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Patron Favorites of 2025 Survey


Whether it was a brand‑new release or a gem that you finally picked up in 2025, we’d love to hear about the book that stuck with you! Maybe it made you laugh out loud, kept you turning pages past your bedtime, or simply reminded you why you love reading.


Share your pick using the form below. Once submissions close, we’ll put together a list of Patron Favorites of 2025 for our website.


Submit your favorite book HERE!

Featured Adult Programming

 

Special Screening and Discussion of "The American Revolution"

Wednesday, January 14th

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

Avalon Theatre


Join the Talbot250 Commission and friends for a special program at the Avalon Theatre featuring The American Revolution, a new documentary series from PBS.


This one-hour event includes a 31-minute screening of selected moments from the six-part series that highlight the “Spirit of Service”, the courage, sacrifice, and civic duty that united ordinary people in the fight for independence. Following the film, Craig Fuller will lead a panel discussion.


Please register at the link below.


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When Claiborne Bridged the Chesapeake with Marty Bollinger

Tuesday, January 20th

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Easton Branch


A Date with History Speaker Series welcomes Marty Bollinger who will speak about the story of Claiborne's long-lost role over four decades as the major transportation hub across the Chesapeake, connecting Western and Eastern Shores, initially via steamer and railroad, and later by car ferry.


This event is presented by the Talbot Historical Society in partnership with the Talbot County Free Library. Lecture is free and open to the public. 


No registration necessary





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For more events, visit our online events calendar!

Featured Youth Programming

 

Young Gardeners: Smokey Bear!

Wednesday, January 7th

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

Easton Branch


This STEM program is for children in grades 1-4.


Design entries for the 2026 Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contests! Snacks will be provided.


Sponsored by the Talbot County Garden Club. Please register by Monday, January 5th.



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Story Time

Tuesday, January 13th

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

Easton Branch


This program is for children ages birth - 5, accompanied by an adult.


Join us for engaging stories, songs, and rhymes!


No registration necessary.







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Book Clubs at The Library

 

Talbot Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Book Group

Thursday, January 15th

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


This month's selection is American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard.


This meeting will be held in the Frederick Douglass Room.


No registration required.

Easton Book Group

Monday, January 26th

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

Easton Branch


This month's selection is Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray.


This meeting will be held in the Main Meeting Room.



No registration is required.



 

Hummingbird Book Club

Thursday, January 15th

4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Easton Branch


This month's selection is The Magic Treehouse: Windy Night with Wild Horses by Mary Pope Osborne.


For ages 7-12 years old - snacks and a craft will be provided!


Registration is required.


Tech Help at the Library

 

MY Tech Clinic


Saturday, January 10

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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Community Resources

 

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