Easton Library to host an Evening with National Book Award Finalist Naomi Shihab Nye
On Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m., in the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library, celebrated American writer Naomi Shihab Nye will talk about her life and work as a poet, novelist, and teacher.
Naomi Shihab Nye is the author and/or editor of more than 30 books. She has been a Lannan Fellow, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Witter Bynner Fellow (Library of Congress). She has received a Lavan Award from the Academy of American Poets, the Isabella Gardner Poetry Award, the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, the Paterson Poetry Prize, four Pushcart Prizes, the Robert Creeley Prize, and “The Betty Prize” from Poets House for service to poetry, and numerous honors for her children’s literature, including two Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards.
In 2011 Nye won the Golden Rose Award given by the New England Poetry Club, the oldest poetry reading series in the country. Her collection “19 Varieties of Gazelle” was a finalist for the National Book Award. Her work has been presented on National Public Radio, “A Prairie Home Companion,” and “The Writer’s Almanac.” She has been featured on two PBS poetry specials, including “The Language of Life with Bill Moyers” and “NOW with Bill Moyers.”
Nye has been affiliated with The Michener Center for writers at the University of Texas at Austin for 20 years, and has also served as the poetry editor at The Texas Observer for the same length of time. In January 2010 she was elected to the Board of Chancellors of the Academy of American Poets. She is a laureate of the 2013 NSK Neustadt Award for Children’s Literature, and in 2017 the American Library Association presented Naomi Shihab Nye with the 2018 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award. In 2018 the Texas Institute of Letters awarded her the Lon Tinkle Award for Lifetime Achievement. Nye is Professor of Creative Writing – Poetry at Texas State University.
The daughter of a Palestinian father and an American mother, Nye grew up in St. Louis, Jerusalem, and San Antonio. Drawing on her Palestinian-American heritage, the cultural diversity of her home in Texas, and her experiences traveling in Asia, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East, Nye’s writing attests to our shared humanity. William Stafford called her “a champion of the literature of encouragement and heart. Reading her work enhances life.”
Nye’s appearance at the Talbot County Free Library is made possible by the Eastern Shore Regional Library. All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to attend this program. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Easton Library to Host “Love Your Library Family Read-In”
On Wednesday, April 10, from 4:00 – 5:45 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library invites patrons to bring the whole family in to the library, gather a few good books or magazines, find a cozy, comfy spot, and celebrate the joy of reading together! Snacks will be served. All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to attend this program. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
St. Michaels Library to Host STEAM Story Time at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
On Wednesday, April 10, at 10:30 a.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will host a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) story time for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public, but patrons are required to pre-register by calling the St. Michaels Library (410-745-5877) to receive free admission to the museum. For more information, please call the library or visit www.tcfl.org.
St. Michaels Library to Host Bay Hundred Chess
On Wednesdays, April 10 & 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library invites patrons to come in to learn and play the strategic game of chess. Beginners are welcome. All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to participate in this program. For more information, please call the library at 410-745-5877, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Young Gardeners Club (Open to All!) to Meet at Easton Library
On Thursday, April 11, at 3:45 p.m., in the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library, the Talbot County Garden Club will host a special spring program for children in grades 1 – 4. All library programs are free and open to the public, but patrons do need to pre-register (at https://tcfl.org/child/programreg/) for this program sponsored by the Talbot County Garden Club. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
St. Michaels Library to Host Memoir Writers
On Thursdays, April 11 & 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library invites patrons to come in to record and share their memories of life and family with a group of friendly, like-minded people. Participants are also invited to bring their lunch. All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to participate in this program. For more information, please call the library at 410-745-5877, or visit www.tcfl.org.
St. Michaels Library to Hold Camp-In at the Library
On Thursday, April 11, from 6:00– 7:30 p.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library invites children 2 – 8 years of age, accompanied by an adult, to come in for an evening of camping-themed games, crafts, scavenger hunt, story time, and s’mores! Children may wear their camping gear or pj’s and, if they wish, bring a sleeping bag or blanket. This program is sponsored by the library and St. Luke’s School. All library programs are free and open to the public, but patrons wishing to participate in this program are required to pre-register by calling the St. Michaels Library at 410-745-5877. For more information, please call the library or visit www.tcfl.org.
Learn How to Plan Your Permaculture Garden at the Easton Library
On Saturday, April 13, at 10:00 a.m., in the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library, Talbot County Master Gardener Missy Corley will explain the basic permaculture principles, showing gardeners how to take advantage of what nature already provides in terms of light, soil, air, and water. Attendees will learn how to save time and money while helping to heal the earth. Materials will be provided. Corley will also offer a tour of the Talbot County Free Seed Library for those interested. All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to attend this program. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
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