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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.
Easton: 410-822-1626 | St. Michaels: 410-745-5877
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These Services Resumed
As of Monday, July 12, both branches of the library have reopened the study rooms, available at no cost, for individuals or small groups to meet or have a quiet space to work during regular library hours.
Study rooms can be reserved in person at the information desk (not by phone or email). Rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of intended use for a maximum of two (2) consecutive hours per day.
More information on the use of the study rooms is available here.
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New and improved Kajeet Wi-Fi hotspots are now available for check-out once again. A Wi-Fi Hotspot is a small portable device that enables users to connect their laptop, smartphone, tablet, and other Wi-Fi-enabled device to the Internet through local cellular networks. The library’s Wi-Fi Hotspots, also known as Kajeet SmartSpots, operate on the Verizon cellular network. The Kajeet SmartSpots can be borrowed for a one-week period, free of charge, by library cardholders 18 and older in good standing. To borrow a hotspot, visit the circulation desk at either branch. |
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Register Now for Summer Reading Challenge!
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.
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Why Should Kids Have All the Fun?
Adult Summer Reading Program
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.
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Sharing Our Memories
2nd & 4th Mondays, 10:30 a.m. – noon (ongoing)
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.
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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. For questions, email Susan Sherman at ssherman@tcfl.org.
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Author Works: Daniel Silva - The Cellist
Wednesday, July 21, 7 p.m.
A Howard County Library System Virtual Program
Master of international intrigue Daniel Silva follows up his acclaimed #1 New York Times bestsellers The Order, The New Girl, and The Other Woman with this riveting, action-packed tale of espionage and suspense featuring art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon. Includes an opportunity to win a copy of the book!
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Author Works: Gail Tsukiyama - The Color of Air
Thursday, August 5, 7 p.m.
A Howard County Library System Virtual Program
The beloved bestselling author and recipient of the Academy of American Poets Award and the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award, Gail Tsukiyama is back with THE COLOR OF AIR. A novelist whose dual Chinese and Japanese background features prominently in her writing, Tsukiyama returns with a novel whose prose flows like the lava threatening her characters, with the grace of stringing leis with pikake, kukui nuts, and ti leaves. The literal and figurative scents of Hawai’i leap off the page and into the sight, sounds, taste, and touch of readers as they live alongside the Hilo locals, and hear the voices of the ghosts they cannot let go.
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Now Hiring!
Communications Manager
Summary: This position will manage and supervise most aspects of communications and marketing for the Talbot County Free Library.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field and a minimum of three or more years professional experience.
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Be an Engineer! Science in the Summer
July 1 - 31
For children ages 7-13, and fun for the whole family!
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.
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Outdoor Preschool Story Time
Tuesday, July 20 and August 17, 10 a.m. (Easton Library, Children's Garden)
Wednesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. (St. Michaels Branch, 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/
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Ukulele Family Fun Series Part I and II
Tuesday, July 20, 3 p.m.
St. Michaels Branch, Garden Area
Learn to Play the Ukulele! Join Suzanne Sanders and Jonathan Williams for this engaging music lesson for pairs: child and adult. In person, outdoor event for ages 6-16 (with an adult). Ukuleles provided and can be borrowed with library card. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
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Teen Journaling
Wednesday, July 21, 1 p.m.
Meets via Zoom
Join Ms. Laura for talking and writing fun! Inspired by the book, Journal Sparks by Emily Neuburger. Register here.
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Nature Fun! What Happened to the Bay?
Wednesday, July 21, 3:30 p.m.
Easton Library, Main Entrance Garden
Come out and see 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.
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Preschool Story Time via Zoom
Tuesday, July 27 - 10 a.m.
Stories, songs, and rhymes for families with young children.
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Daniel Tiger to Visit Easton Branch
Saturday, August 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
On Saturday, August 21st, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Daniel Tiger is coming to the Talbot County Free Library branch in Easton for a FREE event! No registration required.
Talbot County Free Library, and Maryland Public Television, are proud to present Be My Neighbor Day. Come to the library in Easton on Saturday, August 21, from 11a.m. - 1 p.m. to meet Daniel Tiger and community neighbors.
These activities are powered by PNC "Grow Up Great," the Talbot County Free Library, and our community's early literacy partners. Have FUN with music, crafts, and more!
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TCFL Chess Academy: The Value of the Pieces
In chess you are constantly capturing pieces and making trades on the chess board. But how do you know if you should capture or trade? Obviously, the queen is the most valuable piece, but what about the other pieces? Fortunately there's an easy way to evaluate trades based on a numerical value for the pieces. Click here to find the next instructional chess video.
The next chess video will be shared in August. For prior lessons, click here.
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Summer Art Sale
Come check out the library's summer art sale! Affordable art for your home or as a gift, available for HALF PRICE.
On display in the lobby at the Easton branch.
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#ADA31 - Celebrate. Learn. Share.
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Digital COVID-19 Vaccination Cards for
Talbot County Residents
The Talbot County Health Department and PinPoint US, LLC are partnering to offer free digital COVID-19 vaccine cards for Talbot County residents.
The VaccineCheck service will generate a personalized digital version of a CDC vaccine card after verifying COVID-19 vaccine history through Maryland’s statewide immunization registry. Residents can also use the service to upload images of their paper CDC vaccine card for safe digital record-keeping accessible through their smartphone or computer. Data uploads and verification of vaccine history are conducted using the HIPAA-compliant PinPoint platform.
The digital vaccine cards can be generated for any Talbot County resident who was vaccinated in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, DC, and, soon, Virginia and Delaware. Additionally, any Marylander vaccinated in Talbot County, no matter their county of residence, may use this service. The platform is available in both English and Spanish.
For more information and resources about Talbot County’s response to COVID-19 and how to receive vaccine please visit talbothealth.org.
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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!
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES IN FRONT OF THE TIDEWATER INN
(101 E Dover St.)
Friday, July 16, 6 - 9 p.m. - SAM PUGH
Saturday, July 17, 11 a.m.2 p.m. - CAPTAIN BLUE'S GRASS BAND
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Watch EEDC's new promotional video for downtown Easton here.
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