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Library News

TCFL Closed 1/19/26

The Talbot County Free Library will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen with normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 20th.

Want to learn a new language in 2026?

The Talbot County Free Library and Mango Languages are ready to help you get started! Mango offers over 70 language courses — from Korean to American Sign Language (ASL) and English as a Second Language (ESL). Each course includes bonus content and cultural lessons to help you understand not just the language, but the world behind it.

Mango also supports young learners ages 0–6 through its immersive Little Pim program, featuring 12 language options.

The best part? Mango is FREE with your TCFL card! Visit our eResources page to get started with Mango today!

Featured Adult Programming

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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Coffee, from Bean to Brew, with Noah Kegley

Tuesday, January 27th

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

Easton Branch

The Talbot County Garden Club's free winter lecture series welcomes Noah Kegley, the Head Roaster/Partner of Rise Up Coffee who will speak about the mystery of coffee and how it grows to the economic and social importance of coffee as a local & international commodity.

Attendees will have a chance to sample some Rise Up brews.

This event is presented by the Talbot County Garden Club in partnership with TCFL. This lecture is free and open to the public.

No registration necessary.

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For more events, visit our online events calendar!

Events Calendar

Featured Youth Programming

Teen Night

Thursday, January 22nd

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

Easton Branch

This program is for ages 13 and up.

Create your own light-up greeting card using an LED circuit! Pizza and snacks will be provided.

Registration is required.

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STEAM Story Time

Saturday, January 24th

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

Easton Branch

For children ages 2-6, accompanied by an adult.

Join us for an engaging and interactive story time with a focus on science.

No registration necessary.

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Read with Coco

Monday, January 26th

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

Easton Branch

For children ages 5-10. Read with Janet and her dog, Coco!

Bring your own book or pick out a book at the library.

No registration necessary.

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Story Time

Tuesday, January 27th

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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For more youth events, visit our online events calendar!

Events Calendar

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.

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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.

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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.

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Tech Help at the Library

MY Tech Clinic

Saturday, February 28

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

Local Talbot County Food Pantries

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Tuesday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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