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Seed Swap In-Person

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...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Featured Events     Gardening & Environment  

Voter Registration Drive & Election Judge Recruitment In-Person

Kent County Board of Elections will be holding a voter registration drive and sharing information about how eligible residents can apply to be an election judge. For more information about the Kent...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Info Table, 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, March 9, 2026 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  

Kwame Alexander LIVE in Calvert! Online

This event is being hosted by Calvert Library and made available as an online event through a partnership with Maryland Libraries Together. This live event will be streamed on Calvert Library's...  More
Date:
Monday, March 9, 2026
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Teens (ages 13-17)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  State Library Programs  

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, March 10, 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, March 10, 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, March 10, 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  

KCPL Finance Committee

Finance Committee meetings are open to the public. A virtual meeting link is at the bottom of this posting. Minutes from previous meetings, as well as other information about library finances can be...  More
Date:
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Board Meetings  

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, March 11, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location:
CHES - Wave Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Teens (ages 13-17)  
Categories:
  Games  

Happiness Hour: Creative Time for Grown-Ups 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: Springtime...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Main Meeting Room, Chestertown
Audience:
  Adults (ages 18+)     Young Adults (ages 18-25)  
Categories:
  Arts & DIY  
Registration Type:
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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.