Featured Events
Fun Fact: Summer is one of the busiest times of year at the library!

We put a lot of time and energy into creating a full schedule of events for kids and families (details on upcoming "A Universe of Stories" programs are below), but we haven't forgotten the grown-ups!

In July, we're continuing our One Day University virtual lecture series with recorded talks on creativity and the science of sight, starting a 3-part series on the benefits of therapeutic touch, and holding another board game night for adults and teens.

For full details and to sign up for programs that require registration, select a program icon or visit our online calendar!
For Kids & Families
A Universe of Stories
Summer Events for Kids & Families

Special summer programming is made possible 
in part by the 2019  Library Readers Reach 
for the Stars  grant from the PNC Foundation.


JULY

Wednesday, July 3
Out of This World Crafts
Make cardboard rockets, alien space ships, and little green creatures. Ages 5+
Chestertown 11am

Wednesday, July 8
Out of This World Crafts
Make cardboard rockets, alien space ships, and little green creatures. Ages 5+
Rock Hall 2pm

Thursday, July 11
Silly Joe Sings!
High energy songs with lots of movement, music, and silly interaction!  All ages.
North County 10:30am
Rock Hall 1:30pm
Chestertown 4:30pm

Friday, July 12
Out of This World Crafts
Make cardboard rockets, alien space ships, and little green creatures. Ages 5+
North County 3:30pm

Tuesday, July 16
The Sky Is NOT the Limit
Story Tapestries presents an exploration of tales of the sky from ancient days through modern day astronomy.  All ages.
Chestertown 10:30am

Tuesday, July 16
Family Film - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World  
When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn’t the only Night Fury, he must seek out a secret Dragon Utopia before the tyrant Grimmel finds it first. Rated PG. FREE Popcorn!  All ages.
North County 3pm

Wednesday, July 17
LEGO Time!
Build, create, and repeat!  All ages.
Rock Hall 1pm

Wednesday, July 17
Galactic Pendants
Create a tiny galaxy in a bottle to wear around your neck.  Registration required . Ages 8+
Chestertown 4pm

Friday, July 19
After Hours Outer Space Storytime
Interactive space-themed storytime. Ages 0-5.
Chestertown 5:30pm

Wednesday, July 24
Galactic Pendants
Create a tiny galaxy in a bottle to wear around your neck.  Registration required . Ages 8+
Rock Hall 3pm

Thursday, July 25
Science of Spectroscopes
Build a simple spectroscope and explore the science of visible light.  Registration required . Ages 8+
Chestertown 4:30pm


Friday, July 26
Galactic Pendants
Create a tiny galaxy in a bottle to wear around your neck.  Registration required . Ages 8+
North County 3pm

Monday, July 29
Insane Science of Fairyland
Come to a land where pumpkins are prisons, wolves sneeze down houses, dragons are ice cold, and science tells the rest of the story! This fun, raucous, and sometimes messy show includes flying toilet paper, singing rods, and fog vortexes - join us and go crazy for science!  All ages.
North County 11am
Rock Hall 2:30pm
Chestertown 5:30pm
AUGUST

Friday, August 2
Night of the Fireflies! Storytime
We’ll light up the night with stories, songs, dancing, and an illuminating craft at this very special evening storytime.  Ages 2-5.
Chestertown 5:30pm

Tuesday, August 6
Nursery Rhyme Rock Concert
with Mr. Sam
Mr. Sam is back for another riveting concert of preschool proportions. Join us as we shake rattle and roll to some classic children’s songs. A rooster may be involved.  Ages 0-7.
Chestertown 10:30am

Tuesday, August 6
Science of Spectroscopes
Build a simple spectroscope and explore the science of visible light.  Registration required . Ages 8+
North County 3:30pm

Wednesday, August 7
Space Slime Time
Mix of a variety of slime recipes and take home a few different kinds of goo!  Ages 5+
Chestertown 2:30pm

Monday, August 12
Space Slime Time
Mix of a variety of slime recipes and take home a few different kinds of goo!  Ages 5+
Rock Hall 2:30pm

Friday, August 16
Sciencetellers - Aliens!
Curious kids, a wild space scientist, and a family of aliens collide with real science in the latest tale from Sciencetellers. This action-packed alien adventure uses science experiments to create out of this world special effects!  Ages 5+
THREE SHOWS!
North County 11am
Rock Hall 2pm
Chestertown 5:30pm
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Book Groups

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.

For more details about upcoming discussions, visit our online calendar.
Interested in joining us? Here's what we're discussing this month:
Chestertown

The Book Group
Exploring the Works of Black Authors
The Book Group will not meet in July or August.

Kent Nonfiction Book Group
last Tuesday at 12pm
The Coddling of the American Mind 
by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt

Chestertown Book Group
3rd Wednesday at 4:30pm 
I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives
by M. Ganda & C. Alifirenka

Literature with Lunch
last Thursday at 12pm
The Indigo Girl
by Natasha Boyd
North County

Monday Evening Book Group
1st Monday at 6:30pm 
Absolute Power
by David Baldacci

North County Afternoon Book Group
The Afternoon Book Group will not meet in July.

Rock Hall

The Page Turners
2nd Friday at 1pm
The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion
Free Popcorn! (and a movie)
Monday Movies

Monday, July 1st | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
Captain Marvel

Monday, July 8th | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
Tyler Perry's A Medea Family Funeral

Monday, July 15th | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
Five Feet Apart

Monday, July 22nd | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
A Silent Voice

Monday, July 29th | 2pm
Chestertown Branch
Nancy Drew & the Hidden Staircase

Friday Family Film
Tuesday, July 16th | 3pm
North County Branch
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
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KCPL Board of Trustees
Monthly Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, July 29th.

3pm Finance Committee
4pm Board 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.

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