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“KITTYBUNKPORT” WITH AUTHOR SCOTT ROTHMAN – Registration required

“Kittybunkport” Christmas with Author Scott Rothman, 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Registration Required

Reading of “Kittybunkport” by best-selling author Scott Rothman. Books will be available for sale and signing. Registration required, please call 207-967-2778 to register for the 9:30 or 11:30 storytime. Seating is limited. Free event!

SCOTT ROTHMAN is a writer of picture books, screenplays, theater, and humor pieces. Scott’s debut picture book ATTACK OF THE UNDERWEAR DRAGON (Random House) and its sequel RETURN OF THE UNDERWEAR DRAGON were both National Indie bestsellers and are being developed into a musical kids TV series by Mercury Filmworks with best-selling illustrator Pete Oswald and Tony-award winning composer Bill Sherman. 

His most recent book KITTYBUNKPORT was featured on the TODAY SHOW and was selected by Jenna Bush Hager for her Summer Reading List. Scott’s book WARM AND FUZZY (Tundra, illustrated by Brian Won) received a starred review from Booklist who called it a “fun and helpful read about overcoming anxieties.”

Scott’s other kid’s books include the Virginia Readers’ Choice finalist BLUE BISON NEEDS A HAIRCUT and BUBBLE GUM BISON NEEDS A BATH (Random House, both illustrated by Pete Oswald), PARFAIT, NOT PARFAIT (Roaring Brook Press, illustrated by Avery Monsen), MAKO & TIGER: A SHARK’S TALE (Random House, illustrated by Mika Song) and BASKETBALL TOWN (Candlewick Press, illustrated by Darnell Johnson). He has six more books coming out in 2026. 

A screenplay Scott co-wrote with playwright Rajiv Joseph, DRAFT DAY, topped the 2012 Black List before being made into a feature film directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Kevin Costner. In addition, Scott co-wrote the script for the comedy ARMY OF ONE starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Larry Charles. 

Scott also wrote the book for the one-person musical TODD VS. THE TITANIC (music and lyrics by Murder for Two’s Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair) which was produced by the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Hangar Theatre.

Scott’s humor writing has appeared in The New Yorker, GQ and McSweeney’s. He received an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU. – scottrothmanwriter.com

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport.

HOLIDAY SONGS SING-ALONG WITH DANA PEARSON

Holiday Songs Sing-Along on Friday, December 5, at 10 AM. 

Join us for a special story time while we play instruments and sing some great holiday songs.

 

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER 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 their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement, and plenty of animal time. Each visit is a new adventure!

For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Department or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

LINDSAY AND HER PUPPET PALS

Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals

Join us on Wednesday, August 13, at 2 PM.  As part of our summer reading program, Lindsay brings her larger-than-life Puppet Pals to delight child and family audiences. Funny, fast-paced, and interactive, this variety show delights the young and the young at heart! With positive messaging and professionalism, this program is a favorite among libraries. Pre-registration is required. For further information, please call 207-967-2778.

 

 

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport www.graveslibrary.org

BANJO JIMMY – JULY 31

Banjo Jimmy

Events for our summer reading program continue on July 24 & 31, at 10:30 AM. Join us to sing along with Banjo Jimmy as he performs family favorites!  All ages are welcome to this rain-or-shine event. Pre-registration is required.

 

 

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

CALLING ALL CHILD ARTISTS!

Calling All Child Artists!

Monday, June 1 – June 15, from 9:30 – 5:00 PM

Would you like to be in our Children’s Art Show on Monday, June 22? We welcome crayon creations, painted masterpieces, and silly sculptures. If you would like to participate, please drop off a piece of art with your name on it by Monday, June 15.

 

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

 

 

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 their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement, and plenty of animal time. Each visit is a new adventure!

For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Department or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

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 their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement, and plenty of animal time. Each visit is a new adventure!

For further information, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Department or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

APRIL 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 their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement, and plenty of animal time. Each visit is a new adventure!

For further information, please call 967-2778 and ask for the Junior Department or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

CHILDREN’S BOOK SWAP

Children’s Book Swap on Wednesday, March 26 at 3:30 PM

Join us at the library on March 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for a fantastic children’s book swap. Bring gently used books that your family has outgrown or no longer reads and exchange them for exciting titles. Parents are also encouraged to bring in some of their books to swap. Music, beverages, and a bookmark-making station will add to the fun. Make sure to mark your calendars for this enjoyable family afternoon at the library.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

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