Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library

ON THE NIGHTSTAND - BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
2026-04-04 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Please join us for some coffee and conversation. This group will meet in the Dow Room.
Bring a book that is currently being read on your nightstand. During the hour, we will share what we are reading and create a list for others to explore. We hope to see you here.

Please call the Library with any questions at 207-967-2778.

THE BOOK CELLAR - USED BOOK STORE - Open Library Hours Monday - Saturday
2026-04-06 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-13 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-27 09:30 - 17:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Visit the Book Cellar! There are thousands of books to choose from during Library hours. We also have notecards, special books, ball caps, special gift books, coffee mugs, bookmarks, and more. Cookbooks, sports, religion, fiction, biography, history, children’s, classics, health, and more! Looking for the perfect gift idea? Purchase a gift certificate for the book sale! Open during library hours Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00; Saturdays, 9:30-12:30.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, and is open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00; Saturdays, 9:30-12:30. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

CHESS CLUB
2026-04-07 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-14 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-21 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-28 14:00 - 16:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Calling all Chess players! Bring your own board or use one of ours – Tuesdays, from 2:00 to 4:30 PM in the Dow Room. We hope to get some great matches going and help each other learn this great game. All levels of play are welcome.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport.

For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

TAX HELP
2026-04-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Tax Help By Appointment
Wednesdays, February 4 – April 8, from 9 AM – 12 PM in the Business Center.
Tax Preparation has resumed at Graves Library – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Prior to scheduling an appointment, please pick up the information packet and fill it out. The packet includes an instruction sheet that includes a phone number or email to call for your appointment. As before, our assistants are here every Wednesday from 9 AM -12 PM from February 4 until April 8th. Individuals are asked to bring all necessary paperwork, including their social security card, proof of identification, and last year’s tax returns.
The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

PORT KNITTERS
2026-04-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Port Knitters meet on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 to sit and knit. Members are encouraged to bring any current projects and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

MAKE COMICS COOL!
2026-04-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Professor Andrews Make Comics Cool!

Learn to draw cool comics. Ages 7-11 on Wednesday, April 8, 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
Pre-registration is required to attend this event. To register, please call 207-967-2778 and ask for the Junior Room or visit www.graveslibrary.org.
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.

MORNING BOOK GROUP - APRIL 9 AT 9:45
2026-04-09 09:45 - 11:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Morning Book Group

The April book is “Everything is Tuberculosis” by John Green. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. For further information, please call 967-2778.
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport www.graveslibrary.org.

BOARD GAMES!
2026-04-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Board Games! Come join us every Thursday afternoon to play! Board games, including Scrabble, Backgammon, cards, crosswords and more will be available in the Dow Room. Come have a coffee or cocoa and some fun.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

STORYTIME - FRIDAYS 10 AM
2026-04-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 10:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Fabulous Friday Family Storytime with Miss Terri and Miss Allison is in the community room every Friday at 10 AM, and everyone is welcome to Stay & Play at 10:45 AM. This program features stories, fingerplays, and songs. After storytime, be sure to stop at our hands-on stations that are always open: Puzzle Cubes, View-Master, Coloring Crafts, Legos, I Spy Terrarium, and more! Try out our themed Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a prize!

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.

EMILY DICKINSON PROJECT
2026-04-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Let’s Talk About Emily – The Emily Dickinson Project

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is pleased to announce a special event, “Let’s Talk About Emily – The Emily Dickinson Project,” on Friday, April 10 at 3:30 PM. Playwright Patricia Mulholland will present insights into her new play, “A Solitude of Space – Emily Dickinson: The Woman, The Poet” and lead a dynamic exploration of Dickinson’s life and work. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Mulholland will introduce her play, which will be staged in Portland this April. Attendees are invited to delve into the genius and enduring mystery of Emily Dickinson, reflecting on the question, “What is the poetic impulse?” Participants are encouraged to bring and read a favorite Emily Dickinson poem, or another poem of their choosing, and to share thoughts on why certain poems resonate with them. Patricia will also discuss the unique process of translating poems into song and invite discussion about the poets that inspire us today. This program will be an engaging gathering for poetry lovers and those curious about Dickinson’s extraordinary legacy. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

ANNUAL POETRY BASH & BRUNCH
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Annual Poetry Bash and Brunch, April 11 at 10 AM
Please join Graves Library for National Poetry Month and get back in touch with your inner poet. The former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins once wrote: “All babies are born with a knowledge of poetry because the lub-dub of the mother’s heart is in iambic meter.” Bring a poem to read that you have written, share a favorite poem by another author, or just hunker down and listen. Inaugurated in April 1996, National Poetry Month brings together publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools, and poets around the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. Be part of the celebration! Light refreshments from Graves Snack Team will be served.

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

TINY ART PAINTING with John Forssen
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Crafter Hours with Raynne Presents: Guided Tiny Art Painting with Guest Artist John Forssen

This special session will feature a guided class with guest artist John Forssen. Participants will have the opportunity to paint their own 4”x4” canvas—complete with a miniature wooden easel—while exploring vibrant summer garden themes. This class is designed for adults of all skill levels, and all supplies are provided. Registration is required to attend. Attendees may choose to display their finished artwork in the library’s upcoming Tiny Art Show and pick it up later or take their masterpiece home the same evening. As always, the emphasis is on having fun—remember, it is fun art, not fine art! The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information or to register, please call 207-967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

WRITE ON
2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Enjoy putting pen to paper with your thoughts and stories? Join us for a different kind of writing group. We will discuss our findings, share our writing, and learn about our unique inner talents when we meet!

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. For further information, please call 207-967-2778 or visit our website at www.graveslibrary.org.

TROLLEY MUSEUM
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00
Storytime with Miss Terri at the Seashore Trolley Museum Model Railroad on Thursday, April 23, at 11 AM
All aboard for stories, songs, craft & model train adventure! Adults are $5, with free admission for anyone 5 years old and younger. Miss Terri from the Graves Library will be the guest reader at the Trolley Museum, sharing her favorite train stories. Following storytime, we will all check out the fantastic model trains! This model layout is the largest HO-scale layout in the state of Maine. The Seashore Trolley Museum is located at 195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport. Please call 207-967-2800 for more information and to register.

FURRY TALES STORYTIME
2026-04-24 10:00 - 10:30 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Furry Tales Storytime
We are so excited to have our special guest, Shelby. 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!

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.

EVENING BOOK GROUP
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
Evening Book Group
For April, the group is reading “Finding Grace” by Loretta Rothschild.

Please give us a call at 207-967-2778 for more information on this event.

MOVIE NIGHT - April 30
2026-04-30 18:15 - 20:00 | Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
We hope you will join us in the Community Room for our movie night! Bring your family and friends, it’s always a fun time. Enjoy beverages and popcorn. Let us know if you have any questions at 207-967-2778.
If you would like to know the movie title in advance, please call 207-967-2778 to be added to our movie club list.
