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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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Enjoy a puppet show and “not so scary” Halloween stories. Wear your costume!

Tuesday, October 27, 10 AM, Chestertown Branch
Wednesday, October 28, 10:30 AM, Rock Hall Branch
Thursday, October 29, 10:30 AM, North County Branch

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People across Maryland all discussing one book? Sounds pretty cool, doesn't it?

Kent County Public Library is joining the Maryland Humanities Council and libraries across the state in sponsoring One Maryland One Book 2009.

This year's title is "Song Yet Sung" by James McBride, author of the bestselling "The Color of Water." Set on the lower Eastern Shore in Dorchester County in March 1850, and inspired by the life of Harriet Tubman, "Song Yet Sung" should be of particular interest to Shore readers. Drop by the library to get your free copy. Then join in the conversation at one of our upcoming events, or form your own discussion group. There will be two community conversations and an author visit in October. Details below and on our website: www.kentcountylibrary.org

Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30 PM
Community Conversation featuring readings by Karen Somerville and Michael Sampson
Bethel A.M.E. Church
237 N. College Ave.
Chestertown, MD 21620
410-810-0600
Everyone welcome. Refreshments.

Wednesday, October 28th at 5:30 PM
Community Conversation featuring readings by Karen Somerville and Michael Sampson
Kent County Public Library, Chestertown Branch
408 High Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
410-778-3636
Everyone welcome. Refreshments.

Thursday, October 29th at 4:30 PM
Visit by Author James McBride
Decker Auditorium - Gibson Art Center
Washington College
Chestertown, MD 21620

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Kent County Public Library and the Maryland Humanities Council are pleased to sponsor:

Jane Eyre: Gothic Melodrama & Spiritual Autobiography
a presentation by Dr. Robert Kachur
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 5:30 PM.
Kent County Public Library, Chestertown Branch
408 High Street, Chestertown, MD,
410-778-3636

Ever since its publication in 1848, Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre has caught and kept the public's attention. Although appealing to a wide audience, Bronte's novel, a blend of Gothic melodrama and spiritual autobiography, has especially stirred interest - and even controversy - among feminists and Christians alike. During our discussion of Jane Eyre, we will discuss why this story of an emotionally and physically abused young girl who seeks to find purpose and belonging as she enters womanhood has affected so many readers so profoundly, focusing especially on its "scandalous" religious subtext and its startling apocalyptic ending.

Robert Kachur is Assistant Professor of Eighteenth- and Early Nineteenth-Century British Literature at McDaniel College where he also teaches courses on the Apocalypse and Horror fiction. He received his Ph.D. in Nineteenth-century British Literature with a minor in Composition Studies as well as his M.A. in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Jane Eyre is available from the Kent County Public Library in print, audiobook, and movie formats.

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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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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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"MADEINUSA"-Madeinusa is a girl aged 14 with a sweet Indian face who lives in an isolated village in the Cordillera Blanca Mountain range of Peru. This strange place is characterized by its religious fervor. From Good Friday at three o'clock in the afternoon (the time of day when Christ died on the cross) to Easter Sunday, the whole village can do whatever it feels like. During the two holy days sin does not exist: God is dead and can't see what is happening. Everything is accepted and allowed, without remorse. Year after year, Madeinusa and her sister Chale, and her father Don Cayo, the Mayor and local big shot, maintain this tradition without questioning it. However, everything changes with the arrival in the village of Salvador, a young geologist from Lima, who will unknowingly change the destiny of the girl.

Spanish w. English subtitles 103 mins. FREE. Popcorn

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The Kent Nonfiction Book Group will be discussing "MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING" by Victor Frankl on Tuesday, August 25 at Noon.

The Chestertown Library Book Group will be discussing the 2009 One Maryland/One Book - SONG YET SUNG by James McBride on Wednesday, August 26 at 5:30 PM.

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

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This month's free showing at the library will be:

"THE ISLAND"-Somewhere in Northern Russia in a small Russian Orthodox monastery lives a very unusual man. His fellow-monks are confused by his bizarre conduct. Those who visit the island believe that the man has the power to heal, exorcise demons and foretell the future. However, he considers himself unworthy because of a sin he committed in his youth. The film is a parable, combining the realities of Russian everyday life with monastic ritual and routine. English Subtitles, 112 minutes. FREE. Popcorn.

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Storytime Break Ahead!

The last summer preschool storytime dates are:

Chestertown Branch: August 4
Rock Hall Branch: August 5
North County Branch: August 6

There will be no Baby storytime in August.

Preschool storytime will resume September 1. Baby Storytime will resume September 8.

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"Under Tables and Out Back Doors"

The library is sponsoring a concert in Fountain Park as part of Crazy Days! Sue Trainor will have you moving, stretching your creativity, and having fun.

Fountain Park, Chestertown
July 24
11:00 AM

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One of America's leading reptile wildlife educators will share his live, large, gentle and colorful reptiles from all over the world. Not to be missed kids' program.

Rock Hall Branch
July 20
2:30 PM

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This summer, the library is the place to be for fun activities for all ages. The list below is just the beginning, so be sure to check our calendar of events for more great activities.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in Chestertown
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in Rock Hall
Thursdays at 10:30 AM in Galena

Baby Storytime (Birth to 2)
11:00 AM, Chestertown on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Storytime in Fountain Park
11:00 AM, the last Saturday of the Month, through September

Create It @ Your Library
A monthly craft program in each branch at various times. See the calendar of events for the current schedule, as well as for other fun programs for all ages.

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Did you catch the Bubble Lady, performing recently at the Kent County Public Library as part of our Summer Reading Club?

Check out this brief video clip to see the Bubble Lady in action, and be sure to visit our calendar to see what other great events are coming up this summer.

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Summer is just around the corner and starting on June 15th, everyone is invited to come to the library and sign-up to play the summer reading game.

This year, we have a game for all ages:

* Read to Me for little ones
* Be Creative @ Your Library for kids
* Library BINGO for adults and teens.

Starting June 15th, drop by any branch of Kent County Public Library to pick up a gameboard. Kids can win prizes all summer. Teens and adults who complete the game will be entered in an end of the summer drawing to win an iPod.

Also, we have a ton of events scheduled for this summer! Check out our first week of programs below and stay tuned or check the calendar to find out what's happening the rest of the summer. And if you have a moment, check out the cool video and audio announcements for summer reading.

Tuesday, June 16th

Preschool storytime
Ages 3-5
10:00 a.m. Chestertown branch

Baby & Toddler storytime
Ages birth-2
11:00 a.m. Chestertown branch
**Registration required -- Please call or email**

Create It @ Your Library -- Making Whatsits, Thingamabobs and Fantastic Art
A smorgasboard of things to make for all ages!
4:00 p.m. Chestertown branch

Wednesday, June 17th

Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-5
10:30 a.m. Rock Hall branch

The Bubble Lady
Family program
1:00 p.m. Rock Hall branch
4:00 p.m. Chestertown branch

Thursday, June 18th

Sherman and the Shorebirds
Family program
10:30 a.m. Chestertown branch

The Bubble Lady
Family program
11:00 a.m. North County branch

Friday, June 19th

Creating Magic & Stuff - Magician Mike Rose
Family program
11:00 a.m. Chestertown branch

We hope to see you soon!

For more information about these programs and to see what else will be happening this summer, please visit our calendar.

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The Friends of the Library's used book sale has been scheduled for June 11-15 in the Chestertown Branch meeting room. Prices are reasonable and proceeds go to help your library provide additional books, services, and more. So please drop by and plan to find some gems for your personal collection.

Members Only Night:
Thursday, June 11: 5:30-7:30 PM

Open to All:
Friday, June 12: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, June 13: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, June 14: 10 AM - 4 PM
Monday, June 15: 10 AM - 5 PM (One day only special: Bring a box to fill for $5)

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Drop-in preschool storytimes will be held in all three branches:

Chestertown: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Rock Hall: Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
North County: Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Additionally, pre-register your baby, ages birth to 2 years for baby storytime;

Chestertown: 11:00 AM, the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the month

For more details or to check for exceptions to the above rules, see our online calendar.

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June 2
Otto the Auto Safety Program
10 AM, Chestertown Branch
Otto, a remote controlled talking car will share information about the importance of car seats and seat belts, how to cross streets and parking safely with a grown-up and the proper way to wear a bike helmet.

June 4
Storytimes Resume
Storytime is back for the month of June and beyond. Check the calendar of events for the most up-to-date schedule.

June 5
Independent Film
2:30 PM, Chestertown Branch
This month's First Friday Independent Film selection is "Viva Cuba." Come for popcorn, entertainment, and discussion. To learn more about the film or see a trailer, visit FilmMovement.com.

June 8-9
Memory Keeping with Pat Gladu
June 8: 11 AM in Chestertown, or 7 PM in Rock Hall
June 9: 7 PM North County (Galena)
Pat Gladu from Creative Memories will show us how to preserve our memories the correct way! Both Traditional Scrapbooks & Digital Storybooks. Refreshments.

For more upcoming events, be sure to check out our calendar.

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We've had a busy month at the library so far, and it's not over yet! Still to come in May we have:

A book discussion on OLIVE KITTERIDGE by Elizabeth Stout. Refreshments served. New Members welcomed.
Details: Wednesday, May 27, 5:30-7 PM, Chestertown Branch, Yellow Building

Be Creative @ Your Library-This Month we are making things to celebrate the wacky month of MAY! All ages are welcome at this drop-in craft program. Stop by 9:30- 11am at the Chestertown Branch and stay as long as you'd like. We'll be making things & eating tasty snacks.

Don't forget. Storytimes are resuming June 4, and we've got a ton of other programs planned for you beginning in June. Check out our calendar for a preview.

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Join The Friends of the Library to hear Michael Buckley of the C.V. Star Center for the American experience speak on the interesting people of the Chesapeake Bay area. Wine and Cheese Reception.

This event will take place May 13, 6-7 PM at the Chestertown Branch.

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Kent County Public Library celebrates at the Galena Dogwood Festival with "Got to Be Kidding!" a bopping, rhyming, laughing, fun-for-everyone concert by Rick Waterhouse.

May 9th, 2009
12:30 p.m.
North County branch

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Wednesday, April 29th, 11 AM, Main Meeting Room, Chestertown Branch

Martha Shaum, Education Coordinator of Conservation, from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will give a presentation on some of the traditional Bay fisheries for oysters, crabs and fish. Please join us.

For more information, contact the Chestertown Branch at 410-778-3636.

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The Kent Nonfiction Book Group will be discussing "The Great Crash 1929" by John Kenneth Galbraith on Tuesday, April 28 at Noon.

The Chestertown Library Book Group will be discussing A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson on Wednesday, April 29 at 5:30 PM.

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

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Create It @ Your Library -- This month we are making things to celebrate EARTH DAY! All ages are welcome at this drop-in craft program. Drop in and stay for part or all! We'll be making things and eating tasty snacks.

Chestertown
Saturday, April 18th
9:30-11am

North County
Thursday, April 23rd
5:30-7pm

Family program -- all ages welcome!

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National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians, sponsored by the American Library Association and local libraries across the country. The theme of this year's National Library Week (April 12-18, 2009) is "Worlds Connect @ Your Library."

The Kent County Public Library would like you to celebrate with us, and we've got quite a few fun events planned for people of all ages.

We'll kick off the week on Monday with Jazz and Java in the Chestertown stacks from 4-6 PM, featuring the Washington College Jazz Combo led by Ken Schweitzer, and accompanied by free coffee and sweets.

Then on Tuesday, we have the Chestertown Branch's Official Reopening. We're inviting our community to come see our newly renovated library with an open house and refreshments all day.

Wednesday, beginning at 5:30 PM, we have local author Gail Johnston presenting "Past & Present: Growing Up in 1950s Baltimore." Ms. Johnston is author of "Make a Lot of Noise and Don't Go on the Porch" a memoir of her early childhood years. Her presentation will be followed by a book signing and reception.

On Thursday at 11 AM, check out Sabine Harvey's presentation on Vegetable Gardening at the Chestertown Branch, if you haven't already seen it at one of our other branches. Ms. Harvey hails from the Maryland Cooperative Extension.

And of course, don't forget our regularly scheduled storytimes and craft program. See our calendar for the full National Library Week schedule.

And next time you're in, please let your local library staff know how much you appreciate what we do for you. Or drop us a line at to let us know how we've made a difference in your life. With your permission, we'd love to share your story with our staff and patrons. In fact, there's a prize associated with the best library related story submitted online or in a branch.

Listen to ALA's announcement of National Library Week here, and contact us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

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Update: Here's an interview with Holly Black that aired on Public Radio Delmarva this morning, Thursday, March 26.

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An economic recession is a great time to save some money and enjoy yourself by growing your own veggies. Sabine Harvey from the Maryland Extension Office will be giving an excellent program on Vegetable Gardening. Mark your calendar now for the date/time/location that works best for you.

7 PM, Wednesday March 25 at the Rock Hall Branch
7 PM, Tuesday April 7 at the North County Branch
11 AM, Thursday, April 16 at the Main Branch in Chestertown

For more information, please contact the library.

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Tell your friends! First Friday Films are Back!

On Friday, April 3, join us for another Independent Film showing at the library, for free. We will be showing "The Rage in Placid Lake," a quirky coming of age film by director Tony McNamara. It is a comedy in English, from Australia. The showing begins at 2:30 PM in our newly renovated main meeting room at the Chestertown Branch, and lasts 89 minutes, ending in time to head down to the First Friday art gallery openings nearby. Popcorn will be provided. 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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The Chestertown Library Book Group will be discussing "The Painted Veil" by Somerset Maugham on Wednesday, March 25 at 5:30 PM.

The Kent Nonfiction Book Group will be discussing "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time" by Greg Mortenson on Tuesday, March 31 at Noon.

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

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Create It @ Your Library -- This month we are making things to celebrate Spring! All ages are welcome at this drop-in craft program. Drop in and stay for part or all!

Chestertown
Saturday, March 21st
9:30-11am

North County
Thursday, March 19th
5:30-7pm

Family program -- all ages welcome!

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Harriet Tubman: The History, Myth and Memory of an American Hero

Dr Kate Clifford Larson, author of "Bound for the Promised Land" presents "Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero" at 11 am on Thursday, March 19. Book Signing and Reception to follow.

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The Chestertown Library Reading Group has selected the novel ARCHIE & AMELIE by the local visiting author Donna Lucey to read for the month of February. We have an unique opportunity to hear Ms Lucey on Wednesday, Febuary 25th. The Rose O'Neill Literary House at Washington College is hosting a reception at 4:30 followed by a talk by Ms. Lucey on her book. It is opened to the public and everyone is encourage to bring their copies to be signed.

The Kent Non-Fiction Book Group has chosen to read for the Tuesday 2/24/09 meeting... FOOLED BY RANDOMNESS, The hidden Role of Chance in Life & in the Markets by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. They will meet at the Kent County Visitors Center at Noon.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2, 2009

CONTACT: Andrea D. Lewis
Maryland Humanities Council, (410) 685-6161

Maryland’s Eastern Shore is Setting of One Maryland One Book Choice for 2009

The Maryland Humanities Council (MHC) today announced that the book selected for One Maryland One Book 2009 is Song Yet Sung, a novel by James McBride. Set on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in the 1850s, Song Yet Sung weaves an intricate and gripping tale of escaped slaves, free blacks, and slave-catchers. The protagonist is an enslaved woman called The Dreamer, whose gift for visions of the future quickly reaches mythic proportions following her escape from a local plantation.

"I am delighted. It has to be one of the proudest moments of my career," said McBride on hearing of the selection of Song Yet Sung as Maryland’s book for 2009. "The fact that the book was chosen by native Marylanders means all that much more. Like many Americans, I had no idea that the eastern shore of Maryland was the gateway to freedom for so many; nor did I realize the depth and complexity of relationships that existed between blacks and whites at that time, all of which were played out on in Maryland. I am happy to help illuminate the magic of Maryland's eastern shore, and in that regard I got a lot of help—from native Marylanders, historians, and librarians who were happy to share both their resources and their proud history."

A volunteer committee of librarians, educators, authors, journalists, and bibliophiles made the selection of Song Yet Sung in January from an original list of over 100 titles.

"Song Yet Sung offers Marylanders the opportunity to come together around the state in our communities and talk about this beautiful and important novel and the picture it paints of this chapter in Maryland history," said Phoebe Stein Davis, MHC Executive Director. "This is not simply a story of slavery, but rather a tale of freedom, hope, redemption, and identity, with a generous dose of commentary on modern American society."

James McBride is an award-winning author, composer, and screenwriter. He is the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, The Color of Water. McBride’s first novel, Miracle at St. Anna, was made into a 2008 film directed by Spike Lee which will be out on DVD in February 2009.

MHC will formally announce Song Yet Sung as the One Maryland One Book 2009 selection at the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Booklovers’ Breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, February 7, where McBride will be speaking along with Nikki Giovanni.

One Maryland One Book, a program of the Maryland Center for the Book at the Maryland Humanities Council, is Maryland’s first and only statewide community reading project. One Maryland One Book is designed to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book and participating in book-centered discussions and other related programs at public libraries, high schools, colleges and universities, museums, bookstores, and other organizations. All related public programming will take place in September and October 2009. More information will be available in early summer about the hundreds of free public programs that will be held statewide as part of this program.

One Maryland One Book is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, LSTA grant funds, through the Division of Library Development & Services, Maryland State Department of Education.

For more information or for organizations interested in partnering with the Maryland Humanities Council on this project, visit the website at www.onemarylandonebook.org or call (410) 685-6161.

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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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It's that time again!

The Friends of the Library are holding a Fall "Clean Sweep" book sale.

The book sale will be held on the following days:
Saturday 10/25 10:00-4:00
Sunday 10/26 12:00-4:00 ($5 per box day! Bring a box!)
Monday 10/27 10:00-4:00

The Members Night for FOL memebers will be Friday night the 24th from 5:30-7:30pm.

Call the Friends at 410-810-1487 if you want to volunteer!

--Andrea

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The Kent Nonfiction Book Group will meet on Tuesday, August 26 at Noon in the Yellow Building to Read "The Professor and the Madman: a tale of murder, insanity & the making of the Oxford English dictionary" by Simon Winchester. Call the library if you're interested in participating.

The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "Time to be by Earnest" by P.D. James on Wednesday, August 27 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.

410.778.3636 for more information about either of these book groups.

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Jazz Up Your Garden - Covering Ground Creatively, a program by Barbara Ellis will be held at the Chestertown Branch of the Kent County Public LIbrary on Wednesday, August 20th at 11 am.

Want to add polish & pizzazz to your garden without increasing your weekly workload? A nationally known garden writer and Chestertown resident, Barb takes a look at the wilder side of ground covers. Learn how you can replace lawn areas with plants that don't need weekly mowing, and use easy-care flowers and shrubs to cover ground in all sorts of sites.

Her book will be available for purchasing and signing.

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For all children who completed the Summer Reading Game.

• Prize Drawings
• Certificates
• Pizza!

Tuesday, August 5 at 1 PM.

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Ages 5-12. The Maryland Science Center presents "Brain Benders!" Balance a light bulb without breaking it. Thrust a straw through a potato. No, it's not magic, it's SCIENCE. Witness unique scientific events that boggle the mind.

Tuesday, August 5 at 2 PM.

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For ages 3 and up. Beth Hill, local entomologist, reads Eric Carle's classic book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, with a new twist. Come to this storytime and learn all about caterpillars. A craft is included. Friday, August 1 at 9:45 am.

And don't forget our regularly scheduled storytimes:

Kent County Public Library offers Baby Storytime for ages 0-23 months, Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 years, and Drop-in story time for ages 3-5. Be sure to view our online Calendar of Events for current information on upcoming story times, or call the library for more information. 410.778.3636.

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "Rise and Shine" by Anna Quindlen on Wednesday, July 30 at 5:30 PM. This month's meeting will be a picnic held at a member's home rather than in the library, so call for directions.

The Kent Nonfiction Book Group will meet on Tuesday, July 29 at Noon in the Yellow Building behind the Chestertown branch to Read "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell. Call the library if you're interested in participating.

410.778.3636 for more information about either of these book groups.

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Bring the whole family to fountain park for Steven's Puppets marionette rendition of "Sleeping Beauty" sponsored by the Kent County Public Library. Our puppet show is always a popular event during Crazy Days, so bring a blanket and save your space. Friday, July 25 at 11:00 AM.

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Kent County Public Library is proud to present the Magnificent Magician Thomas A. Lilly and his Furry Side-Kick Wonder Bunny! This family show will be performed at the Rock Hall Branch, at 2:30 PM, on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

5585 Main Street, Rock Hall, MD 410.639.7162.

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Kent County Public Library offers Baby Storytime for ages 0-23 months, Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 years, and Drop-in story time for ages 3-5. Be sure to view our online Calendar of Events for current information on upcoming story times, or call the library for more information. 410.778.3636.

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Insect Inspector Institute is a half day "camp" for ages 7-12 at the Kent County Library Chestertown Branch. It runs 2-4 PM July 7 through July 11. Kids will explore bees, butterflies, and insects. We will have appearances by guest speakers Lisa's World "Butterflies are Magic," Local Entymologist Beth Hill, and Local Bee Keeper Bartholomew's Bees. Crafts everyday and snacks and drinks provided. For more information or to register, call 410-778-3636 or visit the children's department. Registration is limited and starts June 13th.

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The Friends of the Library invite you to join us for the annual open meeting, Wednesday, May 14th at the Main branch of the Kent County Public Library. There will be a wine and cheese reception at 5:30 followed by a reading by special guest Maryland Poet Laureate and author, Michael Glaser at 6:00 PM in the outdoor amphitheater.

He will be reading from his own work as well as that of other contemporary writers (especially former Maryland Poet Laureates) to discuss and illustrate the power of poetry to help both nurture and challenge us to live fully and joyously this "one wild and precious life" that Mary Oliver reminds us is ours. The program will engage participants in writing their own poems and experiencing first hand how poetry can help us reaffirm the unique value of our individual lives and the various communities in which we live.

Dr. Glaser has been at St. Mary's College of Maryland as both a professor and administrator for over 35 years. He has served as a Maryland State Arts Council Poet-in-the-Schools and he is a recipient of the Homer Dodge Endowed Award for Excellence in Teaching as well as the Columbia Merit Award for service to poetry. A widely sought speaker, he has published more than 400 poems in a variety of venues. His most recent book is Being a Father.

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Children's author Jack Gantos will be visiting the Talbot County Public Library! He has received numerous awards for his books including ALA Notable Children's Book, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and he was a National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature. His newest book, I am Joey Pigza, was released in July 2007. All are welcome to this free program. Wednesday, May 21, 10 AM & 7 PM.

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Update: This program has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience.

This year Children's Book Week is May 12-17. To celebrate children's book author Stormy Friday will be visiting the library! Stormy Friday is the author of Signal's Airport Adventure. She lives in Arnold, MD. Wednesday, May 14, 6:15 PM.

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Ages 2-6 years.

April 28th is the National Day of Puppetry! To celebrate, we will be putting on a special puppet show of the lovable fairy tale "The Frog Prince."

Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30 PM and Friday, May 2 at 9:45 AM.

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Beginning May 13th there will be a new program for 2 and 3 year olds at the Kent County Public Library. Toddlers will have socialization and play time at 10:30 leading into story time at 11:00 am. Toddler Story Time will be the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the month, after Baby Story Time. We look forward to seeing you and your Toddlers at the Chestertown Library Branch.

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Celebrate National LIbrary week with us on Monday, April 14th from 5-6 PM with live Jazz music provided by the Washington College Jazz Combo and free coffee in the stacks at the Chestertown Branch. Continue celebrating all week long in all the branches with our guessing game... How many books are there in the Kent County Public Library collection?

Tuesday, April 15th at 9:30 AM in the County Commissioners Meeting Room at 400 High Street, the Kent County Commissioners will issue their official National Library Week 2008 Proclamation. For more information on National Library Week, visit the American Library Association website.

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Ages 2 to 5 years.

We will be reading some of our favorite fairy tales in honor of Hans Christian Andersen's 203rd birthday (April 2). Participants will make a magic wand!

Friday, April 4 at 9:45 AM.

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of The Alienist by Caleb Carr on Wednesday, March 26 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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Meant for ages 8-12 years, but all ages are welcome!

In honor of Maryland Women's History Month, the library will be having an historical visitor. Colonist Margaret Brent of seventeenth-century Kent Island was the first female landowner, lawyer, and the first woman to fight for the right to vote. Come meet her at the library! Monday, March 24 at 3 PM.

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Friday, March 7 at 10 AM. To celebrate Dr. Seuss's 104th birthday (March 2), the Cat in the Hat will come to the library to read some stories! There will also be songs and a craft.

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Join us for the latest in our First Friday Independent Film series at the library. The film will show at 2:30 PM in the main meeting room at the Chestertown Branch. Attendance and popcorn are both free of charge.

This month's film, Adam's Apples is black comedy about an insanely optimistic preacher who takes in convicts to help around the remote, rural church he ministers to.

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Ages 2-6 years. As February is National Children's Dental Health Month, Judy Gaston, RN will join us for Pajama Storytime with a short program on child dental care followed by some stories. Wednesday, February 27 at 6:15 PM.

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of Peace Like a River by Leif Enger on Wednesday, February 27 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.

The Kent Nonfiction Book Group will meet on Tuesday, February 26 at Noon in the Yellow Building to Read "Into the Wild" by John Krakauer. Call the library if you're interested in participating.

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What better time than the weekend before Valentine's Day to explore our love of chocolate through a presentation and yummy workshop!

1:30 PM, Saturday, February 9 at the Chestertown Branch of the Kent County Public Library, in the Yellow Building meeting room. Please register by Saturday, February 2 to participate in the workshop, so Ellen knows how much chocolate to bring.

Why do we love Chocolate? Ellen DeCaro will take us on a journey from cocoa bean to your favorite deep dark chocolate. Discover the plant source, history and health benefits of your favorite dessert. Free of charge.

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Join us for the latest in our First Friday Independent Film series at the library. The film will show at 2:30 PM in the main meeting room at the Chestertown Branch. Attendance and popcorn are both free of charge.

This month's film, Dreams of Dust is about a Nigerian peasant who goes looking for work in a gold mine. 86 minutes with English subtitles.

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of The River of Doubt by Candice Millard on Wednesday, January 30 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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Creative Writing for Beginners Identity Workshop featuring Native Son & The Dri Fish, who are described by Urbanite Magazine as "...super heroes with a hip-hop beat and poet's tongue." For more information, see January's blog posting in the Young Adult Blog, and be sure to check back regularly to stay in the know on cool programs and other up to date info.

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Unfortunately, Dana Kollmann will not be able to speak tonight (11/7) due to illness. The event will be rescheduled. Please check back here for the new date. Or visit www.danakollmann.com for more information about the author and her book "Never Suck a Dead Man's Hand: Curious Adventures of a CSI."

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Dana Kollmann, author of the new book entitled "Never Suck a Dead Man's Hand: Curious Adventures of a CSI" will be visiting Kent County Public Library's Chestertown branch to talk about life as a crime scene investigator and to sign copies of her book. Please join us in the meeting room at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, November 7.

Read more on Dana Kollmann's web site or call the library at 410-778-3636 for more details.

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Join us at the Chestertown Branch of the library for this fascinating presentation by Michael Dixon. 6 PM, Wednesday, September 12.

The Program: Just as families have a past, old houses and properties have histories. When was the structure built? Who lived in it? How has it changed over time? And what are its stories? Michael Dixon's lecture introduces participants to strategies of discovery: organizing a research process, finding available records and documents, and interpreting the findings.

The Speaker: Michael Dixon is an adjunct professor at the University of Delaware and other area colleges where he concentrates on social history with a focus on mass media and criminal justice. He is the historian for Town of Elkton and The Historical Society of Cecil County, and he has provided start-up leadership in the development of a 62-acre living history museum. Mike received his M.A. in history from Washington College, his M.S. in Training and Organizational Development from St. Joseph's University, and his B.A. in Behavioral Science from Wilmington College.

Details: 6 PM, Wednesday, September 12 at the Chestertown branch of the Kent County Public Library. 410-778-3636 or www.kentcountylibrary.org for more information.

This presentation is sponsored by the Kent County Public Library, the Maryland Humanities Council, and the Historical Society of Kent County, Maryland. It is free and open to the public. Sign language interpretation is available with two weeks' advance notice.

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Our First Friday independent film showing this month will be "Viva Cuba." For more information about the film, visit FilmMovement.com. Popcorn included. Chestertown Branch, Friday, September 7 at 2:30 PM, in time to attend the other First Friday events in Chestertown afterwards. Free of charge.

Synopsis: In a tale akin to "Romeo and Juliet," the friendship between two children is threatened by their parents' differences. Malú is from an upper-class family and her single mother does not want her to play with Jorgito, as she thinks his background coarse and commonplace. Jorgito's mother a poor socialist proud of her family's social standing, places similar restrictions on her son. What neither woman recognizes is the immense strength of the bond between Malú and Jorgito. When the children learn that Malú's mother is planning to leave Cuba, they decide to travel to the other side of the island to find Malú's father and persuade him against signing the forms that would allow it.

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Janet Fahrman, reading with her daughter, Nina, 7 and a half months old, and her nephew, Cody, age 5.

If you want...
• Your child to enjoy making friends.
• Your child to be eager to participate in new activities.
• Your child to learn to follow directions.
• Your child's listening abilities to increase.
• Your child to begin to recognize favorite books and songs.
• Your child to develop brain power.
• Your own storytelling and play skills to blossom.

Come to the Chestertown Branch on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10 AM for Baby Storytime. Please call in advance to register. 410-778-3636

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Our First Friday independent film showing this month will be "Mother of Mine." For more information about the film, visit FilmMovement.com. Popcorn included. Chestertown Branch, Friday, August 3 at 2:30 PM, in time to attend the other First Friday events in Chestertown afterwards. Free of charge.

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Our First Friday independent film showing this month will be "The Bothersome Man." For more information about the film, visit FilmMovement.com. Popcorn included. Chestertown Branch, Friday, July 6 at 2:30 PM, in time to attend the other First Friday events in Chestertown afterwards. Free of charge.

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Carole Boston Weatherford, author of Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom will be making a presentation and signing her books on Wednesday, June 13 at 6:15 PM at the Chestertown Branch of the Kent County Library. Moses received the Caldecott Honor Award for most distinguished American picture book for children. Carole Weatherford has authored 23 books of poetry, nonfiction and children's literature. She will have books available for purchase. For more information call 410-778-3636.

Sneaks, the library mascot will also be on hand to distribute gameboards for the summer reading club.

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Our First Friday independent film showing this month will be "The Great Match." For more information about the film, visit FilmMovement.com. Popcorn included. Chestertown Branch, Friday, June 1 at 2:30 PM, in time to attend the other First Friday events in Chestertown afterwards. Free of charge.

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Our First Friday independent film showing this month will be "Madeinusa." For more information about the film, visit FilmMovement.com. Popcorn included. Chestertown Branch, Friday, May 4 at 2:30 PM, in time to attend the other First Friday events in Chestertown afterwards. Free of charge.

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Gardening: Preparation for Eating from the Earth. This presentation by Vida Morley, Master Gardener will be held at the Chestertown branch on Thursday, April 19 at noon. Mark your calendars!

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See on Wednesday, April 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.

Coming up next month is "Wicked" by Gregory McGuire.

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The annual Friends of the Library cocktail party will be held on April 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Yellow Building behind the library. $8 per person.

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Next Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30 PM

Children are invited to wear their PJs, bring a bedtime pal and enjoy an evening storytime and light refreshments.

For kids 2 to 6 years.

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Saturday, March 24 @ 1:00 PM
Kent County Public Library
Chestertown Meeting Room

As life expectancy increases and the elderly population continues to expand, many more middle-aged adults will find themselves in the role of caregiver for parents and other aging relatives at the same time they are balancing other demands of family, jobs, and social obligations.

This workshop addresses the issues of cognitive and physical decline in the elderly and the impact on the adult children who often find themselves in the role of decision-maker and caregiver.

The workshop is presented by Gail Johnston, a geriatric social worker with a degree in clinical social work from the University of Maryland. Gail has served as Director of Social Work for an adult medical day care center, for nursing and rehab facilities, and as coordinator for community based programs for seniors.

She has also worked extensively in geriatric care management, eldercare resource development, and facilitated support groups providing education for health care professionals, seniors, and their families. In the field of geriatric care management, she has developed and presented over thirty workshops on relevant topics of aging and caregiving, as well as published articles on aging in local newspapers and Web sites.

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "The Glass Castle," a memoir by Jeannette Walls on Wednesday, February 28 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.

Coming up next month is "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See.

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For ages birth to 24 months. Join us the second and third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 to delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books, music, and puppets. Call 410-778-3636 to register in advance.

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Our First Friday independent film showing this month will be "The Party's Over." For more information about the film, visit FilmMovement.com. Popcorn included. Chestertown Branch, Friday, March 2 at 2:30 PM, in time to attend the other First Friday events in Chestertown afterwards.

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Maximizing Your Landscape Design With Native Plants. Monday, February 26 at 3:00 PM. Kent County Public Library, Chestertown Meeting Room, Free of Charge. Presented by Neena Hoppe

Neena Hoppe graduated from Penn State with a Bachelors degree in Landscape Contracting/Design-Build. While in college, she studied in the Landscape Architecture department at the University of Melbourne, Australia. After graduation she returned to work in Australia and also traveled to Italy before beginning work as an assistant landscape designer with McHale Landscape Design in Upper Marlboro, MD. Neena is currently the Master Gardener Coordinator and Horticulture Educator for Queen Anne's County, Maryland. As part of the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension service she provides outreach and unbiased, research based information regarding environmentally sustainable horticulture and natural resources conservation.

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Next Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 PM

Children are invited to wear their PJs, bring a bedtime pal and enjoy an evening storytime and light refreshments.

For kids 2 to 6 years.

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "Mason's Retreat" by Christopher Tilghman on Wednesday, February 28 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.

Coming up next month is "The Glass Castle," a memoir by Jeannette Walls.

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For ages birth to 24 months. Join us the second and third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 to delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books, music, and puppets. Call 410-778-3636 to register in advance.

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This coming Thursday, February 8 at 6:30 PM
North County Branch in Galena

Children are invited to wear their PJs, bring a bedtime pal and enjoy an evening storytime and light refreshments.

For kids 2 to 6 years.

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Next Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30 PM

Children are invited to wear their PJs, bring a bedtime pal and enjoy an evening storytime and light refreshments.

For kids 2 to 6 years.

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2:30 on Friday, February 2

The upcoming showing of "Ali Zaoua" by Director Nabil Ayouchis is part of our First Friday Film Series. Come for a free movie and free popcorn. 2:30, Friday, February 2 at the Chestertown Branch of the Kent County Public Library. Thanks to FilmMovement.com for performance rights.

Ali Zaoua is set in Morocco and has English subtitles. This 98 minute drama has received numerous independent film awards. Read More...

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Things That Fly
2:00 PM Chestertown Branch, Wednesday January 24
Ages 6 and up

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center presents "Feathered Friends." Meet a live owl and learn about the special adaptations that make these birds the pinnacle of the food chain. Participate in a pellet dissection to determine the diet of an owl. Please register if you plan to attend. 410-778-3636.

Bookmaking Workshop
4:00 PM North County Branch, Wednesday January 24
Ages 7 to 10 years

Come to the library to write, illustrate and bind your very own book! Come with an idea for a story and go home with a finished book to keep on your shelves forever. Please register if you plan to attend. 410-778-3636.

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "1776" by David McCullough on Wednesday, January 31 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.

Coming up next month is "Mason's Retreat" by Christopher Tilghman.

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Join us for this participatory music program by a trained Kindermusik expert. Singing, instrument exploration, sound identification, dancing and more. For ages 2 to 5 years.

Thursday, January 18 at the North County Branch at 10:30 am
Friday, January 19 at the Chestertown Branch at 9:45 am

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Mother-Daughter Book Club
6:30 PM, Wednesday January 10 in Chestertown OR Thursday January 11 in Galena
For daughters 8 to 10 years old.
Want to spend more quality time with your daughter? Call the library to sign up for our new Mother-Daughter Book Club. It will be a bonding experience!

Traveling Pants Crafty Workshop
5:00 PM, Thursday January 11
For girls 10 and up.
Join us after school to celebrate the release of Forever in Blue. Make your own Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants journal or scrapbook. Decorate whichever way fits you best! Materials will be provided. Please register.

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For ages birth to 24 months. Join us the second and third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 to delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books, music, and puppets. Call 410-778-3636 to register in advance.

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Fitness Workshop. Wednesday, January 10 at noon at the Kent County Public Library, Chestertown Branch.

Need help with your New Year's Resolution? Want to be more active? Join us for a fun and motivating workshop! Also receive a free step counter. 410-778-3636 for more information.

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First Friday Independent Film: El Bola, showing at the Chestertown Branch of the Kent County Public Library at 2:30 PM on January 5. Free of charge, popcorn included. 410-778-3636 for more information.

Film Summary: El Bola a.k.a. "Pellet" is a 12 year old boy raised in a violent and sordid environment. Embarrassed by his family life, he avoids becoming close to classmates. The arrival of a new boy at school changes his attitude towards his classmates, and friendship. The heart of the story is the change in El Bola's life, at almost all levels, after befriending this new classmate. Spanish Language with English Subtitles.

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The Friends of the Kent County Public Library Announce a Holiday Used Book Sale. Sale will be held at the Kent County Public Library Chestertown Branch in the main meeting room, 408 High Street, Chestertown, MD, 410-778-3636.

Friday, December 1: First choice books and refreshments, for members only or join at the door for $10/person or $20/family. 5:30-7:30 PM

December 2-5: Open to the public. 10-4 on Saturday, 12-4 on Sunday, and 3-6 on Monday and Tuesday.

$5 Box O' Books Sale: Last day of the sale. Bring your own box to fill with books.

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Mark your calendars for Friday, December 1. The Kent County Public Library will be showing another independent film before the First Friday events in Chestertown. This month's film is "OT: Our Town" by Scott Hamilton Kennedy. The showing will begin at 2:30 PM in the yellow building behind the Chestertown Branch. Free popcorn. Call 410-778-3636 for further details.

Summary: Against all odds, the first theatrical production in over 20 years at Dominguez High School is going to be Thorton Wilder's American classic Our Town. The kids at this Compton school are about to experience more than a culture clash, as they embark on a rich journey and discover the educational and social value of theater. OT: Our Town tells the story of human spirit and its strength against the stereotypes holding them down. Where Thorton Wilder wrote about about little Grover's Corners, this documentary exemplifies how Our Town is every town… Our Town is Compton.

American Documentary: 77 minutes. Special thanks to FilmMovement.com for performance rights.

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Mother-Daughter Book Club for Girls 8, 9, and 10

Want to spend quality time with your daughter? Call the library to sign up for our new winter Mother-Daughter Book Club. It will be a bonding experience! 410-778-3636

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Scents for the Holidays Aromatherapy Seminar
10:00 AM, Saturday, December 2

Delight in exquisite holiday scents as Ellen DeCaro presents her aromatherapy seminar and takes you on a sensory journey of sweet memories. Relax and enjoy aromatic scents such as clove, cinnamon, anise, vanilla, allspice, bayberry, winter pine, and orange peel. Learn why these aromas have become so popular during the holiday season.

Free of charge. Drop-ins welcome for the seminar. Pre-register if you would like to make a spice pomander ornament following the seminar. Event is part of the Kent County Public Library schedule of programs for adults.

408 High Street, Chestertown, MD. 410-778-3636.

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "The Ha-Ha" by Dave King on Wednesday, November 29 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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Tuesday, November 14 @ Noon

Drop by for coffee. Feel free to bring your lunch. Bring a friend and make new friends. Chat about the books you're reading. Coffee will be provided.

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Showing today, Friday, November 3, for free at 2:30 PM at the Kent County Public Library, popcorn included:

The Middle of the World is a road movie on bicycles. It is freely adapted from the true story of an unemployed truck driver who, with his wife and five children, pedals from Paraiba, in the poverty-stricken Northeast of Brazil, all the way to Rio de Janeiro looking for a job. Romao (the father) feels destined to earn 1000 reais (about 300 US$) a month - a vast sum for Brazilian standards. On four bikes, the family goes through five states, knows solidarity and indifference, aggressiveness and cordiality. A 2000-mile odyssey through the hinterlands of Brazil all the way to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's best-known postcard. The Middle of the World shows the quest for the dream of a decent life - a story of dreams and hope. Drama, Brazil, English Subtitles, 86 minutes.

Our Independent film series is being held on the first Friday of the month to coincide with the First Friday art celebrations throughout Chestertown. Films should be finished in time to head down to the art galleries for their new openings.

To learn more about this movie visit FilmMovement.com.

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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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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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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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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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Children ages 2-6 are invited to wear their P.J.'s and bring a bedtime pal for an evening storytime. Wednesday, September 27 at 6:45 PM at the Chestertown branch. Call 410-778-3636 for more information.

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "The Love Wife" by Gish Jen on Wednesday, September 27 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. For current members, this will be your day to vote on future books if you haven't already.

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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. Our first session is Tuesday, September 12 at 1 PM.

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September is Update Your Resume Month. Join Vicky Sawyer, Master Career Counselor from Washington College Center for Career Development, at the Kent County Public Library in Chestertown for a workshop on updating and improving your resume. Individual help will be available at the conclusion of the discussion.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of whether you have registered in advance or not.

The program will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, September 6 at 5:30 PM in the main meeting room at the Chestertown Branch of the library.

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This Friday, September 1, join us for our first Independent Film showing at the library, for free. We will be showing "The Man of the Year" by Jose Henrique Fonseca. The showing begins at 2:30 PM in our main meeting room at the Chestertown Branch, and lasts 106 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:

Young man loses a bet and becomes the hero of a whole town....

Meet Maiquel (as Michael) in his incredible destiny: the unemployed car salesman turned assassin-for-hire who becomes the owner of a highly successful security firm. Based on the award-winning novel by Patricia Melo "O Matador" (Brazil 1995; translated and published in the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands among other countries), "The Man of the Year" marks the feature film debut of director Jose Henrique Fonseca.

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

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The Kent County Public Library book group will be having a discussion of "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson on Wednesday, August 30 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.

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The Kent County Public Library has offered story times and programs for children for years. Now the library is branching out and offering programs for adults as well.

This fall alone, the library in Chestertown will be hosting speakers for seminars and workshops, showing Independent Films on the big screen (First Fridays at 2:30 PM), hosting a book discussion group (Last Wednesdays at 5:30 PM) and a readers' forum for discussing what you've read and would like to read (Second Tuesday Brownbag lunches at Noon), and offering a free series of courses in basic computer skills (Thursdays at 2:30 PM October 5-November 9).

For more information about these and other programs, view our flier about fall programs for adults or our event calendar.

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The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale will be held at the library in Chestertown from July 21 through July 28. There are some great deals to be had. For more information, see the library's Calendar of Events or the listings on our Web site.

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