Eyewitness to the Criminal Justice System
Saturday, October 13 | 10am
Chestertown Branch
Bridget Lowrie, J.D., explores the difficulties inherent to eyewitness testimony and its impact on the criminal justice system.
Whether or not you've read the One Maryland One Book selection,
Bloodsworth, you're sure to take away a more nuanced understanding of what it means to provide and utilize eyewitness testimony.
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Happiness Hour: Paper Lanterns
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TWO SESSIONS!
Wednesday, October 17 | 6pm
Saturday, October 27 | 11am
Light up your autumnal evenings with the warm glow of a tiny lantern! Participants will learn how to craft paper lanterns that can be illuminated with a battery-powered tea light. All supplies will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Happiness Hour is a time for grown-ups to explore their powers of creativity - try your hand at something new, give encouragement to other crafters, and leave a little happier than you arrived!
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Thursday, October 18 | 11am
Chestertown Branch
What’s old is new again! Bring an old shirt you want to brighten up and we’ll provide all the other supplies.
For best results, bring a shirt that is
- light in color (white is best)
- made of at least 50% cotton (100% is best)
Tie-dyed items will remain at the library overnight and will be unveiled for pickup on Friday, October 19
th at 3pm.
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Thursday, October 18 | 3pm
Chestertown Branch
Friday, October 19 | 3pm
North County Branch
Build, create, repeat!
It's LEGO time at the library where only your imagination is the limit.
All ages welcome.
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Friday, October 19 | 1:30pm
Chestertown Branch
Pony beads, crystal beads, wooden beads -- we have them all -- join us for a beading bonanza!
Ages 5+
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Preschool Storytime
Chestertown | 10am Tuesdays
North County | 10:30am Thursdays
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Chestertown | 11am Tuesdays
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NEW! Muzzy BBC Language Learning for Kids
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Multimedia, Multi-Award Winning Language Learning for Children
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Muzzy BBC immerses children in a new language, using video, games, an online recording studio, and other activities to make language learning fun and engaging for children as young as two.
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Download 50 Popular Magazines!
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The OverDrive collection now includes magazines! Use the
Libby app or read online on any internet-capable device.
Magazines are always available and you can check out as many titles as you'd like, because they
don't count toward the six item OverDrive borrowing limit for ebooks and audiobooks
Need help getting started? Drop by a
Tech Questions Answered session or talk to a librarian the next time you visit the 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 September:
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Chestertown
The Book Group
1st Wednesday at 5pm
Things Fall Apart
by Chinua Achebe
Kent Nonfiction Book Group
last Tuesday at 12pm
One Maryland One Book Discussion
Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence
by Tim Junkin
Chestertown Book Group
last Wednesday at 4:30pm
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane
by Lisa See
Literature with Lunch
last Thursday at 12pm
A Piece of the World
by Christina Baker Kline
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North County
Monday Evening Book Group
1st Monday at 6:30pm
The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion
by Fannie Flagg
North County Afternoon Book Group
3rd Tuesday at 1pm
Lilac Girls
by Martha Hall Kelly
Rock Hall
The Page Turners
2nd Friday at 1pm
One Maryland One Book Discussion
Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence
by Tim Junkin
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Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence
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Pick up a copy of the 2018 One Maryland One Book selection at any KCPL location, then join us for programs that explore the book and its themes.
Join the Discussion
ROCK HALL BRANCH
Friday, October 12 | 1pm
CHESTERTOWN BRANCH
Tuesday, October 30 | 12pm
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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 | 4:30pm
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, October 1 | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
Ocean's 8
Monday, October 15 | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
Uncle Drew
Monday, October 22 | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
The Good Karma Hospital
Episodes 1 & 2
Family Film Movie Matinee
Wednesday, October 10 | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
A Wrinkle in Time
North County Matinee
Saturday, October 13 | 11am
North County Branch
Chappaquiddick
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Last Day to Donate for Fall Book Sale
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In preparation for the fall book sale, which will take place November 15th-18th, the Friends of Kent County Public Library will not be accepting any book donations after Saturday, October 20th.
Donations will resume on Saturday, December 1st.
More information can be found
here.
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Monday, October 8
North County Branch - CLOSED
Rock Hall Branch - CLOSED
Chestertown Branch - OPEN 9am-3pm
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All KCPL locations will be closed to the public Friday, October 26 for a staff development day.
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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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Monday, October 29
Chestertown Branch
3pm Finance Committee
4pm Board of Trustees Meeting
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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