Easton Library to Host “We are Makers”
On Wednesdays, September 3, 12 & October 3, at 4:00 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will offer a “Makers” program for ages 6 – 12. The program features drawing, painting, and collage. All library programs are free and open to the public, but patrons do need to pre-register at www.tfl.org to participate in this program. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Contact: Laura Powell, telephone: 410-822-1626
Easton Library to Offer Stitching Time
On Mondays, September 10, October 15, and November 5, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will once again offer its popular “Stitching Time” program. Patrons can work on their favorite project with a group. Limited instruction wil be available for beginners. Newcomers 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 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Contact: Chris Eareckson, telephone: 410-822-1626
Easton Library to Debut “Spanish Club”
On Mondays, September 10 & 24, October 1, 8, 22, & 29, and November 5 & 26, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will inaugurate a new “Spanish Club” program, 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. Pre-registration is required. Students who attend 80% of the classes will receive a Certificate of Completion. All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Contact: Scotti Oliver, telephone: 410-822-1626
Tim Junkin
Easton Library to Host Discussion of “Bloodsworth”
On Monday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will host a discussion of this year’s One Maryland One Book, “Bloodsworth,” by Tim Junkin. One Maryland One Book is the program of Maryland Humanities in which people all across the state read the same book at the same time.
“Bloodsworth” tells the true story of a Cambridge waterman who was wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to death in Maryland’s gas chamber. In his column in The Star Democrat, Bill Peak—who will host this discussion—described the book “as both a legal and police procedural [that] reads like a John Grisham thriller. For the first time in the history of the Maryland Humanities program, I found myself unable to put a One Maryland One Book down.”
All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to attend this discussion. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Contact: Bill Peak
Easton Library to Offer Story Time
On Tuesdays, September 11 – November 27 (excluding Nov. 20), at 10:00 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.
Contact: Laura Powell, telephone: 410-822-1626
St. Michaels Library to Offer Family Crafts
On Tuesday, September 11, at 3:30 p.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will offer a crafts program that will teach children of all ages how to decorate back-to-school folders. 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.
Contact: Diana Hastings, telephone: 410-745-5877
St. Michaels Library to Offer Story Time
On Wednesdays, September 12 & 26, October 24, and November 14 & 28, at 10:30 a.m., the St. Michaels 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 410-745-5877, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Contact: Diana Hastings, telephone: 410-745-5877
St. Michaels Library to Host Bay Hundred Chess
On Wednesdays, September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, and November 14 & 28, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will once again host “Bay Hundred Chess.” Patrons are invited 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.
Contact: Shauna Beulah, telephone: 410-745-5877
St. Michaels Library to Host Discussion of “Bloodsworth”
On Thursday, September 13, at 3:00 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will host a discussion of this year’s One Maryland One Book, “Bloodsworth,” by Tim Junkin. One Maryland One Book is the program of Maryland Humanities in which people all across the state read the same book at the same time.
“Bloodsworth” tells the true story of a Cambridge waterman who was wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to death in Maryland’s gas chamber. In his column in The Star Democrat, Bill Peak—who will host this discussion—described the book “as both a legal and police procedural [that] reads like a John Grisham thriller. For the first time in the history of the Maryland Humanities program, I found myself unable to put a One Maryland One Book down.”
All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to attend this discussion. For more information, please call the library at 410-745-5877, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Contact: Shauna Beulah, telephone: 410-745-5877
Pete Lesher
Easton Library to Host “Ask a Master Gardener”
On Thursdays, September 13 & 27, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library invites patrons to come in and ask a Master Gardener what it takes to develop their own personal green thumb. Their motto: “You have gardening questions, we have the very best gardening answers!” All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to come in and ask a Master Gardener a question. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Contact: Scotti Oliver, telephone; 410-822-1626
Easton Library to Host Pete Lesher on Judge North’s Log Canoeing Book
On Thursday, September 13, at 6:30 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will host a talk by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Pete Lesher on Judge John C. North II’s new book, “Tradition, Speed and Grace: Chesapeake Bay Sailing Log Canoes”
The thrill of log canoe racing—four to 18 people in choreographed motion, balancing the strain on the rig, calling out puffs and lifts, eyeing the competition, sailing low on the water with enough horsepower to exceed theoretical hull speed in optimum conditions—is an experience seldom equaled, and one that is explored in Judge North’s new book.
The hard-cover, 150-page book includes more than 140 color and black-and-white illustrations and photographs. In “Tradition, Speed and Grace,” North recounts his perspective on the sport from his 70 years of log canoeing. The book also includes individual profiles of the remaining 23 canoes in the fleet, along with a chronology of log canoe racing and line drawings of canoes from the CBMM collection.
John C. North II was born and raised in Talbot County and served as States Attorney for Talbot County, Judge of the District and Circuit Courts, and Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission. He was one of the founders of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, became its first Vice President and later its President. His family now owns and campaigns four Chesapeake Bay sailing log canoes, and he captains Island Bird, built in 1882 by his great-grandfather.
“This book gives the reader an on-board, intimate experience with Chesapeake Bay sailing log canoes,” said CBMM Chief Curator Pete Lesher. “Aboard the canoe, in the clubhouse, and during long tows, the Judge has recounted many wonderful stories about log canoe racing in a variety of personal settings. Now with this book, Judge North shares his experience, his knowledge, and his passion with readers from all over the world.”
All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to attend this talk. For more information, please call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Contact: Sabine Simonson, telephone: 410-822-1626
St. Michaels Library to Present “Fake News & How to Spot It”
On Saturday, September 15, at 2:00 p.m., in the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library, Ryan O’Grady of the Enoch Pratt Free Library will give a presentation on the best strategies for evaluating information sources and spotting fake news. All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to attend this discussion. For more information, please call the library at 410-745-5877, or visit www.tcfl.org.
Contact: Shauna Beulah, telephone: 410-745-5877
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