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There is always something interesting going on in the three villages of Essex! All of our members are encouraged to add information about their upcoming events here, where visitors can find them either in the calendar view below, or the list view further down the page.
February 2026
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February
07
February
Weekend Wiggle Worms (Ages 0-3)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Essex Library
Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers, siblings welcome!
Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration required.
Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration required.
07
February
Take Your Child to the Library Day at Essex Library!
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Essex Library
Program for families with kids of all ages.
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with us! Explore a fun sensory walk in the children’s room, get creative with open art activities in the program room, and enjoy a caricature artist from 1:00–2:00, an...
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with us! Explore a fun sensory walk in the children’s room, get creative with open art activities in the program room, and enjoy a caricature artist from 1:00–2:00, an...
08
February
Signs of Love Valentine Cardmaking Workshop
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
The month of February is all about Valentine’s Day and the ways we choose to show our signs of love.  Creating handmade personalized Valentine cards is one of those ways and in this workshop, you will create 1...
10
February
Louie Listens
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Essex Library
Program for families with kids of all ages.
Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence in public speaking sessions. Kids are invited to sign up for a private 15-minute slot to read to and interact with local...
Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence in public speaking sessions. Kids are invited to sign up for a private 15-minute slot to read to and interact with local...
11
February
Junior Chefs: Indoor S’mores (Ages 5-12)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Essex Library
Program for kids age 5-12. Kids age 5-8 must have an adult participate alongside.
It’s a half-day, spend it at the library! Join us for a sweet and cozy treat-making experience! Participants will learn how to make classic s’mores (no campfire required)! Ro...
It’s a half-day, spend it at the library! Join us for a sweet and cozy treat-making experience! Participants will learn how to make classic s’mores (no campfire required)! Ro...
12
February
Botanical Study in Colored Pencils
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
This class is designed for students with some experience using colored pencil and have basic concepts of botanical illustration. This course will focus on drawing a complete botanical study over the four-week session. Students will plan and draw each compo...
13
February
Little Learners Story Time: Valentine's Day! (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Celebrate friendship and love at our Valentine’s story time with books, songs, and activities for little ones!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, shapes, opp...
Celebrate friendship and love at our Valentine’s story time with books, songs, and activities for little ones!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, shapes, opp...
14
February
Make & Take Valentine
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT River Artisans
Stop by to create an origami heart to take home! Shop our one of a kind creations as well!
19
February
Junior Librarians: Books, Books, and More Books! (Ages 8-12)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library
Program for kids ages 8-12.
Join Children’s Librarian Miss Nicole and Teen Librarian Miss Jessica for a fun, behind-the-scenes look at life as a librarian. Across four exciting sessions from January to April, Junior Librarians will explore everything from ke...
Join Children’s Librarian Miss Nicole and Teen Librarian Miss Jessica for a fun, behind-the-scenes look at life as a librarian. Across four exciting sessions from January to April, Junior Librarians will explore everything from ke...
20
February
Little Learners Story Time: At the Dentist (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Join us for a tooth-rific story time celebrating National Family Dental Health Day with fun stories, songs, smiles, special guest readers from Essex Dentist, and goodies to take home!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and...
Join us for a tooth-rific story time celebrating National Family Dental Health Day with fun stories, songs, smiles, special guest readers from Essex Dentist, and goodies to take home!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and...
21
February
STEAM Saturdays: Make Your Own Fake Snow (Ages 5-12)
10:30 am - 11:30 am Essex Library
Have we had enough snow this winter? Let’s make some of our own! Kids are invited to bring the magic indoors by conducting an experiment to make your very own fake snow that even feels cold!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
More…
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
More…
Weekend Wiggle Worms (Ages 0-3)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Essex Library
Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers, siblings welcome!
Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration required.
Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration required.
Take Your Child to the Library Day at Essex Library!
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Essex Library
Program for families with kids of all ages.
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with us! Explore a fun sensory walk in the children’s room, get creative with open art activities in the program room, and enjoy a caricature artist from 1:00–2:00, an...
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with us! Explore a fun sensory walk in the children’s room, get creative with open art activities in the program room, and enjoy a caricature artist from 1:00–2:00, an...
Signs of Love Valentine Cardmaking Workshop
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
The month of February is all about Valentine’s Day and the ways we choose to show our signs of love.  Creating handmade personalized Valentine cards is one of those ways and in this workshop, you will create 1...
Louie Listens
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Essex Library
Program for families with kids of all ages.
Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence in public speaking sessions. Kids are invited to sign up for a private 15-minute slot to read to and interact with local...
Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence in public speaking sessions. Kids are invited to sign up for a private 15-minute slot to read to and interact with local...
Junior Chefs: Indoor S’mores (Ages 5-12)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Essex Library
Program for kids age 5-12. Kids age 5-8 must have an adult participate alongside.
It’s a half-day, spend it at the library! Join us for a sweet and cozy treat-making experience! Participants will learn how to make classic s’mores (no campfire required)! Ro...
It’s a half-day, spend it at the library! Join us for a sweet and cozy treat-making experience! Participants will learn how to make classic s’mores (no campfire required)! Ro...
Botanical Study in Colored Pencils
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
This class is designed for students with some experience using colored pencil and have basic concepts of botanical illustration. This course will focus on drawing a complete botanical study over the four-week session. Students will plan and draw each compo...
Little Learners Story Time: Valentine’s Day! (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Celebrate friendship and love at our Valentine’s story time with books, songs, and activities for little ones!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, shapes, opp...
Celebrate friendship and love at our Valentine’s story time with books, songs, and activities for little ones!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, shapes, opp...
Make & Take Valentine
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT River Artisans
Stop by to create an origami heart to take home! Shop our one of a kind creations as well!
Junior Librarians: Books, Books, and More Books! (Ages 8-12)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library
Program for kids ages 8-12.
Join Children’s Librarian Miss Nicole and Teen Librarian Miss Jessica for a fun, behind-the-scenes look at life as a librarian. Across four exciting sessions from January to April, Junior Librarians will explore everything from ke...
Join Children’s Librarian Miss Nicole and Teen Librarian Miss Jessica for a fun, behind-the-scenes look at life as a librarian. Across four exciting sessions from January to April, Junior Librarians will explore everything from ke...
Little Learners Story Time: At the Dentist (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Join us for a tooth-rific story time celebrating National Family Dental Health Day with fun stories, songs, smiles, special guest readers from Essex Dentist, and goodies to take home!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and...
Join us for a tooth-rific story time celebrating National Family Dental Health Day with fun stories, songs, smiles, special guest readers from Essex Dentist, and goodies to take home!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and...
STEAM Saturdays: Make Your Own Fake Snow (Ages 5-12)
10:30 am - 11:30 am Essex Library
Have we had enough snow this winter? Let’s make some of our own! Kids are invited to bring the magic indoors by conducting an experiment to make your very own fake snow that even feels cold!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
More…
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
More…