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A Special Note


John Jelich, our wonderful St. Michaels Library staff member, passed away on August 23. John cared for everyone around him, uplifting his coworkers and our patrons with his smile, warmth, and humor. A remembrance gathering for John will be held on Monday, September 23, from 2-5 p.m., at the St. Michaels Library. The family and staff welcome patrons and John’s friends to this special commemoration. Please visit  tcfl.org/staff/johnjelich.html


The St. Michaels Library will be closed on Monday, September 23, for the day and the Easton Library will be closed from 12-5 p.m. so that staff and patrons can attend the remembrance gathering at the St. Michaels Library. 

 St. Michaels Library Temporary Closure News


The Talbot County Free Library is planning for the temporary closure of the St. Michaels Library while preparing to move that branch to a temporary location at 1013 S. Talbot Street in the St. Michaels Village shopping center. We will begin moving in late October, with an opening of that temporary location scheduled for mid-November. In order to prepare the collection for the move, the library will be closed starting Monday, October 7th. This is the first step in the expansion and renovation of the St. Michaels Library, which will begin with a groundbreaking in November and a planned reopening in late 2025/early 2026. Please be aware of the following information regarding access to materials during the moving process to the temporary St. Michaels Library:

 

·        Patrons will still be able to order books from other libraries on the Eastern Shore as well as outside the system through interlibrary loan.


·        Starting Saturday, September 21, patrons will not be able to order new interlibrary loans to be picked up at the St. Michaels Library (they can be ordered to be picked up at the Easton Library). Interlibrary loans that have been ordered prior to September 21 will be able to be picked up at the St. Michaels branch until October 5th.


·        Starting Monday, September 23, patrons will not be able to order new holds from other Eastern Shore libraries including the Easton branch to be picked up at the St. Michaels Library. Patrons will need to pick up new holds placed after this date at the Easton Library. Holds that have already been ordered will be able to be picked up at the St. Michaels Library until October 5th.


·        Starting Tuesday , September 24, all items checked out from the St. Michaels Library will have a due date of December 16, 2024. Patrons are asked to hold onto any materials until the temporary location opens in November, and then return them to that location.

Thursday Memoir Writers

September 26

2:30 - 4:00 p.m.



Please note this event will be held at HeartFields Assisted Living in Easton. Note time change. 

Learn how to preserve your family's history by writing and sharing your stories. This week's topic is 'A Childhood Hero'.

Please preregister for this program by calling the library at 410-745-5877. 

The Frederick Douglass Reading Challenge


Win one of six $50 Gift Cards from Target


For ages 6 - 18


1. Every time you read a Frederick Douglass biography between September 28 and November 1, fill out and turn in a raffle ticket, which makes you eligible to win one of six $50 gift cards from Target.


2. On each raffle ticket you will list your name, telephone number, and one fact about Frederick Douglass that you learned from the book you read.


3. All raffle tickets must be returned to the Easton Library by November 1st. The drawing will take place on November 2.


Winners will receive their gift cards from representatives of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society at a reception at the Easton Library on November 5 at 4 p.m.


Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Honor Society.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING

Teen Art


Create art with visiting artist

Sheryl Southwick.

For ages 13 and up.

Pizza and snacks served.

Registration required. 

Thursday, October 10, 2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm, Easton Library



ADULT PROGRAMMING

Check out the One Maryland, One Book and come to one of our discussions this fall!

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS


Have you considered U.S. Citizenship?

¿Ha considerado la ciudadanía estadounidense?


12-session Classes

Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct 14 – Nov 25, 5:00-6:30pm (in person)

Saturdays, Sept 21 – Dec 14, 9:30-11:00am (in person)

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept 17 – Oct 24, 7pm-8:30pm (Zoom)

Clases de 12 sesiones

Los lunes y miércoles, 14 de octubre – 25 de noviembre, 5:00-6:30pm (en persona) sábados, 21 de septiembre – 14 de diciembre, 9:30-11:00am (en persona) martes y jueves, 17 de septiembre – 24 de octubre, 7:00-8:30pm (Zoom)

 

In-person classes will be held at/las clases en persona se llevarán a cabo en:

Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center

331 E Dover St., Easton MD 21601


 

We encourage all students to get an updated 2024/2025 COVID-19 Vaccine. If you have a fever or feel sick, please stay home, contact us and we will schedule a makeup session for you.

 

Alentamos a todos los estudiantes a recibir una vacuna COVID-19 actualizada 2024/2025. Si tiene fiebre o se siente mal, por favor quédese en casa, contáctenos y programaremos una clase adicional para usted.


Sponsored by Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center and Immigration Taskforce Patrocinado por el Centro de Recursos Multiculturales de Chesapeake y el Grupo de Trabajo de Inmigración

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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