Weathervane. Happy Holidays! Celebrate the Library s 90th with the Legends of Friday, January 29, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

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1 Weathervane W I N T E R / W. Dover St. Easton, Md Happy Holidays! When I was young, we couldn't afford much. My library card was my key to the world. John Goodman I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Children s 2-3 Programs Adult Programs 3-4 Celebrate the Library s 90th with the Legends of 1925 The library guy s loving portrait Friday, January 29, 5:30-8:00 p.m. of the people of Talbot County Wine, and the Hors special d oeuvres, place where & they Charlie come together Chaplin! to Tickets learn and $50 better before themselves January 15.. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. For tickets, Signed contact: Julie Copies Barnett, Now jbarnett@goeaston.net Available: $15 or , or Susan All Sherman, Proceeds susans1@erols.com Benefit the Library or

Children s Programming ( Please Pre-Register for All Programs, Except those Requiring Tickets) Easton Story Time Tuesdays, December 1 & 8, January 5 - March 22, 10:00 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult.

His house is in the village, though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow.

He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound's the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake.

Robert Frost Judy Center 0-3 Playgroup Friday, December 4, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Feeding Birds in Winter Friday, January 22, 1:30 p.m. For children in grades 1-3 accompanied by an adult.

Discover Your World Wednesdays, February 3 - March 16, 2:00-2:45 p.m. Books, art, and science for children 3 and up accompanied by an adult. Valentine's Day Crafts Wednesday, February 10, 2:00-4:30 p.

2 Children s Programming ( Please Pre-Register for All Programs, Except those Requiring Tickets) Easton Story Time Tuesdays, December 1 & 8, January 5 - March 22, 10:00 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Holiday Crafts Wednesday, December 2, 3:00-4:30 p.m. For children of all ages. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village, though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound's the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. Robert Frost Judy Center 0-3 Playgroup Friday, December 4, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Feeding Birds in Winter Friday, January 22, 1:30 p.m. For children in grades 1-3 accompanied by an adult. This program is sponsored by the Talbot County Garden Club. Please pre-register. Meet the Creatures of Pickering Creek Monday, February 1, 4:00-4:45 p.m. For all ages. Discover Your World Wednesdays, February 3 - March 16, 2:00-2:45 p.m. Books, art, and science for children 3 and up accompanied by an adult. Valentine's Day Crafts Wednesday, February 10, 2:00-4:30 p.m. For all ages. Meet the Bees Friday, February 12, 1:30 p.m. For children in grades 1-3 accompanied by an adult. This program is sponsored by the Talbot County Garden Club. Please pre-register. St. Michaels Story Time Wednesdays, Dec. 9, Jan. 6, 13, & 27, & Feb. 3, 10, & 24, 10:30 a.m. For children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Family Winter Crafts Tuesday, Dec. 8, 3:30 p.m. Holiday Cards Tuesday, Jan. 19, 3:30 p.m. Recyclable Shrinky-Dink Jewelry Tuesday, February 9, 3:30 p.m. Valentine s Day Crafts For all ages (children 5 and under need to be accompanied by an adult).

St. Michaels (Children s Programs continued) Family Unplugged Games Bring the whole family to the library for an evening of board games and fun educational children s games.

m. Black Beauty. Anna Sewell s 1877 novel is one of the world s most beloved animal stories.

Saturday, February 27, 2:00 p.m. The Railway Children. A stirring dramatization of Edith Nesbit s 1906 novel tells the story of three Edwardian children and their fascination with a nearby railroad.

Limited instruction available for beginners and newcomers! P A G E 3 Introducing the Library Café! Tuesdays, January 5-26, 10:00 a.m. - Noon.

Brown Bag: Susan Piggott of Talbot Hospice Thursday, January 21, noon. Susan Piggott, president of the board, Talbot Hospice, will talk about the expansion of Hospice and the services it offers.

3 St. Michaels (Children s Programs continued) Family Unplugged Games Bring the whole family to the library for an evening of board games and fun educational children s games. For all ages (children 5 and under need to be accompanied by an adult). Thursday, December 10, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 4:00 p.m. Family Movies (For ages 7 and older) Saturday, January 16, 2:00 p.m. Black Beauty. Anna Sewell s 1877 novel is one of the world s most beloved animal stories. This story is told by its hero, a remarkable black horse with a white star on his forehead, whose joyous and heartbreaking life takes him from idyllic country life to London s cobblestone streets. Saturday, February 27, 2:00 p.m. The Railway Children. A stirring dramatization of Edith Nesbit s 1906 novel tells the story of three Edwardian children and their fascination with a nearby railroad. Their kindness helps them make friends with some important travelers. Explore their journey! Adult Programs Easton Stitching Time Mondays, December 7, January 11, February 8, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Bring projects in progress (sewing, knitting, cross-stitch, what-have-you). Limited instruction available for beginners and newcomers! P A G E 3 Introducing the Library Café! Tuesdays, January 5-26, 10:00 a.m. - Noon. The weather outside is frightful, so warm yourself up with some coffee or tea (on the library!), browse a magazine, read a book, or sit and chat. Brown Bag: Susan Piggott of Talbot Hospice Thursday, January 21, noon. Susan Piggott, president of the board, Talbot Hospice, will talk about the expansion of Hospice and the services it offers. Patrons are invited to bring a lunch. Light refreshments will be served. Book Discussion: Up the Down Staircase Monday, January 25, 6:30 p.m. Library book group to discuss the 1965 classic about a young teacher s attempt to make a difference in a New York City public high school. Among Friends Characters and Conversations of the Era Friday, January 29, 5:30-8:00 p.m. In a salute to TCFL s 90 th anniversary, meet George Bernard Shaw, Gertrude Stein, Aldous Huxley, and other notable characters from Wine and hors d oeuvres. Tickets: $50 if purchased before January 15. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Library. For tickets, contact: Julie Barnett, jbarnett@goeaston.net or , or Susan Sherman, susans1@erols.com or Note: The Talbot County Free Library will be closed December 24, 25, 26, and January 1. The library will close at noon on December 31.

4 P A G E 4 An evening in the company of some of the most interesting, opinionated, and brilliant people of 1925 Fri., Jan. 29, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Wine, Hors d Oeuvres, & Charlie Chaplin! See Pg. 1 for important ticket information. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. A. A. Milne

Photo Credit: Tom McCall Easton (Adult Programs continued) What Novelists Know About Romance That Could Enhance Your Relationship Thursday, February 11, 6:30 p.m. Just in time for Valentine s Day, Easton therapist and author Loriann Oberlin reveals fun information and romance tips from the world of literature.

Kristen Greenaway, President of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, presents a program on the future of this regional gem. Patrons are invited to bring a lunch. Light refreshments will be served. St.

Limited instruction available for all kinds of needlework, zentangle, etc.

5 Photo Credit: Tom McCall Easton (Adult Programs continued) What Novelists Know About Romance That Could Enhance Your Relationship Thursday, February 11, 6:30 p.m. Just in time for Valentine s Day, Easton therapist and author Loriann Oberlin reveals fun information and romance tips from the world of literature. Book Discussion: The Children Act by Ian McEwan Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m. Library book group discussion. Brown Bag: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum at 50 & Beyond Thursday, February 18, noon. Kristen Greenaway, President of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, presents a program on the future of this regional gem. Patrons are invited to bring a lunch. Light refreshments will be served. St. Michaels Kristen Greenaway Stitch & Chat Thursdays, December 3, January 7, & February 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bring your own creative projects and share with the group. Limited instruction available for all kinds of needlework, zentangle, etc. Thursday Memoir Writers Thursdays, December 10 & 17, and January 14 February 25 ( always excepting the first Thursday of the month), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Record and share your memories of life and family with a group of friendly, like-minded people. Participants are invited to bring their lunch. Patrons are asked to pre-register for this program. The Library Guy Gives a Reading from Adventures in Shelving Friday, Dec. 11, 3:00 p.m. Adventures in Shelving offers a loving portrait of the people of Talbot County and the very special place where they come together to learn and better themselves: the Talbot County Free Library. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing (think Xmas!). All proceeds benefit the library. Brown Bag: Author Shares His Storytelling Secrets Monday, January 4, noon. Peter Hartjen, author of A Million Smiles: 101 True (well, mostly true) Smilemaking Stories, offers a fun and interactive workshop on the craft of telling a good story. Patrons are invited to bring their lunch or a snack and enjoy coffee and dessert provided by the library. Bill Peak Wednesday Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, January 20, 3:30 p.m. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doer. Wednesday Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, February 17, 3:30 p.m. Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult. Note: The Talbot County Free Library will be closed December 24, 25, 26, and January 1. The library will close at noon on December 31.

Library! Job Connecting Resources: Where are the jobs?

Resume assistance Interview practice Career opportunities WHEN: January 11 &25 February 8

6 Find a Job! Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Staff now available at the Talbot County Free Library! Job Connecting Resources: Where are the jobs? What would be a good career match for me? Resume assistance Interview practice Career opportunities WHEN: January 11 &25 February 8 & 22 March 7 & 21 WHERE: Talbot County Free Library 100 West Dover Street Easton, MD TIME: 1-4 p.m. (no reservation required) Patricia Nash Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Resource Staff Call (410) , Ext Or me at pnash@chesapeake.edu

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