Activity

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 licensed therapy dog Louie the Labrador! Please note: A photographer from the Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club will be attending this session to do a write-up on Louie’s work with the library. If you would not like to be photographed, please let us know! Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Click here to register for the 5:15 time slot. Click here to register for the 5:30 time slot. Click here to register for the 5:45 time slot.

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 to gain exclusive insight from one of the most visionary voices in modern fiction. This Essex Library program is free and open to all. Registration is required for all virtual author talks. Register online at www.youressexlibrary.org or by calling the Library at 860-767-1560.