Programs & Events
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APRIL SHOWERS – SPECIAL CRAFTS TO GO
APRIL SHOWERS – SPECIAL CRAFTS TO GO
For the Month of April - we are thinking "Showers!" All during the month, we have special crafts having do with April Showers. Stop by and pick your packet up
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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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TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
If you are having trouble with your phone, tablet, computer, printer, or audiobook downloads, stop by the Business Center for some help. Kennebunk High School Students are here to help
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FINANCIAL CRIMES – APRIL 27 @ 9:30 AM
FINANCIAL CRIMES – APRIL 27 @ 9:30 AM
Did you know that the Kennebunkport Health Department is celebrating its 75th year in service to the community? As part of the celebration, they are hosting monthly discussions held here
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HISTORY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING IT RIGHT – A SOUTH COAST SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS
HISTORY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING IT RIGHT – A SOUTH COAST SENIOR COLLEGE CLASS
The South Coast Senior College has asked Graves Library to help out with getting this class back out to the public. This will be an in person course for three
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EVENING BOOK GROUP
EVENING BOOK GROUP
The Evening Book Group meets the last Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m. February 24 - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict March 31 - Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia
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STORY TIME – VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
STORY TIME – VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
Until we can safely open the Library to in-person programming, we will continue to offer story time every Friday at 10:00 am on Facebook and Youtube. You can always view
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MEET THE AUTHOR – DR. KATHARINE HAYHOE
MEET THE AUTHOR – DR. KATHARINE HAYHOE
The Climate Initiative and Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library (and more) invite you to join us on Saturday, April 30 at 11:00 am at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport for
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MEET US @ THE MUSEUM(S) – FREE PASSES
MEET US @ THE MUSEUM(S) – FREE PASSES
Starting May 1, 2022, we will have passes to six different museums throughout Maine for all Kennebunkport residents and patrons of Graves Library to visit for free. Please call us
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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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TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
If you are having trouble with your phone, tablet, computer, printer, or audiobook downloads, stop by the Business Center for some help. Kennebunk High School Students are here to help
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STORY TIME – VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
STORY TIME – VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
Until we can safely open the Library to in-person programming, we will continue to offer story time every Friday at 10:00 am on Facebook and Youtube. You can always view
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1 event,
MEET US @ THE MUSEUM(S) – FREE PASSES
MEET US @ THE MUSEUM(S) – FREE PASSES
Starting May 1, 2022, we will have passes to six different museums throughout Maine for all Kennebunkport residents and patrons of Graves Library to visit for free. Please call us
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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
+ Read More
TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
If you are having trouble with your phone, tablet, computer, printer, or audiobook downloads, stop by the Business Center for some help. Kennebunk High School Students are here to help
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MISS LYN LIKES!
MISS LYN LIKES!
Join us for a new monthly inspiring program. Miss Lyn Likes! will feature various picture books that she loves for a plethora of reasons. Tune in to Facebook, Youtube, or
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PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
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
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MORNING BOOK GROUP
MORNING BOOK GROUP
The morning book group meets every second Thursday of the month at 9:45 am. New members always welcome. Copies of the book will be available upon request/reservation. Please call the
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ERASE THE STIGMA
ERASE THE STIGMA
Join us for a monthly discussion with our friends from the Kennebunkport Public Health Department and Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition (through the University of New England) and sometimes a special
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STORY TIME – VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
STORY TIME – VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
Until we can safely open the Library to in-person programming, we will continue to offer story time every Friday at 10:00 am on Facebook and Youtube. You can always view
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MEET US @ THE MUSEUM(S) – FREE PASSES
MEET US @ THE MUSEUM(S) – FREE PASSES
Starting May 1, 2022, we will have passes to six different museums throughout Maine for all Kennebunkport residents and patrons of Graves Library to visit for free. Please call us
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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
+ Read More
TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
If you are having trouble with your phone, tablet, computer, printer, or audiobook downloads, stop by the Business Center for some help. Kennebunk High School Students are here to help
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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
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STOP THE BLEED – UNTIL HELP ARRIVES – MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM
STOP THE BLEED – UNTIL HELP ARRIVES – MAY 17 @ 6:00 PM
Join your neighbors and attend “Stop the Bleed” here at the Library. Kennebunkport Public Health and Kennebunkport Emergency Management are happy to offer this free class to you on Tuesday,
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YOUR HEALTH MATTERS – BOOK GROUP
YOUR HEALTH MATTERS – BOOK GROUP
Please join us, Alison Kenneway and Kim Noble, RNs from the Kennebunkport Public Health Department on Wednesday, March 16 @ 9:30 am (or via Zoom if you cannot make it
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CHILDREN’S BOOK LOOK WITH MISS TERRI
CHILDREN’S BOOK LOOK WITH MISS TERRI
Please tune in on Wednesday, May 18 @ 10:00 am to this pre-recorded program with Miss Terri as she answers your letters and email questions to suggest books, articles, and
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PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
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
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IN PERSON WINE TASTING WITH LANI DIETZ, BETSY ROSS and HOME INGREDIENTS
IN PERSON WINE TASTING WITH LANI DIETZ, BETSY ROSS and HOME INGREDIENTS
Join us on Thursday, May 19 @ 5:30 pm for a fun hour of tasting, information, and trivia. Local wine gurus, Lani Dietz and Betsy Ross, will guide us through
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STORY TIME – VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
STORY TIME – VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
Until we can safely open the Library to in-person programming, we will continue to offer story time every Friday at 10:00 am on Facebook and Youtube. You can always view
+ Read More
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1 event,
MEET US @ THE MUSEUM(S) – FREE PASSES
MEET US @ THE MUSEUM(S) – FREE PASSES
Starting May 1, 2022, we will have passes to six different museums throughout Maine for all Kennebunkport residents and patrons of Graves Library to visit for free. Please call us
+ Read More
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
+ Read More
TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
If you are having trouble with your phone, tablet, computer, printer, or audiobook downloads, stop by the Business Center for some help. Kennebunk High School Students are here to help
+ Read More
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
+ Read More
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2 events,
COGNITIVE DECLINE – MAY 25 @ 9:30 AM
COGNITIVE DECLINE – MAY 25 @ 9:30 AM
Did you know that the Kennebunkport Health Department is celebrating its 75th year in service to the community? As part of the celebration, they are hosting monthly discussions held
+ Read More
PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
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
+ Read More
1 event,
EVENING BOOK GROUP
EVENING BOOK GROUP
The Evening Book Group meets the last Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m. February 24 - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict March 31 - Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia
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1 event,
STORY TIME – VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
STORY TIME – VIA FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
Until we can safely open the Library to in-person programming, we will continue to offer story time every Friday at 10:00 am on Facebook and Youtube. You can always view
+ Read More
0 events,
1 event,
MEET US @ THE MUSEUM(S) – FREE PASSES
MEET US @ THE MUSEUM(S) – FREE PASSES
Starting May 1, 2022, we will have passes to six different museums throughout Maine for all Kennebunkport residents and patrons of Graves Library to visit for free. Please call us
+ Read More
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
+ Read More
TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
TECH HELP EVERY WEEK DAY @ 2:30 TO 4:00 PM
If you are having trouble with your phone, tablet, computer, printer, or audiobook downloads, stop by the Business Center for some help. Kennebunk High School Students are here to help
+ Read More
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
+ Read More
1 event,
UPDATED LIBRARY HOURS BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2022
UPDATED LIBRARY HOURS BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2022
Beginning June 1, 2022, the library will have new open hours! Updated hours are as follows: Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
PORTSIDE READERS PRESENTS – WEEKLY READINGS
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
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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 is 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
Last Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm. A variety of books is chosen. Copies available at the circulation desk. New members are always welcome.
Weekly Computer Questions (Classes/Equipment/Copy Center)
Learn how to find information by searching a reputable, reliable online system. Need help with Facebook? A job search? Download an Audio or E-Book? Add apps to your portable device? Every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 am we will help you with your computer questions, show you how to get alerts from the Town of Kennebunkport, copy and past, scan, fax and copy. Please call the Circulation Desk for details (967-2778). Please note–if you cannot make it on Friday, we are always happy to assist during Library hours.
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 Library” For more information please give us a call at (967-2778).