Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library

06/01/2026

Coming up at Graves Library!

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05/31/2026

We look forward to seeing you in June!

05/30/2026

Fabulous Friday Family Storytime is in the community room every Friday at 10 AM, and everyone is welcome to Stay & Play at 10:45 AM. This program includes stories, finger plays, and songs. After story time, 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 Counting 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.

05/29/2026

Tickets are selling fast!

Wally Lamb, author of seven New York Times bestselling novels, three
of which—"She’s Come Undone", "I Know This Much Is True", and his most recent novel "The River Is
Waiting"—were Oprah’s Book Club picks. Lamb will read and discuss his writing at 6:30 p.m. on
September 24 at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel.
Lamb will be interviewed by Rebecca Eaton. Eaton took the helm of the PBS series Masterpiece Theatre
and Mystery! in 1985 and later oversaw a highly successful relaunch of Masterpiece which attracted
a new generation of viewers to a long string of hits highlighted by Downton Abbey, the most-watched
drama in PBS history.
This second Clifford W. Burgess Author Night is hosted by the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library
in Kennebunkport, Maine and is open to the public. Clifford Burgess was a civic leader in
Kennebunkport in the 1980s whose memory lives on with his family’s generous support. These annual
fundraising events feature nationally recognized, popular authors. All proceeds from ticket sales and
event sponsorships support the library’s essential operations.
Tickets for Wally Lamb will be for sale online at vinhillmusic.com. This is a popular fall event that sells
out quickly, so buy your tickets today!
The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, housed in an historic 19 th century building located near
Kennebunkport’s famous Dock Square town center, is a full-service free library whose mission is “to
enrich the lives of all we serve.” A nonprofit organization, Graves Library receives 60 percent of its
operating budget from donations and other fundraising sources.
Thank you, sponsors, Burgess Family, Kennebunk Savings, Hurlbutt Designs, Octopus Books, Vinegar Hill, and the Colony Hotel.

05/28/2026

Save the date!

KindKids Concert with Rob Duquette and Amanda Panda on Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 AM. KindKids Music is a dynamic duo with original music, puppets, and a highly interactive performance for all ages. Rob Duquette and Amanda Panda share tools for emotional resilience, foster kindness, and encourage wellness, all while making music and having FUN! This concert is for all ages. Pre-registration is required. 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.

05/27/2026

We had a tremendous turnout to hear local historian Sharon Cummins tell us all about local residents who were in the American Revolution. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Thank you to the Kennebunkport Historical Society for helping us kick off our 250th-anniversary events!

05/27/2026

Make Comics Cool on Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 3:30-4:30 PM.
Join us for a fun comic book-making class. We will cover the basics of drawing, creating comic book characters and telling a story! This class is for any young creator aged 7-11 who has always wanted to make a comic book, graphic novel, or manga. Pre-registration is required to attend this event. 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.

05/26/2026

ONE OF GRAVES LIBRARY’S MOST POPULAR EVENTS—THE SECRET GARDENS OF THE KENNEBUNKS TOUR—PROVIDES RARE ACCESS TO LOCAL GARDENS ON JULY 11
Occurring just every other year, the Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks Tour gives town residents and visitors rare access to seven of the most beautiful local gardens in our lovely coastal town. This year’s event to benefit the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is slated for Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are available at graveslibrary.org

05/25/2026

This week at Graves library!

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05/24/2026

Calling All Child Artists! Would you like to be in our Children’s Art Show on Monday, June 22? We welcome crayon creations, painted masterpieces, sculptures, be creative! If you would like to participate, please drop off your 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.