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Holiday Closure - All KCPL Locations Closed

All KCPL locations will be closed on Saturday, May 24. Although KCPL's physical buildings are closed, you can still use the Digital Library and renew your items online.
Date:
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Teens (ages 13-17)     All Ages     Baby & Toddler (ages 0-2)     Preschool (ages 2-5)     Kids (ages 5-8)     Kids (ages 9-12)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Library Closings  

Holiday Closure - All KCPL Locations Closed

All KCPL locations will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Although KCPL's physical buildings are closed, you can still use the Digital Library and renew your items online.
Date:
Monday, May 26, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Teens (ages 13-17)     All Ages     Baby & Toddler (ages 0-2)     Preschool (ages 2-5)     Kids (ages 5-8)     Kids (ages 9-12)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Library Closings  

KCPL Board of Trustees In-Person

Board meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. In compliance with the Maryland Open Meeting Act, the agenda for the meeting is attached to this posting. A portion of the meeting will be...  More
Date:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time:
4:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Board Meetings  

Tea Time Herbs for Two: Plant a Relaxing Container Garden In-Person In-Person

Learn about the gentle healing properties of calendula, chamomile, and lemon balm as you plant a container herb garden perfect for your front step, back porch, or sunny kitchen window...  More
Date:
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Adult Learning     Gardening & Environment     Health & Wellness  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!

Tech Help Drop-In In-Person

Need some help learning the basics of technology? Got a new device and you're not sure where to start? Stop by the Chestertown branch most Mondays from 11am-1pm for free tech help! Library staff...  More
Date:
Monday, June 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Adult Learning     Technology Programs  

Capture the Flavor: Using Herbs & Spices for Flavor and Good Health In-Person

Learn the health benefits of cooking with herbs and spices, the best practices for storing them safely, and how to flavor meals like a pro! Enjoy a taste test that will illustrate the power of these...  More
Date:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Adult Learning     Food & Nutrition  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 17 seats left

Shore Legal Access Life & Estate Planning Legal Clinics In-Person

Do you need a will, financial power of attorney, or advance medical directive? Call Shore Legal Access to find out if you qualify for a consultation! If you do, our attorneys will draft your life...  More
Date:
Thursday, June 5, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Non-Library Community Group Program  

Tech Help Drop-In In-Person

Need some help learning the basics of technology? Got a new device and you're not sure where to start? Stop by the Chestertown branch most Mondays from 11am-1pm for free tech help! Library staff...  More
Date:
Monday, June 9, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Adult Learning     Technology Programs  

Friends of the Library: Book Donations Welcome In-Person

The Friends of the Library accept donations of books and other materials in good to excellent condition and meet the criteria below. Daily donation limit: 4 boxes of items The Friends are...  More
Date:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Friends of the Library > Donations Accepted  

The Page Turners In-Person

If you love talking about what you read, join the Page Turners for a monthly book discussion! This group reads a mixture of fiction and nonfiction and discussions are led by participant volunteers....  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
RH - Adult Area, Rock Hall
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Books & Writing  

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Chestertown Branch

Study pods at the Chestertown and North County branches may be reserved on a first come, first served basis.

Please contact the Chestertown Branch (410.778.3636) or the North County Branch (410.648.5380) for more information or to reserve a study pod.