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Community Starts Here!
¡Comunidad empieza aquí!
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Shelf Life
Wow, what a journey we've taken over the past three weeks exploring the history and future of the St. Michaels Branch! This week let's hop to the present and highlight an incredibly special initiative at the Library right now - collecting donations for our furry friends at Talbot Humane!
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What initially started as a partnership with the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services in support of Pet Preparedness Month has grown into an extended donation drive. This year has brought an influx of kittens to our local shelter, and our friends over at Talbot Humane could use some added help caring for these little cuties! All donations will be taken to Talbot Humane as they're received, and the drop-off box is in the Lobby of the Easton Branch.
While you're here, check out some of our popular titles about pet adoption!
Have a story or memory you'd like to share? Send us an email at librarymemories@tcfl.org - anonymous submissions accepted also!
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Free Movie Screening: Avatar: The Way of Water
Saturday, August 2nd
2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Easton Branch
Join us for a free screening of "Avatar: The Way of Water" (2022) by director James Cameron!
Several years after the Na'vi repelled the RDA invasion, Jake Sully and his family are living on Pandora. The invaders return, and Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.
This program is in partnership with the Chesapeake Film Festival. Rated: PG-13. Runtime 3 hours, 12 minutes.
Click here for more information
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Bayside Quilters Present: A "Bed-Turning" and Exhibit Tour
Saturday, August 9th
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
Join Bayside Quilter Alice Kish for a "Bed Turning" and exhibit tour!
Modern Bed Turning showcases the historical and the evolutionary art of quilt making. It is both aesthetic and educational. This program will also include a tour of the current exhibit of quilts by Bayside Quilters.
No registration is required. This program is free and open to the public.
Click here for more information
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Library Trivia Night
Monday, August 11th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
Come help the Talbot County Free Library celebrate its 100th anniversary by participating in a special library 100th themed trivia night!
- Free Admission
- Teams of 1-4 members welcome
Bring friends and compete with your team to become trivia champions. Prizes & light refreshments provided.
Registration is required. Register at the link below.
Click here for more information
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Coffee with a Cop
Tuesday, August 12th
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Easton Branch - Lobby
Stop by the Lobby of the Easton Branch to meet with police officers from Easton Police Department.
Enjoy a cup of coffee, meet the officers and address your ideas and concerns.
Click here for more information
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For more events, visit our online events calendar!
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Summer Reading (for Adults!)
Why should kids have all the fun? Kids can enjoy Summer Reading and prizes - but so can the adults! Stop by either branch of TCFL and pick up a BINGO card - play to enter drawings for $50.00 gift cards.
Play as many times as you'd like between July 1 and August 31, with WEEKLY prize drawings!
Show off your Summer Reading pride and purchase a 2025 T-shirt for $5!
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Design Your Own Metal Washer Necklace
Thursday, July 24th
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Michaels Community Center
Come out to the St. Michaels Community Center and design your own fun metal washer necklace!
Registration is required. Please visit the link below to register - seats are limited. Please note this program will be at the St. Michaels Community Center.
Click here for more information
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Read with Tiger: A Pets on Wheels Therapy Dog
Monday, July 28th
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Easton Branch
Read with Janet Dickey and her dog, Tiger! Bring your own book or pick out a book at the library.
For children ages 5-10.
No registration necessary.
Click here for more information
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Hawaiian Cultural Celebration
Thursday, August 14th
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
St. Michaels Community Center
Enjoy a Hawaiian Cultural Celebration of live ukulele music, Hawaiian crafts, Hawaiian-themed story time, and create an erupting volcano! Finish with a Hawaiian luau.
For children ages 4-12 (children 8 and under accompanied by an adult). This event requires pre-registration, and is held at the St. Michaels Community Center.
Click here for more information
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Story Time
Tuesday, August 19th
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Easton Branch
Join us for a fun story time for ages birth - 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Come experience stories, songs, and rhymes!
No registration required.
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For more youth events, visit our online events calendar!
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Summer Reading is Here!
It's that time of year - Summer Reading has begun! Stop by either branch of TCFL to pick up a gameboard and learn how to play.
Click here to register!
While you're here, check out our Summer Reading T-Shirts, featuring artwork matching this year's theme "Color Our World" - T-shirts are $5.00 each and can be purchased at either branch. Get yours today!
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Easton Book Club
Monday, August 18
6:30 p.m. - Easton Branch
This month's selection:
The Wives
by Simone Gorrindo
To learn more or view the full list of selections, click below.
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MY Tech Clinic
Saturday, August 16th
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Easton Branch
Drop-in for free help with technology ranging from, but not limited to, laptops, cell phones, setting up accounts, and Microsoft Office.
Walk-ins welcome!
More Information
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Digital Literacy Classes
Monday, July 28th
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
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Tuesday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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