Story Time
Event held in the Childrens area at the Easton library. For children birth-5 years accompanied by parent or caregiver. Stories, songs and rhymes! Please register at tcfl.org or call 410-822-1626.
10:00 AM Tue, Sep 26th
Main Library
Learn about Talbot Library's online e-Resources
Want to start borrowing eBooks (and magazines and more) from the Library? The Library's Information Services Librarian, Jo Powers, will give an introduction to downloadable resources like hoopla and Libby and share information on our other great eResources, all FREE from TCFL! Bring your mobile device (tablet or smartphone), your library card and the password to your app store of choice and you can get started today. Event is free and open to the public.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wed, Sep 27th
Main Library
Story Time & Craft
For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. Pre-register by calling 410-745-5877.
10:30 AM Wed, Sep 27th
St. Michaels Branch
"Rivers of the Eastern Shore" with Dennis Forney & Karen Footner
The Talbot Historical Society and Talbot County Free Library is pleased to partner for this lecture. A classic returns in a second edition, "Rivers of the Eastern Shore", by Hulbert Footner. We welcome Karen Footner who is the granddaughter of the author and Dennis Forney is the publisher. Event is free and open to the public.
1:00 PM Wed, Sep 27th
Main Library
Afternoon Chess - CANCELLED FOR TODAY
For ages 6-16. Learn and play chess. Snacks served! Please register at tcfl.org or call 410-822-1626. *Please note that Chess is cancelled for today.
4:30 PM Wed, Sep 27th
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, Sep 28th
St. Michaels Branch
Mil Colores (A Thousand Colors): A Bilingual Concert
Columbian-born songwriter and performer, Nathalia, hosts a fun and interactive presentation of her original bilingual music. No registration required. Event sponsored by Eastern Shore Regional Library.
2:00 PM Thu, Sep 28th
Main Library
One Maryland One Book Discussion: "There There" by Tommy Orange
Join us as we discuss this year's One Maryland One book selection. No registration required.
6:00 PM Thu, Sep 28th
Main Library
Lunch & Learn with Guest Speaker Ron Lesher
Ron Lesher is a long time stamp collector, exhibitor, and a nationally and internationally accredited judge of stamp exhibits. He is a life member of the American Philatelic Society, which in 2021 bestowed upon him the Luff Award for distinguished philatelic research. Lesher will discuss The Taxation of Legal Alcohol During National Prohibition, 1920 – 1933. The Lunch & Learn Speakers series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.
12:00 PM Mon, Oct 2nd
St. Michaels Branch
Frederick Douglass Reading Challenge
Saturday, September 23 - November 1: For ages 6-18. Every time you read a Frederick Douglass biography, you fill out and turn in a raffle ticket which makes you eligible to win one of three $50 gift certificates from Target.
Wed, Oct 4th
Main Library
Stitch & Chat
Bring your own hand crafts and stitching projects and stitch with a group.
10:30 AM Thu, Oct 5th
St. Michaels Branch
One Maryland One Book Discussion: "There There" by Tommy Orange
Join us as we discuss this year's One Maryland One book selection. No registration required.
2:00 PM Thu, Oct 5th
Main Library
Family Dungeons & Dragons
All ages welcome, children under 10 years old are welcome with an adult. Join us for a family night of gaming. Bring your own dice or we will have plenty to share. Experience not necessary. We will be creating characters and adventuring though a "Candlekeep" mystery.
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Thu, Oct 5th
St. Michaels Branch
Tidewater Stamp Club
October is National Stamp Collecting month. All are welcome to stop by and see a collection of stamps from the Tidewater Stamp Club. Mark Tyx will be available to answer questions about the exhibit located near the Circulation desk.
6:30 PM Thu, Oct 5th
Main Library
Pumpkin Patch Story time
Families are invited to come to a fun pumpkin patch themed story time for little ones (up to 5 years old) at the Easton Library. This special festive story time will include non-scary pumpkin stories, silly songs, and a pumpkin patch craft. Children are welcome to come dressed in costume.
11:00 AM Sat, Oct 7th
Main Library
Library Closed for Staff Training
Both branches of the library are closed for staff training.
Mon, Oct 9th
Main Library
Story Time
Event held in the Childrens area at the Easton library. For children birth-5 years accompanied by parent or caregiver. Stories, songs and rhymes! Please register at tcfl.org or call 410-822-1626.
10:00 AM Tue, Oct 10th
Main Library
Book donations accepted on a limited basis
The Friends of the Library are preparing for their book sale on October 27th and will be accepting items from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Easton Library in the Frederick Douglass Room. Donations limited to one bag or box of books and DVDs, in good condition please.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tue, Oct 10th
Main Library
Speaker: Chief Donna Wolf Mother Abbott
We welcome the first female Chief of the Nause-Waiwash Tribe who will speak on Eastern Shore Native American history and culture. Topics will include the history and resources that came from the land & waterways of the Eastern Shore, European Contact and Post European Contact, and more. Event is free and open to the public.
6:00 PM Tue, Oct 10th
Main Library