Easton Library Continues Its Women’s Suffrage Celebration with Harriet Film
On Monday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m., in honor of the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in America, the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will continue its celebration of the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in America with a free showing of “Harriet” on the library’s big, professional screen. This just released feature film celebrates one of America’s greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman, whose courage and ingenuity helped free hundreds of slaves. This film is rated PG-13 and is 125 minutes in length. Mr. Donald Tinder, the Director of the Harriet Tubman Museum, will be in attendance to introduce the film and take questions afterward. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Chesapeake Film Festival. All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to attend this screening. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Lunch & Learn Hosted at the St. Michaels Library
On Monday, March 2, noon, the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library presents, “Reconsidering the Roles of Women on the Chesapeake”. Women have played significant roles in the fisheries, maritime industries and communities along the Chesapeake Bay, yet their stories are often missing from the historical record and in historical narratives. Associate Curator of Collections Jen Dolde will discuss the portrayals of Chesapeake women from the CBMM collection, as captured by the lenses of well-known photographers, cultural historians, and ordinary people, and suggest new ways to interpret the place of women and other underrepresented groups place in the history of our region.
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.
Easton Library to Offer Story Time
Tuesday, February March 3, at 10:00 a.m., and repeating at 11:00 a.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will offer a Story Time program for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. 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 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Easton Library to Offer Afternoon Chess for Youth 6 – 16 Years of Age
On Tuesday, March 3, at 4:30 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library invites youth 6 – 16 years of age to come in to learn and play chess. Light snacks will be served. All library programs are free and open to the public, but patrons are asked to pre-register at https://www.tcfl.org/child/programreg/ to participate in this program. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Read with a Pets on Wheels Therapy Dog at the St. Michaels Library
On Tuesday, March 3, at 3:30 p.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library invites children to bring a book or choose one from the library’s shelves to read with Maggie Gowe and her dog, Wally. 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 Offer STEM Program
On Wednesday, March 4, at 3:30 p.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will offer a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) program entitled “We Are Builders.” Children 5 – 12 years of age will have the opportunity to build with Legos, Zoobs, or foam blocks. 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 Offer Story Time
On Wednesday, March 4, at 10:30 a.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will hold a Story Time program for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. 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.
Easton Library to Host Milk & Cookies…and Chapter Books!
Thursday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will host a chapter book read aloud with milk and cookies for children 6 and older. 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 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Free Family Law Assistance Available at Easton Library
On Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., in the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library, 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. All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to take advantage of this opportunity. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Master Gardener Program at Easton Library
On Thursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m., in the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library, we welcome Master Gardener, Maureen Rice. She will present the topic, “Annuals vs. Perennials—Which is Best for Your Garden?” Spring is coming! Now is the time to plan for summer fun and beauty. All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to take advantage of this opportunity. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
St. Michaels Library to Offer Adult Arts & Crafts
On Thursday, March 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will offer an adult arts and crafts program. Free instruction will be available for knitting, beading, needlework, and tatting. Patrons are invited to bring their coloring books, Zentangle pens, or anything else that fuels their passion for being creative. They may also bring a 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 host Master Gardener Program
On Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will host Talbot County Master Gardener Missy Corley, who will explain the basic permaculture principles and then guide attendees in a garden design exercise. The concept of permaculture guides gardeners to use what nature already provides in terms of light, soil, air, water and more when planning gardening spaces.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 Feature Speaker
On Saturday, March 7, 1:30p.m.,the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will present the topic, “The Transformative Power of Public Art”. Renowned Eastern Shore artist, Michael Rosato, will speak about his mural art. He is known for his murals in Maryland and other locations in the mid-Atlantic region and elsewhere. His most notable and most recent outdoor mural is the “Take My Hand” mural in Cambridge, MD. The mural depicts Harriet Tubman and received world-wide attention. Other examples of his art are found locally in Dorchester County and are included in the Chesapeake Country Mural Trail. These murals can be accessed on-line at visitdorchester.org/Chesapeake-country-mural-trail/
The event is co-hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Michaels, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, and the Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels Branch. Coffee and dessert will be provided.
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.
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