Kent County Public Library, "The Friendly Library on the Highway," is part of the Kent County Department of Community Services. The Kent County Public Library operates a mobile library that makes weekly stops throughout the County. Your Kent County library card is accepted at public libraries statewide.  We offer free programs, materials, eBooks/eAudiobooks/streaming video, licensed databases, and Internet access, including WiFi. Our public computer workstations, however, operate only until 1/2-hour prior to closing. Check-out of materials is available until 15-minutes prior to closing.

A Universe of Stories: 2019 Summer Reading Program (June 1-August 7)

Children, teens and adults can earn free books, free ice cream and other incentives/prizes simply by reading over the summer.  Stop by the circulation desk for more information and to sign up. You can also register and track your progress online at https://kentcounty.beanstack.org (Registration begins June 1.)

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Kent County Public Library maintains an online events and registration calendar at https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/calendar/kentcounty.  We also have a Facebook page, where events are publicized: KCPLibrary.

All programs are free, open to the public and take place at the Kent County Public Library. Some programs have a materials fee; tickets for Friends of the Library fundraisers may be purchased at the Circulation Desk at Kent County Public Library.

Many programs require advanced registration and those that don't are seated on a first-come first-serve basis. Reservations are required for groups of five or more. Click on the calendar icon in the screen's upper left corner to conveniently register online!

It is the policy of the Kent County Levy Court that all programs be accessible to all qualified handicapped individuals as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you or the person(s) you are registerig need reasonable accommodation for your program of interest, please contact the Kent County Public Library before registering to discuss the matter with the program coordianator(s).  

The Library may photograph programs and participants for publicity purposes, including posting to social media sites.

To ensure their safety: Children age 14 and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult when visiting Kent County Public Library (even when attending programs).  

If you would like to receive email notifications of upcoming events, please send an email message to KCPL@co.kent.de.us to let us know of your interest in this convenient service.

How to Get a Library Card

It's easy to get a library card. All Kent County residents are eligible. Complete the registration form (see left menu) and print it out. Bring the form and a photo ID with your local address on it (a driver's license works well) to the library.  Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign for the card. Your library card is accepted at Delaware public libraries state-wide!

Meeting Room Application

To request use of the library's conference room, please read the application form (see left menu) carefully.  There may be a fee for use. Before filling out the form, contact the library (weekdays prior to 4 p.m.), to ensure the room's availability (302-698-6440). Reservations will be made no more than 90 days in advance. No more than two reservations per organization per month. Food and drink are not permitted.

Catalog

The Delaware Library Catalog provides enhanced access to information through a single online library database to Delaware residents.  Delaware library cards are accepted at 33 public libraries, 8 academic libraries, and 7 special libraries across the state. Click on the link on the menu on the left to access this extensive collection of materials and resources.  You may need your library card number + PIN to use some features.

Ask a Librarian

Even when the library building is closed, our virtual services remain available. Ask a Librarian is a free 24/7 online information service.  This is a popular service maintained by cooperative libraries around the world.  Enter your question and click "Connect;" a real-time librarian will join you shortly (generally within minutes) and will help you find the answer to your question!

Volunteering

Kent County Public Library actively seeks volunteers. Volunteers assist staff in a variety of activities.  To join our corps of dedicated volunteers, you must be age 16 or older, with reliable transportation. 

Please print the volunteer application, complete it, and return it to the library.  At that time, register for a volunteer orientation session or volunteer workshop.  We do not accept subsidized work applicants from other government and non-profit programs; we are not a site that supervises court-ordered community service. 

Friends of Kent County Public Library

The Friends of Kent County Public Library is a nonprofit organization made up of our greatest supporters.  In addition to volunteering and fund-raising, Friends are our greatest advocates and educators.  The Friends constantly seek to make our library better and to spread the news about our great programs, services, and collections! The Friends' group provides an opportunity to contribute ideas on events and activities and be part of the local cultural scene.  (They are also a lot of fun!)  An application form is provided to the left.

Library Advisory Committee (LAC)

The purpose of the Kent County Library Advisory Committee is to study, research, plan, and make advisory recommendations regarding the direction of libraries in Kent County for the future.  The LAC consists of seven members, one from each of Kent County's Levy Court Districts.  Members are appointed by Commissioners of the Kent County Levy Court.