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You're Invited! Celebrate Shauna Beulah's Retirement with Us!
Tuesday, May 26th
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
St. Michaels Branch
Join us at the St. Michaels Branch to celebrate the retirement of longtime Branch Manager, Shauna Beulah! Enjoy refreshments and light bites as we honor Shauna's service to TCFL and the community ahead of her retirement. All are welcome!
Please note that Easton Branch will be closed from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Closures
Both branches of TCFL will be closed on Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th.
Additionally, the Easton Branch will be closed from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th. We encourage everyone to join us at the St. Michaels Branch to celebrate Shauna Beulah's retirement.
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TCFL Honored at Talbot County Business Appreciation Summit
We are incredibly honored and grateful to have been recognized by Talbot County Economic Development and Tourism with a 2026 Community Impact Award. Thank you!
Their recognition reflects the heart of our library - the people who walk through our doors every day, the families who gather here, and the volunteers, staff, and supporters who believe in the power of community. Thank you for making the library a place where everyone belongs.
Check out the full press release here: https://talbotworks.org/talbot-county-business-summit.../
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"Name the Character" Contest on until June 5th!
There's still time to enter our raffle and win some great prizes - including the chance to name a character in award-winning author Susan Reiss's upcoming book, Divided in Time! Tickets can be purchased online at tcfl.org or in-person at the Easton and St. Michaels library branches using cash or check. All proceeds from the raffle will go toward supporting TCFL’s programs and services.
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World Turtle Day Craft Program
Saturday, May 23rd
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
Celebrate World Turtle Day with us on May 23!
Join us for a free craft program for all ages in celebration of World Turtle Day. Participants of all ages will create a turtle shell using colors of their choice to make imaginative designs within the circle shell shape. All supplies for the craft will be provided. Registration is required.
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Stop the Bleed Training
Thursday, May 28th
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Easton Branch
Minutes count! Someone who is severely bleeding from an injury such as a car crash, a gunshot or accidental wound can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. That’s why the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center’s Center for Injury Prevention & Policy offers FREE life-saving bleeding control training through STOP THE BLEED.
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Author Talk: "Anchors" with Cathy Schmidt
Thursday, May 28th
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
Join us as we escape back to 1970s Oxford, Maryland with author Cathy Schmidt's debut novel, Anchors. Cathy will speak about her novel with a book signing to follow.
Cathy is the author of "The Oxford Vignettes,” and is an Eric Hoffer Book Award finalist.
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Blood Bank of Delmarva Blood Drive
Friday, May 29th
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
The Talbot County Free Library and the Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) are hosting a blood drive at the Easton Branch of TCFL.
As of Oct 1, 2023, BBD is accepting 16-year-old donors with a signed permission slip. Donations are critical in the United States. Donate today, save a life tomorrow.
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World Turtle Day Craft Program
Saturday, May 23rd
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
Join us for a free craft program for all ages in celebration of World Turtle Day. Participants of all ages will create a turtle shell using colors of their choice to make imaginative designs within the circle shell shape. All supplies for the craft will be provided. Registration is required.
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St. Michaels Story Time and Craft
Wednesday, May 27th
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
St. Michaels Branch
For children ages birth - 5 years accompanied by an adult.
Join us at the St. Michaels Branch to listen to stories, sing to live music, and create a fun craft!
No registration necessary.
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Afternoon Chess
Wednesday, May 27th
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
For ages 8 - 17 years old.
Come learn and play chess at the Easton Branch! Snacks will be provided.
Registration is required.
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Story Time
Tuesday, June 2nd
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Easton Branch
For ages birth - 5, accompanied by an adult.
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes!
No registration is required.
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Easton Book Group
Monday, June 15th
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
This month's selection is Yellowface
by R.F. Kuang.
This meeting will be held in the Main Meeting Room. No registration is required.
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MY Tech Clinic
Saturday, May 30th
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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St. Michaels Memorial Day Parade
Check out the St. Michaels Classic Motor Museum's Memorial Day Parade this Saturday, May 23rd - featuring over 50 participants including military and veteran groups, and classic cars, the parade is in remembrance of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms and values.
Be sure to keep an eye out for TCFL in the parade, which runs from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in St. Michaels.
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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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