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Upcoming Events
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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...
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- Date:
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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- 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
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- 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...
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- Date:
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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- 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...
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- 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 &...
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- 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...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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- 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...
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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.