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A Big Milestone in Our St. Michaels Renovation!

After over a year of closed doors at our Fremont St. location, we've reached one of the most exciting milestones in the expansion and renovation of the St. Michaels Branch: books are officially making their way back onto the shelves. Seeing the movers carefully place each title onto our new shelves reminds us that we're quickly approaching our opening in Spring 2026!

This project has been a true labor of love, and this milestone brings us one chapter closer to welcoming you back through our doors. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks!

To learn more, check out our Construction Blog here.

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 on 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!

Events Calendar

Featured Youth Programming

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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Afternoon Chess

Wednesday, January 14th

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

Easton Branch

This program is for ages 8-16 years old.

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

Registration is required.

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Read with Pumpkin

Wednesday, January 14th

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 pick out a book at the library.

No registration necessary.

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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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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, 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.

More Information

Community Resources

Local Talbot County Food Pantries

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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