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Help Guide the Future of KCPL: Apply to Join the Board of Trustees

October 14, 2022 by Kent County Public Library

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Are you enthusiastic about Kent County Public Library’s continued ability to create and sustain innovative and responsive services for the community? Are you able to commit to volunteering your time and energy to support the future of the library? If so, please consider becoming a Trustee!

The Board of Trustees of the Kent County Public Library is currently seeking applications to fill one seat for a 5-years term, which begins January 1, 2023. The appointed Trustee will also be eligible for a second 5-year term.

Applicants must be Kent County residents and should be passionate about supporting the creation and sustainability of library services that meet the needs of the entire community. Members of the Board should represent the diversity of Kent County, demographically and geographically.

The Board holds monthly meetings, as well as occasional special meetings, throughout the year. At the direction of the president of the Board, members may also be asked to serve on committees and participate in special events throughout the year.

The Trustee application can be picked up at any Kent County Public Library location or can be found online at kentcountylibrary.org/a/trustees.php

Completed forms can be emailed to [email protected] mailed to:

Kent County Public Library
Attention: Board of Trustees Search Committee
408 High St.
Chestertown, MD 21620

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Applications will be reviewed by the Trustees, interviews with applicants will be scheduled promptly, and recommendations for nominations will be sent to the Kent County Commissioners who will appoint the new members.

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One Maryland One Book 2022 Events at Kent County Public Library

September 30, 2022 by Kent County Public Library

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Kent County Public Library invites you to take part in One Maryland One Book, a program of Maryland Humanities designed to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book.

The 2022 One Maryland One Book selection, What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster, is a multigenerational saga featuring two North Carolina families. They collide in ways that neither is prepared for when Black students from the east side of the county are integrated into the predominantly white schools on the west side. Readers will follow these families over decades as they break apart and come back together.

Pick up a copy of What’s Mine and Yours at any KCPL location. Free copies are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. With your library card, you can also check out a copy of the book or download it through Overdrive.

KCPL’s first One Maryland One Book event takes place on Saturday, October 1st!

Love Maps: Knowing Your Partner’s Inner World

Saturday, October 1 | 1pm | Chestertown Branch

What’s Mine and Yours features fraught relationships that explore the depth and complexities of love.

Love Maps is an opportunity to explore your own relationships with significant others and learn ways to make them less fraught and more loving and supportive.

This program is tied to the themes in What’s Mine and Yours, but is not a book discussion. You are welcome to attend even if you have not yet read the book.

Through this expert-led workshop, couples and singles will learn about the three most important areas of knowledge when embarking on (and maintaining!) a long term relationship: 1) relationship expectations, 2) core beliefs, and 3) family background experiences.

The workshop is interactive with plenty of opportunities for discussion.

If you are currently in a relationship, bring your significant other! This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about your relationship through a shared experience.

If you are currently single or your significant other isn’t available, don’t hesitate to sign up! You will be able to take away new knowledge to better understand current and future relationships whether or not your partner attends.

Adults and older teens (ages 16+) welcome.

Registration required.

Mark your calendar for other upcoming One Maryland One Book events in October and November.

What’s Mine and Yours Book Discussions

Tuesday, October 11  |  3pm  |  Chestertown Branch

Wednesday, October 26  |  3pm  |  Rock Hall Branch

Thursday, November 10  |  3pm  |  North County Branch

Join a community discussion of What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster. These discussions will be led by KCPL staff and are open to all. Registration requested, but walk-ins welcome.

Build A Self-Care Toolkit

Tuesday, November 15 | 11am | North County Branch

The characters in What’s Mine and Yours face challenges large and small. Join us to create a self-care toolkit that you can use on days when your life feels difficult. Registration requested. Walk-ins welcome, supplies permitting.

This program is tied to the themes in What’s Mine and Yours, but is not a book discussion. You are welcome to attend even if you have not yet read the book.

For more information or to register for upcoming programs, visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410-778-3636.

About One Maryland One Book

When we read a great book, we can’t wait to share the experience and talk about it with others. That’s one of the joys of reading.

In that spirit, Maryland Humanities created One Maryland One Book (OMOB) to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. We invite you to participate in book-centered discussions and related programs at public libraries, high schools, colleges, museums, bookstores, and community and senior centers around the state.

For more information, visit https://www.mdhumanities.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/

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Upcoming Events at Kent County Public Library

March 27, 2022 by Kent County Public Library

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Kent County Public Library has events for all ages from babies to adults!

Please visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410-778-3636 for more details or to register for upcoming events.

KCPL Cares Giveaway – A Free Book for Everyone
Friday, April 1 | North County Branch
Saturday, April 2 | Chestertown Branch
Monday, April 4 | Rock Hall Branch

KCPL Cares is a monthly free giveaway initiative that lets us connect with and support the community in a variety of ways. This month, celebrate National Library Week with a free book from the Friends of the Kent County Public Library.

Pick up during normal hours of operation. No registration, first-come, first-served, while supplies last!

Seed Swap
Saturday, April 2 | 10am-12pm | Chestertown Branch

Do you need seeds for your garden? Do you have seeds you could share? Join us for a Seed Swap in celebration of gardening and growing things.

If you didn’t save seeds last year, you are still welcome to attend. You do not have to bring seeds in order to receive seeds. If you do bring seeds, please be sure that they are labeled with the plant’s name and any other helpful information so that other swappers know what they are getting.

Presented in partnership with University of Maryland Master Gardeners.

Global Art Peace Project Talk
Saturday, April 2 | 11am | Chestertown Branch

Join Chestertown RiverArts volunteer Marianne Sade to learn about the Global Art Peace Project.

Marianne will speak about the project’s history and answer questions against the backdrop of our community’s 2022 contribution to this UNESCO Prize-nominated international art exchange for peace.

This free community program is open to everyone.

Ribbon Cutting – Celebrating the North County Branch’s New Location
Tuesday, April 5 | 10am | North County Branch

We’re celebrating National Library Week by officially cutting the ribbon at the North County Branch’s new location!

Join us for the ceremony, including a special presentation by the mayor of Galena, and take a tour of the new space. Light refreshments. All are welcome.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Launch Party
Wednesday, April 6 | 5:30pm | Ages 0-5 | Chestertown
Thursday, April 7 | 10am | Ages 3-5 | North County
Thursday, April 7 | 11am | Ages 0-2 | North County

KCPL is launching 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, a brand new initiative designed to help kids become strong readers! Join us for a special storytime launch party of featuring books, songs, toys, creativity, snacks and more as we embark on this new adventure in reading for ages 0-5. Space is limited. Please register!

Mini-Book Key Chains: A Pizza & Make a Thing Event
Saturday, April 9 | 1pm | Teens | Chestertown

Make a teeny-tiny model of your favorite book and create your own unique book-themed key chain while enjoying a lunch of pizza. Teens (ages 13-17). Space is limited. Please register!

Soap Making – Triple Aloe Bars: A Pizza & Make a Thing Event
Thursday, April 14 | 3:30pm | Teens | North County

Join us for an afternoon of learning the art of melt-and-pour soap making! We’ll work collaboratively to create a batch of soap and each person will take home a fresh custom made bar. Pizza will be provided. Teens (ages 13-17).Space is limited. Please register!

Magical Movie Matinee – Family Sing-a-Long!
Friday, April 15 | 2pm | All Ages | Chestertown

Join us for a magical, musical movie matinee full of adventure! Our public performance license won’t let us tell you the name of the movie here, but you can give us a call or visit our website for more details. Free popcorn! Space is limited. Please register!

Bookmark Making Extravaganza
Friday, April 15 | 2:30pm | Rock Hall Branch
Monday, April 18 | 3:30pm | Chestertown Branch

Drop by and create your very own unique bookmark in celebration of libraries and reading! Space is limited. Please register!

Dirt Cup Dessert Take & Make Kit
Wednesday, April 20 | kit pickup all day | Rock Hall Branch

Request a dirt cup dessert kit and take home a tasty bite of spring! This take & make kit contains instructions, non-perishable ingredients, and yummy toppings – all you have to supply is the milk. One kit will make 4 cups of delicious springtime-inspired dessert. All ages are welcome. Supplies are limited, please register!

Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life
Wednesday, April 27 | 7pm | Virtual Event

Sociologist and author Eric Klinenberg discusses how public institutions and shared educational spaces are designed to reflect what we value as a society; and enhancing the ways we engage with these spaces will lead to a more successful, happier population overall. This is a Maryland Libraries Together virtual event. Please register to receive the event link.

Dirt Cup Dessert Workshop
Thursday, April 28 | 4:30pm | North County Branch

Celebrate spring by making a tasty dirt cup dessert at this hands-on workshop! We’ll provide everything you need to make, decorate, and enjoy your dirt cup creation! All you have to bring is yourself and a love of the sweetness of spring.

All ages are welcome! Space is limited, please register.

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Kent County Public Library Rock Hall Branch Expands Service Hours

March 9, 2022 by Kent County Public Library

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Kent County Public Library is pleased to announce that starting on Friday, March 11, the Rock Hall Branch will be open on Fridays!

After transitioning the Rock Hall branch to its new space at 5746 N. Main Street in December, Executive Director Arnessa Dowell welcomed feedback from Rock Hall library users during one of her regular “7 Questions with KCPL’s Executive Director” event held at the new location in January. Overwhelming support was expressed for re-opening the Rock Hall branch on Fridays, which had been a regular service day for the branch prior to the shutdown caused by Covid-19. In response, Mrs. Dowell worked with her team to create a plan to make this happen!

Whether you’re a regular library user or haven’t visited in years, KCPL welcomes you to stop by and experience the many reasons the library remains a vital part of our community.

Rock Hall Branch

5746 N. Main Street

Rock Hall, MD 21661

410-639-7162

Hours of operation: 

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm

Visit kentcountylibrary.org for additional information about KCPL, including its services, resources, and other locations.

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Upcoming Events at Kent County Public Library

March 2, 2022 by Kent County Public Library

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Kent County Public Library has events for all ages from babies to adults!

To support the health and safety of our community and to help limit the spread of Covid-19, space is limited and registration is required for all upcoming programs, including storytime, and masks are currently required in the library for everyone ages 5 and up.

Read Across America Day

Wednesday, March 2   |   5:30pm   |   Chestertown Branch

Join us for a special evening storytime dedicated to Read Across America Day! Storytime will be followed by a delightful craft. Ages 3 to 8.

KCPL Cares Giveaway
Personal Safety Emergency Pack
Saturday, March 5   |   Chestertown
Monday, March 7   |   Rock Hall
Tuesday, March 8   |   North County

The library is not a standalone organization, it’s a vital part of the community! KCPL Cares is a monthly free giveaway initiative that lets us connect with and support the community in a variety of ways. March giveaway: Personal Safety Emergency Pack.

No registration, first-come, first-served, while supplies last!

LEGO Time

Wednesday, March 9   |   3:30pm   |   Chestertown

Thursday, March 31   |   4:30pm   |   North County

It’s time for LEGO fun! Bring your big ideas and join us for an afternoon of building. Ages 5+

Making Soda Bread: A Pizza & Make a Thing Event
Saturday, March 12   |   1pm   |   Chestertown

Pizza and Make a Thing is a program series for teens where we eat pizza and make a thing.

In March, we’ll be mixing, baking, and enjoying mini soda breads in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! Teens only. Ages 13-17

Mug Cake Madness

Thursday, March 17   |   4:30pm   |   North County

Join us for Mug Cake Madness to learn how to create a fast and easy festive treat in a mug!

After a live cooking demo, you’ll take home a kit of the dry ingredients you’ll need to get started making your own mug cake right at home. Teens and adults. Ages 13+

Seed Swap

Thursday, March 24   |   3pm   |   North County

Do you need seeds for your garden? Do you have seeds you could share? Join us for a Seed Swap in celebration of gardening and growing things.

You do not have to bring seeds in order to receive seeds. If you do bring seeds, please be sure that they are labeled with the plant’s name and any other helpful information so that other swappers know what they are getting.

For more information or to register for any of these events, visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410-778-3636.

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Celebrate African American Literature & Amazing History at KCPL

February 4, 2022 by Kent County Public Library

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African American literature is a year-round cause for celebration and Kent County Public Library is excited to showcase both history and literature celebrating African Americans throughout the month of February.

28 Days of Amazing African Americans

Do you know the names of the man who created the traffic light, the only female playwright to win two Pulitzer Prizes for drama, or the 10-year-old inventor who made a life-saving device to protect babies left unattended in a vehicle for too long?

To find out the names of these and so many other Amazing African Americans, visit any KCPL branch during the month of February!

KCPL staff have put together a display highlighting African Americans who have made amazing contributions to society and our collective lives.

African American Read In

Tuesday, February 22   |   5pm   |   Virtual Event

Kent County Public Library is proud to partner with Sumner Hall; Washington College Department of Education; Washington College Black Studies Program; the Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience at Washington College; and Chesapeake Heartland: An African American Humanities Project to participate in the National African American Read In.

This annual celebration is the nation’s oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature and was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English in order to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month.

This year, Kent County’s African American Read In will be a virtual event for all ages celebrating African American authors, literacy, reading, and diversity in literature.  Join us to listen or let us know you’re interested in being a reader when you register.

Readings may include short essays, passages from novels, poetry, children’s books, or other types of writing. If you’re interested in reading, please choose a family-friendly selection that resonates on a personal level and practice reading your piece out loud ahead of time.  To accommodate as many readers as possible, selections should be no more than 2-4 minutes when read aloud.

African American Literature Treat & Read Kit

Register by February 14th to reserve a kit!

Celebrate African American literature for kids and get ready for the Kent County African American Read In event with a Treat & Read Kit containing a book, snack, and other goodies!

Kits are family-friendly. During the registration process, you can select a kit with either a picture book for young readers or a chapter book for ages 8-12.

Registration closes on Monday, February 14 and kits will be available for pickup at the KCPL location of your choice February 18-22.

For more information, to register for the African American Read In, to reserve a Treat & Read kit, or to find out about other events happening at KCPL, visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410-778-3636.

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Upcoming Events at Kent County Public Library’s Chestertown Branch

February 3, 2022 by Kent County Public Library

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Kent County Public Library’s Chestertown Branch has February events for all ages from babies to adults!

To support the health and safety of our community and to help limit the spread of Covid-19, space is limited and registration is required for all upcoming programs, including storytime, and masks are required in the library for everyone ages 5 and up.

ALL AGES

KCPL Cares: Secret Valentine Surprise Pack

Saturday, February 5   |   Chestertown Branch

KCPL Cares is a monthly free giveaway initiative to connect with and support the community.

Care packs are available during normal hours of operation. No registration. First-come, first-served, while supplies last! KCPL Cares is also available on Friday, February 4 at the North County Branch and Monday, February 7 at the Rock Hall Branch.

Valentine Crafts

Wednesday, February 9   |   3:30pm   |   Chestertown

Celebrate Love Your Library month with Valentine’s Day themed crafts! All ages welcome. Space is limited, please register!

African American Read In

Tuesday, February 22   |   5pm   |   Virtual Event

This interactive, all ages program celebrates American American authors, literacy, reading, and diversity in literature.  Join us to listen or let us know you’re interested in being a reader when you register.

ADULTS

Let’s Get Cookbooking! How to Create Your Own Digital Cookbook

Saturday, February 5   |   1pm   |   Chestertown

This interactive program will teach you how to find and collect excellent recipes from the internet and organize them into a digital cookbook! Bring your own device, borrow a library laptop, or just come to listen, take notes, and ask questions. Space is limited, please register!

TEENS

Chocolate Making: A Pizza & Make a Thing Event

Saturday, February 12   |   1pm   |   Chestertown

If you’re a fan of chocolate, this event is not to be missed! Get hands on with melting, shaping, painting, decorating, and boxing up sweet treats made from your favorite kind of chocolate. Ages 13-17. Space is limited, please register!

Pizza and Make a Thing is a program series for teens where we eat pizza and make a thing.

KIDS

African-American Literature Treat & Read Kit

Register by February 14   |   pick up at the branch of your choice February 18-22

Celebrate African American literature for kids and get ready for the Kent County African American Read In event with a Treat & Read Kit containing a book, snack, and other goodies!

STORYTIME

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays   |   10am   |   Chestertown Branch

Join us for books, songs, creativity, and more! This program is designed to foster a love of books and create a foundation of early literacy skills. Ages 2 to 5. Space is limited, please register!

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Tuesdays   |   11am   |   Chestertown Branch

Join us for books, rhymes, music, and movement! This interactive program helps adults and little ones connect while introducing early literacy skills. Ages 0 to 2. Space is limited, please register!

Space is limited at all events, so please register! For more information, to register for these events, or to find out about other events happening at our branch libraries in Rock Hall and Galena, visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410-778-3636.

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New Library Locations & Lots of Reasons to Visit! KCPL in Rock Hall and Galena

February 2, 2022 by Kent County Public Library

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The Rock Hall and North County branches of Kent County Public Library have moved to new locations!

Library staff have been hard at work setting up the new spaces, curating collections, and creating exciting programming. Whether you’re a regular library user or haven’t visited in years, we invite you to come experience the many reasons the library remains a vital part of our community.

Rock Hall Branch

5746 N. Main Street

Rock Hall, MD 21661

410-639-7162

Hours of operation: 

Monday & Wednesday 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm

North County Branch

119 N. Main Street

Galena, MD 21635

410-648-5380

Hours of operation: 

Tuesday & Thursday 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm

Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm

February Programs and Experiences at the Branches

To support the health and safety of our community and to help limit the spread of Covid-19, space is limited and registration is required for all upcoming programs, including storytime, and masks are required in the library for everyone ages 5 and up. Curbside services are available for picking up items on hold and library staff are available by phone to help with requests for materials, basic research, and other questions.

28 Days of Amazing African Americans

KCPL staff have put together a display highlighting African Americans who have made amazing contributions to society and our collective lives. Stop by all month to learn more about an incredible, diverse group of people whose names you might not yet know even though their inventions, influences, and experiences impact your life every day.

Storytime: New Day! More Programs!

In February, Preschool Storytime at the North County branch is moving to Thursdays and a new Babies & Toddlers program is being added for your littlest readers!

Preschool Storytime 

Thursdays   |   10am   |   North County Branch

Join us for books, songs, creativity, and more! This program is designed to foster a love of books and create a foundation of early literacy skills. Ages 2 to 5. Space is limited, please register!

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Thursdays   |   11am   |   North County Branch

Join us for books, rhymes, music, and movement! This interactive program helps adults and little ones connect while introducing early literacy skills. Ages 0 to 2. Space is limited, please register!

KCPL Cares: Secret Valentine Surprise Pack

Friday, February 4   |   North County Branch

Monday, February 7   |   Rock Hall Branch

The library is not a standalone organization; it’s a vital part of the community! KCPL Cares is a monthly free giveaway initiative that lets us connect with and support the community in a variety of ways. This month, our giveaway is a Secret Valentine Surprise Pack! No registration. First-come, first-served, while supplies last!

Chocolate Valentines

Thursday, February 10  |  4:30pm  |  North County Branch

If you’re a fan of chocolate, don’t miss this event!

Bring your family and get hands on making sweet treats from your favorite kind of chocolate. You’ll have a chance to do it all from melting, shaping, and decorating, to boxing up your own unique chocolate valentine. All ages welcome. Space is limited, please register!

African American Literature Treat & Read Kit

Register by February 14   |   pick up at the branch of your choice

Celebrate African American literature for kids and get ready for the Kent County African American Read In event with a Treat & Read Kit containing a book, snack, and other goodies! Supplies are limited, so be sure to register!

African American Read In

Tuesday, February 22   |   5pm   |   Virtual Event

This interactive, all ages program celebrates African American authors, literacy, reading, and diversity in literature.  Join us to listen or let us know you’re interested in being a reader when you register.

Bird Seed Ornament – Make & Take Kit

Kit pickup: Wednesday, February 23   |  Rock Hall Branch

Grab a make & take kit and learn how to make a simple bird seed ornament! All ages welcome. Supplies are limited, please register!

Bird Seed Ornaments

Thursday, February 24   |   4:30pm   |   North County Branch

Join us to make bird seed ornaments for your friendly neighborhood birds! Hang them on a tree outside and watch the birds enjoy your treat. All ages welcome. Space is limited, please register.

Space is limited at all events, so please register! For more information, to register for these events, or to find out about other events happening at our main library in Chestertown, visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410-648-5380 (North County) or 410-639-7162 (Rock Hall).

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January Events at Kent County Public Library

December 23, 2021 by Kent County Public Library

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Kent County Public Library is pleased to programs for all ages in January! All events are free and open to the community. Registration is required for some events.

For the health and safety of members of the community and library staff, masks are required for everyone ages 5+ regardless of vaccine status when visiting any KCPL location.

Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays | 10am | Chestertown Branch | winter session begins January 4
Tuesdays | 11am | North County Branch | winter session begins January 11

Join us to read stories, sing songs, laugh, and have lots of fun! This interactive program is designed to foster a love of books and create a foundation of early literacy skills. Ages 2-5

Baby & Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays | 11am | Chestertown Branch | winter session begins January 4

Books, rhymes, and music for very young children! This interactive program help adults and little ones connect and introduces early literacy skills. Ages 0-2

Witchy Tea Flowers – A Pizza and Make a Thing Event
Saturday, January 8   |   1pm   |   Chestertown Branch

From the calming chamomile to the scar healing lily, lots of flowers have properties to help you feel better when they’re brewed into teas.

In honor of National Hot Tea Month, come brew, smell, taste, and learn about the power of flowering teas! Create your very own floral potion bottle to take home. And, of course, enjoy pizza for lunch!

Ages 13-17. Space is limited. Please register!

Pizza and Make a Thing is a teens-only program series where we eat pizza and make a thing.

T-Rex Tea Party!
Wednesday, January 12   |   3:30pm   |   Chestertown

In honor of National Hot Tea Month, please join us for a chomping good time with an afternoon tea party of T-Rex proportions.  We’ll share stories, crafts, sip tea like dinosaurs, and more!

Top hats and dinosaur attire welcome and encouraged.

Ages 4+

Happiness Hour: Creative Time for Grown-Ups
Saturday, January 15   |   1pm   |   Chestertown

Happiness Hour is a time for grown-ups to explore their powers of creativity.  Join us to try your hand at something new and leave a little happier than you arrived!

Featured Project: Winterariums

Create a small winter world in a terrarium jar!

Supplies provided. You are also welcome to bring materials to add your own personal touch.

Adults. Space is limited. Please register!

7 Questions with KCPL’s Executive Director
Wednesday, January 19 | 11am | Rock Hall
Thursday, January 20 | 5pm | Chestertown
Friday, January 21 | 11am | North County

Where is Kent County Public Library headed in 2022? Executive Director Arnessa Dowell is ready to answer this and other burning questions about KCPL!

You’ll leave this information-packed hour knowing where the library is headed and with a better understanding of the library’s role in the community.

We look forward to hearing your questions and are excited to give you answers!

To submit a question ahead of time, please email [email protected] with “7 Questions” in the subject line. Questions asked in-person at the events are also welcome.

For more information or to register for an event, please visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410-778-3636.

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Kent County Public Library: Holiday Closures & Relocation of North County Branch

December 22, 2021 by Kent County Public Library

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At the end of December and beginning of January, Kent County Public Library will be closed to the public for holiday closures and to accommodate the relocation of the North County Branch.

All KCPL locations will be closing early on December 23 and closed to the public December 24-January 1:

Early Closure: 5pm on December 23
Holiday Closures: December 24, 25, 27, and 31; January 1
Branch Relocation Closures: December 28-30

KCPL’s bookdrops will be closed and materials cannot be returned December 25 & 26.

KCPL’s Chestertown and Rock Hall locations will reopen with regular hours of operation the week of January 2.

The North County Branch will be closed the week of January 2 to allow for setup of the new space.

The new North County Branch location will open to the public on Tuesday, January 11 at 119 N. Main Street, Galena in Dogwood Plaza.

KCPL’s regular hours of operation are:

Chestertown Branch
Monday – Thursday
10am-6pm

Friday & Saturday
10am-4pm

North County Branch
Tuesday & Thursday
10am-1pm
2pm-6pm

Friday
10am-1pm
2pm-4pm

Rock Hall Branch
Monday & Wednesday
10am-1pm
2pm-4pm

For more information, please visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410-778-3636.

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