AUTHOR VISIT WITH MAUREEN LEE AND JENNIFER COOLEY

We are very excited to host local authors Maureen Lee and Jennifer Cooley, to read from their latest children’s book in their A Puppy in Maine series, on Thursday, August 8 @ 1:00 in the Community Room. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. Please call 967-2778 to register for this program.

Maureen Lee is a primary care physician who first fell in love with Maine while attending medical school in Biddeford, Maine, at the University of New England. She enjoys reading and traveling in her home state, as well as making time for bird-watching, hiking, photography, and painting.

Jennifer Cooley is a teacher in Kennebunk, Maine. Raised in Maine, she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education from Cedarville University in Ohio. Jenny loves to read, paint, travel, and go on adventures with Summer.

Summer is a fun-loving Golden Retriever pup who loves living in Maine and spending most of her time at outside. Some of her favorite hobbies include jumping in the waves at the ocean, spying on the neighbors, and stealing socks.

AUTHOR JOCELYN LACEY

Author Jocelyn Lacey

Local author Jocelyn Lacey will read to us from her book Coral’s First Sleepover books will be available for signing and sale. We’ll have a special mermaid craft. Thursday, October 5 from 3:15 to 4:00 PM. For further information, please call 967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

AUTHOR VISIT WITH MAUREEN LEE AND JENNIFER COOLEY – JUNE 29

We are very excited to host local authors Maureen Lee and Jennifer Cooley, to read from their latest children’s book A Puppy in Maine, on Thursday, June 29 @ 10:30 am in the Community Room. This program will include a special craft! Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. Please call 967-2778 to register for this program.

Maureen Lee is a primary care physician who first fell in love with Maine while attending medical school in Biddeford, Maine, at the University of New England. She enjoys reading and traveling in her home state, as well as making time for bird-watching, hiking, photography, and painting.

Jennifer Cooley is a teacher in Kennebunk, Maine. Raised in Maine, she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education from Cedarville University in Ohio. Jenny loves to read, paint, travel, and go on adventures with Summer.

Summer is a fun-loving Golden Retriever pup who loves living in Maine and spending most of her time at outside. Some of her favorite hobbies include jumping in the waves at the ocean, spying on the neighbors, and stealing socks.

STORYTIME WITH LOCAL AUTHOR JOCELYN LACEY

Joined by a Kennebunkport Police Officer, local author Jocelyn Lacey will be sharing her new children’s book What Do Police Officers Do? The program will take place outside on the lawn (weather permitting). Join us as we learn about police officers and the many jobs they do in the community where they live!

BOOK SIGNING WITH GIOVANNA AND ANITA MCBRIDE

Join us on August 1st at 10:00 am for a very special “pop-up” book reading and signing with Giovanna (Gigi) McBride, author of Gigi at the Whitehouse!, and her mother Anita McBride, former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush!

Gigi at the White House! is based on Gigi’s real-life experience. It was written for early readers and follows Gigi on many adventures exploring the White House at the Easter Egg Roll, Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas. Gigi at the White House! is included on First Lady Laura Bush’s 2022 Summer Reading List for Kids. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing at the event.

For more information about the White House Historical Association, visit this link.

SPECIAL STORYTIME

Please join Miss Terri and Miss Stephanie for a special visit with guest reader Tiffany from the Daily Sweat. Ms. Tiffany will read stories, sing songs, and show us some awesome yoga moves. No registration is required. This program is designed for children 5 and younger, however, all ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

For more information, please call the Library at 967-2778.

SPECIAL STORYTIME – MAINE AUTHOR – JOCELYN LACEY

Please join Miss Terri and Miss Stephanie for a special visit with Maine Author, Jocelyn Lacey. Ms. Lacey will be here on Thursday, January 30 @ 3:15 pm. to read from her new book about kindness, Pierre the Peacock. All ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. No registration is required. A delightful peacock craft will follow.

For more information, please call the Library at 967-2778.

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