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Library News

 

Celebrate Talbot Day!

Join Tally the Lion on Sunday, April 26 for a special Talbot Day celebration as we honor 365 years of Talbot County with a community birthday party! Be sure to stop by TCFL Easton between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. for a FREE book!

 

Featured Adult Programming

 

Edith Wharton and the Villas of Rome

Tuesday, April 28th

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

Easton Branch


Esteemed landscape architect Cece Haydock will discuss American Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton (1862-1937) and her influence on garden design.


Haydock promises to spotlight Wharton and the eight Roman villas and gardens that she described in her 1904 book. During her colorfully illustrated presentation, Haydock will also tackle the influence of these villas on Wharton's own houses and novels.


This program is presented in partnership with the Talbot County Garden Club - no registration necessary.




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"Let the People Hear It" Book Talk

Thursday, April 30th

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

Easton Branch


Join us as we welcome authors Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres and Dr. David H. Plylar as they speak about their new book, Let the People Hear It: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100.


Let the People Hear It: Concerts from the Library of Congress at 100 shares the history of the Library of Congress' world-renowned concert series through the people, music, and collections that have inspired countless listeners. Photographs, historical documents, and unique music manuscripts demonstrate how the concert series enriched and preserved America’s musical, dance, and theater heritage, all while fostering a community of music lovers.



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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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For more events, visit our online events calendar!

Featured Youth Programming

Read with Coco

Monday, April 27th

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 check one out at the library.


No registration necessary.


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St. Michaels Story Time & Craft

Wednesday, April 29th

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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Teen Night: Drawing Robot

Thursday, April 30th

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

Easton Branch


For ages 13 and up.


Learn how to make a drawing robot using a battery operated circuit! Pizza and snacks will be provided.


Registration is required.



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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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For more youth events, visit our online events calendar!

 

Book Clubs at The Library

 

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.

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.

 

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.

 

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