Upcoming Programming at the Library in October

Youth Programs

Easton

Story Time
Tuesdays, October 1 – 29, 10:00 a.m. and repeating at 11:00 a.m. For ages 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Read, sing, and play at the library story time. Enjoy making a craft.

Afternoon Chess
Tuesdays, October 1 & 15, 4:30 p.m. For children 6 – 16 years of age. Learn and play chess. Light snacks served. Please pre-register at https://www.tcfl.org/child/programreg/.

Ukulele Class for Youth
Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 4:00 p.m. For ages 8 and older. Join us for a six-week ukulele lesson adventure! Ukuleles are provided. Limited space, please pre-register at https://www.tcfl.org/child/programreg/

Milk and Cookies and … Chapter Books!
Thursdays, October 3 – 31, 1:30 p.m. For ages 6 and up. Chapter book read aloud with milk and cookies!

Young Gardeners For children in grades 1 – 4.
Thursday, October 3, 3:45 p.m.: Gardening Indoors. Please pre-register at https://www.tcfl.org/child/programreg/.

Read with Tiger, a Pets-on-Wheels Therapy Dog
Monday, October 21, 4:00 p.m. Bring a book or choose one from the library’s shelves to read with Janet Dickey and her dog, Tiger. For ages 5 and up.

S.T.E.A.M. Festival
Saturday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For all ages. Challenge Island (STEM Learning Program, begins at 10 a.m.); Ray Remish Remix, an interactive demo; Wind Tunnel; LEGOs; Make & Take; food; music; and more!;

Peer Pilot Night: Halloween Costumes (for 8th graders only)
Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 p.m. (after the library’s closed for the evening). Dress for Halloween a day early for fun with student peer mentors from Easton High School and St. Michaels Middle High School. Games, food, door prizes, and more!

St. Michaels

Family Unplugged Games
Tuesday, October 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).

We are Builders
Wednesday, October 2, 3:30 p.m. Enjoy STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Build with Legos, Zoobs, or foam blocks! For children ages 5 – 12.

Minecraft Drop-in (for ages 10-16)
Thursdays, October 3 – 24, 3:00 -5:00 p.m. Mine for diamonds and battle creepers. Light refreshments will be served.

STEAM Story Time at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Wednesday, October 9, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) story time, and learn about lighthouses! Pre-registration is required for free admission to the museum. For ages 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Please call the St Michaels Library at 410-745-5877 to pre-register for this event.

Read with Wally, a Pets on Wheels Therapy Dog
Monday, October 21, 3:30 p.m. Bring a book or choose a library book and red with Maggie Gowe and her dog, Wally.

Family Crafts
Tuesday, October 22, 3:30 p.m. Treasure Boxes

Story Time
Wednesdays, October 23 & 30, 10:30 a.m. For children age 5 and under accompanied by an adult.

Family STEAM Program: Create Paper-Engineered Pop-Up Cards
Saturday, October 26, 2:00 p.m. Learn paper engineering techniques to create beautiful pop-up cards! For ages 4 and up (children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult).

Halloween Party
Thursday, October 31, 4:00 p.m. Wear your Halloween costume (if you dare) for some scary and funny Halloween pop-up book stories, create some slime, and eat a healthy fall snack. Pre-registration is required. For ages 3 – 12 (children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Please call the St Michaels Library at 410-745-5877 to pre-register for this event.

Adult Programs

Easton

Free Family Law Assistance Available at Easton Library
Thursday, October 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. A lawyer will be available to provide free consultation to patrons on how to represent themselves and complete forms for divorce, custody, visitation, child support, name change, guardianship, adoption, and juvenile expungement.

Author Christopher Tilghman to Read from and Discuss His Eastern Shore Saga
Thursday, October 3, 6:30 p.m. Christopher Tilghman will read from the latest book— Thomas and Beal in the Midi—in his acclaimed Mason-Bayly family saga. The first two books in the series, Mason’s Retreat and The Right-Hand Shore were both New York Times Notable Books.

Free Screening of 3 Chesapeake Film Festival Documentaries
Saturday, October 5:

10:00 a.m. – noon: Science Fair
Nine high school students from different corners of the globe navigate rivalries, setbacks, and hormones on their quest to win the international science fair. Only one can be named “Best in Fair.”

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.: Conowingo Dam: Power on the Susquehanna
The dam’s unique story and place in Maryland history is told by Maryland Public Television in a one-hour documentary that recalls the drama and controversy that have shadowed the structure since its opening in 1928. A panel discussion will follow the screening of this film.

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.: Saving Sea Turtles: Preventing Extinction
A record-breaking sea turtle stranding on Cape Cod brings people from over 10 states and 21 institutions to save the creatures from sure death.

Friends Book Sale: Volunteers Needed!
Monday, October 7 – Saturday, October 12. We need book sorters, cashiers, carriers, party prep, and clean-up crew to make the Friends of the Library Big Book Sale and Preview Party happen. If you’d like to volunteer, please leave your name and number at the library.

Friends Book Sale: Book Donation Days
Monday, October 7, through Wednesday, October 9, at 3:00 p.m. We would love to find a new home for your books, CDs, and DVDs. Please: items in good, clean condition only. Bring them to the Easton library (100 W. Dover St.). Make room on your shelves, and get a tax write-off too!

Friends Book Sale: Preview Party & Annual Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Members of Friends of the Library get first dibs on the Big Book Sale goodies. You can join at the door if you’re not already a member. Come party with your library Friends at the library’s Easton branch. Yummy food and drink, good company, and great reads!

Friends of the Library Big Book Sale
Thursday, October 10, through Saturday, October 12, at 3:00 p.m. The Friends of the Library’s Big Book Sale is open to all, with thousands of books, DVDs, and CDs at bargain prices. Two large rooms full at the library’s Easton branch, 100 W. Dover Street. All profits benefit both our Easton and St. Michaels libraries.

Intermediate Excel
Wednesday, October 16, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Already know a little bit about Microsoft Excel? Computer Training Specialist Rita Hill will take you to the next level. Bring your own PC laptop or just sit and observe (no Macs please).

Film & Discussion: Flash of Genius
Saturday, October 19, 2:00 p.m. Based on the true story of Robert Kearns who, having invented an intermittent windshield wiper that he thought would make him wealthy, finds himself and his family cheated out of his just reward by the automakers of the 1960s. Special guest: Timothy Kearns of Oxford, MD, son of the inventor.

Stitching Time
Monday, October 21, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Work on your favorite project (knitting, crochet, card making, what-have-you) with a group. Limited knitting and crochet instruction provided for beginners. All are welcome!

Book Discussion: Killers of the Flower Moon
Monday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. The Easton Book Group (open to all) discusses National Book Award finalist Killers of the Flower Moon, by David Grann.

Lunch & Learn: “The Secret Life of Heart’s Yearning”
Thursday, October 24, noon. Barbara Lockhart talks about her National Indie Excellence Awards finalist collection of short stories: The Night Is Young, which features captivating characters living in rural communities on the Eastern Shore.

St. Michaels

Arts & Crafts
Thursday, October 3, 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.

Science After Hours with Horn Point Lab: “OysterFutures: a Process for Consensus”
Thursday, October 3, 6:30 p.m. Horn Point Lab’s Dr. Elizabeth North will summarize the science and the stakeholders’ efforts that led to a sweeping and meaningful package of recommendations for oyster management in the Choptank region.

Lunch & Learn: Pete Howell, the Movie Maven
Monday, Oct. 7, noon. Pete returns to share his love and knowledge of movies. His topic this time is “Handicapped Characters on the Big and Small Screens.” His movies quiz includes questions like: Which actress has won the most Academy Awards? What are the only three movies ever to score an Academy Award Grand Slam (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress and Screenplay)? There will be prizes!

Bay Hundred Chess
Wednesdays, October 9 & 23, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Learn and play the strategic game of chess. Beginners welcome.

Memoir Writers
Thursdays, October 10 & 24, 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 may bring their lunch.

Book Discussion: Pachinko
Wednesday, October 16, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. The St. Michaels Library Book Club (open to all) discusses National Book Award finalist Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee.

Science After Hours with Horn Point Laboratory: “Lost and Found: Historic Role of Oysters and New Approaches to Leveraging Their Ecosystem Services”
Thursday, October 24, 6:30 p.m. Dr. Matthew Gray will describe how oysters and the services they provide can be leveraged to tackle serious environmental problems in the Chesapeake Bay and beyond.

Tuesday Movie@Noon
October 29: For the title of this film (which we cannot publish here due to licensing requirements), please call the library at 410-745-5877, or visit www.tcfl.org

Note: All library programs are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted below, patrons do not need to pre-register to attend a library program.