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Closed 11/11 for Veterans Day

Both branches of TCFL will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. We will reopen with normal operating hours on Wednesday, November 12th.

Friends Book Sale - THIS WEEKEND!

Thousands of books—most under $2.00, some as low as 50 cents—sign us up! You won't want to miss the autumn Friends Book Sale.

Thursday, Nov. 6th - 5:00PM - 7:00PM

(Friends Preview Sale)

Friday, Nov. 7th - 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Saturday, Nov. 8th - 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Oh, and did we mention the special Saturday sale? Starting at 12:00 p.m. on Nov. 8th, ALL books at the sale will be half-price.

We've also heard a rumor that those delicious book sale cookies will be returning...stock up on stories and sweets at the sale!

Featured Adult Programming

"Doc, I Need a Drink" - with Ronald Lesher, Ed.D.

Tuesday, November 18th

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

Easton Branch

We welcome Ronald Lesher, Ed.D., who will explore some of the artifacts of the Prohibition Era: prescriptions and bottle seals that were used to regulate medicinal alcohol and counterfeits of the same to evade the legal requirements imposed by the federal government.

This event is hosted in partnership with the Talbot Historical Society.

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Blood Bank of Delmarva

Blood Drive

Saturday, November 22nd

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

Easton Branch

The Talbot County Free Library and the Blood Bank of Delmarva are hosting a blood drive at the Easton Branch of TCFL this November!

Visit the link below to schedule a donation time, review donor eligibility requirements, and more.

Donations are critical in the United States. Donate today, save a life tomorrow.

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For more events, visit our online events calendar!

Events Calendar

Community Food Drives @ TCFL

The Easton Branch of TCFL is a donation drop-off location for the annual Drop for Scotty Community Food Drive - a community partnership honoring the legacy of Lord "Scotty" Scott.

Please drop off canned and non-perishable goods to the Easton Branch (100 W Dover Street), or to Shore United Bank (18 E Dover Street). This food drive is in partnership with Easton Rotary.

The St. Michaels Branch (1013 S. Talbot St. Suite 11) is also a drop-off location for a food drive that benefits the seniors in the Hambleton Village community. This drive is in partnership with the St. Michaels Rotary.

Featured Youth Programming

Afternoon Chess

Wednesday, November 12th

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

Easton Branch

For ages 8-16.

Learn and play chess! Snacks will be provided.

Registration is required.

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Teen Night

Thursday, November 13th

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

Easton Branch

For ages 13+

Drop in for cards and board games! Bring your own game or play one of ours. Pizza and snacks will be provided.

Registration is required.

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The Chesapeake Mermaid Show

Nov. 14 - 16

11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Easton Branch

Join us for story time, crafts, and lots of fun activities each day of the Waterfowl Festival!

The Chesapeake Mermaid is a traveling nature show focusing on oysters as a critical element in restoring the balance in the Bay. There will be opportunities for one-on-one pictures with the mermaid after the shows.

This program is free and open to the public - no registration or ticket to the Waterfowl Festival is required.

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Let's Draw Some Ducks and Other Funny Animals

Saturday, November 15th

12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Easton Branch

Please note that this program will be presented at 12:00 p.m. and again at 2:00 p.m.

Author/Illustrator Timothy Young loves drawing animals, especially funny ones. For Waterfowl Festival, Tim will be demonstrating different drawing techniques to help you draw animals, especially ducks.

Drawing materials will be provided, just bring your imagination! This program is free and open to the public - no registration or ticket to the Waterfowl Festival 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

Wednesday, Nov. 12th

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

Easton Branch

This month's selection is Man O' War by Cory McCarthy.

Please join us in the Frederick Douglass Room for this discussion.

No registration required.

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Easton Book Discussion Group

Monday, November 17th

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

Easton Branch

This month's selection is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

The Easton Book Discussion Group meets in the Easton Branch's Main Meeting Room.

No registration required.

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Hummingbird Book Club

Thursday, November 20th

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

Easton Branch

This month's selection is Mercy Watson is Missing! by Kate DiCamillo.

For readers ages 7-12 years old. Snacks will be provided - registration is required.

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Tech Help at the Library

Digital Literacy Classes

Monday, November 10th

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Easton Branch

Do you want to learn more about computers and tablets? Do you want to hone your computer skills? Learn the basics of using a computer and mouse, creating an email, and other programs through hands-on activities each week. Walk-ins now welcome!

MY Tech Clinic

Saturday, December 13

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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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