Summer Reading 2025!
Join us at Gray Public Library this summer for some
summer fun and fantastic events!
Picture in Pastels
Thursday, July 17th at 12:00pm
Come get inspired, creative, and maybe a little messy as we practice using pastels to Color Our World. Make a piece of art to share at home with friends or family. For kids and teens. No registration necessary.
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Fantasy Mapmaking
Thursday, July 31st at 11:30am
Join us on Thursday, July 31, at 11:00 a.m. as we continue to *color our world* by learning how to design and create our own fantastical maps. We'll have special training and guidance provided by Renee Keul from the Osher Map Library at USM.
Program recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Sparks' Ark
Friday, August 8th at 11:30am
Join us as we welcome SPARKS' ARK back to the Library for a second show! The team will be at the library with some of their animal friends to teach us about local wildlife and animal rehabilitation. All ages. Registration is required for this event. Please visit us at the Circulation Desk, call us at 207-657-4110, or contact Brendon at bbarnes@graymaine.org to register.
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 14th at 12:30pm
Celebrate the summer reading season with snacks, face painting, crafts, and frozen treats! No registration required.
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Within the Whale
Friday, August 22nd at 10:30am, 11:00am, and 11:30am
Registration is open for an exciting summer reading exhibit: Within the Whale. Available slots are 10:30am, 11:00 am, and 11:30am. The event will be held at Newbegin Gym.
You must register to attend the event. Please contact Brendon at 207.657.4110 ext. 205 or bbarnes@graymaine.org to register.
Ongoing Summer Programs
Teen Book Club
Tuesday afternoons until 5:00pm
Bring your current read, sync up your reading with new friends, and recommend books to your peers at this reading club by and for teens. Ages 12-18.
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Rainy Day Craft Table
Saturdays 10:00am – 12:00pm​
Is it rainy and gray in Gray today? What do you say we come and play the crafty way at your local librar…-ay? Every rainy Saturday, the big craft table in the children’s section will be supplied with crafting supplies for kids to create their own take-home crafts. Donated craft supplies are welcome if still in good, shareable condition. For kids and their caregivers.
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Wednesday Family Movies
All of July and August at 1:00pm
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​Wednesday, July 16th at 1:00pm
Chicken Run (2000)​
Family Comedy/ Rated G
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Wednesday, July 30th at 1:00pm
Paddington (2015)
Family Comedy / Rated PG
Wednesday, August 6th at 1:00pm
Paddington 2 (2017)
Family Comedy / Rated PG
Wednesday, August 13th at 1:00pm
Harriet the Spy (1996)
Family Comedy/ Rated PG
Wednesday, August 20th at 1:00pm
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Family Fantasy / Rated G​​
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Questions? Contact Brendon at 207-657-4110 x205 or bbarnes@graymaine.org.