Programs & Events
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BE MINE @ MORNINGS IN PARIS
BE MINE @ MORNINGS IN PARIS
Our friends at Mornings in Paris (Lower Village, Kennebunk) have graciously offered to sponsor a fundraiser for us. For the entire month of February, anyone is welcome to stop by
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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?
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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1 event,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Dear Friends: 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
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EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY GAMES
EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY GAMES
Wednesday, March 1 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,
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PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
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.
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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Beautiful Gardens without Pesticides
Beautiful Gardens without Pesticides
Thursday, March 2 from 6:00-7:30 pm. Beautiful Gardens without Pesticides. Do you want a beautiful yard without the pesticides and herbicides that harm our pollinators? Hear common sense solutions from
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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
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1 event,
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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ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Dear Friends: 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
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MANDALAS WITH MARGUERITE GENEST, Ed.D.
MANDALAS WITH MARGUERITE GENEST, Ed.D.
Join us for a special art class with Marguerite Genest, Ed.D. on Tuesday, March 7 at 5:00 pm. Marguerite will teach us how to create our own Mandalas. The word
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PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
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.
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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2 events,
MORNING BOOK GROUP
MORNING BOOK GROUP
Morning Book Group. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month. This month, the group is reading The Double Helix by James D. Watson. New members are always
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C.A.R.E.S. MONTHLY PRESENTATION
C.A.R.E.S. MONTHLY PRESENTATION
Join us for our monthly discussion with 3 Towns: 1 Community C.A.R.E.S. (Conversation, Advocacy, Resources, Education, Support), C.A.R.E.S. meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 pm in
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1 event,
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
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1 event,
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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1 event,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Dear Friends: 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
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4 events,
LIVING WITH HEARING LOSS – POSTPONED
LIVING WITH HEARING LOSS – POSTPONED
Please join us on Wednesday, March 15 at 9:00 am in the Community Room for a very important program on Hearing Loss. Margaret Myatt, Vice President of the Hearing Loss
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PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
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.
ST. PATRICK’S PARTY
ST. PATRICK’S PARTY
St. Patrick’s Party Join Terri and Marina after school for cookie decorating, stories, songs, a scavenger hunt, a shamrock selfie station, and more! Wednesday, March 15 from 3:15-4:00 pm upstairs
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WRITE ON
WRITE ON
Enjoy putting pen to paper with your thoughts and stories? Join us for a different kind of writing group, that will meet once a month. Creative writing prompts will be
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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, March 16th at 5:30 pm for a fun hour of tasting, information, and trivia right on Zoom. For March, we will be tasting wines from a
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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
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AUTHOR VISIT WITH JOSHUA SMITH – MARCH 18 @ 2:00 PM
AUTHOR VISIT WITH JOSHUA SMITH – MARCH 18 @ 2:00 PM
With the help of Vice Admiral (ret.) George W. Emery, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joshua Smith to the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library located at 18 Maine
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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?
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
2 events,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Dear Friends: 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
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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
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2 events,
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
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.
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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1 event,
MONTHLY MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY
MONTHLY MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY
For one night a month, the Library's Community Room will transform into a movie theater. Meet up with your friends, snack on some popcorn, and enjoy a FREE
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1 event,
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
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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?
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
2 events,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Dear Friends: 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
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CELINA MCMICHAEL STROKE TALK
CELINA MCMICHAEL STROKE TALK
Tuesday, March 28 at 6:00 pm. Celina McMichael Stroke Talk. Please join us for a special talk on the Signs and Signals of Cerebrovascular Incidents a/k/a Stroke. Five-time stroke survivor,
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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
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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
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PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
PORT KNITTERS – WEDNESDAYS
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.
1 event,
1 event,
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
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Ongoing Programs
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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 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 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! A list of monthly movie selections is posted on the website and updated regularly.
Tech Help
We offer tech help every weekday from 9:30 – 10:30 am. 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 necessary! Please note–if you cannot make it during Tech Help, 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 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!
Erase the Stigma
Join us on the second Thursday of every month at 4:00 pm in the Community Room 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 guest, to present helpful ways to arm you and your family with the appropriate tools to fight Opioid overuse and abuse.
Wine On-Line with Maine & Vine and Wine House on Maine
Join us virtually via Zoom on the second Thursday of every month (October through May) 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.