Please join us every Friday at 10:00 am for story time in the Community Room. Together, we will read stories, sing songs, and move about the room. A take-home craft is available. 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. No registration is required. Masks are recommended.
Wednesday, March 29 at 10:30 am. Tech & Tea. This month’s topic in Tech & Tea will be iPhone photo basics. Join us for this information session on what some icons mean and how to use them. The Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, and is open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00, and Saturdays 9:30-12:30. For further information, please call 967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.
For one night a month, the Library’s 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! Join us for a great night of theater, snacks, and friends.
Please join us on Wednesday, March 15 at 9:00 am in the Community Room for a very important program on Hearing Loss.
Margaret Myatt, Vice President of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), will be here to talk about her experience with hearing aids starting at the age of 30. She became certified in hearing assistive technology and is an advocate for people with hearing loss. The mission of HLAA Down East is to educate Mainers with hearing loss (as well as their families and friends) about the causes, nature, and complications of hearing loss and what can be done to better cope with that loss.
This program is hosted by the Kennebunkport Public Health Department and Graves Library. Light refreshments will be served. In case of inclement weather, please call the Library or check your local television stations for cancellations.
Join us on Thursday, March 16th at 5:30 pm for a fun hour of tasting, information, and trivia right on Zoom. For March, we will be tasting wines from a country far, far away! Our two experts, Lani Dietz and Betsy Ross will be on hand to guide us through the program. Please call the Library at 967-2778 to be added to the Zoom List! Stop by Maine & Vine or the Wine House on Main to pick up your wine prior to the event.
The best part is, you don’t have to worry about driving!
Wednesday, March 1 from 12:00-4:00 pm. Early Release Wednesday – Games & Crafts! Looking for something fun to do? Spend your early release Wednesday at the Library building with Legos, playing games, doing crafts, and more!
Pre-registration is encouraged. Please call 967-2778 and ask for the Children’s Room.
Join us for a special art class with Marguerite Genest, Ed.D. on Tuesday, March 7 at 5:00 pm. Marguerite will teach us how to create our own Mandalas. The word “mandala,” in ancient Sanskrit, means both circle and center. Creating these incredible pieces of art has been a great way to “turn off” daily stress and decrease anxiety for centuries. They are also a way for us to understand how we see ourselves, our world, and our life’s purpose.
Marguerite Genest, Ed.D. is an educational consultant and artist currently living in Kennebunk. Originally from Western MA, she holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a doctorate in Educational Psychology. As an instructor of Social Emotional Learning and executive functioning skills, she focuses on the development of self-awareness that ultimately determines one’s view of self and the external world. She uses art, including the meditative process of mandala drawing, to reduce anxiety and enhance self-confidence. She exhibits her art in galleries and shows in New England, and paints commissioned portraits of children and pets. To learn more, see her website at mgenestart.com
Class size is limited so please call the Library to register at 207-967-2778. All supplies will be provided and light refreshments will be served.
Our friends at Mornings in Paris (Lower Village, Kennebunk) have graciously offered to sponsor a fundraiser for us. For the entire month of February, anyone is welcome to stop by Mornings in Paris and purchase a “paper heart” ($1-$10) to add a message to the Mornings in Paris “Window of Love”. Each message purchased will be matched by the business (up to $500) and donated to Graves Library.
Five signature drinks will be on special for all of February. A raffle to win prizes too! Thanks for supporting us and a local business. A win-win!
The Power of Love and Collaboration!
