It is with deep gratitude for more than two decades of outstanding dedication to the Louis T. Graves Memorial Library that the Board of Trustees announces the retirement of Mary-Lou Boucouvalas as library director, effective June 30, 2025. A search committee is in the process of their work to hire the next library director.

During her twenty-six years with our library, Mary-Lou has overseen and lead its robust growth, from the addition of the Mother’s Wing, increased circulation and outreach to the community, to celebrated author events with both local and national writers. But it is her development of the library as a place for connections to books, to people and to ideas, that has been her greatest legacy. It is no wonder she was recognized in 2023 as Outstanding Librarian of the Year by the Maine State Library Association.

Please join us in thanking her and wishing her well in the next chapter. As we work towards the leadership transition over the next six months, more updates will follow, including farewell events.

In the words of Mary-Lou, “To say it has been an honor and a privilege to serve the residents and visitors of Kennebunkport for almost half of my life is an understatement. I have had the best experiences getting to know children, their parents, grandparents, and seniors who retire to this lovely seaside community.”

The Library is not accepting applications for paid positions at this time. We do, however, appreciate your interest in being part of our “small but mighty” family!