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Program for families with kids of all ages who enjoy stories & songs! Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with a special all-ages family story time! Enjoy engaging stories, lively songs, and interactive fun that’s perfect for kids and grown-ups alike. This joyful event is a wonderful way to spend quality time together and discover the magic of your local library. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required, drop in!

Program recommended for families with kids ages 0-7 who enjoy music and movement! Join Miss Cheryl for her Fabulous Favorites program, which features timeless, traditional favorites with something for everyone! Miss Cheryl’s fun and engaging music and movement programs include at least one picture book and integrate literacy with the use of fingerplays, sing-alongs, instrument play, puppets, scarves, dancing, and movement. Designed to foster learning through play, these programs encourage imaginative participation and exploration for children and their adults! Miss Cheryl has a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Western CT State University. She began her music and movement journey by training as a Kindermusik educator. Cheryl then went on to create her own music curriculum for early learning centers by utilizing traditional American and multicultural songs and has been teaching fun and engaging music and movement classes in the CT area for over 19 years! Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required, space is limited. Register: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&EventID=546049&PK=

Program for kids ages 5-12 Slime-making has been the favorite STEAM activity at our library over the years! Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with Miss Nicole during this special STEAM Saturdays session! Kids will create 'Icee' slime, a one-of-a-kind slime featuring a cool, textured feel thanks to the addition of fake snow. Its crispy, scrunchy, and slightly quirky texture makes it a fun and unique experience! Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required, materials are limited. Register: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&EventID=546050&PK=

In this informative and fun program, Jim Lenn will explore the history of the Ovation guitar including the role it played in the singer and songwriter movement of the late 1960s and 1970s. Lenn will discuss which famous artists used the Ovation guitar to propel their careers forward and will perform certain pieces of music by Glen Gampbell, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, and others of the time period. This program is FREE and open to the public at 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. Registration is not required, but preferred. Register online at youressexlibrary.org or by calling the Library at 860-767-1560. About Jim Lenn: Jim Lenn grew up in southern California during the 1960s. He always knew music would play a big part in his life. After relocating to the East Coast in 1998, he was a founding member of the popular folk/gospel group East of Nashville. He also held down the drummer’s chair with the popular country group The Truckstop Troubadours. He now plays solo acoustic shows and leads the Kinetic Ukes ukulele ensemble.

Program for kids ages 5-12. Get creative and bring a sock to life! In this hands-on workshop, we'll transform ordinary socks into adorable no-sew sock pets. Choose from five fun options: a wiggly octopus, a slithery snake, a playful puppy, a cute caterpillar, or a charming elephant. Using simple materials like stuffing, rubber bands, felt, and markers, you'll design and customize your very own cuddly friend. No sewing skills are needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to have fun! All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any singleton socks with fun patterns to personalize your creation! Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required, materials are limited. Register: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&EventID=546051&PK=

Program for kids ages 5-12. Get ready for some creative fun as kids design and build their very own DIY tabletop foosball game! This hands-on program combines crafting and play, letting participants create a unique game they can take home and enjoy with family and friends. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required, materials are limited. Register: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&BranchID=1000003139&Branch=All%20Locations&EventID=551556&PK=