What in the World is GIS?
Wednesday, June 21 | 6pm
Chestertown Branch
Join Luis Machado, GIS Project Manager at Washington College to delve into the question,
"Where are you from?"
This talk will explore what it means to be from a particular place,
to identify as a citizen of a particular nation, why these concepts matter today, and how GIS technology intersects with that age old question.
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Summer Reading
The summer reading game is back with new ways to earn points and prizes! This year "Build a Better World" with featured programs where kids can
build their brains, construct, create, and expand how they understand the world.
When kids register, they will receive a t-shirt, the "Build a Better World" gameboard, and other materials to start them on their adventure. As they complete game activities throughout the summer, they'll earn points to redeem at the Summer Reading Store.
For the first-time, the summer reading game is available online and on mobile devices through our
Beanstack app, as well as the familiar paper gameboard. Whether they stick with paper or go digital, kids collect library points for each activity they complete and can redeem them for a variety of prizes, including books, art supplies, Orioles and Shorebirds baseball tickets, and gift cards.
For more information or to sign up for a Beanstack account, please check out our
Summer Reading page.
Dancing Warriors Martial Arts
Kick-Off Event!
Rock Hall Branch 1pm
Chestertown Branch 6pm
Be mesmerized by acrobatic choreography drawn from the unique martial art of Capoeira Angola.
All ages welcome.
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Thursday, June 29
Build a Better World Button Party
Chestertown Branch 4pm
Make a button, magnet, or key chain to add flair to your summer. All ages welcome.
Friday, June 30
Build a Better World Button Party
Kick-Off Event!
North County Branch 4pm
Make a button, magnet, or key chain to add flair to your summer. All ages welcome.
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For more information about these programs and to find out what we have planned for July and August, visit our
calendar
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This summer, rising 5th & 6th graders are encouraged to participate in the "A Book That Shaped Me" writing contest!
Sponsored by the Library of Congress,
this contest is an invitation for kids to write about books that have impacted their lives. Prizes will be awarded to State Finalists, State Winners, and Grand Prize Winners.
Download guidelines and an application from the official website or pick them up at any KCPL location.
Entries must be turned in to KCPL by Saturday, July 8, 2017.
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Keeping kids reading over the summer is so important that we've brought back the
Fine Free Summer for kids at Kent County Public Library!
Any children's books or audiobooks
checked out between June 1st and September 1st will not be charged overdue fines.
Don't hold back on checking out lots of books! You can read them fine free all summer long.
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Teen Writing Workshop Series
This program is brought to you by KCPL's Teen Advisory Board!
A 5-week series for teen writers focusing on discussion of your writing on a variety of topics and writing prompts.
Take a look at the topics for each week, write a short piece, and come prepared to share and discuss your writing with the group.
Why do you write?
OR
What makes home "home" to you?
July 8
Describe a challenge you've overcome.
OR
Who is your idol and why?
July 15
Poetry week.
Poems of all formats on any topic are welcome.
July 22
Where do you think you'll be 20 years in the future?
OR
How have you been impacted by bullying?
July 29
FanFiction Fun! Write about characters from your favorite book, rewrite a Disney movie (has the plot gone bad? or even better than the original?!), explore a Harry Potter alternate reality, or writer's choice in another direction entirely.
OR
How do you hope to change the world?
Extra summer reading points, redeemable for prizes, will be awarded to teens who participate!
Free pizza and snacks!
Registration required. You do not have to attend all 5 weeks, but we encourage participation in as many sessions as possible. Ages 13-18.
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The summer storytime session begins the week of June 19th!
Preschool Storytime
Chestertown Branch
Tuesdays | 10am
North County Branch
Thursdays
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10:30am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Chestertown Branch
Tuesdays
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11am
The summer storytime session will wrap-up the first week in August.
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New TumbleBooks App!
TumbleBooks are interactive picture books that children can read or have read to them. Using TumbleBooks has gotten even easier with a new app for your tablet or smart phone!
All you have to do is download the app, choose Kent County Public Library as your library, and enter your library card number.
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D
igital Drop-In
Monday, June 12 | 3-4:30pm
Monday, June 26 | 3-4:30pm
Chestertown Branch
Bring your tablet, eReader, or other digital device and your questions! We'll help you find answers and learn new skills.
One-on-One Technology Help
By Appointment
Chestertown Branch
Individual attention on technology topics that YOU want to learn! We'll answer questions, provide tutorials, and generally help you become comfortable and confident using technology.
Call 410.778.3636 or
email to make an appointment.
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In addition to the featured events in this newsletter, KCPL also offers monthly book clubs, writing groups, and Friday films.
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Community Partners at KCPL
Community Chess Club
Tuesdays | 4pm
Learn to play or strengthen your skills. All ages and player levels welcome.
Mid-Shore Pro Bono Legal Clinic
Monday, June 19 | 1-3pm
FREE limited legal advice from volunteer attorneys. Call to schedule an appointment. 410.690.8128
Upper Shore DLLR Veterans Outreach
4th Tuesday | 1-3pm
Learn about employment opportunities, transportation, training, benefits, and other topics relevant to veterans.
Contact veteran representative Sharon Egerson for more information. 410.822.3030
More detailed information about programs run by KCPL's community partners can be found in KCPL's
online calendar.
To learn how your group can use KCPL's meeting space, see our
Meeting Room Use policy and guidelines.
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Board of Trustees
The 2017 members of the Kent County Public Library Board of Trustees are Barb Macbeth, Charles Lerner, Wendy Costa, Sarah Schut, Joe Harding, Elisabeth Tully, and Earl Runde.
2017 Kent County Public Library Board of Trustees Officers:
Barb Macbeth, President
Sara Schut, Vice-President
Charles Lerner, Treasurer
Wendy Costa, Secretary
Meetings of the Board of Trustees and its committees are open to the public.
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| Thursday, June 29 |
9am |
Finance Committee |
| Thursday, June 29 |
10am |
Board of Trustees Meeting
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*A portion of the June 29th Board Meeting will be in closed session.
For more information about or to contact the Board of Trustees, please visit KCPL's website.
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