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Roses are red,
Candy's a treat,
Come make a Valentine
For someone sweet!

This is the first in a new series of family programs offered by the Kent County Public Library called "Create It @ Your Library." All ages are welcome. Drop in for all or part of the scheduled time.

North County Branch, Thursday, February 12, 5:30-7 PM
Chestertown Branch, Saturday, February 14, 9:30-11 AM

While you're marking your calendars, be sure to save the dates of future programs. Create It @ Your Library will take place on the following Thursday evenings in the North County Branch.

March 19 - Spring
April 23 - Earth Day
May 21 - May's Wacky Holidays

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During library renovations our book discussion groups are continuing to meet, but offsite.

The Kent Nonfiction Book Group will meet on Tuesday, January 27 at Noon at the Visitor's Center to discuss "The Audacity of Hope" by Barack Obama. Call the library if you're interested in participating.

The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan on Wednesday, January 28 at 5:30 PM at 1st United Methodist. 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.

410.778.3636 for more information about either of these book groups.

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The Diane Rehm show on NPR this morning raised some excellent points about the important role libraries play in their communities, particularly in difficult economic times. To listen to the broadcast online or view a transcript, click here. Like the libraries mentioned in the broadcast, Kent County Public Library offers our community books and so much more - DVDs, audiobooks, cultural events, children's programs, information services, a meeting space, and free computer and WiFi access just to name a few.

And like other libraries, our satisfied customers are our best advocates. We appreciate our patrons who have told friends, family, and the county officials who make decisions impacting our funding how much you enjoy the services we offer. We also appreciate those patrons who visit or help out with the Friends of the Library book sale. And of course, we appreciate the help of those patrons who support us through our annual funding drive. Thank you.

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Now that light has been restored to our parking lot, the Chestertown branch of the Kent County Public Library will resume normal business hours, beginning Monday, January 12.

Our regular hours are:

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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