Programs & Events
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Visit the Book Cellar! There are thousands of books to choose from during Library hours. We also have notecards, special books, ball caps, special gift books, coffee mugs, bookmarks, and
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Meet the man responsible for designing and coordinating New England's premier light show at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Brent McHale, Gardens Aglow program manager, will share the secrets behind |
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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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Port Knitters meet on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 to sit and knit. Members are encouraged to bring any current projects and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class. The |
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Evening Book Group Join us for this month’s book group. The book this month is The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. All are welcome to attend. Please give
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We hope you will join us in the Community Room for our movie night! Bring your family and friends, it's always a fun time. Enjoy beverages and popcorn. Let us |
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Share your feedback! The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library seeks your feedback to help us shape the future of our library services. We want to hear from you so
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Please join us for a special costume story time on Friday, October 31 at 10:00 a.m. Stories, songs, and a craft in celebration of Halloween! Wear your costume, and march
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If you are out and about on Thursday, October 31, we encourage you and your family to stop by between 3:00 and 5:00 PM to show us your costumes and |
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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,
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As part of the Patsy Bray Mahoney Lecture Series, we are pleased to welcome crime novelist Gerry Boyle to the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library on Saturday, November 1, |
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Visit the Book Cellar! There are thousands of books to choose from during Library hours. We also have notecards, special books, ball caps, special gift books, coffee mugs, bookmarks, and
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Oh My Gourd! Our gourd decorating contest is back! How can you participate? Come to the Library, select a gourd, take it home, and transform it into a favorite book |
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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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Port Knitters meet on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 to sit and knit. Members are encouraged to bring any current projects and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class. The |
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Our friend Flora Brown from Frinklepod Farm will be here on Friday, November 7, at 10:00 am for a special harvest storytime. Frinklepod Farm is located at 244 Log Cabin
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New Town Compost Program Informational Session Friday, November 7, at 3 PM Join us to learn more about the new pilot composting program to reduce Kennebunkport’s waste disposal costs and |
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Visit the Book Cellar! There are thousands of books to choose from during Library hours. We also have notecards, special books, ball caps, special gift books, coffee mugs, bookmarks, and |
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Port Knitters meet on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 to sit and knit. Members are encouraged to bring any current projects and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class. The
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Turkey Craft! Wednesday, November 12, from 3:15-4 PM Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and crafting! Our Turkey Craft event is the perfect opportunity to shake a tailfeather. |
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Morning Book Group This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. For further information, please call 967-2778. Louis T. Graves Memorial Public |
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Furry Tales Storytime We are so excited to partner with the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk for a very special storytime on Friday, November 14, at 10 AM. Preschoolers and |
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Visit the Book Cellar! There are thousands of books to choose from during Library hours. We also have notecards, special books, ball caps, special gift books, coffee mugs, bookmarks, and |
1 event,
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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Port Knitters meet on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 to sit and knit. Members are encouraged to bring any current projects and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class. The
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Lobster Buoy Craft Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 PM Resident artist Rayanne will teach you all the steps for your very own personalized Lobster Buoy craft with acrylic paint. All |
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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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Enjoy putting pen to paper with your thoughts and stories? Join us for a different kind of writing group. We will discuss our findings, share our writing, and learn about
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Evening Book Group Join us for this month’s book group. The book this month is The Expendable Man by Dorothy Hughes. All are welcome to attend. Please give |
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Turkey Tales Storytime, Friday, November 21, at 10 AM and everyone is welcome to Stay & Play at 10:45 AM. You are sure to gobble up these turkey stories! The |
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Craft Swap! Saturday, November 22, from 10 AM to 12 PM Crafter Hours with Rayanne presents a Craft Swap! Please bring craft supplies you wish to donate on Monday, November |
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Visit the Book Cellar! There are thousands of books to choose from during Library hours. We also have notecards, special books, ball caps, special gift books, coffee mugs, bookmarks, and |
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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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Share your feedback! The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library seeks your feedback to help us shape the future of our library services. We want to hear from you so |
DAILY
The Book Cellar. Visit our ongoing book sale Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:30-12:30 pm. Titles change constantly. At any time of the year, you can find best sellers in hardcover and paperback, non-fiction, biographies, audiobooks, videos, music CDs, puzzles, and much more. We also have a “rare” books section.
Computer Assistance. Stop by the Library if you need help with printing, scanning, emailing, etc. We can help you with your technology challenges anytime during Library hours.
Walk-In Wireless. Free walk-in wireless access is available during regular hours. To use this service, you must have your own laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Remote Work Space. Please call us to reserve our private meeting room for job interviews, quiet space, and virtual meetings. (207-967-2778).
WEEKLY
Port Knitters. This drop-in group meets every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Dow Room. Bring your knitting projects, meet up with friends new and old, and share stories. A delightful way to spend an afternoon at the Graves Library.
Senior Yoga. This program is offered on a weekly basis in the Community Room. New sessions start at the beginning of each month. No fee, although a donation is suggested for the certified instructor (Mindy Muse). Maximum class size- 15. Please call the Circulation Desk to register and bring a Yoga mat if you have one.
Chess Club. This drop-in group meets every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Dow Room. Bring your boards, meet up with friends new and old, and share stories.
MONTHLY
Morning Book Discussion Group. This program meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 am in the Dow Room. A variety of books are chosen and a schedule of upcoming books to be discussed is available at the Main Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome.
Evening Book Discussion Group. This program meets on the last Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm in the Business Center. A list for the following year is chosen in December. Copies are available at the circulation desk.
On the Nightstand Book Group. This group meets the first Saturday of every month at 9:30 am in the Dow Room. Participants are encouraged to bring and book talk whatever book is currently on their nightstand. Light refreshments are served.