The Bookplate

The Bookplate The Bookplate is a local independent bookstore in downtown Chestertown, Maryland. Stop in to browse Selling banned books and more since 2004!

Back at it handing out free books in our community! Today we were at Kent County Middle School for their Community Famil...
06/06/2026

Back at it handing out free books in our community! Today we were at Kent County Middle School for their Community Family Fun Night, handing out more free books thanks to YOUR donations! For more information on how you can support our local school book programs, stop by the shop or email Tess at [email protected]

We are all set up at Kent County High School for Rising Freshman Night! Stop by and grab a free book for your summer rea...
06/04/2026

We are all set up at Kent County High School for Rising Freshman Night! Stop by and grab a free book for your summer reading!

New “swear jar” added to the front counter! If you mention Am*zon.. suggested donation is $0.25. All contributions go to...
05/30/2026

New “swear jar” added to the front counter! If you mention Am*zon.. suggested donation is $0.25. All contributions go towards a staff pizza party 😂🍕

Almost everyone is getting ready for the National Music Festival. Here are a few examples of the hundreds of copies of s...
05/28/2026

Almost everyone is getting ready for the National Music Festival. Here are a few examples of the hundreds of copies of sheet music we have at the store available to students, mentors and members of the public alike. Come on down and browse the shelves.

The stickers are back in stock!
05/23/2026

The stickers are back in stock!

Happening now!
05/23/2026

Happening now!

Thank you for a lovely evening, at 📚 We are looking forward to your next one! Signed copies of all 3 books in his Decl...
05/22/2026

Thank you for a lovely evening, at 📚 We are looking forward to your next one! Signed copies of all 3 books in his Declan Shaw series available at the shop for this soggy weekend ahead ☔️

Ready for this weekend?
05/21/2026

Ready for this weekend?

Jamie Kirkpatrick - “The People Game”Thursday, May 21st / 6pm / 208 High Street AND Ken Linn - “Dwel...
05/19/2026

Jamie Kirkpatrick - “The People Game”
Thursday, May 21st / 6pm / 208 High Street AND Ken Linn - “Dwellings”
Saturday, May 23rd / 10am-12pm / 112 S. Cross Street

The World Cup will be starting soon. Take a look back at the game or past World Cup contests in our football/soccer sect...
05/16/2026

The World Cup will be starting soon. Take a look back at the game or past World Cup contests in our football/soccer section. A few of our titles are shown here! 🏆🇮🇳❣️

Address

112 S Cross Street, Ste D
Chestertown, MD
21620

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(410) 778-4167

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