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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.
September 2025
17
September
At Spectrum: The Art of the Still Life
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life.
Learn how to make gel prints with acryl...
17
September
Buttons on the Shoreline
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Ivoryton Library
Buttons on the Shoreline: An introduction to collecting antique to modern clothing buttons
Kathy Coopersmith of Nutmeg Button Club of CT will present an overview of buttons as they relate to history, literature, theater, and more!
"Snap" to it and register on the libr...
Kathy Coopersmith of Nutmeg Button Club of CT will present an overview of buttons as they relate to history, literature, theater, and more!
"Snap" to it and register on the libr...
17
September
Essex Library: Author Gabe Henry on "our failed attempts to make English eezier to spell" (virtual)
2:00 pm Essex Library
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers li...
17
September
CT History Book Club
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Essex Historical Society
All are invited to join us for EHS’s Connecticut History Book Club. Offered in collaboration with Essex Library and Ivoryton Library, EHS hosts this quarterly book club to explore the state's past through both fiction and non-fiction works, highlighting ke...
18
September
Essex Library: Crime Prevention & Safety Tips
6:00 pm Essex Library
Hear from Essex’s top law enforcement officers on how to help prevent crimes, as well as how to avoid them, in this talk offered by Essex Library on Thursday, September 18 at 6 PM.
Essex Resident State Trooper First Class Mark Roberts and Essex Police Officer Todd ...
Essex Resident State Trooper First Class Mark Roberts and Essex Police Officer Todd ...
18
September
Sensory Friendly Hour
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Connecticut River Museum
With generous support from The Petit Family Foundation, the Connecticut River Museum is pleased to provide sensory friendly items including bean bag chairs, noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys available for this special one-hour program.
Exhibits with loud noi...
Exhibits with loud noi...
19
September
Essex Library: Yoga with Hannah
9:00 am Essex Library
In this evolving yoga series, yogis will learn valuable breathing and movement sequences that will connect their mind and body. Each class will include breathing and meditation to prepare the mind as well as deep stretching appropriate for all levels and just a hint o...
19
September
Drawing 101 and Beyond
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
This class is designed for all levels including those who want to improve their drawing skills to those who want to continue at their own level and work on specific skills. We will work with charcoal, pencil an...
20
September
Weekend Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
9:30 am - 10:00 am 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 requir...
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 requir...
25
September
EBOT Business After Hours at Graceful Aesthetics
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Graceful Aesthetics
Join the Essex Board of Trade for our next Business After Hours — a relaxed time with light refreshments, great conversation, and the chance to explore one of our local member businesses.
25
September
Essex Library: Lecture by Warren Leach
6:00 pm Essex Library
Warren Leach, talented garden designer and owner of Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth, MA will recommend a diverse selection of superlative plants with exceptional foliage characteristics in his talk “Beyond Blooms: Creative Design with Color, Structure and Seasonal S...
At Spectrum: The Art of the Still Life
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life.
Learn how to make gel prints with acryl...
Buttons on the Shoreline
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Ivoryton Library
Buttons on the Shoreline: An introduction to collecting antique to modern clothing buttons
Kathy Coopersmith of Nutmeg Button Club of CT will present an overview of buttons as they relate to history, literature, theater, and more!
"Snap" to it and register on the libr...
Kathy Coopersmith of Nutmeg Button Club of CT will present an overview of buttons as they relate to history, literature, theater, and more!
"Snap" to it and register on the libr...
Essex Library: Author Gabe Henry on “our failed attempts to make English eezier to spell” (virtual)
2:00 pm Essex Library
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers li...
CT History Book Club
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Essex Historical Society
All are invited to join us for EHS’s Connecticut History Book Club. Offered in collaboration with Essex Library and Ivoryton Library, EHS hosts this quarterly book club to explore the state's past through both fiction and non-fiction works, highlighting ke...
Essex Library: Crime Prevention & Safety Tips
6:00 pm Essex Library
Hear from Essex’s top law enforcement officers on how to help prevent crimes, as well as how to avoid them, in this talk offered by Essex Library on Thursday, September 18 at 6 PM.
Essex Resident State Trooper First Class Mark Roberts and Essex Police Officer Todd ...
Essex Resident State Trooper First Class Mark Roberts and Essex Police Officer Todd ...
Sensory Friendly Hour
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Connecticut River Museum
With generous support from The Petit Family Foundation, the Connecticut River Museum is pleased to provide sensory friendly items including bean bag chairs, noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys available for this special one-hour program.
Exhibits with loud noi...
Exhibits with loud noi...
Essex Library: Yoga with Hannah
9:00 am Essex Library
In this evolving yoga series, yogis will learn valuable breathing and movement sequences that will connect their mind and body. Each class will include breathing and meditation to prepare the mind as well as deep stretching appropriate for all levels and just a hint o...
Drawing 101 and Beyond
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
This class is designed for all levels including those who want to improve their drawing skills to those who want to continue at their own level and work on specific skills. We will work with charcoal, pencil an...
Weekend Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
9:30 am - 10:00 am 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 requir...
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 requir...
Sensory Playtime (Ages 0-5)
9:30 am - 10:30 am Essex Library
EBOT Business After Hours at Graceful Aesthetics
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Graceful Aesthetics
Join the Essex Board of Trade for our next Business After Hours — a relaxed time with light refreshments, great conversation, and the chance to explore one of our local member businesses.
Essex Library: Lecture by Warren Leach
6:00 pm Essex Library
Warren Leach, talented garden designer and owner of Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth, MA will recommend a diverse selection of superlative plants with exceptional foliage characteristics in his talk “Beyond Blooms: Creative Design with Color, Structure and Seasonal S...