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Community Food Drives @ TCFL
The Easton Branch of TCFL is a donation drop-off location for the annual Drop for Scotty Community Food Drive - a community partnership honoring the legacy of Lord "Scotty" Scott.
Please drop off canned and non-perishable goods to the Easton Branch (100 W Dover Street), or to Shore United Bank (18 E Dover Street). This food drive is in partnership with Easton Rotary.
The St. Michaels Branch (1013 S. Talbot St. Suite 11) is also a drop-off location for a food drive that benefits the seniors in the Hambleton Village community. This drive is in partnership with the St. Michaels Rotary.
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The Chesapeake Mermaid Show
Nov. 14 - 16
11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
Join us for story time, crafts, and lots of fun activities each day of the Waterfowl Festival!
The Chesapeake Mermaid is a traveling nature show focusing on oysters as a critical element in restoring the balance in the Bay. There will be opportunities for one-on-one pictures with the mermaid after the shows.
This program is free and open to the public - no registration or ticket to the Waterfowl Festival is required.
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Let's Draw Some Ducks and Other Funny Animals
Saturday, November 15th
12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
Please note that this program will be presented at 12:00 p.m. and again at 2:00 p.m.
Author/Illustrator Timothy Young loves drawing animals, especially funny ones. For Waterfowl Festival, Tim will be demonstrating different drawing techniques to help you draw animals, especially ducks.
Drawing materials will be provided, just bring your imagination! This program is free and open to the public - no registration or ticket to the Waterfowl Festival is required.
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| | The Lobby and Meeting Room of the Easton Branch will be open from 10am - 4pm on Sunday, Nov. 16 for Waterfowl Festival programs. | | Featured Adult Programming | | |
"Doc, I Need a Drink" - with Ronald Lesher, Ed.D.
Tuesday, November 18th
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
We welcome Ronald Lesher, Ed.D., who will explore some of the artifacts of the Prohibition Era: prescriptions and bottle seals that were used to regulate medicinal alcohol and counterfeits of the same to evade the legal requirements imposed by the federal government.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Talbot Historical Society.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva
Blood Drive
Saturday, November 22nd
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
The Talbot County Free Library and the Blood Bank of Delmarva are hosting a blood drive at the Easton Branch of TCFL this November!
Visit the link below to schedule a donation time, review donor eligibility requirements, and more.
Donations are critical in the United States. Donate today, save a life tomorrow.
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Adventures in Shelving Vol. 2 Book Launch
Monday, December 1st
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
Bill Peak, "The Library Guy", will be celebrating the launch of his new book, Adventures in Shelving, Vol. 2 at the Easton Branch of TCFL. Like its predecessor, Vol. 2, offers a selection of Bill's popular library columns.
Bill will give a reading from the book, followed by a signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at $15 apiece, with all proceeds going to benefit the Talbot County Free Library and the people it serves.
This event is free and open to the public - no registration required.
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Music of the Roaring Twenties
Wednesday, December 3rd
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
The Friends of the Talbot County Free Library are excited to present Music from the Roaring Twenties.
Join us for an evening of songs from the 1920s performed by the acclaimed local musical group Ampersand.
This is the final Friends event of the year celebrating the Library's Centennial and includes complimentary beverages and light refreshments.
Tickets are $20. Seating for the event is limited, and only 75 tickets will be sold.
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For more events, visit our online events calendar!
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Story Time
Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Easton Branch
For children ages birth - 5 years, accompanied with an adult.
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes.
No registration is required.
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STEAM Story Time
Saturday, November 22nd
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Easton Branch
For children ages 2 - 5 years old, accompanied by an adult.
Join us for a STEAM Storytime and enjoy an engaging and interactive session with a focus on science.
No registration is required.
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| | For more youth events, visit our online events calendar! | | Book Clubs at The Library | | |
Talbot Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Book Group
Thursday, Dec. 11th
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
This month's selection is the documentary Planetwalker.
This meeting will be held via Zoom.
No registration required.
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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.
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Hummingbird Book Club
Thursday, November 20th
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Easton Branch
This month's selection is Mercy Watson is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo.
For readers ages 7-12 years old. Snacks will be provided - registration is required.
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Digital Literacy Classes
Monday, November 24th
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!
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MY Tech Clinic
Saturday, December 13
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.
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TCFL @ Frosty's Holiday Village
Come see TCFL at Frosty's Holiday Village this December and pick up FREE books and candy - we can't wait to see you!
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Hours of Operation:
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.
Easton: 410-822-1626 | St. Michaels: 410-745-5877
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