Children’s Programs
Easton
Story Time
Tuesdays, January 10 – April 11, 10:00 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult.
Craft Explorers
Wednesday, January 11, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Create from a variety of craft materials.
Young Gardeners Club, Sponsored by the Talbot County Garden Club
Thursday, January 12, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Fairy Gardens
For grades 1-4. Pre-registration required.
Judy Center 0-3 Playgroups
Fridays, January 13 & 27, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
St. Michaels
Family Unplugged Games
Thursday, January 5, 3:30 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 “Canine Companions for Independence” dog Vail)
Wednesdays, January 11 & 25, 10:30 a.m. For children age 5 and under accompanied by an adult.
Minecraft
Wednesday, January 11 & 25, 3:30 p.m. Explore Minecraft on the library’s computers. For ages 5 and older.
Book Arts for Teens & Adults
Monday, January 23, 3:00 p.m. Accordion Book.
Coloring for Teens & Adults
Mondays, January 30, 3:00 p.m. Explore the relaxing process of coloring!
Adult Programs
Easton
Easton Library to Reveal … The Future!
Monday, January 23, 6:00 p.m. Join “the library guy,” Bill Peak, for a discussion of Scientific American’s September issue, which was devoted exclusively to an examination of the future. Find out what tomorrow holds in store for the human race, the planet, and you! Extra copies of this special edition of the magazine are available for check out at the library.
Among Friends Gala: Celebrity Stumpers … A Battle of the Wits
Friday, January 27, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fine food and drink, great company, and a live, TV-style game show in which famous celebrities match wits with local notables trying to answer questions about the Eastern Shore and all things Maryland. The fourth annual Among Friends Gala—Celebrity Stumpers … A Battle of the Wits—has it all! Bring your thinking caps as well as your sense of humor as each team will poll the audience to help them answer the questions. Watch your mail and e-mail for your invitation to this must-attend Among Friends event. Individual tickets are $50 and sponsorships are available. Spend a warm, lively winter evening celebrating and supporting the work of our Talbot County Free Library.
Bill Peak
St. Michaels
Arts & Crafts Group
Thursday, January 5, 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.
Memoir Writers
Thursdays, January 12 & 26, 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.
Book Discussion: When Breath Becomes Air
Wednesday, January 18, 3:30 p.m. The St. Michaels book group discusses this work by Paul Kalanithi. Open to all.
Book Arts for Teens & Adults
Monday, January 23, 3:00 p.m. Accordion Book.
Explore the fascinating process of creating a personal journal.
St. Michaels Library to Reveal … The Future!
Thursday, January 26, 3:00 p.m. Join “the library guy,” Bill Peak, for a discussion of Scientific American’s September issue, which was devoted exclusively to an examination of the future. Find out what tomorrow holds in store for the human race, the planet, and you! Extra copies of this special edition of the magazine are available for check out at the library.
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