Kennebunk Free Library

10/21/2026

Ever wanted to learn more about the origins of Samhain? Many of us are familiar with Halloween and all the spooky fun associated with it. But did you know that Halloween’s origins come from Samhain? Pronounced SAH-win or SOW-win, Samhain is connected to a number of different cultures, it is often denoted as a festival that marks the end of the harvest season.

Celebrated between October 31st and November 1st, Samhain is acknowledged as a time where we can more easily connect and honor our ancestors or people we’ve lost over the years. It’s also a time to reflect and think about how we’d like to settle into the winter months, slow down, and embrace the darker time of the year.

Join us, Wednesday, October 28th at 6:30PM, for a fun and relaxing evening (we’ll even have a cozy fire going in our fireplace!). We will discuss the history of Samhain, as well as set an intention and something we’d like to release for the year. We’ll go over some other ways to celebrate Samhain too, including meditation, food and crafts, and ways you can honor your ancestors or passed loved ones. Hope to see you there!

This event is free and wheelchair accessible. Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk.

10/21/2026

Ready to get building? Kennebunk Free Library is offering a Lego Club for children ages 4 and older. Lego Club will meet Thursday, October 22nd, from 3:45-4:30 p.m. Come and build new and imaginative creations or ask the librarian for a challenge to complete. All Lego blocks will be supplied; please leave yours at home. Registration is appreciated.

This event is free and wheelchair accessible. Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information, please call 985-2173.

10/20/2026

Did you know Kennebunk Free Library is a Family Place™ library? In September and October, KFL will host our 1-2-3, Play With Me! program for ages 0-4 and their caregivers. We’ll have lots of fun toys to explore and friendly faces to see! “A five-week program for young children and their parents/caregivers, this fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and art activities. Families have the opportunity to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different community resource professional each week.” In September and October we will have the following resource professionals joining us:

September 17 – Early Literacy with Maria Richardson, KFL

September 24 – Child Development with Melinda Corey, Help Me Grow Maine

October 1 – Mini Music Class with KindKids

October 8 – Nutrition with Kelly Roberts, York County Community Health

October 15 – Community Connections with Uplifting Families Together Project

Registration is appreciated but not required. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver – we’re here to play together!

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This event is free and wheelchair accessible. Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information and to register, please call 985-2173 or visit the website www.KennebunkLibrary.org.

10/20/2026

Join us on Wednesday, October 21st, at 6:30 p.m., for an evening of fun, challenging questions. If you are confident in your trivia abilities, Trivia Night can be an individual sport. But you can also play in teams of up to six people. If you come with a ready-made team - great! If not, the Trivia Night regulars are a warm and welcoming lot, happy to give newcomers a spot on a team. We've been told that lasting friendships have been made when newcomers joined existing teams. Registration not required!

This event is free and wheelchair accessible. Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information, please visit the website www.KennebunkLibrary.org or call the library at (207) 985-2173.

10/20/2026

Come one, come all (even if you didn’t finish or disliked the book)! Discussions take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The discussion will be held in person at the library. Questions? Please call the library at (207) 985-2173 for more information.

October's selection is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

This program is free and wheelchair accessible. The Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main Street in Kennebunk, Maine. For more information please call 207-985-2173 or email us at [email protected].

10/20/2026

Today at 3:30!

Have you ever used craft supplies from your own backyard? Come give it a try at a Drop-In Fall Nature Crafts program on Tuesday, October 20, from 3:30-5! Stop by to use materials like leaves, pinecones, and more to make all sorts of fall friends! All ages are welcome to attend. No registration required.

This event is free and wheelchair accessible. Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information, please call 985-2173 or visit the website www.KennebunkLibrary.org

10/17/2026

It’s time for Storytime! On Mondays* at 10:00 a.m., join Miss Maria inside the library for songs, stories, rhymes, and fun! Storytimes are designed for ages 2-5, but everyone is welcome!

These events are free and wheelchair accessible. Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information, please call 985-2173.

10/17/2026

What does it mean to conserve land, and create a legacy? What does a land trust even do? Join us at Kennebunk Free Library on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to learn about what land conservation means, why protecting land matters, and the different options for landowners.

Presenters Stephen Daley, Durward Parkinson, and Sandy Gilbreath of Kennebunk Land Trust will discuss the potential financial benefits, estate planning benefits with a nonprofit, and how working with a land trust can help landowners think thoughtfully about the future of their land.

Open to everyone whether you’re a longtime KLT supporter, a curious property owner, or simply interested in learning more about land conservation in our community.

No commitment, just information, conversation, and an opportunity to ask questions.

This event is free and wheelchair accessible. Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk.

10/17/2026

Welcome, young adventurers! Come and join in on an exciting quest in the world of Dungeons and Dragons.

We have just acquired transport from the Dwarves of the Stranded Saloon and are currently on our journey to King Graklak’s treasury to stock up on supplies to take on the Death Knight and his remaining 3 aspirants. Balazar has been named the heir apparent to the Rotten Horde, the Mountains of Chaos are bubbling, and just when we thought our heroes were catching a break, Stone Giants appeared out of nowhere in pursuit of Balazar. Where will our adventure take us next, as time is running out? It’s up to our heroes to decide!

This month, we will be meeting on Mondays: October 5, 19, & 26 from 3:30-4:30 P.M. The library will provide all supplies, just bring your imagination! This program is dedicated to players who are familiar with the world and mechanics of Dungeons and Dragons. If you are a new player, we will host a Session 0 on the first meeting of the month, October 5 at 3:00 p.m., 30 minutes before our first gaming session. This session is required for new players to create their character and to participate in the campaign.

This event is free, the space is wheelchair accessible, and it is open to Teens ages 10 and up. If you have any questions, see Miss Emmaline or Miss Aspen downstairs in the children’s room, or call (207) 985-2173. We look forward to seeing you there!