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Purpose built centre to protect and give people access to more of our archive material, and to provide a 21st century library in the heart of Kent. It houses around 14 kilometres of historic material relating to Kent dating back to 699 AD and is the place to come for anyone interested in local history.
KD Greaves: Grandma Georgia's Amazing Handbag | Maidstone LitFestKD Greaves brings Grandma Georgia's Amazing Handbag to life in a magical storytime packed with imagination, counting games and interactive fun.
Archives Unlocked | Maidstone LitFestArchivist Mark Bateson introduces the historic collections in the care of the Kent Archives and Local History Service and shares some of the weird and wonderful real-life stories they contain.
Tour of the Archives | Maidstone LitFest'Enjoy this exclusive small-group tour of the backstage areas of the Archives.Katie Ford: Puffy Puffs Up | Maidstone LitFest'Join author and speech and language therapist Katie Ford as she introduces Puffy, a little pufferfish with strong emotions.
Captain Swing in Kent, 1830-1831: Revolt and Repression. A talk by Dr John BulaitisIn this talk, John Bulaitis outlines events in Kent, which were crucial in the genesis and evolution of the Swing revolt.Parking - There are plenty of cycle parking and designated parking spaces for Blue Badge holders at the front of the building.Pay & Display spaces are available by the football ground near the library on James Whatman Way (for fees check the Maidstone Borough Council car parks webpage). There are further short term Pay & Display spaces across the road in the White Rabbit car park. The nearest long term car parks are Fremlin Walk and the Maidstone East railway station car park (5 minutes walk away). Buses - Stops for routes 101, 150 and 155 are situated just beyond the right-hand side of the building and on the opposite side of the dual-carriage way.
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