Portrait artist Laura Era has painted, framed, and donated to the Talbot County Free Library an original work in oil of Talbot County’s most famous native son, Frederick Douglass. Though the portrait will be officially unveiled at the library during this year’s celebration of Frederick Douglass Day (September 26), it is now on view in […]
Continue ReadingEaston, MD – The Talbot County Free Library, in partnership with Maryland Humanities, the Enoch Pratt Free Library, and the Frederick Douglass Honor Society, is pleased to present this fall the following virtual programs for children and adults. Executive Director Dana Newman said “We are delighted to be able to offer such varied and engaging […]
Continue ReadingThe Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library reopened on August 17, 2020 with limited hours and services and at a reduced occupancy limit. The St. Michaels branch will open Monday, August 24. To celebrate reopening, fines will not be charged through September on items owned by and checked out from the Talbot County […]
Continue ReadingTalbot County Free Library Executive Director Dana Newman recently announced the appointment of Hudson Berry and Andrew Thaler to the library board of trustees for a four-year term beginning September, 2020. Hudson Berry is a mission-driven project manager with a marketing and production background in entertainment and international finance. In the past, Berry has worked […]
Continue ReadingTalbot County Free Library on One Maryland One Book Now Available at Library The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See This year’s One Maryland One Book selection, The Island of Sea Women by New York Times bestselling author Lisa See, is now available to check out from both the Easton and St. Michaels branches […]
Continue ReadingWhile the Talbot County Free Library buildings remain closed for the time being, a gradual restarting of services has begun. Beginning Monday, June 1, 2020 the book drops at both the Easton and St. Michaels branches will be open around the clock for the return of books and DVDs only. At this time, the library […]
Continue ReadingThe Talbot County Free Library is diligently working on plans for a phased reopening of its services and facilities. According to Director Dana Newman, the library has adopted a plan that makes safety the top priority while also offering the essential services our patrons have so sorely missed. “We have missed our patrons, and though […]
Continue ReadingEaston, MD – Young children and families searching for fun, engaging activities to fill the hours at home, need look no farther than the Talbot County Free Library’s Facebook page, which offers a number of free virtual programs to tap into. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. tune into Virtual Story Time with Ms. Laura […]
Continue ReadingLibraries Brings People Together Even When We Have to Stay Apart Easton, MD – During National Library Week, April 19 – 25, 2020 the Talbot County Free Library invites all community members to find the library in their own homes by visiting the website www.tcfl.org to access virtual services and resources. While the library’s physical […]
Continue ReadingBeginning Thursday, April 16, 2020 and continuing every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. thereafter, the Talbot County Free Library will offer a live Story Time on Facebook for preschoolers (birth – 5 years of age). Library Associate Amy Wise will read stories, lead group sing-alongs, and generally have a good time making sure our community’s little […]
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