Programs & Events
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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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DEATH CAFE – WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 @ 9:00 AM
DEATH CAFE – WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 @ 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
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EVENING BOOK GROUP – MAY 29 @ 5:00 PM
EVENING BOOK GROUP – MAY 29 @ 5:00 PM
Evening Book Group Join us on Thursday, May 29, at 5:00 p.m. for this month’s book group. The book this month is James by Percival Everett. All are welcome to
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MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY – MAY 29 @ 6:45 PM
MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY – MAY 29 @ 6:45 PM
We hope you will join us in the Community Room for our monthly movie night! Bring your family and friends, it's always a fun time. Enjoy beverages and popcorn. Let
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MAY FURRY TALES
MAY FURRY TALES
Furry Tales Story Time We are so excited to partner with the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk for a very special story time. A coloring craft will follow. Preschoolers and
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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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CALLING ALL CHILD ARTISTS!
CALLING ALL CHILD ARTISTS!
Calling All Child Artists! Monday, June 2 – June 16, from 9:30 - 5:00 PM Would you like to be in our Children’s Art Show on Monday, June 23? We
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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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A DOUBLE EXPOSURE – BOOK LAUNCH – JUNE 17 @ 5:30 PM
A DOUBLE EXPOSURE – BOOK LAUNCH – JUNE 17 @ 5:30 PM
A "DOUBLE EXPOSURE" - BOOK LAUNCH - JUNE 17 @ 5:30 PM We are so excited to welcome Bob Dennis and Jim Groleau to Graves Library on Tuesday, June 17
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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
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LOCAL AUTHOR – ALBERT WAITT – THURSDAY, JUNE 5 @ 6:00 PM
LOCAL AUTHOR – ALBERT WAITT – THURSDAY, JUNE 5 @ 6:00 PM
We are so thrilled to welcome back local author and friend of Graves Library Albert Waitt on Thursday, June 5 @ 6:00 pm. Mr. Waitt will be reading from his
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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. Bring a book that is currently being read on your nightstand. During the hour,
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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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JUST HISTORY PROJECT – SATURDAY, JUNE 7 @ 1:00 PM
JUST HISTORY PROJECT – SATURDAY, JUNE 7 @ 1:00 PM
We are pleased to welcome Kennebunk resident Bill Grabin to Graves Library on Saturday, June 7 @ 1:00 pm to give us an overview of the Just History Project Website
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GANNY’S GARDEN STORY TIME
GANNY’S GARDEN STORY TIME
Join us at Ganny's Garden at the Trust River Green in Kennebunkport on Sunday, June 8, for a Family Story time in honor of Barbara Bush's 100th birthday. We will
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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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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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ADULT FLOWER POT PAINTING – JUNE 10 AT 5:30 PM
ADULT FLOWER POT PAINTING – JUNE 10 AT 5:30 PM
Flower Pot Painting on Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 PM Join us for a fun night out with Maine artist Marguerite Genest. For this program, you will paint a five-inch
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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
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
Morning Book Group The group will be discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room.
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OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE INFORMATIONAL SESSION
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE INFORMATIONAL SESSION
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Informational Session We are very excited to welcome members of OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) to Graves Library on Thursday, June 12, at 5:30 PM to
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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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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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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
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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AN EVENING WITH HISTORIAN RICK ATKINSON AND SUSAN SWAIN – JUNE 19 @ 5:00 PM
AN EVENING WITH HISTORIAN RICK ATKINSON AND SUSAN SWAIN – JUNE 19 @ 5:00 PM
LOUIS T. GRAVES MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY ~ ANNUAL AUTHOR EVENT ~ JUNE 19 @ 5:00 PM AT THE KENNEBUNK RIVER CLUB The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees invites you to an evening with Pulitzer Prize winning author, historian and journalist, Rick Atkinson as he discusses the newest volume in his Revolution
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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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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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SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKOFF
SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKOFF
Summer Reading Kickoff Join us for our Summer Reading Program Kickoff on Monday, June 23, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Pick up the summer program brochure, visit the book
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CHILDREN’S ART SHOW
CHILDREN’S ART SHOW
Children’s Art Show on Monday, June 23 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM Come see all our little Picassos at a Children’s Art Show. Lots of different mediums, styles, and talent!
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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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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
CHILDREN’S CRAFT ADVENTURE
CHILDREN’S CRAFT ADVENTURE
Children’s Craft Adventure on Wednesday, June 25, from 2:15 to 3:15 PM Decorate your summer reading bag with paint, gems, and stickers. All supplies are provided. All ages welcome; please
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EVENING BOOK GROUP – JUNE 26 @ 5:00 PM
EVENING BOOK GROUP – JUNE 26 @ 5:00 PM
Evening Book Group Join us on Thursday, June 26, at 5:00 p.m. for this month’s book group. The book this month is Forgotten on Sunday by Valerie Perrin. All are
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JUNE FURRY TALES
JUNE FURRY TALES
Furry Tales Story Time We are so excited to partner with the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk for a very special story time. A coloring craft will follow. Preschoolers and
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0 events,
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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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.