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Community Starts Here!
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St. Michaels Branch Manager, Shauna Beulah, Recognized by Talbot County Council
TCFL's Shauna Beulah, Branch Manager for the St. Michaels Branch, was recognized for 45 years of exemplary service to Talbot County, St. Michaels, and the Bay Hundred community at the Talbot County Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28th. Congratulations Shauna!
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Thank-You to Our Volunteers!
We'd like to extend a big "thank you!" to our dedicated TCFL volunteers! Our 50 volunteers, who put in 3,689 volunteer hours last year, work in the Maryland Room, sit on the Board of Directors, the Foundation Board, and the Friends of the Library Council, shelve books, run our book sales, and complete other tasks as assigned - in other words: the library could not function without them. Next time you visit TCFL, please join our staff in thanking our wonderful volunteers.
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TCFL at the 2026 Multicultural Festival
Stop by the Talbot County Free Library's table at the 26th Annual Multicultural Festival this Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Idlewild Park in Easton. We'll have giveaways, library resources, and more!
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A Night of Ocean Exploration
Saturday, May 2nd
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
St. Michaels Branch
Join local authors, explorers, and scientists for a riveting night of ocean exploration at the newly renovated St. Michaels Library.
Local author Barbara Lockhart, deep-sea ecologist Dr. Andrew Thaler, and marine biologist Dr. Rebecca Helm will present.
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"Hamilton and Taxation in the 1790s"
Tuesday, May 5th
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
A Date with History Speaker Series welcomes Ronald Lesher, Ed. D. who will speak about Alexander Hamilton and unveil the truth of the federal taxation in the 1790’s that was abolished in 1802 under the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
This event is presented by the Talbot Historical Society in partnership with TCFL.
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Budgeting on a Shoestring - Session 1
Saturday, May 9th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
Worried about making ends meet? Learn practical, doable strategies to stretch your dollars and build confidence in your financial future.
This workshop is designed for anyone looking to make the most of a limited income—retirees, students, those facing a sudden loss of a household income, or anyone who simply wants to feel more in control of their finances. Sade’ will walk us through smart budgeting habits, how to separate needs from wants, ways to build savings (even small ones), and creative methods for stretching every dollar.
Whether you’re brand‑new to budgeting or just need fresh ideas, you’ll leave with tools you can use right away—and a little more peace of mind.
What to Expect:
Hosted in partnership with Chesapeake Forum, this hands‑on workshop offers:
- Simple strategies for saving on a limited income
- Tips for stretching everyday expenses
- How to make couponing and discounts work for you
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A supportive, judgment‑free environment where you can learn alongside others
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STEAM Story Time
Saturday, May 9th
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Easton Branch
For children ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult.
Join us for an engaging and interactive science-focused story time!
No registration necessary.
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St. Michaels Story Time & Craft
Wednesday, May 13th
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
St. Michaels Branch
For children ages birth - 5 years accompanied by an adult.
Listen to stories, sing to live music, and create a craft!
No registration necessary.
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Read with Pumpkin
Wednesday, May 13th
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
For children ages 5- 10.
Read with Helen and her dog, Pumpkin! Bring your own book or check one out at the library.
No registration necessary.
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Basic Printmaking
Thursday, May 14th
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
For ages 8 -17.
Join us to learn basic printmaking and create your own print! Please dress with old clothes since we will be using printing ink.
Registration is required.
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Talbot Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Book Group
Thursday, May 14th
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
May's selection is A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers.
This meeting will be held in the Frederick Douglass Room.
No registration required.
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Easton Book Group
Monday, May 18th
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
This month's selection is The River We Remember by Wiliam Kent Krueger.
This meeting will be held in the Main Meeting Room.
No registration is required.
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Hummingbird Book Club
Thursday, May 21st
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Easton Branch
This month we are celebrating our book club and creating summer reading lists. Bring your favorite book (chapter book, picture book, or non-fiction book) and we will share the stories during book club.
For ages 7-12 years old - snacks and a craft will be provided.
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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Talbot Mentors and READ Alliance present "Sentenced" - A Documentary Exploring the Epidemic of Childhood Illiteracy.
Wednesday, May 5
6:00 p.m. @ The Avalon Theatre
Tickets are $25
Filmed from the point of view of ethnically diverse adults and children who have never learned to read, “Sentenced” is a forceful yet tender tale of how literacy can free children from the cycles of generational poverty.
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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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