Star Wars Scavenger Hunt at the Essex Library
Celebrate Children’s Book Week at the Essex Library with a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt! During the week of May 1-6, children of all ages are invited to the Essex Library … Continue reading
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
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
Free
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Tween Time: Star Wars Minute to Win It Challenge! (GR. 4-8)
Tween Time: Star Wars Minute to Win It Challenge! (GR. 4-8)
Celebrate Star Wars Day with Essex Library a day early. Tweens in grades 4-8 are invited to the library on Wednesday, May 3 from 4:00-5:00 PM for Star Wars Minute-to-Win-It … Continue reading
Free
2 events,
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
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
FREE
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Steam Saturdays Series: Binary Code Bracelets
Steam Saturdays Series: Binary Code Bracelets
Essex Library continues its STEAM Saturdays series for children in Kindergarten through grade 6 on Saturday, May 6, at 10 AM. In this session, children will explore coding while making … Continue reading
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Botanical Illustration Basics in Pen and Ink
Botanical Illustration Basics in Pen and Ink
Create beautiful illustrations in pen and ink! Students will be introduced to the basics of ink application, including line work and stippling using micron pens. This one-day workshop will focus on a single botanical subject (provided by instructor), During the three-hour session, Nancy Bentivegna, a seasoned instructor who has taught many multiple week sessions, and will provide students with the skills to begin drawing botanical illustrations in this medium and tips to make drawings more successful. Pen and ink is great fun; give it a try!
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
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
Free
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1 event,
Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting
Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting
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.
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Louie Listens
Louie Listens
Essex Library will host a May session of Louie Listens, an opportunity for kids & teens to read with a local, licensed therapy dog, on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from … Continue reading
Free
1 event,
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
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
FREE
1 event,
Steam Saturdays Series: Craft Stick Harmonica
Steam Saturdays Series: Craft Stick Harmonica
Essex Library continues its STEAM Saturdays series for children in Kindergarten through grade 6 on Saturday, May 13, at 10 AM. In this session, children will explore the science of … Continue reading
Free
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1 event,
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
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
Free
1 event,
1 event,
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Pet Professions with the Connecticut Humane Society (Gr. 5-12)
Pet Professions with the Connecticut Humane Society (Gr. 5-12)
Essex Library will host Pet Professions; a program presented by the Connecticut Humane Society, for children and teens in grades 5-12 on Wednesday, May 17, from 4:30-5:30 PM. Participants are … Continue reading
Free
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Nature Celebrates
Finally, Summer has arrived. We welcome it and so does Nature. Trees leaf out, flowers bloom, grass grows. Celebrate the season’s arrival as the Gallery turns into a Summer delight! … Continue reading
Free
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
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
FREE
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Endangered Animals (Ages 8+)
Endangered Animals (Ages 8+)
Essex Library will host Endangered Animals; presented by Shaun Roche of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, on Friday, May 19, from 4-5 PM. When you hear the word … Continue reading
Free
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Steam Saturdays Series: Make a 3-D Book
Steam Saturdays Series: Make a 3-D Book
Essex Library continues its STEAM Saturdays series for children in Kindergarten through grade 6 on Saturday, May 20, at 10 AM. In this session, children will explore the science of … Continue reading
Free
1 event,
2 events,
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
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
Free
2 events,
1 event,
3 events,
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
The first meeting of Teen Book Club (Gr. 7-12) is September 29 at 4 PM. This month we are reading The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Teen Book Club will meet the last Thursday of every month through the school year. Held at Essex Library. Call 860-767-1560 or pick up a copy of the book at the library to register.
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Distracted Driving for Teens
Distracted Driving for Teens
Essex Library will host a Distracted Driving program for teens in grades 9-12 on May 25 from 4-5 PM. Participants are invited to join Jennifer Monahan BSN, Trauma Quality PI … Continue reading
Free
3 events,
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
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
FREE
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
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
Free
2 events,
1 event,
2 events,
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RiverFare 2023
RiverFare 2023
Kickoff Summer and join the Connecticut River Museum for RiverFare 2023, a Summer Soirée and Culinary Celebration! Delight in an evening of delicious food, wines, cocktails, music and more while … Continue reading
$75
2 events,
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
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
FREE
1 event,
3 events,
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Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative Celebrates our Newest Member
Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative Celebrates our Newest Member
Connecticut River Artisan’s Cooperative welcomes the summer season by celebrating its newest member. We celebrate Nancy Harney of Nancy’s Natural & Nautical Niceties with a reception on Sunday, June … Continue reading
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Ushering in Summer with Shoreline Jazz Quartet
Ushering in Summer with Shoreline Jazz Quartet
The Essex Library is kicking off summer with sweet treats and an eclectic mix of jazz favorites played by Shoreline Jazz Quartet on June 4 at 4:00 p.m. Bring a … Continue reading
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