The Monday Writers

If you have been thinking about writing your memoirs but don't know how 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 in class. This ongoing class 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 writing assignment topics for the year.

Read with Millie, a Pets on Wheels Therapy Dog

Read with Millie, A Pets on Wheels Therapy Dog. For ages 5-10. Read with Anne Miller and her dog, Millie. Bring your own book or choose a library book. No registration necessary.

Story Time

Event held in the Childrens area at the Easton library. For children birth-5 years accompanied by an adult. Stories, songs and rhymes! Please register at tcfl.org or call 410-822-1626.

Story Time & Craft

For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Pre-register by calling 410-745-5877.

Afternoon Chess

For chess enthusiasts ages 6-16. Learn and play chess. Please register at tcfl.org or call 410-822-1626.

Ask A Master Gardener

Master Gardeners will have an information table set up in the lobby. Stop by to ask any of your gardening questions.

Hummingbird Book Club

This book club is catered for children in grades 1-5. We're reading "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes. Registration required at tcfl.org or by calling 410-822-1626.

Talbot County Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Book Club

Meeting held in the Easton Library Frederick Douglass Meeting Room. The book being discussed is, "When We Were Sisters" by Fatimah Asghar. To register, visit http://www.tcfl.org/bookclub/

Author Event: Sue Ellen Thompson

In honor of National Poetry Month, TCFL will be celebrating two of the 20th century's greatest poets: Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop. Join us as we welcome award winning poet, Sue Ellen Thompson who will tell the story of their literary friendship.

Family Friendly Show: Pinot & Augustine

Mark Jaster and Sabrina Mandell of Happenstance Theater will be presenting their popular, highly interactive and family-friendly show, Pinot & Augustine. A sure-fire 45-minute, bilingual, crowd-pleaser, Pinot & Augustine is a classic clown deo inspired by the golden age of Circus.

Stitching Time

Bring your needlework projects and knit, crochet or stitch with us! We share progress, help each other problem solve (or pattern search) and enjoy working in the company of other crafters. All ages are encouraged to attend and limited instruction and supplies for beginners may be available.

Book Discussion: "Lost & Found" by Kathryn Schulz

The Easton Book Group (open to all). Any questions, contact Mary Wilson at eastonbookclub@tcfl.org. Author Kathryn Schulz will be with the book group in person this evening.

Beginner Origami Workshop

For ages 10-Adult. Please register by calling 410-822-1626.

Dave Wheelan, Editor of the Talbot Spy

Join us as we host Dave Wheelan, editor of the Talbot Spy, who will talk about the thirteen-year history of the Spy Newspapers in Talbot, Kent and Dorchester Counties. For more information, call 410-745-5877.

Teen Night!

For ages 13 and up. Make art with visiting artist, Sheryl Southwick. Pizza and snacks served. Registration required at tcfl.org or by calling 410-822-1626.

Poetry Open Mic Night

Join us for this celebration of Poetry Month. All are welcome to bring a found poem or one of your own to share and/or settle into the space to listen. This event is a collaboration between The Retreat House and the Talbot County Free Library.

Eco-Poetry Readings

In celebration of Earth Day 2023 and National Poetry Month, Talbot County Free Library, Shore Lit, and The Shore Poetry will be presenting a free eco-poetry reading centered on the theme of shore landscapes. They have selected fifteen regional poets to read original poems related to the theme of shores, rivers, tides, and liminality. Featured poets will include: Lindsay Lusby, Jane Satterfield, Ned Balbo, Christine Spillson, Sarah Brockhaus, Chris Cocca, Catherine Pierce, Summer Smith, Siobhan Murray, Cassandra Whitaker, Shannon Ryan, Gray Fox, Nancy Mitchell, Tara A. Elliott, and Terin Weinberg. The event is free and open to the public.