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.

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.

Stitch & Chat

Bring your own hand crafts and stitching projects and stitch with a group.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Library Closed for Staff Training

Both branches of the library are closed for staff training.

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.

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.

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.

Story Time at the Chesapeake By Maritime Museum's Lighthouse

Must pre-register for free admission to the museum (please call the St. Michaels Branch at 410-745-5877 to do so).For ages 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Learn about lighthouses and make your own lighthouse craft.

Afternoon Chess

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

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.

Criminal Record Expungement Clinic - (by appointment)

Shore Legal Access (formally known as Mid-Shore Pro Bono) will be offering a free Talbot County Criminal Expungement Clinic by appointment only. Please call 410-690-8128 by September 28th to schedule your appointment.

Sunset Cruise on the Patriot

All Aboard! Friends of the Talbot County Free Library hosts a fundraiser: Sunset Cruise on the Patriot. Cash bar (first drink free), gourmet appetizers, and live music by Ampersand. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased at tcfl.org.

Talbot County Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Book Club

Meeting held in the Easton Library Frederick Douglass Room. The book being discussed is "True Biz" by Sara Novic. To register, visit http://www.tcfl.org/bookclub/

15 Books / 15 Years: Author/Illustrator Timothy Young's Creative Journey

Tim will talk about his books and the fields he worked in along the road to becoming a published writer. Recommended for teens and adults.

One Maryland One Book Author Talk with Tommy Orange

Event is online via Zoom or in person at Salisbury University. For a live, in-person author event, Tommy Orange will be visiting Salisbury University to discuss "There There" with the public. Following an introduction by Dr. Céline Carayon of the History Department, Tommy will be joined in conversation with Dr. Isabel Quintana Wulf of the English Department, before opening up to Q&A with the audience and book signing after the event. For details of the live event: https://www.mdhumanities.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/2023-one-maryland-one-book-author-events/ or to register to receive the Zoom link and attend virtually: https://mdhumanities.wufoo.com/forms/omob-livestream-tommy-orange-talk-and-qa/

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.

2023 Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Learn about and see the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse (partial) live with Eclipse Ambassadors Micheal Newman and Patricia Molinari. There will be a Telescope setup with a camera to display on the screen in the meeting room. Glasses will be provided so you can go outside and look for yourself.

MY Tech Clinic

Free help with technology ranging from, but not limited to, laptops, cell phones, setting up accounts, and Microsoft Office.