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Summer Reading 2025!

Join us at Gray Public Library this summer for some
summer fun and fantastic events!  

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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.

The flyer for the Fantasy Mapmaking event

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.

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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. 

A flyer for an ince cream social

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.

A flyer for the program Within the Whale

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

Colorful Summer Text

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.

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