In keeping with Governor Hogan’s directive that libraries, schools, and non-essential businesses remain closed and that everyone practice social distancing, both the Easton and St. Michaels branches of the Talbot County Free Library will remain closed until further notice. This does not mean that the library itself is closed. A multitude of library services are […]
Continue ReadingDana Newman, director of the Talbot County Free Library, announced that while the library is closed due to the corona virus, would-be patrons can register online for a free, temporary library card that will allow them to access all the library’s free eResources (including online movies, books, magazines, courses, etc.). The new card will be […]
Continue ReadingFree Films on Thursday evenings in April and May 2020. Easton, MD – Back for his 456th blockbuster appearance: Will Shakespeare! Come see tales of power and romance, laughs and tears — and a heartwarming bit with a donkey. Suzanne Sanders, creator of Friending Shakespeare at the Chesapeake Forum, introduces five top-notch films, with hints […]
Continue ReadingEaston Library Great Dames Film Series to Conclude at Library with “Maiden” On Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library will show the award-winning documentary “Maiden” on its large, professional screen. This film, rated PG, tells the triumphant true story of the first ever all-female crew […]
Continue ReadingThe Board and staff of the Talbot County Free Library extend a warm invitation to area residents to attend an open house on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., in the library’s St. Michael branch at 106 Fremont Street. Dana Newman, director of the Talbot County Free Library, said of the event, “This will […]
Continue ReadingEaston, MD – The riveting, award-winning documentary, Moving Stories, screens Saturday, May 11 at 3 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library, 100 W. Dover St., Easton, MD. Moving Stories follows Battery Dance’s troupe in India, Romania, Korea, and Iraq as the professional dancers teach tools of choreography to at-risk youth through the Dancing to […]
Continue ReadingSt. Michaels Library Lunch & Learn: “Reading into Rebellion” On Monday, January 7, 2019 at noon, the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library will host a Lunch & Learn program featuring Phillip Hesser, Ph.D. Dr. Hesser will discuss the emotional climate here in Dorchester and Talbot Counties that led to “The Phony […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – In partnership with the Frederick Douglass Honor Society and the Talbot County Free Library, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is hosting Dr. David Blight on Saturday, November 10 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm for a talk on his newly released Frederick Douglass biography. Admission is free, but limited to 120 ticket […]
Continue ReadingThe Academy Art Museum proudly joins over 35 local organizations in celebrating the life of Talbot County’s most famous native son Frederick Douglass on June 16, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its annual Juneteenth Celebration. This year marks the 200th birthday of the social reformer, abolitionist, writer and statesman. The Museum will […]
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Pete Lesher, the chief curator for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will be the Lunch & Learn speaker for the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Library on Monday, March 5, 2018 at noon. Lesher will give an illustrated talk on the stunning black-and-white work of Dutch-born photographer Robert de Gast. His photography […]
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