National Library Week - April 7-13

Ready, Set, Library! Help us celebrate National Library Week, April 7-13. We have several programs happening at both branches during the week for children and adults. Attend a children's program to enter a drawing for a $50.00 gift card for ice cream. Come to an adult program to enter a drawing for a $50.00 gift card for coffee.

Digital Literacy Class

Do you want to learn more about computers and tablets? Do you want to hone your Microsoft 365 skills? Learn the basics of using a computer and mouse, creating an email, and other programs through hands-on activities each week. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call the library at 410-822-1626 or visit https://tcfl.org/digital_literacy_classes/ to reserve your seat.

One-on-One Computer Help

Need help with computer, Internet, online application or resume skills? Do you have a tablet, laptop, or smartphone and don't know what to do? Would you like to use the library's e-resources but are not sure how to do that? Our digital specialist can help navigate you through the basics. Begin by going to http://tcfl.org/121techtraining/ to make an appointment.

Social Services Case Managers at Talbot County Free Library, Easton

A Case Manager will be at the library on Mondays beginning March 18th through the end of May from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Please note the one exception to Mondays is when the library is closed Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day in which case the day is Tuesday, May 28th. Provides free, confidential, one-on-one guidance from a local Social Services case manager. Case managers can help with: Housing and food assistance; medical benefits; home energy & water assistance; child support; protective services, referrals to other agencies; and much, much more! No appointment necessary. But appointments can be made by contacting: Erin Andrew, Talbot County Department of Social Services, 410-770-5895 or 410-253-0285, erin.andrew@maryland.gov

Digital Literacy Class

Do you want to learn more about computers and tablets? Do you want to hone your Microsoft 365 skills? Learn the basics of using a computer and mouse, creating an email, and other programs through hands-on activities each week. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call the library at 410-822-1626 or visit https://tcfl.org/digital_literacy_classes/ to reserve your seat.

Book Discussion: "This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger

The Easton Book Group (open to all). Any questions, contact Mary Wilson at eastonbookclub@tcfl.org.

Book donations accepted on a limited basis

The Friends of the Library are preparing for their book sale on April 26th 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.

Talbot County Master Gardeners: "Spring Ephemerals: Enchanting Woodland Flowers"

Join Master Gardener Volunteer, Janet Mackey, to learn about these ephemeral flowers and their fascinating roles in the ecosystem. Event is free and open to the public. Program sponsored by the Talbot County Free Library, University of Maryland Extension Office and the Talbot County Master Gardeners.

Author Ginda Simpson

We welcome Author Ginda Simpson who will speak about the book "Hummingbird, Poetry on PSP & Parkinsons." This book of poetry helps to spread awareness of PSP and Parkinsons.

Photographer Steve Lingeman Presents, "Talbot People"

Join us for a lecture and book signing by photographer Steve Lingeman.

Digital Literacy Class

Do you want to learn more about computers and tablets? Do you want to hone your Microsoft 365 skills? Learn the basics of using a computer and mouse, creating an email, and other programs through hands-on activities each week. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call the library at 410-822-1626 or visit https://tcfl.org/digital_literacy_classes/ to reserve your seat.

One-on-One Computer Help

Need help with computer, Internet, online application or resume skills? Do you have a tablet, laptop, or smartphone and don't know what to do? Would you like to use the library's e-resources but are not sure how to do that? Our digital specialist can help navigate you through the basics. Begin by going to http://tcfl.org/121techtraining/ to make an appointment.

Social Services Case Managers at Talbot County Free Library, Easton

A Case Manager will be at the library on Mondays beginning March 18th through the end of May from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Please note the one exception to Mondays is when the library is closed Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day in which case the day is Tuesday, May 28th. Provides free, confidential, one-on-one guidance from a local Social Services case manager. Case managers can help with: Housing and food assistance; medical benefits; home energy & water assistance; child support; protective services, referrals to other agencies; and much, much more! No appointment necessary. But appointments can be made by contacting: Erin Andrew, Talbot County Department of Social Services, 410-770-5895 or 410-253-0285, erin.andrew@maryland.gov

Conversations on Race

Event sponsored by Talbot Family Network. Our April Conversation Partner is The Needle's Eye Academy. Advanced registration required at https://tinyurl.com/CORApril2024 For more information contact Nancy Andrew at director@talbotfamilynetwork.org

Digital Literacy Class

Do you want to learn more about computers and tablets? Do you want to hone your Microsoft 365 skills? Learn the basics of using a computer and mouse, creating an email, and other programs through hands-on activities each week. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call the library at 410-822-1626 or visit https://tcfl.org/digital_literacy_classes/ to reserve your seat.

Book donations accepted on a limited basis

The Friends of the Library are preparing for their book sale on April 26th 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.

Story Time

Stories, songs and rhymes for the very young. For ages birth - 5 years, accompanied by an adult or caregiver. No registration necessary.

Author Dr. Joan Maloof Presents: "Nature's Temples: A Natural History of Old-Growth Forests"

Dr. Joan Maloof, award-winning author of “Nature’s Temples: A Natural History of Old-Growth Forests,” will give a reading and talk in the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library. Dr. Maloof is a professor emeritus at Salisbury University, where she taught Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies. In addition to “Nature’s Temple” and other publications in scholarly journals, Maloof founded the Old-Growth Forest Network (https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/) If you care about nature, if you have always thought the notion of a forest untouched by man—the forest primeval—as something magical and enchanting, then you won’t want to miss this talk by one of our country’s foremost authorities on America’s remaining old-growth forests. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.tcfl.org or call the library at 410-822-1626.

Story Time & Craft

For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. Listen to stories, sing to live music, and create a craft. Please register by calling 410-745-5877.

Afternoon Chess

Recommended for ages 8-15. 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.

Online Event: "Building Urgent Optimism for the Future" with Jane McGonigal

How do we prepare ourselves for "unthinkable" change? How do we ready our teams and organizations for "unimaginable" future events? Find out in this interactive session with New York Times bestselling author and Institute for the Future research director, Jane McGonigal. This free on-line event is brought to you by the Enoch Pratt Free Library and Maryland Libraries Together. To register for this free event, go to the Talbot County Free Library facebook page.

Hummingbird Book Club

For readers ages 7-13. Snacks will be provided. We are reading, "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Registration required at tcfl.org or call 410-822-1626. We will meet in the Children's Garden area weather permitting.

Preview Sale for Friends of the Library

Not a Friend of the Library member? Join at the sale and learn about the benefits of being a Friend!

Friends Book Sale

The Talbot County Free Library Friends book sale will be in the Main Meeting room from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Stop by and see a wide selection of books and DVDs and help support the library.

Digital Literacy Class

Do you want to learn more about computers and tablets? Do you want to hone your Microsoft 365 skills? Learn the basics of using a computer and mouse, creating an email, and other programs through hands-on activities each week. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call the library at 410-822-1626 or visit https://tcfl.org/digital_literacy_classes/ to reserve your seat.