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Featured Adult Programming

The Invention of Colonial Williamsburg

Tuesday, July 21

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

Easton Branch

Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, is the most studied 18th-Century town in the world. This illustrated lecture by Professor Michael Olmert (University of Maryland) will cover the founding and growth of this vast historical resource. What drove the recovery of the town? What changes have been made over the last 95 years? What sorts of insights can Williamsburg’s archaeology, architecture, material culture, and history give us?

This program is presented by Talbot Historical Society in partnership with TCFL. This program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited so please arrive early.

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Fraud Prevention & Awareness

Monday, July 20

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

Easton Branch

Representatives from Burke & Herbert Bank will be hosting a presentation on fraud prevention and awareness in banking.

This program is free and open to the public, no registration necessary.

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Memoir Writing Group

Thursday, July 23

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Michaels Branch

The Memoir Writers' Group has been meeting in St. Michaels for over 20 years. Twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday, the group meets to share narratives on various topics. This group of writers creates a safe space for feedback and discussion.

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Book Donations Accepted

The Friends of the Library are preparing for their book sale on July 24th and 25th and will be accepting items at the Easton Branch in the Frederick Douglass Room. We accept donations of books and DVDs in good condition.

Donations will be accepted on the following dates:

Tuesday, July 14: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 18: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Play the Adult Summer Reading Bingo!

Why should kids have all the fun?

Stop by either branch of TCFL between now and August 31st to pick up a bingo card and enter for the chance to win a $50.00 gift card. Play as many times as you'd like!

For more events, visit our online events calendar!

Events Calendar

Featured Youth Programming

Evening Story Time

Thursday, July 16

6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Easton Branch

For children ages 2 - 7, accompanied by an adult.

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts in this special evening story time hour!

No registration required.

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Story Time

Tuesday, July 21

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Easton Branch

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft!

No registration required.

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Reptile Wonders is back! Meet and learn about all kinds of reptiles with us on Monday, July 20th, with showings at both branches. This program is one of our most popular and space is limited, so be sure to arrive early!

St. Michaels Story Time & Craft

Wednesday, July 22

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Michaels Branch

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

Listen to stories, sing to live music, and create a craft!

No registration required.

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Weave Your Own Bookmark!

Thursday, July 23

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

St. Michaels Branch

For ages 6 - 12.

Learn the skill of weaving with yarn, a colonial craft in celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary! You will create your own woven bookmark.

Registration is required.

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For more youth events, visit our online events calendar!

Events Calendar

Book Clubs at The Library

Easton Book Group

Monday, July 20th

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

Easton Branch

This month's selection is 1984

by George Orwell.

This meeting will be held in the Main Meeting Room. No registration is required.

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Tech Help at the Library

MY Tech Clinic

Saturday, July 25

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

St. Michaels 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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The Hill Community Walking Tour

With Yvonne Freeman

July 25, 2026 @ 9:00am

Meet at 25 S. Washington St., Easton

Located just one block away from the Talbot Historical Society, The Hill Community in Easton is one of the oldest free Black neighborhoods still in existence in the United States today, with a rich history shaped by generations of resilience, faith, and community. Led by Yvonne Freeman, this walking tour invites visitors to explore the Hill through its historic streets, hear personal stories from the

neighborhood, and gain a deeper understanding of its

enduring legacy.

While the tour is free and open to the public, we encourage donations to support the important work of Asbury United Methodist Church*, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church*, and the East-End Neighborhood Association.

*Depending on church functions, we may not be able to go inside on the day of the tours.

Learn more about the Hill Community here:

https://thehillcommunityproject.org/

Please contact us for reservations or if you have any questions:

410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org

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