Kent County Public Library Mission Statement Kent County Public Library should be the cornerstone of the community where children and adults can experience life-long learning, personal enrichment, and connection with one another. The library provides a welcoming environment with a knowledgeable staff, robust resources, access to emerging technologies, and innovative services and programs. Vision Statement Kent County Public Library is the premier place to experience the joy of reading, the discovery of ideas, the power of information, the excitement of collaboration, and the reward of social interaction and it is recognized as such by the community. Visit the official Kent County Public Library Website Chestertown Branch 408 High Street Chestertown, Maryland 21620 410-778-3636 410-778-6756 (fax) Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday closed North County Branch 111-B1 N. Main Street Galena, Maryland 21635 410-648-5380 Hours of Operation: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday closed Rock Hall Branch 5585 Main Street Rock Hall Municipal Building Rock Hall, Maryland 21661 410-639-7162 Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday closed Kent County Community Center Computer Facility 11041 Worton Road Worton, Maryland 21678 410-778-1948 This location is not a full-service branch, but has computers and laptops available for public use. Hours of Operation: May 1st through October 31st: Monday through Saturday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday closed November 1st through April 30th: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday closed Kent County Public Library Events For a full listing of Kent County Public Library programs, please visit the library's website. Pet Rocks: Paint It, Name It, Set It Free Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 11am Location: Rock Hall Civic Center - Rock Hall Civic Center Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7896662 Bring creativity and a sense of fun! We'll be turning rocks into creatures with paint and imagination! Once your creation is complete, choose its perfect habitat – take it home or release it into the wild for someone else to find. Space is limited. Registration required. Habitats & Homes: Making Bird Nests with Maryland Extension 4-H Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 3pm Location: KCPL North County Branch - 111-B1 Main Street, Galena Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7896694 Join Maryland Extension's 4-H educator Beth Hill to create a spectacular bird nest for your yard! Ages 5-12. Registration required. Habitats & Homes: Making Bird Nests with Maryland Extension 4-H Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 4pm Location: KCPL Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7896698 Join Maryland Extension's 4-H educator Beth Hill to create a spectacular bird nest for your yard! Ages 5-12. Registration required. Pet Rocks: Paint It, Name It, Set It Free - Teen Event Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 2pm Location: KCPL Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7896672 Bring creativity and a sense of fun! We'll be turning rocks into creatures with paint and imagination! Once your creation is complete, choose its perfect habitat – take it home or release it into the wild for someone else to find. Ages 13-17. Registration required. Cat Castles with the Cat Colloquium Thursday, July 29, 2021 | 6pm Location: KCPL Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7896755 Create the most amazing cardboard castle for your feline royalty! The Cat Colloquium will be on hand to share info about their organization and how it serves the community. Ages 18+ Registration required. The Cookie Chronicles & Sunrise Summer presented by Matthew Swanson & Robbi Behr Saturday, July 31, 2021 | 5:30pm Location: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7898779 Illustrator/writer duo Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson return to KCPL to dazzle us with their latest picture book, Sunrise Summer, and their Cookie Chronicles chapter book series. Limited free copies while supplies last. The Cookie Chronicles & Sunrise Summer presented by Matthew Swanson & Robbi Behr Saturday, July 31, 2021 | 2pm Location: Rock Hall Civic Center - 21292 Civic Center Rd, Rock Hall Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7898796 Illustrator/writer duo Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson return to KCPL to dazzle us with their latest picture book, Sunrise Summer, and their Cookie Chronicles chapter book series. Limited free copies while supplies last. The Cookie Chronicles & Sunrise Summer with Matthew Swanson & Robbi Behr Saturday, July 31, 2021 | 10am Location: North County Branch - 111-B1 N. Main Street, Galena Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7898785 Illustrator/writer duo Robbi Behr and Matthew Swanson return to KCPL to dazzle us with their latest picture book, Sunrise Summer, and their Cookie Chronicles chapter book series. Limited free copies while supplies last. Underwater Tails String Art Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 3pm Location: North County Branch - 111-B1 N. Main Street, Galena Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7927592 Shark tails, whale tails, mermaid tails - so many tails! Choose from a variety of templates and create a unique piece of string art featuring an underwater creature. Space is limited. Registration required. All ages welcome. Underwater Tails String Art Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 11am Location: Rock Hall Civic Center - 21292 Civic Center Rd, Rock Hall Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7927590 Shark tails, whale tails, mermaid tails - so many tails! Choose from a variety of templates and create a unique piece of string art featuring an underwater creature. Space is limited. Registration required. All ages welcome. Happiness Hour: Storytime & Crafts for Grown-Ups Thursday, August 5, 2021 | 6pm Location: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7927654 Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for a relaxing evening storytime for grown-ups! Create a simple craft while having a short story read to you. Please register! Adults only. Fantastic Beasts Trivia - Teen Event Thursday, August 5, 2021 | 2pm Location: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7927636 Test your knowledge of fantastic beasts from Harry Potter at this fast-paced trivia event. Play on your own or with a team! Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 places. Ages 13-17. Underwater Tails String Art Thursday, August 5, 2021 | 4pm Location: Chestertown Branch - 408 High Street, Chestertown Contact: Kent County Public Library Phone: 410-778-3636 URL: https://kent-md.libcal.com/event/7927596 Shark tails, whale tails, mermaid tails - so many tails! Choose from a variety of templates and create a unique piece of string art featuring an underwater creature. Space is limited. Registration required. Ages 5-12.
