Children’s Programs
Easton
S.T.E.A.M. Festival
Saturday, Nov. 3, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Live music, snacks, fun, and discovery! Fun hands on Challenge Island STEM program at 10:30 a.m. for children in grades 1-5 (first come, first served). 1:00 – 3:00: Oyster Games!
Story Time
Tuesdays, November 6, 13, & 27, 10:00 a.m. For ages 5 and under accompanied by an adult.
Easton Afternoon Chess Academy
Tuesday, November 6, 4:30 p.m. Learn and play chess. For ages 6 – 16. Snacks served. Limited space, please pre-register at www.tcfl.org.
Read with Latte, a Certified Therapy Dog
Monday, November 26, 4:00 p.m. Bring a book or choose a library book and read with Janet Dickey and her dog, Latte. For children 5 and older.
Sensitive Story Time
Wednesday, November 28, 10:30 a.m. For sensitive children 5 and under, who prefer a calm, comfortable, quiet environment with few distractions. One caregiver per child is required. If you plan to attend, please contact Laura Powell at 410-822-1626 or [email protected].
We are Builders
Wednesday, November 28, 4:00 p.m. Enjoy STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Build with LEGOS and Zoobs. For ages 6 – 12.
St. Michaels
Family Unplugged Games
Thursday, November 1, 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 must be accompanied by an adult).
Family S.T.E.A.M. Program: Create Paper-Engineered Pop-Up Cards
Saturday, November 3, 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the exciting process of creating your own pop-up cards! For all ages (children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
Family Crafts
Tuesday, November 6, 3:30 p.m.: Fall/Thanksgiving Crafts
Maker Space
Wednesday, November 7, 3:30 p.m. Design and create using Legos and Zoobs.
Story Time
Wednesdays, November 14 & 28, 10:30 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult.
Native American Culture Celebration
Thursday, November 15, 2:00 p.m. JoAnn Brown, local owner of Justamere Trading Post, will share Native American artifacts, trivia, storytelling, and the opportunity to participate in crafts. Please pre-register at www.tcfl.org. For all ages (children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
Teen & Adult Programs
Easton
Chesapeake Book Discussion: “The Nature Fix”
Thursday, November 1, 6:30 p.m. The Chesapeake Bay Book Club (open to all) discusses “The Nature Fix” by Florence Williams.
Author of Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia to Speak
Thursday, November 1, 6:30 p.m. Author John Muller will discuss the little-known story of Douglass’s final years at his beautiful home, Cedar Hill, in Washington’s Anacostia neighborhood. During this time, Douglass was involved in local politics, aided in the formation of Howard University, and edited a groundbreaking newspaper.
Stitching Time
Monday, November 5, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Work on your favorite project with a group. Limited instruction provided for beginners. Newcomers are welcome!
The Spanish Club
Mondays, November 5 & 26, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. This program is designed for low/medium Spanish language adult beginners, or those who want to refresh Spanish skills acquired in the past. Class size is limited to 15. Preregistration is required. Students who attend 80% of the classes will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Afternoon Chess Academy
Tuesday, November 6, 4:30 p.m. Learn and play chess. For ages 6 – 16. Snacks served. Please pre-register at www.tcfl.org.
Lunch & Learn: The State of Mental Health in Our Community
Thursday, November 15, noon. For All Seasons’ Executive Director Beth Anne Langrell talks about mental health in our community and how to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. Learn how traumatic events can play a role in mental health.
Financial Literacy: Avoiding Credit Card Debt
Thursday, November 15, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Laura Heikes presents the third in a series of Financial Literacy lectures sponsored by Shore United Bank and the library.
Learn Microsoft Outlook from a Pro
Friday, November 16, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Computer Training Specialist Rita Hill offers another of her popular introductory classes, this time in Microsoft’s Outlook. Participants are asked to bring their own PC laptop (no Apple laptops, please) or just observe.
Book Discussion: As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
Monday, November 19, 6:30 p.m.
Financial Literacy: Your Credit Score and How to Correct it
Monday, November 26, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Laura Heikes presents the last in her series of Financial Literacy lectures sponsored by Shore United Bank and the library.
St. Michaels
Arts & Crafts
Thursday, November 1, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free instruction for knitting, beading, needlework and tatting. Bring your coloring books, Zentangle pens or anything else that fuels your passion for being creative. You may also bring a lunch.
Lunch & Learn: How to Use the Library’s Ancestry.com Database
Monday, November 5, noon. Maryland Room Librarian Becky Riti provides an elementary introduction to Ancestry Library Edition. Learn how to access and search on-line census records, vital records, Find a Grave, and more.
Bay Hundred Chess
Wednesdays, November 14 & 28, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Learn and play the strategic game of chess. Beginners welcome.
Saturday Speakers Series: Cross-cultural Communications as Seen through a Diplomat’s Eyes Saturday, November 17, 2:00 p.m. The veteran of a long diplomatic career, Kimberly Krhounek presents a program on cross-cultural communication and shares some of the arts and crafts she has collected from around the world.
Coloring for Teens & Adults
Tuesday, November 20, 3:30 p.m. Explore the relaxing process of coloring!
St. Michaels Library Book Group Discussion: Elephant Company by Vicki Constantine Croke Wednesday, November 21, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Book Arts for Teens & Adults
Monday, November 26, 3:30 p.m. Explore the process of creating a Japanese Bound Book.
Tuesday Movie @ Noon
November 27: Come see a great film on the library’s big professional screen. Please call the library at 410-822-1626 for the title, which, due to licensing requirements, we cannot publish here.
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