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Homeschool Programming: Water Water Everywhere
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesVisit our new exhibit Water/Ways. After the visit, learn about watersheds, the power of water, and the value of water. Create your own watershed on our interactive stream table and … Continue reading
Teen Book Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesThe 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.
Teen Poetry Club: Blackout Poetry
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the first session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday June 29 at 4 PM. Each session will focus on a different type of poetry. Teens will … Continue reading
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery 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
Teen TGIF
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesTeen TGIF, held in-person at the Essex Library on September 30 from 3:30- 4:30 PM. Teens can come socialize and relax at the Essex Library. Open to all teens in Grades 7-12. Held at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave, in Essex. No registration required.
Find Your Voice Through The Arts: Family Sculpting Workshop
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host a family sculpting workshop as part of their “Find Your Voice through the Arts” program series on June 30 from 4-5 PM. Come to the library … Continue reading
Art Explorers: Alma Thomas and Color Field Painting
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the second session of our Art Explorers series on Saturday, July 1 at 10 AM. Each session will focus on a famous artist and how they … Continue reading
Teen Art Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesDo you love art? Are you looking for a good time or space to work on your projects? Then come hang out and chat with your fellow artists at Teen … Continue reading
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesAmerican Sign Language Story Time with ASL Interpreter Janice Knauth
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the second session of our Multilingual Story Time series on Wednesday July 5 at 4:30 PM. Each session will focus on a different language. Children will … Continue reading
Sounds of Nature with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the first session of their Animal Voices series on Thursday July 6 at 3 PM. The theme for Summer Reading this year is Find Your Voice; … Continue reading
Adult Yoga – in the Park Weather Permitting
Main Street Park 14 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesPre-Registration is required for all 4 weekly sessions. Drop-in is not availableYoga in the park weather permitting -This Yoga Class will introduce students to the many benefits of yoga. It will combine asana (yoga … Continue reading
Adult Craft: Mixed-Media Collage
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesStart the summer off right with a fun, mixed-media, summer collage craft! Meet with fellow crafters for an hour of hands-on, beach-inspired art for all skill levels. Essex Library will … Continue reading
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery 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
Pratt House Pollinator Garden Storywalk®
Pratt House 19 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesThe Essex Library, in partnership with Essex Land Trust and Essex Historical Society, will host a guided StoryWalk® at the Pratt House Pollinator Garden on July 7 at 4 PM. … Continue reading
Art Explorers: Sol Lewitt and Color Bands
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the second session of our Art Explorers series on Saturday, July 8 at 10 AM. Each session will focus on a famous artist and how they … Continue reading
Artist of the Month: Peter Simoncini
Connecticut River Artisans 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesCome celebrate with us! Connecticut River Artisans Co-op is proud to salute our member artists with an Artist of the Month reception beginning on Sunday, July 9 from 1:00 to 4:00. … Continue reading
Preschool STEAM Lab
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with us through fun experiments and activities! This month, kids will learn about buoyancy by testing if a … Continue reading
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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
“Signing Rocks!” with Signing Basics®
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host “Signing Rocks!” an American Sign Language Class, on Tuesday, July 11 from 3-3:45 PM on Zoom. Program presented by Signing Basics®. For this class, the vocabulary … Continue reading
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesThe Writer’s Block
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesIf you need time and a place to focus on your writing, the library has set aside a block of time just for you with a new interest group for … Continue reading
Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesTeen 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.
Spanish Story Time with Señor Callahan from Essex Elementary
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the third session of our Multilingual Story Time series on Wednesday, July 12 at 4:30 PM. Each session focuses on a different language. For this session, … Continue reading
Teen Poetry Club: Paint Chip Poetry
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the second session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, July 13 at 4 PM. Each session focuses on a different type of poetry. Teens will learn … Continue reading
Young at Heart Book Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesJoin us for Essex Library's Young at Heart Book Club! A book club for adults who enjoy reading young adult and new adult literature. We hope to see you there … Continue reading
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery 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
Art Explorers: Louise Nevelson and Found Object Sculpture
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library wraps up their Art Explorers series on Saturday, July 15 at 10 AM. For the last session, we’ll look at sculpture artist Louise Nevelson, whose monochromatic wood sculptures … Continue reading
Teen Game Night – Push The Button
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome play Push the Button with us at Teen Game Night! Your ship has been invaded by aliens who look just like your best friends! Luckily, the ship’s AI, DODE … Continue reading
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesStories in the Stitches
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host Stories in the Stitches; a craft program presented by the Connecticut Historical Society and Museum, on Wednesday, July 19 at 4 PM, held at the Essex … Continue reading
Inside Government with Connecticut Historical Society
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library ends its 2-part Voices of History series with Inside Government; a history program, presented by the Connecticut Historical Society and Museum, on Thursday, July 20, at 4 PM, … Continue reading
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery 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
Hindi Story Time
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesJoin the Essex Library for a Hindi Storytime on July 21 at 4:00 PM, as part of our Multilingual Story Time Series. Each session of this series will focus on … Continue reading
Creative Dance with River Valley Dance Project
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host a Creative Dance Workshop on Saturday, July 22 at 10 AM. Kids will be introduced to basic movement skills in a group environment that will foster … Continue reading
Future Artists
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEncourage your future artist to get creative as we explore different arts and crafts! This month, kids will get to make and decorate their own homemade fans. This free event … Continue reading
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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
Teen Bring Your Own Book Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesDo you like the idea of joining a book club, but aren't sure you could commit to reading the assigned book each time? Then this new casual book club is … Continue reading
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesTeen Anime & Manga Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome explore the world of anime & manga with us at Essex Library’s Teen Anime & Manga Club! Try something new, share the ones you enjoy, and hangout with others … Continue reading
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery 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
Create Your Own Dance with River Valley Dance Project
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host a Create Your Own Dance Workshop on Saturday, July 29 at 10 AM. Students will be supported to create their own dance by learning foundational choreography … Continue reading
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! 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
“Signing Rocks!” with Signing Basics®
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host our last “Signing Rocks!” American Sign Language class, on Tuesday, August 1 from 3-3:45 PM on Zoom. Program presented by Signing Basics®. For this class, the … Continue reading
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesTeen Poetry Club: Found Poetry
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the third session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, August 3 at 4 PM. Teens will learn the guidelines behind creating different types of poetry and … Continue reading
Adult Craft: Tissue Paper Sunflowers
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome learn how to make a small, beautiful bouquet of sunflowers using tissue paper and coffee filters! Meet with fellow crafters for an hour of hands-on art for all skill … Continue reading