Programs & Events
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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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3 events,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Community Art Show 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.
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TECHNOLOGY CLASS
TECHNOLOGY CLASS
Tired of feeling overwhelmed by technology? Come to our tiny tech class on Tuesday, March 5 at 11:15 a.m. in the Community Room. We will cover a small topic leaving
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KIDS MARIMO GARDEN PROGRAM
KIDS MARIMO GARDEN PROGRAM
Kids Marimo Garden Program Making a Marimo Garden is a fun and easy way to bring a little bit of nature into your home. Marimo balls are a type of
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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,
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – 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 on Saturday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m. for some coffee and conversation. This group will meet in the Dow Room on the first Saturday of every month.
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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
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ECLIPSE-A-MAINE-IA
ECLIPSE-A-MAINE-IA
Eclipse-a-Maine-ia Come watch the Solar Eclipse with us at Parson’s Field next to the Consolidated School on Monday, April 8, at 2:30 PM. Parking is available along the access road
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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,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Community Art Show 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.
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3 events,
WORLD WAR 1 CLASS WITH LOU SALOME
WORLD WAR 1 CLASS WITH LOU SALOME
How World War I and Its Aftermath Created the Modern Middle East with Lou Salome on Wednesday, April 10, 17 & 24, 12-2 PM First and foremost, there is a
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FRINKLEPOD CONTAINER GARDEN
FRINKLEPOD CONTAINER GARDEN
Frinklepod Container Garden on Wednesday, April 10, 5 PM Noah Wentworth, owner of Frinklepod Farm, will be in the Community Room to give a thorough presentation on creating the perfect
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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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2 events,
MORNING BOOK GROUP
MORNING BOOK GROUP
Morning Book Group In April, the group will be discussing Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45
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RETIREMENT READINESS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
RETIREMENT READINESS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Retirement Readiness with Special Guests Thursday, April 11 at 4 PM Seminar on retirement readiness. Special guests on Medicare Basics, Financial Health, Physical Health, Real Estate, and Travel. Retirement readiness
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2 events,
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – 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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MISS TERRI GUEST READER AT THE BUNNY HOP
MISS TERRI GUEST READER AT THE BUNNY HOP
Miss Terri Guest Reader at Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society Bunny Hop on Friday, April 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Join Miss Terri as she reads at the AWS
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ANNUAL POETRY BASH
ANNUAL POETRY BASH
Annual Poetry Bash Sunday, April 14 at 2 PM Please join Graves Library for National Poetry Month and get back in touch with your inner poet. The former US Poet
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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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3 events,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Community Art Show 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.
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LEGO CLUB
LEGO CLUB
Lego Madness will take place on Tuesday, April 16 at 3:15 PM Bring your imagination for an hour of fun. Imagine, Build, Create! Unstructured build time will be followed by
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – April 16 @ 5:30 pm
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION – April 16 @ 5:30 pm
Earth Day Celebration on Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 PM Join your three local land trusts for a climate presentation celebrating Earth Day! As climate change and its harmful effects
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2 events,
CARD MAKING STATION
CARD MAKING STATION
Card Making Station Wednesday, April 17 at 3:15 PM We want to invite people of all ages to attend the kick-off of our card-making program, where we will design cards
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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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3 events,
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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WINE ON-LINE WITH MAINE & VINE AND WINE HOUSE ON MAIN – APRIL 18 @ 5:30 PM
WINE ON-LINE WITH MAINE & VINE AND WINE HOUSE ON MAIN – APRIL 18 @ 5:30 PM
Join us on Thursday, April 18 at 5:30 pm for a fun hour of tasting, information, and trivia right on Zoom. Our two experts, Lani Dietz and Betsy Ross will
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APRIL MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY – APRIL 18 @ 6:45 PM
APRIL MOVIE NIGHT AT GRAVES LIBRARY – APRIL 18 @ 6:45 PM
Monthly Movie Night! Join us for a great night of theater, snacks, and friends on Thursday, April 18 @ 6:45 PM in the Community Room. One night a month, the
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1 event,
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – 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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1 event,
STARS FROM CORONA KITCHEN – LISA LUCAS and DEBRIANNA MANSINI – APRIL 21 @ 2:00 PM
STARS FROM CORONA KITCHEN – LISA LUCAS and DEBRIANNA MANSINI – APRIL 21 @ 2:00 PM
A POP-UP VISIT WITH TELEVISION CELEBRITIES LISA LUCAS AND DEBRIANNA MANSINI The Stars of Corona Kitchen (Lisa Lucas and Debrianna Mansini) will be here at Graves Library on Sunday, April
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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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1 event,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Community Art Show 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.
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1 event,
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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2 events,
AUTHOR BARBARA WALSH
AUTHOR BARBARA WALSH
Maine Author Barbara Walsh Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Barbara Walsh will discuss her new book “Spencer: Boston's Beloved Marathon Dog,” a story of hope, inspiration, and a dog who lit up
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EVENING BOOK GROUP
EVENING BOOK GROUP
Evening Book Group Join us on Thursday, April 25th for this month’s book group. All are welcome to attend. For April, the group is reading poetry. Please give us
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1 event,
STORY TIME – EVERY FRIDAY
STORY TIME – 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,
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,
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
ARTISTS OF GRAVES LIBRARY: A COMMUNITY ART SHOW
Community Art Show 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.
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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 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!
Erase the Stigma – C. A. R. E. S.
Join us on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 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 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.