Memoir Writing
Thursday Writers will meet the second and fourth Thursday of the month at St. Michaels Library, in person. Learn how to preserve your family's history by writing and sharing your stories. Please pre-register for this program by calling 410-745-5877.
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM    Thu, May 12th
St. Michaels Branch
Partners in Care to Host: "Keeping Your Data Secure"
Come learn best practices from cyber experts on keeping your data secure. Join Partners in Care for free monthly lessons during March-June to equip you with the tools to become your own personal information protector. Register by calling Makayla at 410-544-4800 or email DATACARE@PARTNERSINCARE.ORG
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM    Thu, May 12th
Main Library
Strategic Plan Community Focus Group held at the Chesapeake Multicultural Center
This focus group will be held at the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center located at 331 E. Dover Street in Easton. Join us as we work to build our 3-year strategic plan for the Talbot County Free Library. Give us feedback and let us know what you love about the library–or would love to see us try. This session is from 1-3pm (and we will provide Pizza!). Registration is not required. Please call 410-822-1626 with questions.
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM    Thu, May 12th
Offsite
Young Gardeners - "Seeds and Seedlings!"
For children in grades 1-4. Event sponsored by the Talbot County Garden Club. Registration is limited and required. Register online at: http://tcfl.org/child/programreg/ or by calling 410-822-1626.
3:45 PM    Thu, May 12th
Main Library
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Book Club
Meeting held in the Main Meeting Room at Easton. We will discuss the book, "A Place for Us", by Fatima Farheen Mirza. For more information, contact Christina Acosta at (410) 822-1626 or visit tcfl.org.
6:00 PM    Thu, May 12th
Main Library
New Moon Theatre: Small But Mighty - Puppets
Puppet theatre stories from Mexico, Peru and Spain. This interactive theatrical piece is best for families with children ages 3-10. Program repeats on Wednesday, June 15, 11:00 a.m. Registration is not required. Any questions, call the library at 410-822-1626.
11:00 AM    Sat, May 14th
Main Library
MY Tech Clinic--Free Hands-On Tech Help
Free help with technology ranging from, but not limited to, laptops, cell phones, setting up accounts, and Microsoft Office.
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM    Sat, May 14th
Main Library
Library Teen Focus Group at Easton High School is CANCELLED
Event is cancelled. Meeting held at the Easton High School in Classroom #116. Teens! Here's a chance to earn service-learning hours and help the Easton Library. Participants will answer questions in a small discussion group and provide their thoughts and opinions about library services for teens. Ages 12-18. Bring your service-learning papers with you. Each session is just 1.5 hours (and we will provide Pizza!). Registration is not required. Please call 410-822-1626 with questions.
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM    Mon, May 16th
Offsite
Book Discussion: Bewilderment by Richard Powers
The Easton Book Group (open to all) discusses, "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers. Any questions, contact Susan Sherman at ssherman@tcfl.org
6:30 PM    Mon, May 16th
Main Library
Easy Jam
Join Mr. Jonathan Williams, musician and instructor, for this small-group, easy jam series. Especially designed for young musicians, ages 6-16, with string instruments, who have become familiar with 2-3 chords or tunes. Parents welcome! Register online at: http://tcfl.org/child/programreg/ or by calling 410-822-1626.
4:00 PM    Tue, May 17th
Main Library
Library will open at Noon
The library in Easton will open at Noon due to a staff meeting.
12:00 PM    Wed, May 18th
Main Library
Library will open at 1:00 PM
The library in St. Michaels will open at 1:00 PM due to a staff meeting.
1:00 PM    Wed, May 18th
St. Michaels Branch
Hummingbird Book Club
Children's chapter book discussion. For children in grades 1-5. For more information or to find out what we're reading now, email Laura Powell at lpowell@tcfl.org or call 410-822-1626. Registration is limited and required. Register online at: http://tcfl.org/child/programreg/
4:00 PM    Thu, May 19th
Main Library
Ask A Master Gardener
Stop by the library to ask any of your gardening questions.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM    Thu, May 19th
Main Library
Master Gardeners Present, "Planting for Pollinators"
Join Master Gardener Coordinator, Mikaela Boley, to learn about plants that attract & support pollinators. Free and open to the public. Registration required by going to: go.umd.edu/pollinators
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM    Fri, May 20th
Main Library
Sharing Our Memories
If you have been thinking about writing your memoirs but don't know how or where to get started, this Zoom class is for you! During sessions, each participant will share their 500-word essay assigned during the prior session. Writing takes place at home, and stories will be read and discussed during class time. This ongoing course meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month, 10:30 a.m. - noon. To register, call the library at 410-822-1626. Upon registration, you will receive a Zoom invitation and a writing assignment which will be read and discussed during the next session.
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM    Mon, May 23rd
Online Event
Story Time
Stories, songs and rhymes! For children birth-5 years accompanied by parent or caregiver. Registration is limited and required. Register online at: http://tcfl.org/child/programreg/ or by calling 410-822-1626.
10:00 AM    Tue, May 24th
Main Library
Easy Jam
Join Mr. Jonathan Williams, musician and instructor, for this small-group, easy jam series. Especially designed for young musicians, ages 6-16, with string instruments, who have become familiar with 2-3 chords or tunes. Parents welcome! Register online at: http://tcfl.org/child/programreg/ or by calling 410-822-1626.
4:00 PM    Tue, May 24th
Main Library
Story Time & Craft
For ages 0-5 years accompanied by an adult. Stories, songs, and art. Held outside when weather is accommodating, otherwise held in the meeting room when too hot or raining. Limited number allowed in the meeting room, so please call 410-745-5877 to pre-register.
10:30 AM    Wed, May 25th
St. Michaels Branch
Afternoon Chess
Learn and play chess. For ages 6-16. Registration is limited and required. Register online at: http://tcfl.org/child/programreg/ or by calling 410-822-1626.
4:30 PM    Wed, May 25th
Main Library
Memoir Writing
Thursday Writers will meet the second and fourth Thursday of the month at St. Michaels Library, in person. Learn how to preserve your family's history by writing and sharing your stories. Please pre-register for this program by calling 410-745-5877.
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM    Thu, May 26th
St. Michaels Branch