Spiders & Pumpkins: Harvest Tales

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for families with kids ages 4-11. Join storyteller and educator Monica Peterson as she brings autumnal tales from around the globe to life in this awesome performance! Together you'll … Continue reading

FREE

Little Learners: Pumpkins

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 2-5. This week we celebrate our favorite orange gourds with a pumpkin-themed story time! We’ll enjoy delightful stories about pumpkins and have a blast with pumpkin … Continue reading

FREE

PokéWalk with Pokémon Go and Essex Land Trust

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for families and teens interested in getting outside and exploring with Pokémon Go! Get ready to catch some Pokémon! We will meet at the Essex Library and then travel … Continue reading

FREE

Little Learners: Eric Carle

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 2-5. Celebrate children’s book author Eric Carle with a story time all about the beloved book creator! Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! … Continue reading

FREE

Fairy House Workshop with Little Small and Co.

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 5-12. Join us for a whimsical morning activity and create a truly unique New England style fairy house! Children will build a fairy house keepsake using … Continue reading

FREE

Little Learners: Little Scientists

33 West Avenue 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 2-5. Today is National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Day! Let’s celebrate with a story time all about science and participate in an age-appropriate STEM project … Continue reading

FREE

Needle Felting Workshop: Fall Gnome

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Fiber Artist Lori Neumann will be onsite at Essex Library to lead a workshop on needle felting. Participants will learn various techniques to create a 3-dimensional fall gnome using a … Continue reading

Free
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Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

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.

Nature Journaling with Steward Day School

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 5-10. Explore and learn with Ann Courcy of the Steward Outdoor Day School. Children will explore outside of the library and collect leaves, plants, and seed … Continue reading

Free

Little Learners: Count ‘Em Up

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Louie is back and ready to read or spend time with you! Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence! Kids & teens … Continue reading

Free
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

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

Tour of the Bushnell at Essex Library!

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Peek behind the curtain with a behind-the-scenes tour of The Bushnell! Join us at Essex Library as tour guides from The Bushnell tell you everything you ever wanted to know … Continue reading

Free
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

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

Little Learners: Thanksgiving

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 2-5. Thanksgiving is coming up, join Miss Nicole for a Thanksgiving-themed story time! We’ll explore heartwarming stories featuring friendly turkeys, harvest celebrations, and the importance of … Continue reading

Free

Nutmeg Book Club: Chester Keene Cracks the Code

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Join us for our monthly book club, celebrating Connecticut’s own kid’s book award, for kids in grades 4-6! Books are available for pickup starting November 1 with a special Nutmeg … Continue reading

Free

Reading Buddies

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 4-8, and teens age 13-18. Kids: Spend an afternoon with a Reading Buddy! Build friendship, fluency, and confidence with a teen book buddy here at the … Continue reading

Free

STEAM Saturdays: Pom Pom Launchers

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 5-12. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This month, kids will explore the exciting world of physics … Continue reading

Free
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

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

Trees in the Rigging

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Trees in the Rigging is back on December 1st! Join us at the Museum for a full day of holiday fun. Together with the Essex Historical Society and Safe Harbor Dauntless & Essex Island, … Continue reading

An Author Talk with James R. Benn (Virtual)

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Hear from James R. Benn, author of The Phantom Patrol, on Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 pm. Benn will discuss the latest installment of the Billy Boyle Mystery series, providing … Continue reading

Free

Little Learners: Bears

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 2-5. A cozy story time adventure in the bear's forest! We'll read cuddly bear books, sing songs, and even learn some silly bear dance moves! Join … Continue reading

Free

Little Learners: Cookies

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Program for kids ages 2-5. Warm up with a sweet, cookie-themed winter story time! Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, … Continue reading

Free

Creating a Sola Wood Holiday Arrangement

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

In this workshop participants learn to create a holiday floral arrangement made with sola wood flowers. The creations are sustainable, eco-friendly, and an economical alternative to real flowers. One of … Continue reading

$65

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    Essex Board of Trade, Inc., P.O. Box 322
    Essex, CT 06426 or email Info@EssexCT.com