Kids and Teen Events
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| HOLIDAY MITTEN TREE HOLIDAY MITTEN TREE @ Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Dec 1 – Dec 18 all-day  Please help us decorate our Mitten Tree with handmade or purchased mittens, scarves, and hats until December 18th. The tree is located in the Children’s Room. We will carry these items over to the Kennebunkport + Read More | ||||||
| LOVE TO READ BOOK CLUB 12:00 pm LOVE TO READ BOOK CLUB @ Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm  The Love to Read Book Group meets on early release Wednesdays. Miss Terri walks over to Consolidated School to collect her readers. They meet upstairs in the Children’s Room from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. + Read More | SPECIAL STORYTIME WITH MARY THE BAKER 10:00 am SPECIAL STORYTIME WITH MARY THE BAKER @ Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am  Please join Miss Terri and Miss Stephanie for a special storytime on Friday, December 7. Guest reader, Mary the Baker will be here to read sweet stories and share sweet treats. A scavenger hunt is + Read More Storytime 10:00 am | |||||
| CLOSINGS – DECEMBER 22-26, 31-JANUARY 1 10:00 am CLOSINGS – DECEMBER 22-26, 31-JANUARY 1 Dec 10 @ 10:00 am  The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 22 thru Wednesday, December 26, and Monday, December 31 thru Tuesday, January 1, 2019. We wish all of our Patrons and Friends a safe and blessed holiday + Read More | DROP IN CRAFT – MAKE AN DAZZLING ORNAMENT DROP IN CRAFT – MAKE AN DAZZLING ORNAMENT @ Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Dec 12 all-day Please stop by any time during the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm for a drop-in craft. We will provide all the materials for a Dazzling Ornament project. For all ages. Young children must + Read More | Storytime 10:00 am ALL ABOARD – THE POLAR EXPRESS 4:30 pm ALL ABOARD – THE POLAR EXPRESS @ Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Dec 14 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm  All Aboard the Polar Express! Sip hot chocolate, wear your pajamas, and watch the Polar Express with us. A great way to relax with your family in the hectic times of the season. FMI please + Read More | ||||
| PLAY AND READ – PRESCHOOL 10:00 am PLAY AND READ – PRESCHOOL @ Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  Play and Read in the Community Room. Play and social time with your children and friends (ages 1 1/2 and up) in a warm, friendly space. We offer age appropriate toys, crafts, and books in + Read More | HOLIDAY STORYTIME 10:00 am HOLIDAY STORYTIME @ Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am  Please join Miss Terri and Miss Stephanie for a special storytime on Friday, December 21. Stories, holiday songs, and snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome. For more information, please call the Library at + Read More Storytime 10:00 am | |||||
How To Get a Card
Children ages 0-14 may apply for a Library card as long as they have a parent or guardian present to sign the Application card.
Books, Audios, Videos, and DVDs and Magazines
The collection includes over 13,000 board books, chapter books, picture books, fiction, non-fiction, biographies, reference, young adult, and high school. Classics and current titles are available for check out. If patrons cannot find what they are looking for, we offer Interlibrary Loan services at no charge. Muse, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Odyssey, Cobblestone, Kids Discover, Zoobooks, and Homeschooling are some of the magazines that can be read and borrowed from the Library. If there is a particular article needed, we can always help you look it up on MARVEL!
StoryTime
We Offer “StoryTime” Every Friday at 10 am and weekly after-school programs. Join us or call (207) 967-2778 for details.
Crafts
Special workshops are designed and offered throughout the year. For upcoming workshops, please call the Library. Registration is usually required.
Resources
MARVEL! Kids
MARVEL! Teen Resources
The Children’s Literature Web Guide
Children’s Books Winners: Caldecott Medal &
Newbery Medal
Series and Sequels Search
Lego Club, Book Clubs – Boys and Girls, Watercolor Painting, Classroom Visits with Area Schools, Summer Reading Program and Events, School Vacation Crafts,
Outreach to Daycare Centers and Preschools, Magic Shows and Other Special Events
Young Adults and Teen Stuff
Chess, Cribbage, Board Game, and more
We also have a special parenting collection which includes videos, magazines, and books to help with questions on raising children.
Teen Topics
Teen Reads
Everything you need to discover – new and old fantastic books!
College Board
Thinking about college? This is a great place to start.
Maine Community Colleges
Community Colleges in Maine.
Scholarships
A great site for browsing scholarships without having to register.
Careers and Colleges
Great resource for teens.
Internet Movie Database
All about movies. Reviews, facts, watch instantly…check it out
All Movie
A comprehensive film and TV database featuring in-depth reviews, biographies, and descriptive content.