As a warship captain during the Cold War, Doug Norton held launch codes for nuclear weapons and was prepared to use them, but he also participated in high-stakes international negotiations to reduce their numbers and the chance of nuclear war.

On Saturday, June 30th, Mr. Norton will visit Kent County Public Library’s Chestertown branch to present “American Presidents, North Korean Dictators, and the Elephants in the Room,” which relates the fictional plots of his international thriller series Code Word to current real world developments in East Asia.

With over thirty years of real world experiences that included nuclear deterrence, tense White House meetings, and high-stakes diplomacy in Geneva, Brussels, London, and Washington, Mr. Norton brings deep knowledge and authenticity to this discussion of the demands and costs of duty and the question of whether evil can be overcome by good without resorting to evil methods.

The talk will be followed by Q&A and a book signing. A limited number of Mr. Norton’s books will be available for sale. Copies of the books can also be purchased before the program at The Book Plate in Chestertown.

For more information about this and other upcoming programs, visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410.778.3636.

Saturday, June 30 | 11am
Kent County Public Library | Chestertown Branch

Make the most of seasonal eating by exploring how to plan meals around local produce, tips for selecting and storing fruits and veggies, and discussion of delicious and nutritious recipe ideas.

Rebecca Meekins, University of Maryland Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, will visit KCPL’s Chestertown Branch to present “Eat More Veggies!” a two-part program designed to delight your taste buds and motivate you to create healthy meals based around the bounty of summer produce available locally.

Saturday, June 23rd
Learn how to plan delicious, nutritious meals based on what’s currently fresh and in season.

Saturday, July 7th
Share tips for selecting, storing, and cooking fresh local produce, including recipe ideas. Bonus experience: Meet us at 9am at the library for a walk to the Chestertown Farmers’ Market where we’ll be selecting the produce that will be featured during the talk.

These programs are free and all are welcome. Feel free to join us for one or both sessions.

University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

For more information, visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410.778.3636.

Saturdays, June 23 & July 7 | 10am
Kent County Public Library | Chestertown Branch

Just in time for summer, the children’s and young adult collections at Kent County Public Library’s Rock Hall Branch are being refreshed, rejuvenated, and filled with brand new books!

Maryland State Education Association president Betty Weller will be the guest of honor at this celebration of books and education.

Join us for light refreshments and be the first to checkout the new books.

The purchase of these books has been made possible by a generous donation from the Maryland State Education Association given in honor of Betty Weller, outgoing president of the Maryland State Education Association, to celebrate her retirement and ongoing dedication to Maryland’s students and educators.

Wednesday, June 13 | 6-7pm
Rock Hall Branch

At the Chestertown RiverArts Photo Club novice, enthusiast and professional photographers alike have been meeting monthly for several years to show their latest images for comments, praise, and suggestions for improvement. This exhibit is a selection of some of their finest photographs that have been brought to the group over the years.

An opening reception for the exhibit will be held Wednesday, June 6 from 5-7pm at Kent County Public Library’s Chestertown Branch. The exhibit will remain on display through the month of June and can be viewed whenever the library is open.

These images span many styles and genres of photography. Portraiture, street scenes, cityscapes, architecture, wildlife, abstract, black and white and nature images are all represented here. No matter what the subject, each photographer demonstrates a unique vision and engaging composition, a way of seeing and ability to convey that vision that combined with technical proficiency is what all our members strive to achieve in their work.

The Photo Club meets at 7PM every 4th Thursday at the RiverArts Education Center, 200 High St. The public is encouraged to attend and share their photos. For more information contact Steve Kane at srkane@gmail.com.

For more information about the reception, visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410.778.3636.

Wednesday, June 6 | 5-7pm
Kent County Public Library | Chestertown Branch