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Madam Librarian: Arnessa Dowell Takes the Helm at Kent County Public Library

March 1, 2021 by Dave Wheelan

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Most people who are not native to Kent County always seem to have a story on how they ended up in Chestertown or Rock Hall, but Arnessa Dowell’s journey to the Eastern Shore would surely be one of the more unique ones.

Born in Germany in a military family, Arnessa’s resume highlights the extraordinary international roots of this Goucher College alum, but it also documents her remarkable tenure in working in public libraries in Alaska and North Dakota.

Now with the family home established in Tolchester, and six weeks in her new position, Dowell is slowly getting the lay of the land. In her first Spy interview, she talks about her life as a librarian, her concerns about the digital divide, and how libraries, like Kent County’s, have had to pivot and learn from the COVID pandemic.

This video is approximately four minutes in length. For more information about the Kent County Public Library please go here 

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  1. Judith Hughes says

    March 1, 2021 at 6:46 PM

    Welcome Arnessa,

    Thanks for the interview and the opportunity to get to know you!

    Best success!
    Judith Hughes

  2. Beryl Smith says

    March 2, 2021 at 9:12 AM

    Welcome to Chestertown and Kent County.

  3. Deirdre LaMotte says

    March 2, 2021 at 11:17 AM

    Welcome to Chestertown! You will be a fabulous addition to the area and our wonderful library.
    Cheers from another Goucher grad!

  4. Carla says

    March 10, 2021 at 7:39 PM

    Welcome Arnessa!
    We are so fortunate that you chose Kent County.

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