Book Arts for Teens & Adults

The library invites teens and adults to come in and learn how to create an accordion book. Patrons do not need to pre-register. Program is free and open to the public.

Financial Literacy: Budgeting for All Ages: Straight Talk about Your Money

Join Laura Heikes, Senior Vice President, Community & Government Relations Officer, of Shore United Bank will show how to make a budget and discover the best ways to save money at any age. She will also introduce you to many FREE resources! No pre-registration required. Event is free and open to the public.

The Spanish Club

Mondays, September 10 & 24; Oct. 1, 8, 22, & 29; Nov. 5 & 26; Dec. 3 & 10. Program designed for low/medium Spanish adult beginners, or those who want a refresher. Class size limited to 15. Pre-registration required. Students who attend 80% of the classes receive a Certificate of Completion.

Story Time

Tuesdays, September 11-November 27 (excluding Nov. 20) For ages 5 and under accompanied by an adult.

Peer Pilots: Fly into a Day in the Life of a High Schooler

We offer high school mentors, interest workshops, group activities, games, snacks, and drinks. By fostering relationships between 8th grade and high school students, this program hopes to actively prepare students for their journey into adulthood.

Sensitive Story Time

For sensitive children, 5 and under, who prefer a calm, comfortable, quiet environment with few distractions. One caregiver per child is required. If you plan to attend, please contact Laura Powell at 410-822-1626 or lpowell@tcfl.org.

Story Time

Wednesdays, September 12 & 26; October 24 and November 14 & 28. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult.

Bay Hundred Chess

Wednesdays on September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24 and November 14 & 28 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Learn and play the strategic game of chess. Beginners welcome.

Memoir Writers

Thursdays, October 11th and 25th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Record and share your memories of life and family. Participants are invited to bring their lunch.

Lot O'Shakespeare!

In a dazzling display of memorization and characterization, Tim Mooney has captured some of the most stirring speeches, the most outrageous situations, the most wicked double-entendres, and the most sonorous soliloquies ever to emerge from Shakespeare's pen. The audience gets to play along! Free tickets will be available at the library beginning October 22.

The Spanish Club

Mondays, September 10 & 24; Oct. 1, 8, 22, & 29; Nov. 5 & 26; Dec. 3 & 10. Program designed for low/medium Spanish adult beginners, or those who want a refresher. Class size limited to 15. Pre-registration required. Students who attend 80% of the classes receive a Certificate of Completion.

Story Time

Tuesdays, September 11-November 27 (excluding Nov. 20) For ages 5 and under accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday Movie at Noon

It Happened One Night. In 1934, this movie was the first one to win all five major Academy awards. It stars Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable.

Coloring for Teens & Adults

Tuesdays, September 25, October 30, and November 20, 3:30 p.m. Explore the relaxing process of coloring!

Arts & Crafts

Thursdays on September 6, October 4 and November 1 from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Free instruction for knitting, beading, needlework and tatting. Bring your coloring books, Zentangle pens or anything else that fuels your passion for being creative. You may also bring a lunch.

Family Unplugged Games

Bring the whole family to the library for an afternoon of board games and fun educational children's games. For all ages (children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult).

Young Gardener's Club

For children in grades 1-4. Please pre-register. Join us on November 1st for Making Ornaments for the Festival of Trees.

Author of Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia to Speak

Author John Muller will discuss the little-known story of Douglass's final years at his beautiful home, Cedar Hill, in Washington's Anacostia neighborhood. During this time, Douglass was involved in local politics, aided in the formation of Howard University, and edited a groundbreaking newspaper.

Chesapeake Bay Book Club

Talbot County Free Library is partnering with the Chesapeake Bay Book Club! Bring your desire to read, learn and enjoy lively discussion. November's book selection is The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence Williams. Free and open to the public.

S.T.E.A.M. Festival

Live music, snacks, fun, and discovery! Fun hands-on Challenge Island STEM program at 10:30 a.m. for children in grades 1-5 (first come, first served). 1:00-3:00 p.m. are Oyster Games!

Family S.T.E.A.M. Program: Create Paper-Engineered Pop-Up Cards

Enjoy the exciting process of creating your own pop-up cards! For all ages (children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult).

Lunch and Learn

How to Use the Library Ancestry.com Database with speaker Becky Riti. Becky has served as Maryland Room Librarian at the Talbot County Free Library for over 10 years. She will show how to access and search vital records, on-line census records and more. The Lunch and Learn Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library-coffee and dessert provided.

Stitching Time

Work on your favorite project with a group. Limited instruction provided for beginners. Newcomers are welcome!

The Spanish Club

Mondays, September 10 & 24; Oct. 1, 8, 22, & 29; Nov. 5 & 26; Dec. 3 & 10. Program designed for low/medium Spanish adult beginners, or those who want a refresher. Class size limited to 15. Pre-registration required. Students who attend 80% of the classes receive a Certificate of Completion.