Monday and Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

be closed Monday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Tails and Tales is the theme of the Talbot County Free Library’s Summer Reading Challenge, which runs June 1 – July 31. Children ages birth – 18 are encouraged to pre-register at tcfl.beanstack.org, or by downloading the app on a device.

Get started today by creating an account on Beanstack. Log the days you read. The more days you read and log, the more chances you have to win fun prizes and gift certificates. Winners will be notified after July 31, 2021. Children and teens who register for the Summer Reading Challenge will receive a voucher valued at $20 for a free book redeemable at Flying Cloud Books, while supplies last. For questions about the library’s Summer Reading Challenge, visit tcfl.beanstack.org, call 410-822-1626, or email askus@tcfl.org.

Kids enjoy summer reading and prizes, and adults can, too! Sign up on Beanstack, or pick up a form at the library. Log every book you read June 1 - July 31, and get entered for the grand prize drawing of a $50 Target gift card.

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 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.

Book Discussion: The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante

Monday, July 19th, 6:30 p.m.

IN PERSON! Easton Library Meeting Room

The Easton Book Group (open to all) discusses The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante via Zoom. For questions, email Susan Sherman at ssherman@tcfl.org.

The GSK Science in the Summer™ Be an Engineer program is offered throughout the month of July. Through online videos and at-home experiments, children take on the roles of different engineers to solve real-world problems. Learn more here. FREE Science in the Summer take-home kits available July 1 - 30, while supplies last. REGISTER HERE, and visit the Easton Library or St. Michaels branch to pick up your kit.

Monday, July 5, 10 a.m.

Mindful movement for young children on Facebook. Recommended for families with children ages birth -7 years. Past programs can be found here!

Teen Journaling

Wednesdays, July 7 and 21, 1 p.m.

Join Ms. Laura for talking and writing fun! Inspired by the book, Journal Sparks by Emily Neuburger. Register here.

Register here.

Stories, songs, and rhymes for families with young children.

Registration is limited and required: http://www.tcfl.org/child/programreg/ 

Wednesdays, July 14 & 28, 10:30 a.m. (St. Michaels Branch, Garden)

Tuesday, July 20, 10 a.m. (Easton Library, Children's Garden)

Stories, songs and rhymes recommended for children birth – 5 years (with parent or caregiver). Bring your own blanket. In case of inclement weather, event will be cancelled. Registration is limited and required: http://www.tcfl.org/child/programreg/

Turtles and Snakes! Via Zoom

Thursday, July 15, 11 a.m.

Story and craft, plus a close look at turtles and snakes! Recommended for children ages 4-8 years.

Wednesday, July 21, 3:30 p.m.

Registration is limited and required: http://www.tcfl.org/child/programreg/ 

Listen to Naturalist and Educator Bryan Gomes tell the story of Chesapeake Bay waters, and enjoy a hands-on activity. Afterwards, be ready to get on the "boat" and tong for oysters the way watermen still do in the Chesapeake Bay today. For children ages 5-10 accompanied by an adult. In case of rain, event will be held in the meeting room.

Come check out the library's summer art sale! Affordable art for your home or as a gift, available for HALF PRICE.

The Maryland Room is currently missing the December, 2019, issue of Tidewater Times. If you have a copy (preferably in good condition) and are willing to donate it to the library, we'd be most grateful! The issue can be dropped off at the Easton or St. Michaels branch.

Thank you!

Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Easton Economic Development Corp. is sponsoring music in downtown Easton this summer! Come listen to local musicians in the heart of Easton's historic district while you enjoy shopping and dinning in the most charming small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Don't forget to check out the full Easton events calendar for even more festivals, music, and activities hosted by other organizations and local businesses. There is always something happening around town, come join the festivities!

Watch EEDC's new promotional video for downtown Easton here.