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.

The study room 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.

New and improved Kajeet Wi-Fi hotspots will be available for check-out once again beginning Monday, July 12. 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.

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.

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.

Visit our website for a full job description and application details.

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.

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.

Teen Journaling

Wednesday, July 21, 1 p.m.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.