Summer Reading 2026!
Join us at Gray Public Library this summer for some
summer fun and fantastic events!
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers presents "Everybody Loves Pirates"
Thursday, June 25th at 2:30pm
Eight-year-old Lucy and her goofy pal Little Chucky are searching for buried treasure, but a gang of bumbling pirates keeps getting in the way! This show features 15 hand-crafted mouth and rod puppets, and an 8 foot paper-mâché pirate ship.
Program held at the Town of Gray Rec Center Gymnasium at 24 Main Street.
Sunny Bear and the Secrets of Sunflowers with Patsy Baldus
Saturday, June 27th at 11:00am
Ready for some fun with a song, a rhyming chant, lots of audience participation, and an adorable, little bear who comes out of hiding to teach about the importance of sunflowers? Fun craft activities to follow!
Summer Story and Craft Program
Wednesday, July 1st at 2:00pm
Join us at Gray Library to hear Everything is Connected: An Ecological Tale read by Maine author Meredith Josselyn! Then learn how to make origami coyotes and make your very own pack!
*Recommended for ages 3-8.
PLAY Performance and Acting Workshop with Portland Stage Theater for Kids
Wednesday, July 8th from 10:30am-11:45am
Actors perform a dramatic reading of children's literature followed by actively engaging students in workshops using their bodies, voices, and imaginations to build
understanding of the text while bringing the stories and characters to life. For ages 4-10.
Registration required as attendance is limited
to 25 kids. Contact bbarnes@graymaine.org to reserve a spot.
The Kind Kids Music Show
Wednesday, July 15th at 2:30pm
The Kind Kids Music Show is highly interactive, seasonally themed, and appropriate for all ages. Rob Duqette, Amanda Panda, and their Peaceful Puppet
Pals use original music, movement, and puppetry to support literacy development, social emotional skills, and promote wellness, kindness, and joy to kids of all ages--and the grown ups who are raising them.
Program held at the Town of Gray Rec Center
Gymnasium at 24 Main Street.
Maine Music for Kids presents Storytelling, Stage, and Music
Wednesday, July 22nd, Thursday, July 23rd, and Friday, July 24th from 11:00am-12:00pm
*register for one of the three dates*
Designed for the youngest of thespians and divas, this workshop encourages the child in storytelling through acting and singing. Ages 4-10. Registration required as attendance is limited to 20 kids per session. Register for one of the three offered dates by contacting bbarnes@graymaine.org.
A Seal's Journey with Marine Mammals of Maine
Tuesday, July 28th at 1:00pm
Join Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) as they take you through a seal’s journey from stranding to release, and all of the obstacles in between. Starting with seal basics such as: whether it’s normal for them to be out of the water and why you might see a baby on its own, and then dive into when and why seals need our help. You will learn what MMoME is, what they do, the animals they care for, and how you can help.
PLAY Performance and Acting Workshop with Portland Stage Theater for Kids
Wednesday, August 5th from 10:30am-11:45am
Actors perform a dramatic reading of children's literature followed by actively engaging students in workshops using their bodies, voices, and imaginations to build
understanding of the text while bringing the stories and characters to life. For ages 4-10.
Registration required as attendance is limited
to 25 kids. Contact bbarnes@graymaine.org to reserve a spot.
Magician Bob Lloyd
Friday, August 14th at 11:00am
From boblloydmagic.com, “An experienced and exuberant master of his art, Bob Lloyd presents a fast-paced blend of magic, juggling, and mime which captivates audiences of all ages.” Registration required.
To the Amazon & Beyond with Storyteller Antonio Rocha
Thursday, August 20th at 4:00pm
Antonio Rocha (pronounced haw-sha), originally from Brazil, began his career in the performing arts in 1985. Mr. Rocha’s unique and award-winning solo fusion of mime and storytelling with mesmerizing voices and
sound effects has been performed from Singapore to South Africa and many places in between, including 20 countries on 6 continents as well as in 44 US states.
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 27th at 11:30am
(rain date August 28th at 11:30am)
Celebrate the unofficial end of another library summer with ice cream sundaes, face painting, ladder-ball, and other festive summer fun.
Ongoing Summer Programs
Summer Storytime Schedule
Thursday Storytimes at 10:30 a.m.
During the summer, the library will host just one Storytime per week. These events will alternate between the under-2 program, and the under-5 program. Storytimes for children under 2: June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, and August 13. Storytimes for children under 5: June 25, July 9, August 6, and August 20. There will be no Storytimes on July 23 or August 27, because of other programs on those dates.
Rainy Day Craft Table
Saturdays 10:00am – 12:00pm
It can be hard to get the fun going on a rainy Saturday. At the Gray Public Library, every rainy summer Saturday will be a day for crafting at the big table in the children’s area. Sometimes we will all work on the same craft, other times we’ll just freestyle. Join us on any rainy Saturday this summer!
Questions? Contact Brendon at 207-657-4110 x205 or bbarnes@graymaine.org.