Book Related
The library offers a wide variety of opportunities to engage with books and reading throughout the year. There's something for everyone of all ages!
KIDS AND TEENS
Kent County Public Library invites families and caregivers to help their kids become strong readers by reading 1,000 books together before they enter kindergarten.
Reading aloud to young children starting when they’re born helps create strong language skills and grow their vocabulary – two very important tools for learning how to read.
For more information and details on how to register, please visit the For Kids & Teens page.
The all ages Summer Reading Experience is a highly-anticipated annual opportunity for kids and teens to engage in the joy of reading. KCPL incorporates interactive activities, reading challenges, special programs and performances, fun prizes, scavenger hunts, and more to keep you coming back to the library all summer! To learn more about summer reading, follow the link below.
Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and build your own home library for free! This program is dedicated to inspire young children with a love of reading. Children ages 0-5 are eligible to sign up and will receive a free book in the mail every month until their 5th birthday.
Register online or print and mail a paper registration form. This community initiative is coordinated by the Kent Family Center. Please contact them at 410-810-3790 for more information or for assistance registering.
Come to storytime at the library and let us read to you! We have regular storytime programs for kids ages 0-5 throughout the year. Please visit our full calendar of events for more dates & details.
Adults
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When we read a great book, we can't wait to share the experience and talk about it with others. That's one of the joys of reading.
In that spirit, Maryland Humanities created One Maryland One Book (OMOB) to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. We invite you to participate in book-centered discussions and related programs at public libraries, high schools, colleges, museums, bookstores, and community and senior centers around the state.
For more information, visit One Maryland One Book.
2024 Book Selection
The 2024 One Maryland One Book selection is What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy.
This book is available to borrow in multiple formats. You can request a physical copy through our catalog or place a hold on a digital copy using Overdrive/Libby.
How to Participate
As an official One Maryland One Book program partner, KCPL supports Maryland Humanities in bringing together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book.
Starting in mid-August, free copies of this year's book will be available at all KCPL locations on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
Explore the book and its themes at book discussions and other programming in September and October. Check our calendar for details.
The Summer Reading Experience isn't just for kids anymore! KCPL invites adults participate and have just as much fun as our young readers do.
To learn more about summer reading, follow the link below.
If you love talking about books, join us for an upcoming book discussion!
The Friends of the Kent County Public Library's book sale is a much anticipated event! The sales feature books, DVDs, CDs, special collections, and other materials for all ages. In addition to the big book sales, keep an eye out for pop-up sales in the hallway at the Chestertown branch. Recent pop-up sales have featured music CDs, DVDs, and puzzles. The Friends use proceeds from the sales to support the library in a variety of ways.
If you have books that you're ready to pass along, the Friends welcome donations of books and other items for upcoming book sales during scheduled donation times at the Chestertown branch.
If you're interested in donating items, please make sure that they are in good to excellent condition and that they meet the Friends' criteria:
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