Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn … Continue reading
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
Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be exploring polymers and chemical reactions by making our very own "floam"! … Continue reading
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
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
Kids ages 3-6 are invited to join dancers from Eastern Connecticut Ballet for an interactive creative movement class with a Nutcracker theme. This presentation will be led by Eastern Connecticut … Continue reading
SAVE THE DATE! Discover the ultimate Girls' Night Out experience in Essex with The E List team! Join us at The Griswold Inn Wine Bar between 5 pm and 6:30 … Continue reading
Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together attain to celebrate the holidays. Sun Records rings with sounds of the season and the chart toppers that … Continue reading
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn … Continue reading
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
Get crafty with Essex Library's newest arts & crafts program for kids! In this session, children are invited to make paper mandala lanterns. Children will use tracing paper, markers, electric … Continue reading
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
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
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn … Continue reading
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
Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. In this session, we will explore the science of flight with the Ultimate Paper Airplane Challenge! … Continue reading
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
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
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn … Continue reading
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
Program for teens age 13+ What is Teen Friday? It's a time to come to the library, play video games with your friends, eat snacks, color, do a craft (it's … Continue reading
Program for kids in grades K and up.Roll up your sleeves and get crafty! In this session,children are invited to use modeling clay and various plastic features to buildtheir own … Continue reading
Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects including pinecones for … Continue reading
Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects including pinecones for … Continue reading
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
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
Program for kids in grades 2-8. Celebrate Computer Science Education Week! Join us at the Essex Library for a Harry Potter-themed Hour of Code! Kids in grades 2-8 will spend … Continue reading
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn … Continue reading
Program for teens age 13+ What is Teen Friday? It's a time to come to the library, play video games with your friends, eat snacks, color, do a craft (it's … Continue reading
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
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 willbe exploring polar molecules and … Continue reading
Deck yourself out for the Holidays! Visit RiverLane on Saturday, December 9th, from 11 am to 2 pm for FUSION Permanent Jewelry's exclusive in-store event. Shop custom jewelry including necklaces, … Continue reading
We will begin with some simple brainstorming, discuss the best forms, build a small armature and choose a color palette for your figure or ornament. You will then be ready … Continue reading
“Anything is possible, one stroke at a time.” This is the tagline for the Zentangle method, created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts. Join us for this holiday card workshop, … Continue reading
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
Program for families with kids in Pre-K and up. Celebrate Gingerbread House Day at the Essex Library! Whetheryou’re a cookie building expert, or your house falls apart as soon as … Continue reading
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
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 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
Every Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’60’s, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn … Continue reading
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
Program for teens age 13+ What is Teen Friday? It's a time to come to the library, play video games with your friends, eat snacks, color, do a craft (it's … Continue reading
Program for kids in grades K and up. Roll up your sleeves and get crafty! In this session,children are invited to make their very own winter-themed snow globe! Essex Library … Continue reading
December 2023 through January 13, 2024 As we are all children during the holidays, ‘tis the season to celebrate childhood and its meaning. Discover new artwork by established and emerging … Continue reading
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
