Life Under the Ice with DPNC

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in pre-K and up! Despite freezing temperatures, it is very busy under the ice of a frozen pond. Discover how animals like fish, frogs, turtles and beavers … Continue reading

FREE

Family New Year’s Eve Eve Party

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for families with kids of all ages. Celebrate the New Year a few days early! Play some New Year's themed games, make a New Year’s craft, and ring in … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club (Gr. K-2)

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in grades K-2. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club (Gr. 3-5)

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in grades 3-5. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading

FREE

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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free

Stay & Play

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come to the library to play … Continue reading

FREE

STEAM Saturdays: Winter Thaumatropes

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in grades K and up. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be exploring the … Continue reading

FREE

Story Time A – Z

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers! Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, felt board activities, … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club (Gr. K-2)

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in grades K-2. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club (Gr. 3-5)

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in grades 3-5. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading

FREE
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free

Stay & Play

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come to the library to play … Continue reading

FREE
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Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting, held in-person at the Essex Library on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Teens who are interested in having input on Young Adult aspects of the library can join Teen Advisory Board. Open to teens in Grades 7-12. Held at Essex Library. No registration required.

Louie Listens — NEW TIME!

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Louie is back and ready to read or spend time with you! Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence! Kids & teens … Continue reading

FREE

Story Time A – Z

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers! Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, felt board activities, … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Note: January 13's session will be held at 10 AM, due to the library closing early that day. Program for kids in grades K-2. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club (Gr. 3-5)

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Note: January 13 session is at 11 AM due to the library closing early that day. Program for kids in grades 3-5. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club (Gr. K-2)

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in grades K-2. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading

FREE
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free

Winter Minute to Win It Challenge

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in kindergarten and above. Test your reflexes and skills in a series of quick one-minute winter-themed games! Bring your friends and compete in a “snowball” race, build … Continue reading

FREE

Stay & Play

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come to the library to play … Continue reading

FREE

Winnie the Pooh Story Time

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 0-5! One of the cuddliest holidays of the year is National Winnie the Pooh Day, which is celebrated on the birthday of creator AA Milne. Celebrate … Continue reading

FREE

“Hunny Pot” Glitter Slime Lab

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in kindergarten and above. You’re never too old to celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day! Come in for a fun STEAM activity where we explore polymers and non-Newtonian … Continue reading

FREE

Story Time A – Z

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers! Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, felt board activities, … Continue reading

FREE

STEAM Saturdays: Thermochromic Modeling Dough

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in Kindergarten and above. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be exploring with thermochromic … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club (Gr. K-2)

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in grades K-2. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club (Gr. 3-5)

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in grades 3-5. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading

FREE
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free

Stay & Play

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come to the library to play … Continue reading

FREE

Story Time A – Z

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers! Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, felt board activities, … Continue reading

FREE

Life in the City

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Explore new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who explore the magic and intensity of life in the city. Yes, many say cities are noisy, dirty, and crowded. … Continue reading

FREE

Kids Create: DIY Stickers

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in Kindergarten and above. Roll up your sleeves and get crafty! In this session, childrenare invited to use household materials to design, create, and color their veryown … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club (Gr. K-2)

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in grades K-2. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading

FREE

Crazy 8’s Math Club (Gr. 3-5)

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids in grades 3-5. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading

FREE

Essex Ed Parade

Essex Village 69 Nott Lane, Essex, CT, United States

WHO WILL BE ESSEX ED IN 2024? Find out at the Essex Ed Parade on Sunday, January 28th at 2 pm! Essex Ed will make his big reveal on Sunday, … Continue reading

FREE

Puzzlemania!

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

It’s National Puzzle Day! Come celebrate at the Essex Library. Our program room will be filled with puzzles for kids, teens, and adults of all ages to complete! Put in … Continue reading

FREE
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

FREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading

Free

Stay & Play

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come to the library to play … Continue reading

FREE

Music with Margie: Kindness Counts

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program recommended for kids ages 2-6, all are welcome! February is Random Acts of Kindness Month, and February 3 is Take Your Child to the Library Day! Celebrate at the … Continue reading

FREE

Contact Us



    Essex Board of Trade, Inc., P.O. Box 322
    Essex, CT 06426 or email Info@EssexCT.com