Programs & Events
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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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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 currently being
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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MORNING BOOK GROUP
MORNING BOOK GROUP
Morning Book Group In January, the group will be discussing The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in
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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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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
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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
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2 events,
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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LIBRARY ASSOCIATION – ANNUAL MEETING
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION – ANNUAL MEETING
Please join us for the Library Association Annual Meeting of the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Association, Tuesday, January 14 at 5:00 p.m. You will hear reports from the
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DEATH CAFE – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 @ 9:00 AM
DEATH CAFE – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 @ 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?
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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
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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
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HARVEST STORY TIME – FRINKLEPOD FARM
HARVEST STORY TIME – FRINKLEPOD FARM
Our friend Flora Brown from Frinklepod Farm will be here on Friday, January 17 at 10:00 am for a special harvest story time. Frinklepod Farm is located at 244 Log
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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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0 events,
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
+ 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
+ Read More
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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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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1 event,
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS – THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 @ 9:00 AM
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS – THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 @ 9:00 AM
We invite you to join us for our "Community Connections" session. This hour will feature coffee and conversation with Town Nurse Alison Kenneway will be here to talk about the
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1 event,
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
+ Read More
0 events,
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
+ 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
+ Read More
2 events,
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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FUNDAMENTALS OF ESTATE PLANNING – TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 @ 5:30 PM
FUNDAMENTALS OF ESTATE PLANNING – TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 @ 5:30 PM
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 28th at 5:30 p.m. for an informative session on the fundamentals of estate planning. This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking the peace of
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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
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1 event,
EVENING BOOK GROUP – JANUARY 30 @ 5:00 PM
EVENING BOOK GROUP – JANUARY 30 @ 5:00 PM
Evening Book Group Join us on Thursday, January 30 at 5:00 p.m. for this month’s book group. The book this month is "Love Begins in Winter" by Simon Van Booy.
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1 event,
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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Ongoing Programs
WEEKLY/MONTHLY
Story Time
Every Friday at 10:00 am. This is a year-round program that includes stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts. Designed for children ages 0-5; however, all ages are welcome to attend. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. No registration is required.
Morning Book Discussion Group
Second Thursday of each month at 9:45 am. A variety of books are chosen and a schedule of upcoming books to be discussed is available at the Main Circulation Desk. Copies are available by request/reservation. New members are always welcome.
Evening Book Discussion Group
Last Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm. A variety of books are chosen and a schedule of upcoming books to be discussed is available at the Main Circulation Desk. Copies are available by request/reservation. New members are always welcome.
Monthly Movie Night
For one night each month, the Community Room will transform into a movie theater. Meet up with your friends, snack on some popcorn, and enjoy a free night out at the movies! Please call for information on this month’s movie.
Tech Help
If you are trying to set up a Facebook, download a book on Cloud Library, make a picture folder, learn how to add things to a virtual shopping cart, etc., please stop by the Graves Library. Staff members are here to help with all your technology needs. No appointment is necessary!
Walk-In Wireless
Free walk-in wireless access is available. Come in with your laptop, phone, or tablet and look for the network that says “Graves Memorial Library”. For more information please give us a call at (967-2778).
What’s Your Story?
Have you heard about our Interview Show? Each week, our Library Director, Mary-Lou Boucouvalas, sits down with a community member and talks to them about where they came from, what they do, what their interests are, etc. A great way to get to know who lives in your neighborhood, attends your church, or waits on you at a local business. You never know who you might see on What’s Your Story? Tune in Monday evenings at 7:00 pm on the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library’s Facebook page or YouTube channel or watch on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301.
Portside Readers
Who doesn’t like to be read a story? Listen to stories, poems, tales, essays, drama, songs, and more by the Portside Readers, a small group of local actors, writers, book club members, and a musician who love the written word and want to share the joys of reading and listening. Tune in Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm on the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library’s Facebook page or YouTube channel, or watch on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301. Please call the Library for more information on this creative collaboration of friends and neighbors!
Wine On-Line with Maine & Vine and Wine House on Maine
Join us virtually via Zoom once a month (excluding summer) at 5:30 pm for a fun hour of wine tasting, information, and trivia! Local wine gurus Lani Dietz and Betsy Ross will guide us through the program with ideas, pairings, and educational tidbits as we sip wines selected by our two experts. All participants are encouraged to purchase the monthly wine selections from Maine & Vine or Wine House on Maine.