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COMING EVENTS...

Click here for the Summer Film Series Schedule.

"Les Doigts Croches" (Sticky Fingers) Summer Film Festival
Sunday, August 1                                        7:00 p.m.
In this Canadian comedy, six of the world's worst gangsters managed to heist $2 million, but only one got away. (2009) Canada - French with subtitles. Rated PG-13 Running time: 108 min.

Maine Waterfalls                                   Maine Author Program

Tuesday, August 3                                      6:30 p.m.
Patricia Hughes, author of "Maine Waterfalls: A Comprehensive Guide" will show pictures of waterfalls in Maine and discuss how they played a part in Maine's history and development and how they continue to be important to the state's economy today.

"It's Complicated"                                  Summer Film Festival
Sunday, August 8                                       7:00 p.m.
A couple reignite the spark in their relationship... but they're divorced and he's remarried. Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin. (2009). Rated R for some drug content and sexuality.120 minutes.

John Bockstoce                                       Local Author Series
Tuesday, August 10                                   7:00 p.m.
Summer resident, John Bockstoce, will discuss his latest book, "Furs and Frontiers in the Far North: The Contest among Native and Foreign Nations for the Bering Strait Fur Trade". Published by Yale University Press the book offers a comprehensive history of the native and maritime fur trade in the Bering Strait region to 1899. Russians, British, Americans, and fifty native nations competed and cooperated causing massive changes in the region.

Audrey Gottlieb                                     Photographer Talk
Wednesday, August 11                             Noon -Brown Bag Lunch.
Local photographer and York Art Association member, Audrey Gottlieb will discuss her photography which is on exhibit in the Kennebunk Room through August. Titled: "From New York to Old York: Vignettes of Multicultural America" her photographs reflect the lives and celebrations of immigrant groups in Queens, NY.

"An Arabian Adventure"                   
  Summer Family Fun Series

  Friday, August 13         11:00 a.m.

  Tanglewood Marionettes present 
  "An Arabian Adventure," a tale
   of  intrigue and suspense. 
   Nationally Touring Puppeteers 
   Anne Ware and Peter Schaefer 
   and their cast of marionettes 
   bring to life the story of an 
   imprisoned Persian prince. 
   Sponsored in part by 
   Kennebunk Savings Bank.

 

"Fantastic Mr. Fox"                             Summer Film Festival
Sunday, August 15                                   7:00 p.m.
George Clooney is the voice of Mr. Fox, urbane but unable to resist his farm raiding ways, in this Oscar nominated animated film. (2009) Rated PG for action, smoking and slang humor. 87 minutes.

"Invictus"                                            Summer Film Festival
Sunday, August 22                                 7:00 p.m.
Newly elected President Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) cheers on the South African National rugby team in the 1995 World Cup. (2009) Rated PG-13 for brief strong language. 133 minutes.

Maine Wildlife on the Move - Global Climate Change
Tuesday, August 24                               6:30 p.m.
Maine Audubon presents a program about global climate change, how it impacts Maine's wildlife and habitat and how Maine citizens can take action.

"The Last Station"                             Summer Film Festival
Sunday, August 29                                 7:00 p.m.
Leo Tolstoy struggles to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things. Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren, Oscar nominated. Rated R for a scene of sexuality/nudity. 112 min.

Information/Seminar on Condominiums
Tuesday, August 31                                 6:30 p.m.
Attorney, Sanford Roberts presents practical information on condominiums for prospective buyers, current owners, board members, property managers, and the general public.

ONGOING EVENTS:

  • Monthly Genealogy Club -- a regular gathering for people who want to "shake their family trees." The group generally meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. Local genealogist Don Michel leads the group.  Call the Library for more details.

PROGRAMS IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM:

Regular Weekly Programs 

Infant Lapsit 
Please Note New Schedule:
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Join Miss Kathleen for stories, finger plays, songs, and rhymes designed to appeal to children from infants to two year olds.


Preschool story Hours  
Please Note New Schedule:
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts designed for 3-5 year olds.

MONTHLY PROGRAMS --
Check current Children's newsletter for more information.
Music in Motion - This program will return in the Fall.
Miss Lori will have your toddler up and moving to the music. Lori has been a music teacher for 25 years, working with children from preschool through middle school. She firmly believes “If you’re not having fun, you’re not learning.”

Tactile Toddler Time -This program will return in the Fall. 
Kimberly Whelan, preschool educator, returns this year with her monthly program offering very young children a chance to dive into a range of materials.


Art by the Pond - This program will return in the Fall.

Join Jill Burke, graphic artist, as she shares her love and knowledge of art through projects designed for children ages 3-6 with their caregivers. Children are invited to be creative and have fun. Wear play clothes!

Current Art Exhibits