"Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular." - From Banned and Challenged Books, a website of the American Library Association Office of Intellectual Freedom. Read more about Banned Books Week at http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks.

The Frederick Douglass Honor Society together with the Talbot County Free Library, the Town of Easton, and the Talbot County Government, present a virtual celebration of the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

For a schedule of the day's events click here.

The entire presentation will be live streamed on Facebook or at https://frederickdouglasshonorsociety.com/FrederickDouglassDay.html

This talk explores the historical places and events that serve as the backdrop of Lisa See’s The Island of Sea Women. It will provide a brief overview of 20th-century Korean history, with particular focus on the Japanese colonization of Korea (1910-1945), the Jeju Uprising (1948-1949), and the Korean War (1950-1953). In doing so, it will highlight the centrality of war and memory in See’s work and, more broadly, modern Korean society. Registration closes 24 hours before the event begins. Register here: https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/6973052

Tuesdays, Sept. 29, October 13, 20, & 27

Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, & 29

TCFL Facebook LIVE, 10 a.m.

Stories, Songs and Rhymes for families with children ages birth to 5

Thursday, Oct 1, 1 - 1:30 p.m., via Zoom

Want to try journaling, but not sure how to start? Join Ms. Laura for talking and writing fun! Inspired by the book, Journal Sparks by Emily Neuburger. Register at http://tcfl.org/child/programreg/

When Dating Hurts by Bill Mitchell

In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, hear author Bill Mitchell speak passionately about the need to educate young adults and parents about the warning signs and dangerous consequences of dating violence. Click here to learn more about this program and to register.

This Hispanic Heritage edition of Young Adult Writers Live! features Tehlor Kay Mejia, author of We Set the Dark on Fire, her debut novel. It received six starred reviews and was chosen as an Indie’s Next Pick and a Junior Library Guild selection, as well as being an IndieBound bestseller in the Pacific Northwest region. It was featured in Seventeen, Cosmopolitan, and Oprah Magazine’s best books of 2019 lists, as well as being a book of the year selection by Kirkus and School Library Journal. Register here.

Best-selling author Lisa See will make a virtual tour stop on October 5th to discuss her book The Island of Sea Women, this year's One Maryland One Book selection. Register here to receive the virtual event link. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a set of teas and snacks from Jeju Island.

If you haven't had a chance to read the book, there's still time. Reserve your copy now!

Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading COVID-19. There are lots of safer, alternative ways to participate in the festivities of the season. As you plan ahead for the upcoming kids favorite holiday, check out this CDC list of low, moderate, and high risk Halloween activities to keep your family safe this Halloween.