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Library News

 

A BIG thank you to our

Friends of the Talbot County Free Library!


This week is National Friends of Libraries Week, and we couldn't be more thankful for our Friends who support us, advocate for us, and raise funds for programs and library projects!


Not a Friend of the Library? No worries! Pick up a brochure next time you come in (or, click here) and join a community of fellow library lovers!

Share your library memories!


New dates have been added for our Library Memories Oral History Project. Sit down with interviewer Dick Peskin for a short, casual chat and share your favorite library memory or stories. Our patrons and community are what makes us who we are - no matter how big or small, your stories mean the world to us. Sign up here!

 

Featured Adult Programming

 

Divided Loyalties

Saturday, October 25th

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Easton Branch


Dr. Richard Bell will present a compelling look at Colonel Tench Tilghman, George Washington's trusted aide, and his family's struggle with divided loyalties during the Revolution.


Registration is required. There will also be an opportunity in the afternoon to learn more about how to join the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution.


Click here for more information


Embracing the Spirit of the Night: Designing Vespertine Gardens

Tuesday, October 28th

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Easton Branch


We welcome Christopher Barrett Sheridan, "The Flower Sommelier" who is a specialist in scent and color, proponent of wild and romantic gardens and is an advocate for heirloom plants.


This program is hosted in partnership with the Talbot County Garden Club.





Click here for more information


Author Panel: Creature Needs

Sunday, November 2nd

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ebenezer Theater - Easton


In celebration of the tandem centennial birthdays of the Talbot County Free Library and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, legendary Chesapeake Bay journalist Tom Horton will moderate a panel exploring the art and science of conservation with Creature Needs contributors and award-winning authors Christopher Kondrich and Kyoko Mori.


Tickets are free; registration is required. This program is presented in partnership with Shore Lit, Talbot County Free Library, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Horn Point Laboratory, and the Prager Family Center for the Arts.




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Friends Book Sale

November 7th & 8th

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Nov. 7)

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Nov. 8)

Easton Branch


The Friends of the Talbot County Free Library are hosting their fall Friends Book Sale!


Friends Preview Party:

Thursday, November 6

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Not a Friend of the Library member? Join at the sale and learn about the benefits of being a Friend!


We are also accepting limited donations of materials for the sale. Donations are limited to one box or bag of books and DVDs in good condition. Donations are accepted on the following days from

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.:


Tuesday, October 28th


Tuesday, November 4th


Click here for more information


For more events, visit our online events calendar!

 

Featured Youth Programming

 
 

Mindful Start Kids Yoga

Saturday, October 25th

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Easton Branch


Recommended for children ages 2 - 7 years.


Join Ms. Stav and "Oinky" the puppet for kids' yoga and make a Fall themed sensory glitter jar to take home. Registration is limited and required.


Click here for more information


Read with Tiger

Monday, October 27th

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Easton Branch


For children 5 - 10 accompanied by an adult. Read with Janet Dickey and her dog, Tiger! Bring your own book or pick out a book at the library.


No registration required.



Click here for more information

For more youth events, visit our online events calendar!

 

Book Clubs at The Library

Talbot Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Book Group

Wednesday, Nov. 12th

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Easton Branch


This month's selection is Man O' War by Cory McCarthy.


Please join us in the Frederick Douglass Room for this discussion.


No registration required.




Easton Book Discussion Group

Monday, November 17th

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Easton Branch


This month's selection is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters


The Easton Book Discussion Group meets in the Easton Branch's Main Meeting Room.


No registration required.




Tech Help at the Library

Digital Literacy Classes


Monday, October 27th

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Easton Branch


Do you want to learn more about computers and tablets? Do you want to hone your computer skills? Learn the basics of using a computer and mouse, creating an email, and other programs through hands-on activities each week. Walk-ins now welcome!


Register Here

MY Tech Clinic


Saturday, November 1st

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Easton Branch


Join us for a free clinic hosted by MY Tech, and receive help with technology ranging from, but not limited to, cell phones, setting up accounts, and Microsoft Office.





More Information

 

Community Resources

 

Local Talbot County Food Pantries



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Monday and Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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