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This year, Halloween isn't just for kids. Ed Okonowicz, author and storyteller, will be at the Kent County Public Library at noon on Halloween day to enlighten and entertain. His stories will be of interest to genealogists, tombstone and cemetery hobbyists, and anyone who wants to enjoy some eerie tales and interesting graveyard pictures on Halloween. Join us between noon and 1 PM and feel free to bring a brownbag lunch.

Ed Okonowicz, a Delaware native, worked as an editor and writer at the University of Delaware, where he continues to teach courses in folklore, storytelling, communication and writing. He is the author of 24 books, ranging from biographies and oral history to short story collections about Mid-Atlantic ghost stories, legends and folklore. He also has written two murder mystery novels set in the fictional state of DelMarVa. His programs on teaching Delaware and Maryland history through folklore and legends are popular in schools and libraries. He has received numerous awards in writing, storytelling, and speaking. Visit www.mystandlace.com for more information about Ed Okonowicz.

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New to the Bestseller List:

We also have lists of the Bestsellers that we own in Large Print or Audiobook Format, for those who prefer these formats.

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "Bold Spirit: Helga Estby's Forgotten Walk Across Victorian America" by Linda Lawrence Hunt on Wednesday, October 25 at 5:30 PM in the yellow building behind the library. If you've read the book, whether or not you're a current member of the group, you would be welcome to join us for the discussion. Or call the library to get on our email list to be notified of upcoming books and available copies.

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Check out the new books we have coming to the library in November. There are two lists now online for this month, one for Fiction and one for Nonfiction. From the lists you can place holds on books of interest and we'll give you a call when the book is ready to be picked up. You can get to new book lists from other months by clicking "Good Books" on our home page and clicking the link for "Coming Soon."

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Bring your lunch, talk with others about what you're reading, and hear what they're reading that you might enjoy. We'll meet on the second Tuesday of each month at noon in the yellow building in the library parking lot. New participants are always welcome.

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All branches of the Kent County Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 9, for Columbus Day. You can still renew your items online at http://catalog.kent.lib.md.us/ under the "My Account" tab or return them in the book drop at any of our branches.

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The Computer Skills Series is a newly created six class series introducing participants to the use of computers. The series will cover computer basics, Internet navigation, finding and evaluating information online, using the library catalog and Web site, getting and using email, and basic word processing and office applications.

The first session of our computer skills series will be beginning this Thursday at 2:30 at the Chestertown Branch of the library. That session is currently full, but there will be other sessions opening up in the future. To get on the waiting list for a future series, give Karen a call at the library, 410-778-3636 and leave your name and phone number. You will be contacted when there is an opening.

If you've ever thought about learning to use computers from the ground up, this is your opportunity.

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This Friday, October 6, join us for another Independent Film showing at the library, for free. We will be showing "The Rage in Placid Lake" by Tony McNamara. It is a comedy in English, from Australia. The showing begins at 2:30 PM in our main meeting room at the Chestertown Branch, and lasts 112 minutes, ending in time to head down to the First Friday art gallery openings nearby. There will be popcorn and lemonade. This showing is limited to patrons over 18 or with parental permission.

About the film:

Placid Lake (Ben Lee) has always been different. His crayon eating scientific genius of a best friend, Gemma (Rose Byrne), also has a few issues with ‘blending in’. As an odd fish in a sea of mediocrity, his brilliant ideas are bound to get him into more trouble than success. So when he finds himself in a tight spot with the school bullies who have been after him all his life, Placid decides to make a bid for the elusive normal life. To his parents’ horror, he gets a normal job. Soon he is embracing conformity on the fast track to corporate success. But can Placid finally retire his rage in the pursuit of normalcy? Or will his plan backfire?

To learn more or view a trailer, visit FilmMovement.com who provided this film.

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