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Library News

 

TCFL Closed 11/27 & 11/28


Both branches of TCFL will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day.


We will reopen with normal operating hours on Saturday, November 29.


 

Music of the Roaring Twenties

Wednesday, December 3rd

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Easton Branch


Step into the Jazz Age on Dec. 3!


Join the Friends of the Talbot County Free Library for "Music of the Roaring Twenties", featuring a live performance by acclaimed local group, Ampersand. Enjoy classic tunes and vintage vibes as we wrap up TCFL's Centennial year!


Complimentary beverages and light refreshments will be served.


Tickets are $20. Seating for the event is limited, and only 75 tickets will be sold.


Click here for more information

 

Community Food & Toy Drives at TCFL


The Drop for Scotty and Toys for Tots drives are still accepting donations at the Easton Branch of TCFL!


Please consider donating non-perishable foods to the Drop for Scotty bin (located in the Lobby); or new, unwrapped toys to the Toys for Tots box (located near the Circulation Desk).


The Toys for Tots drive will run until Dec. 8th, and Drop for Scotty will accept donations through the end of December.

 

Important St. Michaels Branch

Closing Update


As we navigate the upcoming closing of our temporary branch on Tuesday, December 9th, so that we can prepare for the opening of our expanded St. Michaels Branch in early 2026, there are a few important dates you should be aware of:


Interlibrary Loans and Holds:

  • As of Monday, November 24th, patrons are not able to order new interlibrary loans to be picked up at the St. Michaels Branch. New interlibrary loans will need to be ordered to be picked up at the Easton Branch. Interlibrary loans that have already been ordered will be able to be picked up at the temporary branch until Monday, December 8th.


  • Starting Monday, December 1st, patrons will not be able to order new holds to be picked up at the St. Michaels Branch. Patrons will need to pick up new holds placed after this date at the Easton Branch. Holds that have already been ordered prior to this date will be able to be picked up at the St. Michaels Branch until Dec. 8th. After Dec. 8, all holds will need to be picked up at the Easton Branch.



Due Dates:

  • As of Monday, November 10, all items checked out from the St. Michaels Branch have due dates of March 16, 2026. Patrons are asked to hold onto any materials until the branch reopens in February/March and then they may return them to that location.


 

Featured Adult Programming

 

Adventures in Shelving Vol. 2 Book Launch

Monday, December 1st

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

Easton Branch


Bill Peak, "The Library Guy", will be celebrating the launch of his new book, Adventures in Shelving, Vol. 2.



Bill will give a reading from the book, followed by a signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at $15 apiece, with all proceeds going to benefit TCFL.


This event is free and open to the public - no registration required. 





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The Revolutionary Lives of Anna Murray Douglass and Rosetta Douglass-Sprague

Tuesday, December 2nd

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Easton Branch


Professors Bill E. Lawson and Celeste-Marie Bernier will share stories about the revolutionary lives of Anna Murray Douglass and Rosetta Douglass Sprague—a mother and daughter who, as members of the Anna Murray and Frederick Douglass family “freedom-fighting collective,” changed U.S. history as freedom fighters, educators, authors, and civil rights pioneers.


Light refreshments will be served.


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For more events, visit our online events calendar!

 

Featured Youth Programming

 

Afternoon Chess

Wednesday, November 26th

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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Story Time

Tuesday, December 2nd

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

Easton Branch


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


Join us for fun stories, songs and rhymes.


No registration is required.


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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, Dec. 11th

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


This month's selection is the documentary Planetwalker.


This meeting will be held via Zoom.


No registration required.

 

Tech Help at the Library

Digital Literacy Classes


Monday, December 1

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!


Register Here

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.






More Information

 

Community Resources

 

Local Talbot County Food Pantries



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TCFL @ Frosty's Holiday Village


Come see TCFL at Frosty's Holiday Village this December and pick up FREE books and candy - we can't wait to see you!

 
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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