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In this 2-part beginner yoga series, participants will learn valuable breathing and movement sequences that can be used daily. Each class will include breathing and meditation to prepare the mind as well as deep stretching appropriate for all levels and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them and chairs will be available for those that choose to practice chair yoga. Please register for each session separately. The Library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. This program is FREE and open to all at 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. Register HERE or by calling 860-767-1560.

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 required.

Program for kids of all ages. Kids 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Is your child curious about percussion? Join local musician Gary “Coach” Ribchinsky for this interactive program to explore the percussion family of instruments. Kids will learn how percussion instruments create rhythm and sound, watch demonstrations of different instruments, and even get hands-on experience playing them. No prior musical experience is needed. Gary Ribchinsky, drummer and vocalist continues to perform with the band, Long Island Sound that he founded in 1975. Gary has also performed with stars such as Sammy Davis Jr., Engelbert Humperdink, Nel Carter, and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. He has performed at the Goodspeed Opera House, the national Broadway tour of Ain't Misbehavin', and as percussionist with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra New England. He has been musician, contractor and percussionist for the New England Pops and the American Musical Theater as well as many Big Bands throughout New England. He was also the percussionist with the CD award winning Klezmer group, Klezical Tradition and plays frequently with Zev and the Klezmer All Stars. Gary has taught percussion at the University of Connecticut and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, […]