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Holiday Closure - All KCPL Locations Closed

All KCPL locations will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Although KCPL's physical buildings are closed, you can still use the eLibrary and renew your items online.
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
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  

Preschool Storytime: Special Guest Reader In-Person

This week, Ms. Natalie the Library Director, will be our special guest reader! Join us for books, songs, creativity, and more! This program is designed to foster a love of books and create a...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Preschool (ages 2-5)  
Categories:
  Kindergarten Readiness  

Baby & Toddler Storytime In-Person

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
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 11:30am
Location:
CHES - Children's Area, Chestertown
Audience:
  Baby & Toddler (ages 0-2)  
Categories:
  Kindergarten Readiness  

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, January 20, 2026 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 Great Puzzle Race In-Person

Race the clock and other teams of puzzle enthusiasts at KCPL's Puzzle Race! Each team will have one hour to complete the same 300 piece puzzle. The team that finishes first wins! If no team has...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time:
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location:
NCO - Adult Area, North County
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Games  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 2 seats left

Happiness Hour: Creative Time for Grown-Ups – Recipe Swap & Recipe Card Art In-Person

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: Recipe Swap &...  More
Date:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time:
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
RH - Adult Area, Rock Hall
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Arts & DIY  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 7 seats left

Video Game Hangout In-Person

Come to the Wave Room for gaming on the PS5 and Arcade Table! Game play is first-come, first-served. Depending on the size of the group, play time may be limited to make sure everyone has a chance...  More
Date:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location:
CHES - Wave Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Teens (ages 13-17)  
Categories:
  Games  

Turning the Page: KCPL's Next Chapter In-Person

Natalie Hagan, KCPL's new executive director, invites your questions and ideas as she introduces herself and her vision for the library's future! Enjoy light refreshments while engaging with a highly...  More
Date:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Featured Events  

Preschool Storytime: Special Guest Reader In-Person

This week, Ms. Natalie the Library Director, will be our special guest reader! Join us for books, songs, creativity, and more! This program is designed to foster a love of books and create a...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30am - 11:15am
Location:
NCO - Children's Area, North County
Audience:
  Preschool (ages 2-5)  
Categories:
  Kindergarten Readiness  

Baby & Toddler Storytime In-Person

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
Date:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
NCO - Children's Area, North County
Audience:
  Baby & Toddler (ages 0-2)  
Categories:
  Kindergarten Readiness  

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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.