PORTLAND STAGE

Portland Stage Theater Program Thursday, August 6, 10:30 AM – 12 PM Play, performance and acting workshop. Listen to a dramatic story by actors. Then you will participate in an interactive program. Space is limited to 30 children. The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Li......More

Portland Stage Theater Program Thursday, August 6, 10:30 AM – 12 PM Play, performance and acting workshop. Listen to a dramatic story by actors. Then you will participate in an interactive program. Space is limited to 30 children. 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.

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PHOTOGRAPHER BUDDY DOYLE

Photographer Buddy Doyle Thursday, August 6, 3:30 PM “Maine’s Still Reading” features 50 new portraits by photographer Buddy Doyle, capturing Mainers of all backgrounds curled up with their latest read in Adirondack chairs by the water, porch hammocks and armchairs in f......More

Photographer Buddy Doyle Thursday, August 6, 3:30 PM “Maine’s Still Reading” features 50 new portraits by photographer Buddy Doyle, capturing Mainers of all backgrounds curled up with their latest read in Adirondack chairs by the water, porch hammocks and armchairs in front of the fire. Each portrait includes original reflections from the readers themselves, sharing not just where they read, but why these moments and places matter to them. Proceeds support the Maine Library Association’s statewide literacy initiatives, making every purchase a contribution to keeping Maine reading. 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.

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2025 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR - PORTLAND PRESS HERALD

Opening Reception for PPH 2025 Photos of the Year Our opening reception with photographers from the Portland Press Herald is always an amazing event. The photographers will answer your questions and share their fascinating “creation stories,” when some combination of ti......More

Opening Reception for PPH 2025 Photos of the Year Our opening reception with photographers from the Portland Press Herald is always an amazing event. The photographers will answer your questions and share their fascinating “creation stories,” when some combination of timing, persistence, inspiration, fast action, and sheer luck put them in the right place at the right moment to capture these memorable pictures. Light refreshments will be served. You won’t want to miss it! “Portland Press Herald photographers uncover unexpected moments every day and show us the profound beauty of connection. It is a great privilege to photograph the people of Maine and share their stories.” This exhibit shares some of the best photos from 2025 and will be on display until August 30. Join us for an opening reception with light refreshments on Thursday, August 6, 5:00-6:30 PM 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.  

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STORYTIME - FRIDAYS 10 AM

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 ......More

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.

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LOCAL AUTHOR SUZANNE STOHLMAN

Local Author Suzanne Stohlman Friday, August 7, 2:30 PM Suzanne will be reading from her new book “The Grandeman Sisters – Resourceful, Creative and Generous Women of Kennebunkport”. The book chronicles how Mary and Marion lived their lives: with tenacity, imagination, ......More

Local Author Suzanne Stohlman Friday, August 7, 2:30 PM Suzanne will be reading from her new book “The Grandeman Sisters – Resourceful, Creative and Generous Women of Kennebunkport”. The book chronicles how Mary and Marion lived their lives: with tenacity, imagination, and charm. Light refreshments will be provided thanks to the Graves Snack Team. Books will be available for sale and signing.   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.

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LISA MILLS & DON WESSELS CONCERT - AUGUST 7 AT 3:30 PM

Join us for some good vibes and live music in the garden at the Graves Library Music Series, for free. Bring your refreshments, friends, chair, sit back, tap your feet, and listen to some local beat. Lisa Mills and Don Wessels will wow us with duets. Celebrate our commu......More

Join us for some good vibes and live music in the garden at the Graves Library Music Series, for free. Bring your refreshments, friends, chair, sit back, tap your feet, and listen to some local beat. Lisa Mills and Don Wessels will wow us with duets. Celebrate our community and our fondness for talented artists right in our backyard! This event will be held in the community room in the event of rain. Thank you, sponsors, Partners Bank, Pack Maynard, and Robert & Marjorie Dennis. Parking is available on Maine Street or at the Village Fire Station on North Street. 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.

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THE BOOK CELLAR - USED BOOK STORE - Open Library Hours Monday - Saturday

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, classic......More

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.

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TECH HELP

TECH HELP WITH JENNIFER Tech help with Jennifer is available. Please call to schedule a time and bring a list of questions. She will do her best to help!

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CHESS CLUB

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 L......More

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.

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PORT KNITTERS

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 furth......More

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.

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MORNING BOOK GROUP - AUGUST 13 AT 9:45

Morning Book Group The book for August is “The Overstory” by Richard Powers. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. For further information, please call 207-967-2778. Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Ken......More

Morning Book Group The book for August is “The Overstory” by Richard Powers. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9:45 in the Dow Room. For further information, please call 207-967-2778. Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport  www.graveslibrary.org.

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LINDSAY AND HER PUPPET PALS

Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals Join us on Thursday, 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......More

Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals Join us on Thursday, 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 and ask for the Junior Room 207-967-2778. Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport www.graveslibrary.org

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AUTHOR KEITH O'BRIEN

As part of our Patsy Bray Mahoney lecture series, please join us for an evening with author Keith O’Brien to learn about his bestselling book “Heartland”, a biography of Larry Bird. Thursday, August 13, at 7:30 PM. Thank you, sponsor, Kennebunk Outfitters. Thank you, O......More

As part of our Patsy Bray Mahoney lecture series, please join us for an evening with author Keith O’Brien to learn about his bestselling book “Heartland”, a biography of Larry Bird. Thursday, August 13, at 7:30 PM. Thank you, sponsor, Kennebunk Outfitters. Thank you, Octopus Books, for supplying books for sale. 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.

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STORYTIME - FRIDAYS 10 AM

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 ......More

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.

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BEAU DALLEO CONCERT - AUGUST 14 AT 3:30 PM

Beau Dalleo Concert Join us for some good vibes and live music in the garden at the Graves Library Summer Music Series, for free. Bring your friends, bring your chair, sit back, tap your feet, and listen to some local beat. Beau Dalleo is a professional guitarist playin......More

Beau Dalleo Concert Join us for some good vibes and live music in the garden at the Graves Library Summer Music Series, for free. Bring your friends, bring your chair, sit back, tap your feet, and listen to some local beat. Beau Dalleo is a professional guitarist playing songs you know and love! Let’s celebrate summer, our community, and our fondness for talented artists right in our own backyard! Thank you, sponsors, Partners Bank, Pack Maynard, and Robert & Marjorie Dennis. This event will be held in the community room if it rains. Parking is available on Maine Street or at the Village Fire Station on North Street.   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.    

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