Upcoming Programming at the Talbot County Free Library in August

Children’s Programming

Easton

Minecraft Mondays
Mondays, August 1 & 8, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Beginners and experienced builders, aged 8-12, build in creative mode on our MinecraftEdu server. A new challenge each week. No registration necessary, but space is limited.

“The Wizard of Oz” presented by the Hamsptead Stage Company
Tuesday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. Supported with funds from the Talbot County Arts Council.

Fabulous You!
Thursday, August 4, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. For ages 10-14. Fashion advice, crafts, refreshments.

Read to Latte, a Certified Therapy Dog
Monday, August 8, 11:00 a.m. – noon.

Make-It Workshop
Tuesday, August 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Celebration
Wednesday, August 10, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Music program and ice cream social with Mister Don. Registration required.

St. Michaels

Irish Tea Party
Monday, August 1, 1:00 p.m. Celebrate this Irish Bank Holiday with all things Irish. Create your own “lucky charms,” learn about traditional Irish dance with Irish dancer Miss Elise McGovern, and end with an Irish tea party. For ages 5–105! Registration is required.

Minecraft Mondays
Monday, August 1, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced builders, aged 8-12, get the chance to build in creative mode on our MinecraftEdu server. A new challenge each week. No registration necessary, but space is limited.

Hour of Code Workshop
Thursday, August 4, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Free Movies at Noon for the Entire Family!
Monday, August 8: Brother Bear (Disney)

Book Arts for Teens & Adults
Monday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. Japanese Stab Binding Book
Explore the fascinating process of creating a personal journal.

Magician John Dodge
Tuesday, August 9, 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a magic performance full of surprises! For all ages. Free tickets are required and may be picked up 1 week prior to the performance.

Family Unplugged Games
Thursday, August 11, 4:00 p.m. Bring the whole family to the library for an afternoon of board games and fun educational children’s games. For all ages (children 5 and under need to be accompanied by an adult).

Story Time (often joined by Miss Kate & “Canine Companions” dog Vail)
Wednesday, August 17 – 31, 10:30 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult.

Tales for “Pets on Wheels” dog Wally with Miss Maggie Gowe
Thursday, August 18, 2:00 p.m. Bring your own reading material or pick out a book from the library to read to Wally in one of the 10-15 minute sessions. For ages 5 and older.

Adult Programs

Easton

Book Club Meet-Up
Monday, August 8, 6:00 p.m. Belong to a book club? This is your chance to meet with folks from area book clubs and cross-pollinate. Which were the books that generated great discussions; which were the ones that died on the vine? Hosted by Pat Bates, Karen Karydes, and Bill Peak.

Stitching Time
Monday, August 15, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Bring projects in progress (sewing, knitting, cross-stitch, what-have-you). Limited instruction available for beginners. Newcomers welcome.

Book Discussion: A Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
Monday, August 15, 6:30 p.m. The Easton library book group will discuss Nina George’s international bestseller, A Little Paris Bookshop.

St. Michaels

Arts & Crafts Group
Thursday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free instruction for knitting, beading, needlework, and tatting. Bring your coloring book, Zentangle pens, or anything else that fuels your passion for being creative. You may also bring a lunch.

Book Arts for Teens & Adults
Monday, August 8, 2:00 p.m. Japanese Stab Binding Book.
Explore the fascinating process of creating a personal journal.

Memoir Writing
Thursdays, August 11 – 25, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Record and share your memories of life and family with a group of friendly, like-minded people. Participants are invited to bring their lunch. Patrons are asked to pre-register for this program.

For more information, visit www.tcfl.org or call 410-822-1626