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Some comments on our recent Web site usability survey, brought to our attention the fact that our "New" book lists were including some very old books. Oops! Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

After a bit of digging we think we've found and corrected the problem, so you should now see only titles added to our collection within the last 2-4 months on the new book lists. While we were at it, we also updated the lists to include cover art, and added a few additional categories of new items. The Bestseller Lists have also been overhauled and should be working better than ever. We hope you like the improvements.

We have lots of new books, audiobooks, movies, music and more showing up at the library every day. So, we have the New & Hot page on our Web site devoted to showing you what's new to the library, what's coming soon, and what's currently on the New York Times Bestseller lists. These lists link directly into our catalog so you can easily place requests for the books you want, and get a call when they're ready for you to pick up at the circulation desk.

The new book lists have been updated today, so now's the time to place your hold. And, if you need any help with your account or placing holds online, we'd be happy to help.

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There will be no Preschool Storytime in Chestertown or Galena from May 10th to June 14th as we prepare for the summer. However, we will have Baby Storytime in Chestertown on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays in May.

Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming Summer Reading Program, scheduled to begin June 9th. If you would like to receive our email newsletter, you can sign up here.

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We want our library Web site to meet YOUR needs. Will you help us with that by filling out a quick survey? Just click the link below. Thanks!

Web Site Usability Survey

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"Make a Splash -- Read!" is the theme this summer. Children will explore the world of water, water fun and pirates through stories, songs, games and other activities about oceans, rivers, lakes, and pools and the creatures that live there. The 2010 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, a reading club, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program. Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins on June 9th. For more information pick up a calendar of events at one of our branches, check our website, www.kentcountylibrary.org or call the library at 410-778-3636. All programs are free of charge.

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In case you weren't already aware, library patrons have online access to Consumer Reports reviews and articles online. The library foots the bill so you don't have to. Use the links provided at www.kentcountylibrary.org to get free access to the consumer information you rely on to make informed purchasing decisions. Categories include new and used cars, appliances, electronics, and more.

Start at www.kentcountylibrary.org, click Search, Articles & Info, Magazines, and finally Consumer Reports. You will be asked to enter your 14 digit library barcode with no spaces or punctuation.

From there, you're free to search or browse the articles and reliability ratings. Soon you'll know the top 10 cars and trucks for 2010, what to look for when considering a new digital camera, and more.

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Having trouble finding what you need? Puzzled by the library's computer catalog? Sign up now for an introductory lesson on how to search and find what you want! We'll provide the computers and answer all your questions. Sessions are held at the Chestertown Branch, last approximately an hour and a half, and will take place the following Wednesdays in March. To reserve your spot, register online through the links below, by phone at 410-778-3636, or in person at any of our branches.

Morning Sessions (10-11:30 AM)
Wednesday, March 3
Wednesday, March 17
Wednesday, March 24

Evening Sessions (6-7:30 PM)
Wednesday, March 10
Wednesday, March 24

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The Picturing America collection is on display now in the Chestertown Branch of the Kent County Public Library. Please stop in to take a look and learn something new about our artistic heritage.

Picturing America, an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities, brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. Through this innovative program, students and citizens will gain a deeper appreciation of our country's history and character through the study and understanding of its art.

More information is available online at www.picturingamerica.neh.gov.

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We have lots of new books, audiobooks, movies, music and more showing up at the library every day. So, we have the New & Hot page on our Web site devoted to showing you what's new to the library, what's coming soon, and what's currently on the New York Times Bestseller lists. These lists link directly into our catalog so you can easily place requests for the books you want, and get a call when they're ready for you to pick up at the circulation desk.

The new book lists have been updated today, so now's the time to place your hold. And, if you need any help with your account or placing holds online, we'd be happy to help.

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(Chestertown, MD, December 2009) - eAudiobooks are now available at Kent County Public Library through OCLC NetLibrary. Library patrons now have anytime, anywhere access to 2,800 different eAudiobook titles.

eAudiobooks can be accessed and downloaded via the library's Web site, www.kentcountylibrary.org. Click Search > Downloadables > NetLibrary Audiobooks. You can log in through the library's site using your library card barcode.

eAudiobooks are books that have been read aloud and recorded. eAudiobooks are available from notable authors, such as Meg Cabot and Alexander McCall Smith.

"Audiobooks, in the form of cassettes and CDs, have been popular in libraries for many years," said Jerry Keiser, Director of Kent County Public Library. "The ability to download eAudiobooks from the Web is being embraced by long-time listeners as well as new listeners who want material for their portable media devices."

A popular format in many libraries, eAudiobooks allow library users to listen to materials on-the-go. eAudiobooks can be checked out from the library or from a personal computer via the library's Web site, 24/7. Users may check out up to 10 eAudiobooks at a time, and they are automatically returned to the library at the end of the checkout period.

eAudiobooks can be downloaded or played on any desktop, laptop or portable device that supports Windows Media Player version 9 and above. Users can also transfer favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices, including portable music players, portable media centers and more.

Call the library at 410-778-3636 with any questions.

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Kent County Public Library would like to bring your attention to a great online resource for evidence based information about the flu. There's information for health care providers as well as information for a general audience on treatment and prevention.

So please, take a moment to get the facts on the flu.

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