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🎉 It's our birthday! 🎉
We're celebrating 100 years of being a part of the Talbot County community! As we celebrate this milestone, we'd like to take a moment to thank our friends and patrons - YOU are what makes our library truly special.
The Talbot County Free Library is celebrating tonight with a special event commemorating a century of literacy, learning, and community service. Tickets are still available for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Here's to the next 100 years of serving our community - we hope you'll join us in celebrating!
Have a memory or library story you'd like to share? Submit it to librarymemories@tcfl.org - anonymous submissions accepted also!
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Maryland Biodiversity Project
Wednesday, October 22nd
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Easton Branch
Join the Talbot County Master Gardeners in welcoming guest speaker Jim Brighton, co-founder of the Maryland Biodiversity Project.
The MBP mission focuses on categorizing the living things of Maryland, promoting conservation, science, and education. Stop by to learn more about the project and how to get involved!
Program sponsored by TCFL, University of Maryland Extension Office and the Talbot County Master Gardeners.
Click here for more information
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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
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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
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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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Story Time
Tuesday, October 21st
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Easton Branch
For children ages birth - 5 accompanied by an adult. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes!
No registration required.
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Story Time & Craft at CBMM
Wednesday, October 22nd
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Join us for an engaging story time and craft session at CBMM!
Registration is required.
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Afternoon Chess
Wednesday, October 22nd
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
For ages 8-16. Come learn and play chess! Snacks will be provided.
Registration is required.
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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.
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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.
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Hummingbird Book Club
Thursday, October 23rd
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Easton Branch
This month's selection is Frindle by Andrew Clements.
The Hummingbird Book Club meets in the Frederick Douglass room and is for readers ages 7 - 11 years old. Snacks will be provided.
Registration is required.
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Easton Book Discussion Group
Monday, October 20th
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
This month's selection is American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal
by Neil King Jr.
The Easton Book Discussion Group meets in the Easton Branch's Main Meeting Room.
No registration required.
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Butterfly Book Club
Thursday, October 23rd
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
This month's selection is The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han.
The Butterfly Book Club meets in the Main Meeting room and is for readers ages 12 - 18 years old. Snacks will be provided.
Registration is required.
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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
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Brainfuse
It's Back to School Season!
Whether it’s your first day of middle school or your final semester before graduation, Brainfuse HelpNow gives you access to real tutors, live help, and study tools anytime, anywhere. It's a FREE resource with your library card at tcfl.org 😎
More E-Resources
| | TCFL will be at the Talbot County Community Resource Expo on Saturday, October 18th with art activities for kids, information about our services, eResources, and more! | | Support Talbot County Free Library | |
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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