Kent County Public Library Newsfeed

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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All branches of the Kent County Public Library will be closed Monday, October 12th for Columbus Day. You can still renew your items online at our catalog page under the "My Account" section or return them in the book drop at any of our branches. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Join Jean Austin as she explains ways to deter, detect and defend your identity.

This free program is brought to you by the Kent County Public Library. Mark your calendar for the date, time, and location that suits your schedule.

7 PM, Monday, October 5, Rock Hall Branch
7 PM, Tuesday, October 6, North County Branch
11 AM, Wednesday, October 7, Chestertown Branch

To learn more about identity theft, you may also want to check out these books available from the Kent County Public Library.

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For the first Friday in October, we'll be showing "The Way I Spent the End of the World," a Romanian film with English subtitles, by director Catalin Mitulescu. For details on this drama's plot, view its synopsis and reviews on FilmMovement.com.

This showing will take place at the Chestertown Branch beginning at 2:30 PM on Friday, October 2, and should finish in time for you to continue on to the rest of the First Friday art celebrations throughout Chestertown. Free of charge.

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The Kent Nonfiction Book Group will be discussing "Plato and a Platypus" by Tom Cathcart on Tuesday, September 29 at Noon.

The Chestertown Library Book Group will be discussing "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery on Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 PM.

For more information or to participate in either book discussion group, please contact the library.

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Sculptress Pam Foss creates abstract & representational themed reliefs in hand-cast paper. hear her talk on how she makes it and see for yourself the intricate surfaces and textures of her award-winning art.

Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM. Chestertown Branch, 408 High Street. 410-778-3636
Free of charge.

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Swine flu has been in the news a lot lately. If you want to be informed, here's a resource that can get you the information you're looking for. Courtesy of the Kent County Public Library.

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Here's a sneak peek at the planning that's underway for the first-ever Chestertown Book Festival. It'll kick-off Friday, November 13 with our Friends of the Library Booksale from 10-6 and an evening event at Bookplate on Cross St featuring NPR's Maureen Corrigan and former Maryland Poet Laureate Michael Collier. The main event will be Authors Day taking place all day Saturday, November 14 in stores and restaurants all over downtown Chestertown (and the library, too). Mark your calendar now! For more info see: http://chesbookfest.blogspot.com

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