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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
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, and Local Television 1301.
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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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POLYPHARMACY PROGRAM
POLYPHARMACY PROGRAM
Are you aware that if you take five or more medications daily you are at an increased risk of unintentional consequences? Please join us on Wednesday, March 29 @ 9:00 am in the Community Room for a very important program on Polypharmacy. Sydney Springer, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS, BCGP, is an Assistant Professor at the University of
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TECH & TEA
TECH & TEA
Wednesday, March 29 at 10:30 am. Tech & Tea. This month’s topic in Tech & Tea will be iPhone photo basics. Join us for this information session on what some icons mean and how to use them. The Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, and is open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00, and Saturdays 9:30-12:30. For
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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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TWO ARTISTS: MARGUERITE GENEST & BRENDAN RODDY TALK PAINTING
TWO ARTISTS: MARGUERITE GENEST & BRENDAN RODDY TALK PAINTING
Saturday, April 1 at 3:00 pm. Two Artists: Marguerite Genest and Brendan Roddy. Please join us for another spectacular session - Artists in Conversation. Maine Artists Marguerite Genest and Brendan Roddy will be here to talk about their style, their process, and what inspires them. Both Brendan and Marguerite are long-time teachers who share the
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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
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, and Local Television 1301.
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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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PERSIA, NOW IRAN – A SOUTH COAST SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS
PERSIA, NOW IRAN – A SOUTH COAST SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS
Wednesday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 12:00-2:00 pm. South Coast Senior College Class- Persia, now Iran. Most of what Americans know about Persia comes from the Greeks via the Persian wars -- Thermopylae, Pheidippides and the Battle of Marathon, the naval battle at Salamis, Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius. We know little or
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EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY GAMES
EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY GAMES
Wednesday, April 5 from 12:00-4:00 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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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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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
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, and Local Television 1301.
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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 Cafe - Community, Conversation, and Coffee. We will be meeting in the Community Room on Wednesday, April 11 at 9:00 am. What is a Death Cafe? A Death Cafe is a safe and relaxed space to gather with people to discuss topics related to death and dying. The objective
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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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PERSIA, NOW IRAN – A SOUTH COAST SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS
PERSIA, NOW IRAN – A SOUTH COAST SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS
Wednesday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 12:00-2:00 pm. South Coast Senior College Class- Persia, now Iran. Most of what Americans know about Persia comes from the Greeks via the Persian wars -- Thermopylae, Pheidippides and the Battle of Marathon, the naval battle at Salamis, Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius. We know little or
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KIDS GARDEN PROGRAM – WITH MASTER GARDENER SHELLEY WIGGLESWORTH – MAKE & TAKE TERRARIUM
KIDS GARDEN PROGRAM – WITH MASTER GARDENER SHELLEY WIGGLESWORTH – MAKE & TAKE TERRARIUM
Wednesday, April 12th 3:15 to 4:00 Kids Garden Club, Make and Take Terrarium. Children aged 8 and up are invited to make a miniature terrarium. Create your own tiny ecosystem in a recycled glass vase or jar. The class will be taught by Shelley Wigglesworth, Maine Master Gardener. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required.
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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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MUSICAL MOVIE MATINEE AT GRAVES LIBRARY
MUSICAL MOVIE MATINEE AT GRAVES LIBRARY
Saturday, April 15 at 2:00 pm. Movie Matinee: Jersey Boys. All are welcome to attend this musical movie event. Light refreshments will be served. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, please use the parking lot entrance. For further information, please call 967-2778 or visit our website at
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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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2 events,
PERSIA, NOW IRAN – A SOUTH COAST SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS
PERSIA, NOW IRAN – A SOUTH COAST SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS
Wednesday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 12:00-2:00 pm. South Coast Senior College Class- Persia, now Iran. Most of what Americans know about Persia comes from the Greeks via the Persian wars -- Thermopylae, Pheidippides and the Battle of Marathon, the naval battle at Salamis, Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius. We know little or
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AUTHOR VISIT WITH LOCAL FAVORITE – ALBERT WAITT
AUTHOR VISIT WITH LOCAL FAVORITE – ALBERT WAITT
We hope to see you on Wednesday, April 19 @ 6:00 pm for a very special visit with our friend and local author Albert Waitt right here at Graves Library. Al will be reading from his new book - The Ruins of Woodman's Village, a coastal mystery taut with suspense and an undertow of social
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THE LEGO CLUB
THE LEGO CLUB
Imagine, create, build! Bring your imagination for an hour of fun. Unstructured build time followed by a group building challenge and game. This program is for elementary-aged students. Pre-registration is required at 967-2778. The Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, and is open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00, and Saturdays 9:30-12:30. For further information, please call
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WINE ON-LINE WITH MAINE & VINE AND WINE HOUSE ON MAIN
WINE ON-LINE WITH MAINE & VINE AND WINE HOUSE ON MAIN
Join us on Thursday, April 13th at 5:30 pm for a fun hour of tasting, information, and trivia right on Zoom. For April, we will be tasting wines for the spring months! Our two experts, Lani Dietz, and Betsy Ross will be on hand to guide us through the program. Please call the Library at
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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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ANNUAL POETRY BASH: IN MEMORY AND HONOR OF MICHAEL TARABILDA
ANNUAL POETRY BASH: IN MEMORY AND HONOR OF MICHAEL TARABILDA
Won’t you join Graves Library for National Poetry Month on Sunday, April 23 @ 2:00 pm 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.” Bring
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – A VIEWING OF THE FILM KISS THE GROUND
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – A VIEWING OF THE FILM KISS THE GROUND
Please join us on Monday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm for a very special Earth Day Celebration. We will be watching and discussing the film Kiss the Ground. This 2020 documentary narrated by Woody Harrelson is inspiring and groundbreaking when it comes to our climate crisis. This program is hosted by the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, Graves
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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
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, and Local Television 1301.
+ Read More
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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TECH & TEA
TECH & TEA
Tuesday, April 25 at 3:00. Tech & Tea. This month’s topic in Tech & Tea will be spotting misinformation online. Join us for this information session on what some icons mean and how to use them. The Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, and is open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00, and Saturdays 9:30-12:30. For further
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PERSIA, NOW IRAN – A SOUTH COAST SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS
PERSIA, NOW IRAN – A SOUTH COAST SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS
Wednesday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 12:00-2:00 pm. South Coast Senior College Class- Persia, now Iran. Most of what Americans know about Persia comes from the Greeks via the Persian wars -- Thermopylae, Pheidippides and the Battle of Marathon, the naval battle at Salamis, Cyrus the Great, Xerxes, and Darius. We know little or
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EVENING BOOK GROUP
EVENING BOOK GROUP
This month, the Evening Book Group will be discussing Small things like these by Claire Keegan. Join us @ 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.
MONTHLY MOVIE NIGHT @ GRAVES LIBRARY
MONTHLY MOVIE NIGHT @ GRAVES LIBRARY
Please join us on Thursday, April 27 @ 6:45 pm in the Community Room. We are so excited to be celebrating National American Sign Language Awareness Month with a viewing of this blockbuster set in New England. Join us for a great night of theater, snacks, and friends.
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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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