Library Book Sale

The used book sale is open during the Library's regular hours at the Perkins House (next to Library). It features over 5,000 titles that change constantly. At any time of the year, you can find best-sellers in hardcover and paperback, non-fiction, biographies, audiobooks, videos, music cds, and much more.

Perkins House Books

We also sell used and rare books on Amazon.com  For five years, the Graves Library has been listed as a Premier Seller with 100 percent positive feedback with regard to sales, shippling, price, and quality of books.  Comments on our Feedback Page read as follows:  “I would highly recommend this seller...the book arrived quickly and in great shape...Pat E.”   Another buyer said “Well pleased.   The book was is excellent condition and arrival was only 10 days.”  We stand behind all sales and will do whatever it takes to make our customers happy.

Cookbook

I Want That Recipe! is a unique collection of recipes from the patrons of the Library. Now in its fifth printing, the collection has sold over 7,900 copies. A book that has garnered national recognition is available for sale at the Library for $23.00 (tax included), can be shipped by mail ($27.00 tax and postage included), or purchased on Amazon.com.

Former First Lady Barbara Bush includes a few of her favorites. Local Artist, Frank Handlen, writes up a few humorous recipes for one. Kennebunkport Inns and restaurants have shared some of the best secrets for you to prepare for your friends and loved-ones. Not many left in print. The countdown is on to selling over 8,000. Be part of the last 100 to go.

TShirt

What does 808.8 mean?  If you know Dewey like we know Dewey—it represents that area of the collection where you find relevant literary quotes on all things relevant. “The more that you read, the more things you will know.  The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”  (Dr. Seuss)  Our t-shirts are made from 100% cotton and come in a handsome shade of pale blue.  They can be purchased right at the Library or mailed directly to you once we have received payment.  Limited sizes available (short sleeve-$14.00 or long sleeve-$21.00). 

Coffee Mug

Enjoy a hot or cold beverage in the Library’s highly coveted Graves mug.  The Library logo is a line drawing of  the old front door used in the early 1900s.  This ceramic mug is printed locally and sold right at the Library for only $10.00.  A great gift for someone who likes a good cup of coffee, tea, or anything else you can drink in a mug.

Notecards

Kennebunkport artist, Louis Norton was well know in the early 1900s for creating murals that one could walk right into and escape present day. The Library is very fortunate to own such murals in the Children’s Room painted by the artist in 1930. Mr. Norton’s gift to the children of Kennebunkport are wonderful depictions of classic rhymes and fairy tales and is the only collection of its kind in the entire country.  A selection of high quality note cards incorporating some of these fairy tales can be purchased at the Library in a set for $5.00 or as a single card for $1.00.  Blank inside.

Graves Library Puzzle - Stopping By The Library

This 300 piece puzzle is a new item at the Library.  It is produced by a family in New Hampshire and can be yours for only $25.00 (tax included).  The 13 x 19 puzzle is a image of the Library building as seen in the 1800s.  Artist, Ron Goyette, painted the original and has allowed the Library to use it for the cookbook, I Want That Recipe!, special note cards, and now this puzzle.  Relatives, friends, and new acquaintances will have fun putting together the pieces to make the historic scene of our beautiful building come alive.