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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 2026
04
September
EAA Annual Meeting and "Celebrating EAA's 80th" Opening Reception
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
An 80th Anniversary is something to celebrate, and we are excited to share details about the upcoming show! with the theme "Celebrating EAA’s 80th"
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05
September
Little One & Loved One Dance Class with Elevé Academy (18 mos. – 4 years)
9:30 am - 10:15 am Essex Library Association
Program for little ones aged 18 mos. – 4 years, and one adult loved one.
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Little One & Loved One demo class! This is a special introductory movement class designed for young children and a parent, grandpar...
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Little One & Loved One demo class! This is a special introductory movement class designed for young children and a parent, grandpar...
05
September
Intro to Ballet with Elevé Academy (Ages 5-8)
10:30 am - 11:30 am Essex Library Association
Program for children ages 5-8.
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Intro to Ballet demo class! This class is a joyful introduction to the foundations of ballet designed specifically for kindergarten to second-grade aged dancers. This class nurture...
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Intro to Ballet demo class! This class is a joyful introduction to the foundations of ballet designed specifically for kindergarten to second-grade aged dancers. This class nurture...
05
September
Grandparent’s Day Afternoon Tea (Ages 3+)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program for grandparents and their grandchildren, ages 3 and up.
Tomorrow is Grandparents Day, come celebrate at the library! Kids and their grandparents are invited to enjoy tea and snacks together and create a Grandparents Day craft.
Essex Library program...
Tomorrow is Grandparents Day, come celebrate at the library! Kids and their grandparents are invited to enjoy tea and snacks together and create a Grandparents Day craft.
Essex Library program...
08
September
Louie Listens - Read to a Therapy Dog! (All Ages)
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Essex Library Association
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...
08
September
A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus (Virtual Author Talk)
7:00 pm Essex Library Association
Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Register now t...
Register now t...
09
September
Baby Keepsake (Birth - Age 2)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program designed for caregivers and their child, age birth – 2.
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Summer...
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Summer...
09
September
Teddy Bear Evening Story Time (All Ages)
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Essex Library Association
Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day at the library by bringing your favorite stuffed friend to a cozy evening story time! We'll sing songs, share heartwarming stories, and make special memories alongside our cuddly companions. Grab your favorite teddy bear (or any beloved...
09
September
Brickside Trivia Night!
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Brickside Pizza
Food Specials!
Beer & Wine!
Prizes for the winning teams!
Beer & Wine!
Prizes for the winning teams!
10
September
Adult Chocolate Class & Tasting at Essex Library
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
International award-winning chocolatiers Sherri and Lauren Athay from Chocolate Geeks/Truffle Shots in Essex, CT will present a bean-to-bar craft chocolate class and tasting. Sample a variety of world-class bars and learn how cultivation, fermentation, roasting, grindin...
11
September
Little Learners Story Time: Pets! (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Celebrate our furry, feathered, and scaly friends with pet-themed stories, songs, and activities that are perfect for young animal lovers!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concept...
Celebrate our furry, feathered, and scaly friends with pet-themed stories, songs, and activities that are perfect for young animal lovers!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concept...
11
September
Tween Time: Pet Care 101 (Ages 8-12)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for tweens ages 8-12.
Do you love animals? Ever wonder what it takes to keep a pet happy, healthy, and thriving? Join Zoe and Kerry from the Connecticut Humane Society for a fun, hands-on adventure into the world of pet care!
Throughout this interac...
Do you love animals? Ever wonder what it takes to keep a pet happy, healthy, and thriving? Join Zoe and Kerry from the Connecticut Humane Society for a fun, hands-on adventure into the world of pet care!
Throughout this interac...
EAA Annual Meeting and “Celebrating EAA’s 80th” Opening Reception
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
An 80th Anniversary is something to celebrate, and we are excited to share details about the upcoming show! with the theme "Celebrating EAA’s 80th"
...
Little One & Loved One Dance Class with Elevé Academy (18 mos. – 4 years)
9:30 am - 10:15 am Essex Library Association
Program for little ones aged 18 mos. – 4 years, and one adult loved one.
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Little One & Loved One demo class! This is a special introductory movement class designed for young children and a parent, grandpar...
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Little One & Loved One demo class! This is a special introductory movement class designed for young children and a parent, grandpar...
Intro to Ballet with Elevé Academy (Ages 5-8)
10:30 am - 11:30 am Essex Library Association
Program for children ages 5-8.
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Intro to Ballet demo class! This class is a joyful introduction to the foundations of ballet designed specifically for kindergarten to second-grade aged dancers. This class nurture...
Join Miss Kristen from Elevé Academy for a free Intro to Ballet demo class! This class is a joyful introduction to the foundations of ballet designed specifically for kindergarten to second-grade aged dancers. This class nurture...
Grandparent’s Day Afternoon Tea (Ages 3+)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Essex Library Association
Program for grandparents and their grandchildren, ages 3 and up.
Tomorrow is Grandparents Day, come celebrate at the library! Kids and their grandparents are invited to enjoy tea and snacks together and create a Grandparents Day craft.
Essex Library program...
Tomorrow is Grandparents Day, come celebrate at the library! Kids and their grandparents are invited to enjoy tea and snacks together and create a Grandparents Day craft.
Essex Library program...
Louie Listens – Read to a Therapy Dog! (All Ages)
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Essex Library Association
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...
A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus (Virtual Author Talk)
7:00 pm Essex Library Association
Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Register now t...
Register now t...
Baby Keepsake (Birth – Age 2)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program designed for caregivers and their child, age birth – 2.
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Summer...
In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.
This month: Summer...
Teddy Bear Evening Story Time (All Ages)
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Essex Library Association
Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day at the library by bringing your favorite stuffed friend to a cozy evening story time! We'll sing songs, share heartwarming stories, and make special memories alongside our cuddly companions. Grab your favorite teddy bear (or any beloved...
Brickside Trivia Night!
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Brickside Pizza
Food Specials!
Beer & Wine!
Prizes for the winning teams!
Beer & Wine!
Prizes for the winning teams!
Adult Chocolate Class & Tasting at Essex Library
6:00 pm Essex Library Association
International award-winning chocolatiers Sherri and Lauren Athay from Chocolate Geeks/Truffle Shots in Essex, CT will present a bean-to-bar craft chocolate class and tasting. Sample a variety of world-class bars and learn how cultivation, fermentation, roasting, grindin...
Little Learners Story Time: Pets! (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library Association
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Celebrate our furry, feathered, and scaly friends with pet-themed stories, songs, and activities that are perfect for young animal lovers!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concept...
Celebrate our furry, feathered, and scaly friends with pet-themed stories, songs, and activities that are perfect for young animal lovers!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concept...
Tween Time: Pet Care 101 (Ages 8-12)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Essex Library Association
Program for tweens ages 8-12.
Do you love animals? Ever wonder what it takes to keep a pet happy, healthy, and thriving? Join Zoe and Kerry from the Connecticut Humane Society for a fun, hands-on adventure into the world of pet care!
Throughout this interac...
Do you love animals? Ever wonder what it takes to keep a pet happy, healthy, and thriving? Join Zoe and Kerry from the Connecticut Humane Society for a fun, hands-on adventure into the world of pet care!
Throughout this interac...