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Library News

Easton Branch Closed 3/21/26

The Easton Branch will be closed on Saturday, March 21st. Please join us at the St. Michaels Branch for our Grand Opening from 10am - 2pm.

The Easton Branch will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 23rd.

Join us for the Grand Opening of the

St. Michaels Branch!

We hope you will join us on Saturday, March 21 from 10am - 2pm for the grand opening of the St. Michaels Branch! Explore everything we'll have to offer - from tours and story times to STEM activities and juggling magic by Cascading Carlos!

10-10:30 am

Open Remarks & Ribbon Cutting

10:30 am-2:00 pm

Performances by Cascading Carlos
3D Printing demonstrations
Music by the St. Michaels Middle/High School Band
Paper Quilt of Talbot County History/Memories
Special Storytimes
Scavenger Hunt with prizes
Tours of the new library

Featured Adult Programming

Telling Our Story: Poetry Workshop

Monday, March 23rd

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Easton Branch

Join us for an evening of community spirit and poetry in a neighborhood setting. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. We will find our voice creating poems that tell our story – the much loved “I Am” poem and the Haiku.

No registration is necessary. This program is presented in collaboration with The Retreat House.

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Book Donations Accepted on a Limited Basis

Tuesday, March 24th

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Easton Branch

The Friends of the Library are preparing for their book sale on March 27th and 28th and will be accepting items in the Frederick Douglass Room between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

This is the last available donation day until June 2026.

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Historical Women of the

Eastern Shore

Tuesday, March 24th

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

Easton Branch

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Talbot Historical Society presents “Historical Women of the Eastern Shore” with Kathy Marconi. Most history books on Maryland’s Eastern Shore talk about the men who have shaped our communities. But many women also influenced the shore’s growth and development. This talk will cover some of these women’s life stories and accomplishments.

No registration necessary.

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John Bartram Lives!

Wednesday, March 25th

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

Easton Branch

Join us for the next installment of the Talbot County Garden Club's Free Winter Lecture Series. We welcome Kirk R. Brown, garden historian and designer, who will bring to life John Bartram, the "Father of American Botany."

Meet America's first and foremost horticulturalist and plant collector (1699 - 1777).

This program is hosted in collaboration with the Talbot County Garden Club. No registration necessary.

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For more events, visit our online events calendar!

Events Calendar

Featured Youth Programming

Read with Coco

Monday, March 23rd

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 one out at the library.

No registration necessary.

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Afternoon Chess

Wednesday, March 25th

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

Easton Branch

For ages 8 - 16.

Join us to learn and play chess! Snacks will be provided.

Registration is required.

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STEAM Story Time

Saturday, March 28th

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Easton Branch

For children ages 2 -5, accompanied by an adult.

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

No registration necessary.

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Story Time

Tuesday, April 7th

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 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, April 9th

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

April's selection is As Long as Grass Grows by Dina Gilio-Whitaker.

This meeting will be held in the Frederick Douglass Room.

No registration required.

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Easton Book Group

Monday, April 20th

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

Easton Branch

This month's selection is The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery.

This meeting will be held in the Main Meeting Room.

No registration is required.

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Hummingbird Book Club

Thursday, March 19th

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

Easton Branch

This month's selection is Charlotte's Web by E.B. White.

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, April 25

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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Lifesaver Marathon

The Talbot County Department of Emergency Services invites residents to participate in the annual Talbot County Lifesaver Marathon, a long-standing community tradition centered on one goal: saving lives.

This year’s event expands its impact by offering multiple lifesaving certifications and trainings in one day at the Talbot County Health Department. This year's marathon will be on March 20, 2026.

Trainings Offered

Certified CPR Course
Stop the Bleed Training
Narcan Training

Participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to respond in emergencies such as cardiac arrest, severe bleeding, and opioid overdose. These hands-on courses provide practical skills that can make the difference between life and death while professional responders are en route.

Click here for more information and to register

Conversations On Race

Presented by Talbot Family Network

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - Saint Michaels, MD

Monday, Mar. 23 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

For March, we’ll enter this conversation through the lens of lens of history and perspective. Frederick Douglass’ life story began here in Talbot County, and his experiences offer a powerful window into the landscape of enslavement that shaped this region. While Douglass’ story is extraordinary, it also invites us to reflect on the many lives and experiences that remain largely unknown—and what it means for our community to live alongside that history today.

Click here to register and learn 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