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   Thursday, June 20, 2013
9:30 AM -
Summer Reading Begins!
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Last day of school!  Celebrate with something FUN to read!  Try a magazine, a graphic novel, something on dinosaurs or pets... 

Registration for summer programs begins today as well.  Take a look at our program flyer.
   Monday, June 24, 2013
10:30 AM -
Storytime Yoga
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
We'll read a story, and learn yoga poses from it.  Pre-registration and a signed waiver are required.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Non-Fiction Book Group
Event Location: Reference Room
Contact: Allison   207/985-2173
kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us
This month's discussion will be about The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the adult circulation desk.


   Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
6:30 PM -
Norman Ng, Magician
Event Location: Outside, weather permitting, UU Church if necessary
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Norman has gained national recognition in the magic community.  He has performed with and for some of the greatest magicians in the world.  He has won numerous national and international magic awards.

Open to all!  Join us!
   Wednesday, June 26, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 AM
Trivia Night!
Event Location: Reference Room Cafe
Contact: Carol   207/985-2173
kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Don't miss the fun and an opportunity to exercise your brain cells. Join Susan and Carol for a rip-roaring good time, plus...you might just learn a thing or two!
   Thursday, June 27, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Adult Book Discussion Group
Event Location: Reference Room
Contact: Janet   207/985-2173
kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Join our book group for one or all books! This month's book is not yet selected. Check back for more information!
2:00 PM -
O'er the Ramparts
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Ages 8-12
Please pre-register.

Celebrate the good 'ole U.S.A. with star origami.
   Monday, July 01, 2013
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Homeschooling Group
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
A chance to get together with other homeschooling families, ask questions and get ideas. This is a drop-in group, no pre-registration is needed. We meet every month, usually on the first Monday of the month. Activities for children will be provided.
   Tuesday, July 02, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
   Thursday, July 04, 2013
5:30 AM -
Library Closed
Event Location:
Library closed in honor of Independence Day
   Monday, July 08, 2013
10:30 AM -
Storytime Yoga
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
We'll read a story, and learn yoga poses from it.  Pre-registration and a signed waiver are required.
   Tuesday, July 09, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
   Wednesday, July 10, 2013
2:00 PM -
Digging for Dinosaurs for Ages 4-8
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Ages 4-8
Please pre-register

A hands-on workshop led by Mad Science of Maine.  We'll learn about fossils and how they are found.
3:30 PM -
Digging for Dinosaurs for Ages 8 & Up
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Ages 8 & up
Please pre-register

Led by Mad Science of Maine.  A hands-on opportunity to learn about fossils and how they are found.
   Thursday, July 11, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
2:00 PM -
Steampunk Paper Dolls
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Suzanne O'Hara   985-2173 x5
Make a steampunk paper doll and learn about steampunk fashion and fiction.  For grades 6-12.  Pre-registration required by calling 985-2173 x5.
   Monday, July 15, 2013
6:00 PM -
21st Annual Pet Show
Event Location: Outside
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Rain date:  Mon., July 22  6:00 pm

Pre-registration for each child and pet required.
Pets must be up to date on all shots.
One pet per child.

Thanks to the Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital for judging!  Audience welcomed!
   Tuesday, July 16, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
2:00 PM -
Magic Tree House Club
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Ages 6-10
Please pre-register

We're reading Dinosaurs Before Dark.  Stop by  the Library to pick up a copy to read ahead of time. 




   Wednesday, July 17, 2013
2:00 PM -
Hobbit Party
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Suzanne O'Hara   985-2173 x5
Hobbit trivia, games and costumes.  For grades 6-12.  Pre-registration required by calling 985-2173 x5.
   Thursday, July 18, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
   Monday, July 22, 2013
6:00 PM -
21st Annual Pet Show RAIN DATE
Event Location: Outside
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Pre-registration for each child and pet required.
Pets must be up to date on all shots.
One pet per child.

Thanks to the Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital for judging!  Audience welcomed!
   Tuesday, July 23, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
2:30 PM -
Puppet Making Workshop
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Ages 7-14
Please pre-register

Led by Puppeteer Nicola McEldowney--learn from a pro!
6:30 PM -
Two Bad Mice
Event Location: Outside, weather permitting, UU Church if necessary
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
A puppet show for all ages, performed by local Puppeteer Nicola McEldowney.  Open to all!
   Wednesday, July 24, 2013
2:00 PM -
Legos Club
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Ages 6 & up
Please pre-register

We'll supply the Legos, you supply the creativity!
   Thursday, July 25, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
   Tuesday, July 30, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
   Wednesday, July 31, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 AM
Trivia Night!
Event Location: Reference Room Cafe
Contact: Carol   207/985-2173
kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Don't miss the fun and an opportunity to exercise your brain cells. Join Susan and Carol for a rip-roaring good time, plus...you might just learn a thing or two!
   Thursday, August 01, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
2:00 PM -
Just Dig It!
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Ages 4-7
Please pre-register

Construction-themed stories and crafts.  Bring all your hammer-wielding truck lovers!
   Monday, August 05, 2013
10:30 AM -
Storytime Yoga
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
We'll read a story, and learn yoga poses from it.  Pre-registration and a signed waiver are required.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Homeschooling Group
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
A chance to get together with other homeschooling families, ask questions and get ideas. This is a drop-in group, no pre-registration is needed. We meet every month, usually on the first Monday of the month. Activities for children will be provided.
   Tuesday, August 06, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
2:00 PM -
Pet Rocks
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All Ages
Please pre-register

Bring your own, or adopt one of ours!
   Wednesday, August 07, 2013
3:00 PM -
Personal Time Capsules
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Suzanne O'Hara   985-2173 x5
Make a time capsule to remember yourself ten years from now!  For grades 6-12.  Pre-registration required. 


   Thursday, August 08, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
   Friday, August 09, 2013
11:00 AM -
Legos Club
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Ages 6 & up
Please pre-register

We'll supply the Legos, you supply the creativity!
   Tuesday, August 13, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
6:00 PM -
Teen Trivia Night
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Suzanne O'Hara   985-2173 x5
Trivia will include questions on history, pop culture, music, movies and technology.  For grades 6-12.  Pre-registration required. 


   Thursday, August 15, 2013
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
   Tuesday, August 20, 2013
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Last Day for Summer Reading Prizes!
Event Location: Children's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Bring in your reading logs to collect the prizes you've earned!
10:15 AM -
Summer Storytime
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages!  Stories, songs and more.  No pre-registration needed.  Join us!
6:30 PM -
Portland Symphony Orchestra KinderKonzert
Event Location: Outside, weather permitting, UU Church if necessary
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
All ages.

The Portland Symphony Orchestra woodwind quintet will be performing Peter and the Wolf. 

Many thanks to the Friends of the Kennebunk Free Library for helping us to bring PSO back this summer!
   Wednesday, August 28, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 AM
Trivia Night!
Event Location: Reference Room Cafe
Contact: Carol   207/985-2173
kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Don't miss the fun and an opportunity to exercise your brain cells. Join Susan and Carol for a rip-roaring good time, plus...you might just learn a thing or two!
   Monday, September 02, 2013
5:30 AM -
Library Closed
Event Location:
Library closed in honor of Labor
   Tuesday, September 03, 2013
5:30 AM -
First Day of School @ RSU21
Event Location:
Contact: RSU21 Superintendent's Office   985-1100




   Monday, September 09, 2013
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Homeschooling Group
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
A chance to get together with other homeschooling families, ask questions and get ideas. This is a drop-in group, no pre-registration is needed. We meet every month, usually on the first Monday of the month. Activities for children will be provided.
   Monday, September 16, 2013
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Non-Fiction Book Group
Event Location: Reference Room
Contact: Allison   207/985-2173
kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us
This month's discussion will be about In My Father's Country: An Afghan Woman Defies Her Fate by Saima Wahab. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the adult circulation desk.


   Wednesday, September 25, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 AM
Trivia Night!
Event Location: Reference Room Cafe
Contact: Carol   207/985-2173
kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Don't miss the fun and an opportunity to exercise your brain cells. Join Susan and Carol for a rip-roaring good time, plus...you might just learn a thing or two!
   Monday, October 07, 2013
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Homeschooling Group
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
A chance to get together with other homeschooling families, ask questions and get ideas. This is a drop-in group, no pre-registration is needed. We meet every month, usually on the first Monday of the month. Activities for children will be provided.
   Monday, October 14, 2013
5:30 AM -
Library Closed
Event Location:
Library closed in honor of the discovery of America
   Monday, October 21, 2013
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Non-Fiction Book Group
Event Location: Reference Room
Contact: Allison   207/985-2173
kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us
This month's discussion will be about The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe by Peter Godwin. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the adult circulation desk.


   Wednesday, October 30, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 AM
Trivia Night!
Event Location: Reference Room Cafe
Contact: Carol   207/985-2173
kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Don't miss the fun and an opportunity to exercise your brain cells. Join Susan and Carol for a rip-roaring good time, plus...you might just learn a thing or two!
   Monday, November 04, 2013
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Homeschooling Group
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
A chance to get together with other homeschooling families, ask questions and get ideas. This is a drop-in group, no pre-registration is needed. We meet every month, usually on the first Monday of the month. Activities for children will be provided.
   Monday, November 11, 2013
5:30 AM -
Library Closed
Event Location:
Library closed in honor of Veterans
   Monday, December 02, 2013
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Homeschooling Group
Event Location: Hank's Room
Contact: Children's Room   985-2173 x-5
ys@kennebunk.lib.me.us
A chance to get together with other homeschooling families, ask questions and get ideas. This is a drop-in group, no pre-registration is needed. We meet every month, usually on the first Monday of the month. Activities for children will be provided.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Non-Fiction Book Group
Event Location: Reference Room
Contact: Allison   207/985-2173
kfl@kennebunk.lib.me.us
This month's discussion will be about Mr Jefferson's Hammer: William Henry Harrison and the Origins of American Indian Policy by Robert Owens. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the adult circulation desk.