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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.
October 2026
30
October
Little Learners Story Time: Halloween! (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Join the Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian for a story time celebrating all things spooky, featuring themed books, songs, and a spooky craft! Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes.
Join us for themed ...
Join the Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian for a story time celebrating all things spooky, featuring themed books, songs, and a spooky craft! Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes.
Join us for themed ...
31
October
Trick or Treat at the Essex Library (All Ages)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids of all ages.
Come to the library in costume, say the magic words, and get a special treat (one per kiddo, please!)
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration is required, drop in!
Come to the library in costume, say the magic words, and get a special treat (one per kiddo, please!)
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration is required, drop in!
31
October
March with Essex Library in the Essex Halloween Parade! (All Ages)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Essex Post Office
Program for kids of all ages.
We’ve got a banner, you’ve got some costumes, and we’re ready to join in on the fun! March with the Essex Library in the annual Essex Halloween Parade!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
We will...
We’ve got a banner, you’ve got some costumes, and we’re ready to join in on the fun! March with the Essex Library in the annual Essex Halloween Parade!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
We will...
November 2026
01
November
Delving Into Pastels
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Working in this medium is so exciting-it’s a forgiving one! You can blend, add value, and erase! Dig in for detail or be free according to your style. We will be wo...
02
November
Hatha Yoga at Essex Library
10:00 am Essex Library Association
Join us at Essex Library for a 2-part Hatha yoga series, led by Lisa Sanders. Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that uses physical techniques such as breathwork and mindful yoga movements for balance, strength and stability. Lisa also incorporates yoga philosophy, singing ...
03
November
Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost (Virtual Author Talk)
2:00 pm Essex Library Association
In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward—it begins within. Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbre...
04
November
Sensory Playtime (Birth - Age 4)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages birth-4 and their caregivers.
Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to mo...
Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to mo...
04
November
Bingo Night at Brickside Pizza!
6:30 pm Brickside Pizza
Bingo Night at Brickside Pizza is the first Wednesday of every month! Our local business partner is Shell & Bee Studio prizes! And of course some Brickside prizes too!
06
November
Little Learners Story Time: Dinosaurs (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Kids, come celebrate our prehistoric friends with stories, songs, and fun activities, all to help us celebrate DINOvember!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, s...
Kids, come celebrate our prehistoric friends with stories, songs, and fun activities, all to help us celebrate DINOvember!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, s...
06
November
Stories & Slices at Brickside Pizza
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Brickside Pizza
Join Brickside Pizza & The Ivoryton Library for Stories & Slices - every Friday at 12pm! Featuring story time, a take home craft, special guests and more! Check our socials for more specific updates! Pizza available for purchase.
06
November
Dog Man Book Release Party (All Ages)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program designed for all kids who love Dog Man!
The newest Dog Man came out earlier this week! Celebrate Pilkey’s newest in the series, Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time with some Dog Man fun, right after school!
Join us for crafts, activities, ga...
The newest Dog Man came out earlier this week! Celebrate Pilkey’s newest in the series, Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time with some Dog Man fun, right after school!
Join us for crafts, activities, ga...
06
November
Essex FilmFest: Opening Reception & Film Screening
5:30 pm Centerbrook Architects
Join us at Essex Library on Nov. 6 at 5:30 PM for an opening reception to celebrate the second annual Essex FilmFest! A showing of the film "What Happened Was..." is scheduled for 8 PM on Nov. 6 in the Auditorium of Centerbrook Architects.
The Essex Film Festival fea...
The Essex Film Festival fea...
Little Learners Story Time: Halloween! (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Join the Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian for a story time celebrating all things spooky, featuring themed books, songs, and a spooky craft! Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes.
Join us for themed ...
Join the Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian for a story time celebrating all things spooky, featuring themed books, songs, and a spooky craft! Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes.
Join us for themed ...
Trick or Treat at the Essex Library (All Ages)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for kids of all ages.
Come to the library in costume, say the magic words, and get a special treat (one per kiddo, please!)
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration is required, drop in!
Come to the library in costume, say the magic words, and get a special treat (one per kiddo, please!)
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration is required, drop in!
March with Essex Library in the Essex Halloween Parade! (All Ages)
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Essex Post Office
Program for kids of all ages.
We’ve got a banner, you’ve got some costumes, and we’re ready to join in on the fun! March with the Essex Library in the annual Essex Halloween Parade!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
We will...
We’ve got a banner, you’ve got some costumes, and we’re ready to join in on the fun! March with the Essex Library in the annual Essex Halloween Parade!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
We will...
Delving Into Pastels
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth
Working in this medium is so exciting-it’s a forgiving one! You can blend, add value, and erase! Dig in for detail or be free according to your style. We will be wo...
Hatha Yoga at Essex Library
10:00 am Essex Library Association
Join us at Essex Library for a 2-part Hatha yoga series, led by Lisa Sanders. Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that uses physical techniques such as breathwork and mindful yoga movements for balance, strength and stability. Lisa also incorporates yoga philosophy, singing ...
Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom: Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost (Virtual Author Talk)
2:00 pm Essex Library Association
In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward—it begins within. Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbre...
Sensory Playtime (Birth – Age 4)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages birth-4 and their caregivers.
Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to mo...
Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to mo...
Bingo Night at Brickside Pizza!
6:30 pm Brickside Pizza
Bingo Night at Brickside Pizza is the first Wednesday of every month! Our local business partner is Shell & Bee Studio prizes! And of course some Brickside prizes too!
Little Learners Story Time: Dinosaurs (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Kids, come celebrate our prehistoric friends with stories, songs, and fun activities, all to help us celebrate DINOvember!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, s...
Kids, come celebrate our prehistoric friends with stories, songs, and fun activities, all to help us celebrate DINOvember!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, s...
Stories & Slices at Brickside Pizza
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Brickside Pizza
Join Brickside Pizza & The Ivoryton Library for Stories & Slices - every Friday at 12pm! Featuring story time, a take home craft, special guests and more! Check our socials for more specific updates! Pizza available for purchase.
Dog Man Book Release Party (All Ages)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program designed for all kids who love Dog Man!
The newest Dog Man came out earlier this week! Celebrate Pilkey’s newest in the series, Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time with some Dog Man fun, right after school!
Join us for crafts, activities, ga...
The newest Dog Man came out earlier this week! Celebrate Pilkey’s newest in the series, Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time with some Dog Man fun, right after school!
Join us for crafts, activities, ga...
Essex FilmFest: Opening Reception & Film Screening
5:30 pm Centerbrook Architects
Join us at Essex Library on Nov. 6 at 5:30 PM for an opening reception to celebrate the second annual Essex FilmFest! A showing of the film "What Happened Was..." is scheduled for 8 PM on Nov. 6 in the Auditorium of Centerbrook Architects.
The Essex Film Festival fea...
The Essex Film Festival fea...