All Kent County Public Library programs are free of charge and open to everyone. For more information about these featured events or KCPL’s regular monthly programs, please visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410.778.3636.
Robert Day for President: An Evening with Author Robert Day and Publisher Jim Dissette
Wednesday, June 8 | 6pm | Chestertown Branch
Spend the evening with author Robert Day and publisher Jim Dissette to enjoy lively selections from Robert Day for President: An Embellished Campaign Autobiography and a discussion about the creative and logistical processes of turning a manuscript into a book.
The talk will be followed by a book signing. Limited copies of Robert Day for President will be available for sale. The book can also be purchased in advance at The Bookplate. Light refreshments will be served.
James Joyce’s Dublin: A Literary Biography
Thursday, June 16 | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | Chestertown Branch
Drop by for a screening of James Joyce’s Dublin: A Literary Biography, presented in partnership with the Chestertown Bloomsday II events taking place in downtown Chestertown. This fascinating 50-minute documentary exploring James Joyce’s native city will be shown four times, on the hour from 1pm-4pm.
KCPL North County Branch’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, June 18 | 12pm | North County Branch
In 2006, after years of having a “twig” in Galena, Kent County Public Library opened a full service North County branch. Join us for a celebration of its first ten years of service to the community! We’d love to hear your library memories as we share cake and look forward to the next ten years.
The Nature of Money
Wednesday, June 29 | 6pm | Chestertown Branch
What is the nature of money? How has it changed over centuries? Is that old coin you have worth more than its face value? Coin appraiser and numismatic broker G. “Doc” Smith will answer these questions and give you insight into the role of money through the ages. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to have your old coins identified and appraised, so feel free to bring a few coins with you!
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