6th Annual Toy Train & Model Railroad Exhibit
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Saturday, December 1 | 10am-1pm
Chestertown Branch
If you’re nostalgic for toy trains or mesmerized by model railroads, be sure to mark your calendar for Kent County Public Library’s 6
th Annual Toy Train & Model Railroad Expo!
Bob and David Singer will be displaying their magnificent operating layouts featuring tinplate trains from bygone eras. Train enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. This event is free and open to everyone.
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Happiness Hour:
How to Make a Tiny Book!
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Wednesday, December 5 | 6pm
Chestertown Branch
This beginner’s class will teach you the basics of book binding as you learn how to craft your own tiny book. The end result could be used as a bullet journal, glamorous to-do list, or handmade gift.
All supplies will be provided for this FREE program.
Happiness Hour is a time for grown-ups to explore their powers of creativity, try your hand at something new, and leave a little happier than you arrived!
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Happy Noon Year's Eve!
An All-Ages Celebration
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Monday, December 31 | 11am
Chestertown Branch
Excited to ring in the new year, but not sure you can make it to midnight? This family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve Celebration is just the place for early birds!
There will be crafts, snacks, balloons and more during this special countdown to noontime.
All ages are welcome.
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PNC Foundation Grant Award
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$6,500 to Support "Summer Readers Reach for the Stars" in 2019
The Foundation for the Kent County Public Library has been awarded a $6,500 grant from the PNC Foundation to support the 2019 Summer Reading Program "Summer Readers Read the Stars" and other early literacy initiatives.
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Gingerbread Houses
Kids of all ages are invited to join us to construct simple “gingerbread” houses using graham crackers, gobs of gumdrops, icing galore, and so much more.
There are three opportunities to participate – one at each of KCPL’s locations.
Space is limited and registration is required!
ROCK HALL
Wednesday, December 12th | 3pm
CHESTERTOWN
Wednesday, December 12
th | 5:30pm
NORTH COUNTY
Saturday, December 15th | 11am
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Gather 'Round: Winter Stories at the Garfield Center for the Arts
Saturday, December 15 | 3pm
The Garfield Center for the Arts
210 High Street
Chestertown, MD
A special storytime full of seasonal stories for children of all ages!
All are welcome at this FREE program presented in partnership with the Garfield Center for the Arts.
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Preschool Storytime
Chestertown | 10am Tuesdays
North County | 10:30am Thursdays
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Chestertown | 11am Tuesdays
**There will be no Storytime the week of December 24th or December 31st. We will resume our regular schedule on Tuesday, January 8th.**
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Over 30 Languages Available!
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Build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in over 30 languages with Rosetta Stone.
To start this interactive online language learning adventure, all you need is your library card and an internet connection.
Need help getting started? Drop by a
Tech Questions Answered session or talk to a librarian the next time you visit the library.
Rosetta Stone is one of many resources available in KCPL's
Digital Library.
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New members are always welcome!
Whether you choose to attend a single session to discuss a particular book or decide to show up regularly, KCPL's book groups are free and open to everyone.
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Interested in joining us? Here's what we're discussing in November:
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Chestertown
The Book Group
1st Wednesday at 5pm
The Book Group will not meet in December.
Kent Nonfiction Book Group
last Tuesday at 12pm
Kent Nonfiction Book Group will not meet in December.
Chestertown Book Group
last Wednesday at 4:30pm
Chestertown Book Group will not meet in December.
Literature with Lunch
last Thursday at 12pm
Literature with Lunch will not meet in December.
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North County
Monday Evening Book Group
1st Monday at 6:30pm
The Story of Arthur Truluv
by Elizabeth Berg
North County Afternoon Book Group
3rd Tuesday at 1pm
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
by Betty Smith
Rock Hall
The Page Turners
2nd Friday at 1pm
A Redbird Christmas
by Fannie Flagg
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2nd & 4th Fridays | 3pm
Chestertown Branch
Bring your laptop, tablet, cell phone, or other device and your questions!
You'll work one-on-one or in small groups with library staff who will help you find answers, troubleshoot problems, and feel more confident using technology.
Learn how to download free eBooks, explore the many resources in KCPL's Digital Library, and build the skills you need to use technology efficiently.
Fridays don't work for you? No problem! You can also
set up an appointment for personalized help with basic technology questions.
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Chestertown Writers' Group
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1st & 3rd Thursdays | 5pm
Chestertown Branch
Writers of all experience levels are invited to join this supportive network of scribblers, word-lovers, hired pens, literary aficionados, and honest-to-goodness authors.
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Free Popcorn (and a movie)
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Monday Movies
Monday, December 3 | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
Juliet, Naked
Monday, December 10 | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
The Meg
Monday, December 17 | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
Goodbye, Christopher Robin
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December Library Closings
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Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24
CLOSED
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25
CLOSED
New Year's Eve
Monday, December 31
Closing Early at 12:30pm
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24/7 Access from Anywhere
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Use your
online account
to check due dates, renew or request items, and set your account preferences.
If it's your first time logging in, you'll need the number on the back of your library card and your password will be the last four digits of your phone number. Once you log in, you can add a username and change your password.
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The Board of Trustees will not meet in December.
Meetings of the Board of Trustees are open and the public is welcome to attend. Minutes of board meetings and committee meetings are
available online.
Questions about the Board of Trustees?
Please ask
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