Civic, Social & Veterans Services
Community Resource Binder
Looking for something not listed below? Visit our Chestertown branch to browse our curated collection of local resources or contact the Public Services Department for more information about resources that are available in this area.
Tax Forms
During tax season, a limited number of federal and state tax forms and instruction booklets will be available at KCPL.
Additional federal forms can be found at IRS.gov. Library staff cannot advise on which tax forms to use, but can assist you with printing additional forms.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Visit their website to learn more about this service or to schedule an appointment at one of their service locations.
Elections & Voting
Kent County Board of Elections
Connect with the Kent County Board of Elections to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, locate your polling place, and find other information related to elections.
League of Women Voters Vote411 Guide
Use VOTE411.org to find nonpartisan information about upcoming elections, including locating your polling place, exploring voter guides, and making a voting plan. Brought to you by the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF).
Local Government
Find information about state and local government resources and services, including calendars of events, resident resources, and other community information.
Local Media
Connect with local news outlets for information about current events
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Chestertown Spy
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Evening Enterprise
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Kent County Crier
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Kent County News
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Tidewater Trader
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WCTR Radio Station
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What's Up? Eastern Shore
Local Services
Kent County Community Links
Community resources compiled by the Kent County Government. Resource categories include: local food pantries, Parks & Recreation, Emergency Notification System Registration, paying local taxes, and community events.
Kent County Family Resource Directory
Search or browse local resources compiled by the Kent County Local Management Board. Resource categories include: child care, behavioral health, education, health care, housing, and more.
Kent County Department of Social Services
Find information and resources on child support; financial assistance (SNAP, TCA, TDAP, Emergency Assistance); medical assistance; protective services; and foster care.
Kent County Health Department
Find information about resources related to health care; behavioral health; developmental disabilities; addictions; mental health; birth & death certificates; and other health-related services.
Veterans Services
The American Legion, Department of Maryland is a community-service organization numbering nearly 42,000 members — men and women — in 123 American Legion Posts throughout the state. Posts range in size from 15 members to over 1,600. Since chartering in 1919, the Department has continued The American Legion's commitment through programs dedicated to Veterans Affairs, Americanism, Children & Youth, and National Defense/Homeland Security.
Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation
The Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation serves Veterans, military families, and their communities nationwide building the educational programs, navigational support, resource networks, and policy solutions that address the full complexity of Veteran health and well-being.
A free, confidential resource, even for veterans not enrolled in VA health care.
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs
The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs is a State Government Executive Department with a service mission to: Provide representation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Provides referrals to other federal, Maryland State and local government agencies for benefits which may be available to eligible individuals: Manage and operate authorized Maryland State Veteran Cemeteries and a Civil War Cemetery; Maintain and care for memorials for the Maryland World War II, Vietnam, and Korean War Veterans; Manage Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Program; Provide staff support and assistance to State Veteran Commissions. This site contains information on federal benefits and services provided to veterans and their families. Topics include but are not limited to financial assistance, employment, health, PTSD, family and caregiver support, and survivor resources.
The place to request military records and learn about other services. (This site has information on military funerals and replacing lost service medals as well.)
Key to Career Success provides career information and links to work-related services that help veterans and military service members successfully transition to civilian careers.
Hire Heroes USA – Tools & Resources
The Library of Congress Veterans History Project
The project documents not only wartime experiences but also life after service.
Provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard, and Reserve service members (regardless of activation status), and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services. Visit Military OneSource today or call 800-342-9647.
Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans
Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans is a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) program devoted to total wellness for veterans and their families. Regional resource coordinators provide assistance to veterans and their families to support a healthy transition to civilian life. To connect to a regional resource coordinator, call the Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans referral line at 1-877-770-4801.
The families of our all-volunteer military make unprecedented sacrifices these days to serve our country. Blue Star Families was founded by military family members in 2009 to empower these families to thrive as they serve. We're committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors – individuals and organizations – to create vibrant communities of mutual support.