Talbot County Free Library (TCFL) is ready to turn a page into the future, and is asking for the community’s help by taking the St. Michaels Branch Renovation and Expansion Survey.

The survey will be available on the website for patrons starting on Wednesday, March 1st and will run through March 15, 2023. Patrons will also have the opportunity to take the survey in person at the St. Michaels branch during that time as well.

 “The expansion of the St. Michaels Library has tremendous potential to impact more lives and to do more if we have the facility to make it happen,” said Dana Newman, Talbot County Free Library director. “We want to hear from our community about what services, collections and amenities are important to incorporate into the design plans for the expansion and renovation of the St. Michaels Library. There is a lack of space for large community meetings, quiet study and interactive children and teen’s spaces that encourage learning. This issue also restricts the number of public computers, comfortable seating options, availability of popular collections and types of programs that the library can offer the public. Current facility problems include a deteriorating infrastructure and outdated mechanical and lighting systems.”

The capital campaign for the St. Michaels expansion began in 2022. A timeline for the project in 2023 includes developing the design for the new library including holding several meetings with the public to capture their feedback in the next few months. Construction is expected to begin in 2024.

“When completed, the newly expanded library will offer large, bright, welcoming community spaces with activities for people of all ages. There will also be quiet areas, wonderful browsing collections, more spacious, interactive children and teen spaces for families to enjoy, and outside reading and gathering spaces that will meet the community's needs for years to come,” said Newman.

In 2025, the grand opening for the newly renovated and expanded St. Michaels branch will take place, in time for TCFL’s 100^th anniversary. For more information on the St. Michaels branch expansion and renovation survey or to donate online, visit www.tcfl.org, or call (410) 745-5877.

Andrew Thaler, from the Climate Change/Sea Level Rise Commission, and Kate Vogel, from Maryland DNR, will be discussing both the Floodwatch project and the MyCoast app. Maryland's coastal communities are currently being impacted by Flooding (rising sea levels), land subsidence, increased rainfall, and other phenomena. It is also undermining St. Michael’s infrastructure.

These issues can create chronic problems for the Town’s residents and disrupt the vacation of our visitors. The Climate Change/Sea Level Rise Commission, a seven member-committee appointed by the Commissioners of St. Michaels, is assessing the effects of climate change and sea level rise on our town. They are also developing a plan to improve St. Michael’s resilience to increased flooding.

Virtual Event: Author Works: Rebecca Serle to Discuss "One Italian Summer"

Sunday, March 12, 2:00 p.m.

Online event

Join us for this free virtual event hosted by Howard County Public Library. Author Rebecca Serle will discuss her new book, "One Italian Summer" with Anika Baty-Mills. To register go to the Talbot County Free Library Facebook page at tcfl.org

Speaker Jo Merrill Book Discussion

Monday, March 13, 12:00 p.m.

St. Michaels Branch



Join us as we host local artist and author, Jo Merrill who will talk about her recently published book, "Living into Darkness and Finding Light-Spiritual Reflections on Life's Final Chapter." For more information, visit tcfl.org or call 410-745-5877.

Eugene L. Meyer Book Discussion

Monday, March 20, 12:00 p.m.

St. Michaels Branch

Join us as we host author Eugene L. Meyer, who will discuss his book, "Living History: Five for Freedom: The African American Soldiers in John Brown's Army", with a special emphasis on Frederick Douglass of Talbot County. For more information, visit tcfl.org or call 410-745-5877.

Stitching Time

Monday, March 20, 3:00 p.m.

Main Library



Bring your needlework projects and knit, crochet or stitch with us! We share progress, help each other problem solve (or pattern search) and enjoy working in the company of other crafters. All ages are encouraged to attend and limited instruction and supplies for beginners may be available.

Book Discussion: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean

Monday, March 20, 6:30 p.m.

Main Library

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