Training Closure - Thursday, May 7
All KCPL locations will be closed on Thursday, May 7 for a staff development day.
Although KCPL's physical buildings will be closed, you can still use the eLibrary and renew your items online.
Hoopla Service Ending & New eLibrary Services
Starting June 1, 2026, Kent County Public Library’s eLibrary offerings are changing. Hoopla service will end on June 1, but several new eLibrary services will begin between June 1 and July 1.
Tech Help Drop-In
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May 15Spring Book Sale hosted by the Friends of Kent County Public Library
Friday, May 15 | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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May 16Spring Book Sale hosted by the Friends of Kent County Public Library
Saturday, May 16 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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May 17Spring Book Sale hosted by the Friends of Kent County Public Library
Sunday, May 17 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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May 4Tech Help Drop-In
Monday, May 4 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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May 8The Page Turners
Friday, May 8 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM
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May 11Tech Help Drop-In
Monday, May 11 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Shadow strike
"After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the Middle East, a rogue...
All the little houses
Set in Longview, Texas, during the mid-1980s, this novel follows the Anderson family, whose social influence dominates the town. Nellie...
Permanence : a novel
"From one of Granta's Best Young British Novelists, the critically acclaimed author of the speculative dreamscapes The Water Cure andBlue...
Underlake : a novel
"Two women explore a mysterious underwater town in search of a missing daughter"-- Provided by publisher.
Anatomy of an alibi
"Camille needs an alibi. Aubrey agrees to give her one. A tense, feverish thriller about two women's lives that are...
Son of nobody : a novel
"The most famous stories of the Trojan War and its aftermath are Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. But these were not...
This is where the serpent lives
Set in urban and rural Pakistan, this novel follows the interconnected lives of multiple characters whose experiences reflect the country's...
The Harvey girl
Set in 1890 in the New Mexico Territory, The Harvey Girl follows Clare Wright, a young operative for the Pinkerton...
Is this a cry for help?
"Darcy's life turned out better than she could have ever imagined. She is a librarian at the local branch, while...
Daughter of Egypt
"Known for her 'delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense' (People), New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict, returns with...
The keeper
"On a cold night in the remote Irish village of Arknakelty, a girl goes missing. Sweet, loving Rachel Holohan was...
The night we met
"In everyone's life, there's a split-second decision that can change everything... For Larissa, it came when choosing who to ride...
Python's kiss : stories
Written over the past two decades, Louise Erdrich's magnificent story collection features a range of characters--a tribal newsletter editor whose...
A feather and a fork
"Chef Crystal Wahpepah has used her growing platform to tell the little-known history of Oakland's tight-knit Native American communities, which...
The bookstore diaries
"Jax has a slight issue with control--as in, she needs it. Always. Too bad she has power only over the...
American struggle : democracy, dissent, and the pursuit of a more perfect union : an anthology
This "collection covers a wide spectrum of history, from 1619 to the twenty-first century, with primary-source documents that take us...
When trees testify : science, wisdom, history, and America's Black botanical legacy
"The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by an enslaved...
No one would do what the Lamberts have done : a novel
When a family is confronted with a serious accusation involving their dog, they are forced to make an extreme decision...
Homesteading for beginners : all the tools you need to thrive long term
"Interested in raising crops and animals on your own land? Even on a plot as small as a quarter acre?...
Outsmarting cancer : risk reduction and the power of prevention
Outsmarting Cancer reframes one of the most pressing medical challenges of our how to prevent cancer. In this timely and...
Dear Debbie
"Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie,...
The Elsewhere Express : a novel
"You can't buy a ticket for the Elsewhere Express. Appearing only to those whose lives are adrift, it's a magical...
Rebel English Academy : a novel
"From the brilliant Booker-longlisted Mohammed Hanif comes a lively, rich novel about the power of language, friendship, and protest in...
The shape of dreams
Set in East Harlem during the mid-1980s, this novel centers on three women whose lives intersect following the murder of...
The viper
"Andrew Fechmeier is a master at hiding. He'd better be--he's spent decades concealing a secret that could get him killed....
The chosen and the damned : Native Americans and the making of race in the United States
A historical study examining the central role of race in Native American and United States history from the colonial era...
The great shadow : a history of how sickness shapes what we do, think, believe, and buy
"From alchemy to wellness culture, from antisemitism to disposable plastic, a gripping account of how getting sick has shaped humanity....
The Johns Hopkins guide to everyday psychological first aid : a practical approach to helping family, friends, coworkers, and others cope
The Johns Hopkins Guide to Everyday Psychological First Aid equips readers with the tools to respond effectively and compassionately to...
The preserver's garden : how to grow a garden for fermenting, canning, pickling, dehydrating, freeze drying & more
"The Preserver's Garden is an essential guide to planning and planting a garden specifically for the preservation and long-term storage...
Paper girl : a memoir of home and family in a fractured America
From one of our most acclaimed chroniclers of the forces eroding America's social fabric, her most personal and powerful work:...
Fibromyalgia
Discover the latest science on fibromyalgia and get proved, practical steps to recover your quality of life. Fibromyalgia for Dummies...
Social Security, Medicare & government pensions : get the most out of your retirement & medical benefits
"This book helps baby boomers navigate the Medicare and Social Security systems and maximize their benefits, and, if they need...
Across the universe : the past, present, and future of the crossword puzzle
"An entertaining and eye-opening look at the history of the crossword, who constructs it, and why it matters as both...
The apprenticeship that saved my life: guidebook to navigating the earn-while-you-learn opportunity of a lifetime
Call me Iggy
"Ignacio "Iggy" Garcia is an Ohio-born Colombian American teen living his best life. After bumping into Marisol (and her coffee)...
The instruments of darkness : a novel
In Maine, Colleen Clark stands accused of the worst crime a mother can commit: the abduction and possible murder of...
Men's health
"Men's Health For Dummies is an indispensable resource that empowers you to take control of your health and well-being. This...
Book of lives : a memoir of sorts
In her long-awaited memoir, celebrated author Margaret Atwood--creator of The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments--turns her storytelling brilliance on her...
Future boy : Back to the future and my journey through the space-time continuum
"A poignant, heartfelt, and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J. Fox brought to life two iconic roles simultaneously--Alex...
The glass girl
When fifteen-year-old Bella's latest blackout lands her in the hospital, she enters rehab to confront her addiction to alcohol.
Bad river
"In the Inupiaq village of Wainwright on the Arctic Ocean, two teenagers discover a frozen body in the permafrost wall...
Heartwood : a novel
"In the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who...
Breathing underwater
Seventeen-year-old competitive swimmer Tess Cooper grapples with the upheaval of her carefully planned future following an epilepsy diagnosis, and works...
It waits in the forest
Inspired by Caribbean folklore, eighteen-year-old Selena gets pulled into a string of mysterious murders on her island home.
The getaway list : a novel
"The day of her high school graduation, Riley realizes two things: One, that she has spent the last four years...
Hidden nature
"Natural Resources police officer, Sloan Cooper, and her partner had just taken down three men preying on hikers in the...
The getaway list : a novel
"The day of her high school graduation, Riley realizes two things: One, that she has spent the last four years...
Cabrini
Based on the true story of the life and times of Francesca Cabrini, recounting Cabrini's experiences arriving as an Italian...
History smashers. Salem witch trials
"Bust some of history's biggest myths and learn the truth about the Salem witch trials"-- Provided by publisher.
Angelica : for love and country in a time of revolution
Through the extraordinary life of Angelica Schuyler Church, a politically astute and socially influential figure, this story reveals how women...
Trailblazer : perseverance in life and politics
"A memoir from Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun detailing her remarkable childhood and political career on the Hill, including her tenure...
Abundance
"To trace the history of the twenty-first century so far is to trace a history of unaffordability and shortage. After...
The death of us : a novel
"Late on a summer's evening when they are thirty years old, husband and wife Edward and Isabel's home is invaded...
The eights
"Oxford, 1920. For the first time in its 1,000-year history, Oxford University officially admits female students. Burning with dreams of...
A lamp unto yourself : a beginner's guide to Asian spiritual practices, from Advaita and Buddhism to yoga and zen
"For "spiritual explorers" ready to travel beyond Western bounds, a beginner's guide to Asian spiritual traditions spanning regions, cultures, and...
Present : the crisis of American fatherhood and the power of showing up
"Charles C. Daniels Jr., Ph.D., a therapist and co-founder and CEO of FathersUplift, an organization that helps fathers reconnect with...
Kin : rooted in hope
A multi-generational family history told in the voices of the author's ancestors, spanning enslavement alongside Frederick Douglass at Maryland's Wye...
Kin : rooted in hope
A multi-generational family history told in the voices of the author's ancestors, spanning enslavement alongside Frederick Douglass at Maryland's Wye...
The baker and the bard
"Juniper and Hadley have a good thing going in Larkspur, spending their respective days apprenticing at a little bakery and...
Side quest : a visual history of roleplaying games
With a meld of history, fantasy, and memoir, Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games gives existing fans of...
1992
In 1992, Mercer is desperately trying to rebuild his life and relationship with his son amidst the turbulent 1992 LA...
Leap
"A coming-of-age graphic novel following two dancers at a conservative performing arts school--exploring friendship, first love, and what it means...
Dog trouble
"Ash is a good kid at heart. But his grades are slipping, and when he gets caught vandalizing an old...
Leap
"A coming-of-age graphic novel following two dancers at a conservative performing arts school--exploring friendship, first love, and what it means...
Greater secrets
A long time ago, Maya's family was given the ability to see a mysterious pillar of light in the distance,...
Crush
"Tegan and Sara may have survived seventh grade, but their junior high jams are just beginning. Offstage, school is officially...
Blood in Sweet River
"After a long, hard journey west, Cleve Trewe is ready to settle down. He's got his beautiful wife Berry in...
Strawberry Shortcake. Berry in the big city. Season two
Strawberry Shortcake wants to be the GREATEST baker The Berrylands has ever seen. So she packs her bags, grabs her...
Piece by piece
It is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell...
5-minute yoga fix.
Learn how to combat the effects of aging in just five minutes a day. Each short period of stretching, strength-building,...
(Be smart about) Screen time! : stay grounded, set boundaries, and keep safe online
"An instructive comic guide to help children go online and use technology in safe and healthy ways "-- Provided by...
Kid reporter field guide
This field guide teaches you how to write many types of articles across several different sections, including news, opinion, reviews,...
Heavenly tyrant
Iron Widow Zetian returns to Chang'an with Emperor-General Qin Zheng to rule and deconstruct the corrupt, misogynist system, but she...
Ex marks the spot
"For Gemma's whole life, it has always been her and her mom against the world. As far as she knew,...
Games untold
"Novellas and short stories set before, during, and after the Inheritance Games series"-- Provided by publisher.
Children's book of philosophy
"Learn to think big and tackle life's tricky questions in this easy-to-understand guide to philosophy. Learn all about the great...
Dog Man. Big Jim begins
Discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space...
The grey wolf
Relentless phone calls interrupt the peace of a warm August morning in Three Pines. Though the tiny Québec village is...
By any other name : a novel
In 1581, Emilia Bassano, like most young women of her day, is allowed no voice of her own. But as...
Rally road racers
Zhi, a rookie race car driver, gets the opportunity to compete against the reigning champion of the rally car circuit....
Asgardians. 2, Thor
"Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, and more! Follow the journey of the mighty Thor as...
Ash's cabin
Leaving modern society behind for the California wilderness, Ash searches for an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that...
How women made music : a revolutionary history from NPR music
Based on the NPR series "Turning the Tables" this chronicle of the transformative impact of female artists on music history...
The Bad Guys in One last thing
They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not....
Despicable me 4
In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world2s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold...
Harold and the purple crayon
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up...
Inside out 2
The little voices inside Riley's head know her inside and out - but everything changes with the introduction of a...
Eleven houses
"Mabel is one of the last surviving members of House Beuvry, one of the eleven houses on the haunted island...
No rules tonight
Set in dictatorial South Korea in 1984, a group of teens experience a taste of freedom on a winter retreat...
Counting miracles : a novel
Tanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents, following in his grandfather's military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. He has...
The library mule of Córdoba
At the end of the 10th century: the death of Alhakén III has left the caliphate of Córdoba in the...
How it all ends
"Thirteen-year-old Tara skips eighth grade to go directly to high school and struggles with adjusting, until she meets her classmate...
Young Hag and the witches' quest
"Once there was magic in Britain. There were dragons and wizards and green knights and round tables and kings that...
The bikeriders
"After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy is inextricably drawn to Benny, the newest member of Midwestern...
Greeking out. Heroes and Olympians : an official podcast tie-in
"Behold 20 brand-new, hilarious adaptations of classic tales from Greek mythology, written by the dynamic duo behind the smash hit...
The ultimate driving book : the essential guide for first-time drivers and car owners
"From changing a tire, to merging onto a highway, to checking and filling your own oil, THE ULTIMATE DRIVING BOOK...
Confessions of the dead
"Hollows Bend, New Hampshire, is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat...
Confessions of the dead
"Hollows Bend, New Hampshire, is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat...
Dear Dad : growing up with a parent in prison--and how we stayed connected : a graphic memoir
"...Your dad is coming back home." As far back as nine-year-old Jay Jay Patton can remember, her dad, Antoine has...
Barbie and Stacie to the rescue
The Roberts family heads to a hot air balloon festival where Stacie finds is too young for the adult activities...
Horse
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major...
Everything we never had
"Set in the 1930s to today, four generations of Filipino American boys grapple with identity, masculinity, and father-son relationships"-- Provided...
The burning
Newlywed Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is awakened by an urgent midnight call summoning her to a suspicious fire in...
The amazing Maurice
Maurice is a sassy, street-smart cat with a sneaky disposition. Together with his band of rats and pied-piper friend, Maurice...
Care Bears, unlock the magic. Share your care. 10 episodes
While on new adventures in a strange world, the Care Bears have to lean on each other more than ever....
Dragonkeeper
Dragons, the mystical creatures once revered and loved across the land, are now being hunted to extinction in ancient China....
Kosmix. Season 1
In this educational animated series, a curious and brave little service robot named Kit tells his robot buddies about his...
The dark we know
"Growing up in Slater, Isadora Chang never felt at ease in the repressive small town, even before she realized she...
Death at Morning House
"The fire wasn't Marlowe Wexler's fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the...
Finding famous : a Mashad family novel
"An Iranian American girl discovers she is part of the most powerful family in reality tv history"-- Provided by publisher.
The grandest game
"Players compete for millions in a game of riddles orchestrated by Avery and the Hawthorne brothers, but not everyone is...
Blood City rollers
After ice-skater and Olympic hopeful Mina wipes out at her biggest competition she gets recruited by a squad of vampires...
Cat on the run in cucumber madness!
Plunged into a diabolical mystery, Princess Beautiful, the World's #1 Cat Video Star, finds herself in a world where trending...
Gamerville
In Johnnie Christmas's newest offering, a video gamer's championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh,...
Arctic & Antarctic
"Become the next polar explorer with this picture-led encyclopedia and step into the frozen regions at the ends of the...
How technology works
Blowing the lid off everyday technology, this exciting and entertaining journey into how the machinery and science of the modern...
Better left buried
Told in alternating voices, teenagers Lucy and Audrey investigate a town full of secrets, a family full of mystery, and...
Abigail
After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to...
Back to black
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of...
Challengers
A former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and...
IF
With her dad in the hospital, Bea finds herself staying at her grandmother's apartment the same way she did the...
Kung fu panda 4
Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take...
The fox maidens
Set in 16th century Korea, this queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology follows Kai Song,...
Odin
"Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, Jotnar, and more! Travel the burning rainbow bridge to Asgard...
The angry land
"The completion of a new railroad line from Colorado to Texas is a dream come true for Smoke Jensen and...
Collision of power : Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post
"A monumental work of nonfiction that gives a first-row seat to the epic power struggle between politics, money, media, and...
My body is distant : a memoir
"An electrifying and vulnerable memoir that invites readers into an intimate conversation about our digital and physical selves, gender, and...
After Annie : a novel
"When Annie Brown, a fun-loving woman, suddenly dies, her husband, best friend, and her children all struggle to find ways...
Always remember
"Left unable to walk by a childhood illness, Lady Jennifer, sister of the Duke of Wilby, has grown up to...
Bad hombres
"He blew into town like a tornado-a mysterious stranger with money to burn and a sadistic streak as wide as...
The bad weather friend
When he loses his job, his reputation, his fiancée and his favorite chair, Benny Catspaw gets a strange inheritance from...
The bookbinder's guide to love
"As a lonely foster kid, Serafina Conte sought refuge in handmaking journals -- and writing her wishes within their pages....
The bad weather friend
Benny Catspaw's perpetually sunny disposition is tested when he loses his job, his reputation, his fiancée, and his favorite chair....
Dream town
Hidden Hills is a private celebrity enclave of white picket fences and horse trails that seems to exist in a...
First frost
In the twentieth installment of the series, Sheriff Walt Longmire faces a daunting crime in Wyoming's unspoiled countryside. Balancing a...
For the love of Summer
As the owner of Twisted, Seattle's best salons, Erica knows that the sharpest cuts come from the people we love....
Fourteen days : a collaborative novel
Set in a Lower East Side tenement in the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns, Fourteen Days is an irresistibly...
The funeral ladies of Ellerie County : a novel
Grandmother Esther Larson is at risk of losing her home. Granddaughter Iris sadly watches friends and family leave their town....
Has anyone seen Charlotte Salter?
On the day of Alec Salter's fiftieth birthday party, his wife, Charlotte, vanishes. Most of the small English village of...
Mind games
As they do each June, the Foxes have driven the winding roads of Appalachia to drop off their children for...
My black country : a journey through country music's black past, present, and future
Country music had brought Randall and her activist mother together and even gave Randall a singular distinction in American music...
Only the brave : a novel
In Nazi-era Berlin, Sophia Alexander shoulders immense responsibility after her mother's death, managing her family and aiding the resistance. Amidst...
The act : the complete limited series
From writers Nick Antosca (Channel Zero) and Michelle Dean comes The Act, based on Dean's 2016 Buzzfeed article "Dee Dee...
All creatures great & small. Season 4
It's Spring 1940 and with Europe at war, the community in Darrowby are pulling together more than ever before. With...
Anyone but you
"Bea and Ben look like the perfect couple, but after an amazing first date something happens that turns their fiery...
Aquaman and the lost kingdom
After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash...
Arthur the king
Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light...
The beekeeper
One man's brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national dangers after he is revealed to be a former operative of...
The book of Clarence
Striving to find a better life, Clarence is enthralled by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything...
The color purple
A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to freedom. Celie faces many hardships in her...
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Mixed Ages Booklist
Words on bathroom walls
Curious Tides
Delicious in dungeon. 1
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The book that almost rhymed
The digger and the dark
Anzu the great listener
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Spring Book Sale hosted by the Friends of Kent County Public Library
Fri, May 15 | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Main Meeting Room
Excellent deals on books, movies, music, puzzles and more! Proceeds from the sale benefit Kent County Public Library. Cash and check only! Visit the Friends of Kent County Public Library's...
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Words on bathroom walls
Curious Tides
Delicious in dungeon. 1
Top Teen & Young Adult Books
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Mon, May 4 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Need some help learning the basics of technology? Got a new device and you're not sure where to start? Stop by the Chestertown branch most Mondays from 11am-1pm for free tech help! Library staff...
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The lady's handbook for her mysterious illness : a memoir
Tomorrow will be different : love, loss, and the fight for trans equality
Churchill : walking with destiny
Top Biographies
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