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Holiday Closure - Rock Hall Branch Closed

KCPL's Rock Hall Branch will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. The Chestertown Branch will be open as normal from 10am-6pm. Although the physical Rock Hall location will be...  More
Date:
Monday, October 14, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Rock Hall
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 In-Person

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
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 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, October 15, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 11:30am
Location:
CHES - Children's Area, Chestertown
Audience:
  Baby & Toddler (ages 0-2)  
Categories:
  Kindergarten Readiness  

Preserving Family Papers In-Person

Do you have old family papers in your basement or attic? Wondering how to care for them? In this workshop, you'll learn how to use everyday items to care for your family treasures. This hands-on...  More
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Adult Learning     History & Genealogy  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 7 seats left

Applications Due: Apply to Be a Trustee

Help Guide the Library's Future! The Board of Trustees of the Kent County Public Library is now accepting applications! If you are a Kent County resident who is enthusiastic about the library and...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  

Preschool Storytime In-Person

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
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
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, October 17, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 11:30am
Location:
NCO - Children's Area, North County
Audience:
  Baby & Toddler (ages 0-2)  
Categories:
  Kindergarten Readiness  

Interactive Teen Movie Matinee: The Goonies In-Person

Experience the 1980s movie classic The Goonies as you never have before at this amazing, interactive movie event! You won’t just be watching, you’ll be part of the action. When you arrive, you’ll...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time:
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Teens (ages 13-17)  
Categories:
  Movies  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Teddy Bear Tea Party In-Person

Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to the library for a tea party! We will celebrate with snacks and reading. Ages 2-8 Please note: Due to the nature of this program, certain foods may...  More
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
RH - Children's Area, Rock Hall
Audience:
  Preschool (ages 2-5)     Kids (ages 5-8)  
Categories:
  Homeschoolers     Kindergarten Readiness     Sensory Safe  

Punkin Chunkin Launchers: A Maryland STEM Festival Event In-Person

Get ready to launch some pumpkins! Using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and mini candy pumpkins, design and test a punkin chunkin launching machine at this hands-on event for young engineers. A...  More
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Kids (ages 9-12)  
Categories:
  STEM/STEAM  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 22 seats left

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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.