author Barbara Walsh Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barbara Walsh will discuss her new book “Spencer: Boston's Beloved Marathon Dog,” a story of hope, inspiration, and a dog who lit up
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EVENING BOOK GROUP
EVENING BOOK GROUP
Evening Book Group Join us on Thursday, April 25th for this month’s book group. All are welcome to attend. For April, the group is reading poetry. Please give us
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1 event,
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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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.
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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
+ 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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