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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Book-to-Screen Movie Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Stay cool this summer in the Buel Room of Essex Library with a “Book-to-Screen” movie matinee! \nFor more information\, including the movie title\, call the Library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar section of the Library’s website\, www.youressexlibrary.org.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-book-to-screen-movie-matinee-4/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
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SUMMARY:Splash of Math Club (Gr. K-2)
DESCRIPTION:Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like “Bouncy Dice Explosion” to creative challenges like “Pirate Treasure Hunt\,” there’s something for every young mathematician. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/splash-of-math-club-gr-k-2/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T150000
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SUMMARY:Splash of Math Club (Gr. 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like “Bouncy Dice Explosion” to creative challenges like “Pirate Treasure Hunt\,” there’s something for every young mathematician. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nGrade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/splash-of-math-club-gr-3-5/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
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SUMMARY:Story Time at Essex Island
DESCRIPTION:Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. \nJoin the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on\, and a snack to enjoy\, while we read books\, dance around\, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nNo registration is required. In the event of rain\, story time will not be held.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/story-time-at-essex-island/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Essex Island\, 11 Ferry Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T093000
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Meditation Mondays (A 3-Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Essex Library on select Mondays in August for a 3-part meditation series led by local Meditation Coach\, Caryl Horner. Meditation has proven to be a practice that helps to reduce stress and improve physical\, mental and emotional health. The series\, consisting of three 45-minute classes\, will progressively lead participants through an introduction to the practice. \nMonday\, August 18 “Creating Your Meditation Practice” This class will cover the benefits of regular meditation\, the details on the frequency\, length of time\, etc. of a regular individual meditation practice\, as well as a resource list on meditation.\n\nAbout Caryl Horner\nCaryl helps people learn how to meditate individually and in groups\, and assists them to develop and continue this practice. She owns The Dharma Room\, a meditation business in Chester. She has worked in healthcare for more than 40 years. She has a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Connecticut College and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Connecticut.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-meditation-mondays-a-3-part-series/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
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SUMMARY:EBOT Business After Hours at Ivoryton Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join the Essex Board of Trade for our next Business After Hours — a relaxed time with light refreshments\, great conversation\, and the chance to explore one of our local member businesses.\nDate: August 19Time: 5:30 to 7 pmPlace: Ivoryton Playhouse\n\nThis event is a special perk for EBOT members — but if you’re curious about joining\, this is the perfect time to learn more! Membership connects you with our vibrant local business community\, gives you a voice in town events\, and offers valuable networking opportunities.Learn how to become a member: https:// essexct.com/membership-2/
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ebot-business-after-hours-at-ivoryton-playhouse/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Playhouse\, 103 Main Street\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T190000
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Virtual Author Talk with Casey McQuiston
DESCRIPTION:Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston’s latest romantic comedy\, The Pairing. Register HERE.\nThis program is FREE and open to the public. \nWhen two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour\, they challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they’re over each other—except they’re definitely not. Theo and Kit have been a lot of things: childhood best friends\, crushes\, in love\, and now estranged exes. After a brutal breakup on the transatlantic flight to their dream European food and wine tour\, they exited each other’s lives once and for all. Time apart has done them good. Theo has found confidence as a hustling bartender by night and aspiring sommelier by day\, with a long roster of casual lovers. Kit\, who never returned to America\, graduated as the reigning sex god of his pastry school class and now bakes at one of the finest restaurants in Paris. Sure\, nothing really compares to what they had\, and life stretches out long and lonely ahead of them\, but—yeah. It’s in the past. All that remains is the unused voucher for the European tour that never happened\, good for 48 months after its original date and about to expire. Four years later\, it seems like a great idea to finally take the trip. Solo. Separately. \nIt’s not until they board the tour bus that they discover they’ve both accidentally had the exact same idea\, and now they’re trapped with each other for three weeks of stunning views\, luscious flavors\, and the most romantic cities of France\, Spain\, and Italy. It’s fine. There’s nothing left between them. So much nothing that\, when Theo suggests a friendly wager to see who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first\, Kit is totally game. And why stop there? Why not a full-on European hookup competition? But sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can’t have. Register now to join our discussion about Casey McQuiston’s spiciest book yet! \nAbout the Author: Casey McQuiston is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of romantic comedies\, including One Last Stop\, Red\, White & Royal Blue\, I Kissed Shara Wheeler\, and The Pairing. Red\, White & Royal Blue was adapted into a movie in 2023 and released on Amazon Prime. Casey was recently named on the 2022 Time100 Next List. Their writing has appeared in The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, and Bon Appetit. Born and raised in southern Louisiana\, Casey now lives in New York City with a poodle mix named Pepper.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-virtual-author-talk-with-casey-mcquiston/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T150000
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SUMMARY:End of Summer Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Program for families with kids of all ages. \nJoin Miss Nicole from Essex Library and Miss Elizabeth from Ivoryton Library for a Field Day at Main Street Park to end the summer! Celebrate all the awesome reading you did this summer with a fun afternoon full of games\, face painting\, book prizes\, and more! \nThis program will be held at Main Street Park\, 12 Main Street\, Essex\, CT. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nRegistration is encouraged but not required. Click here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/end-of-summer-field-day/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T193000
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock: Local Honey
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August\, bring a chair or blanket\, listen to a free concert\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \nBorn out of a mutual respect for all things auditory and a humble appreciation for an organic evolution\, lifelong friends Frank Natter\, Erin Smith\, and Abraham Wilson have embarked on an unforgettable musical journey: the band Local Honey. Steely and deliberate songwriting that casually staggers down the line between rhythm and melody\, laced with loose yet conscious jams\, and extraordinary vocals will transport any listener to another realm. Experiencing an amazing live show is one of life’s sweetest pleasures and for the person who is treated to Local Honey\, they will be given music performed with pure emotion\, raw talent\, and endless gratitude. \nThis music series is generously supported by Privé Swiss Wellness. \nIn case of inclement weather\, please check our site. All updates will be shown there.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/thursdays-on-the-dock-local-honey/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main St\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T140000
DTSTAMP:20250617T014722Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T014722Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Book-to-Screen Movie Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Stay cool this summer in the Buel Room of Essex Library with a “Book-to-Screen” movie matinee! \nFor more information\, including the movie title\, call the Library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar section of the Library’s website\, www.youressexlibrary.org.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-book-to-screen-movie-matinee-3/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T170000
DTSTAMP:20250731T143853Z
CREATED:20250731T143454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T143853Z
UID:16156-1755874800-1755882000@essexct.com
SUMMARY:Back to School Book Bingo!
DESCRIPTION:Program for families\, kids\, and teens. \nCome celebrate Back to School at the Essex Library! Bingo for books is fun for everyone! Bring your family and friends\, play BINGO and earn books as your prize. Winners will be able to select a book from a selection of children and teen titles. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required\, drop in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/back-to-school-book-bingo/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T203000
DTSTAMP:20250108T205726Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T205726Z
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic ’60's at The Gris
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 8:30pm – 12:00am \nPsychedelic ’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 every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks\, the Beatles\, the Animals\, Creedence Clearwater Revival…\nROCK N’ ROLL!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/psychedelic-60s-at-the-gris/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTSTAMP:20250731T143957Z
CREATED:20250731T142933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T143957Z
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SUMMARY:Digging for Good with Essex Historical Society (Ages 8-18)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids and teens ages 8-18. \nEssex Library Association and Essex Historical Society invite children and young adults\, with their parents\, to join the team from Digging for Good in Haddam\, CT to ‘dig’ on Pratt House’s grounds\, using metal detectors to find buried objects. \nDigging for Good will provide metal detecting tools to find objects embedded in Pratt’s two-acre field\, which was once part of a farm dating from 1701. Anything found will be donated to Essex Historical Society\, and may later be placed on exhibit. \nDigging for Good members will record a video\, as well as take photos of the interesting finds.\nPlease dress for the outdoors and wear sturdy shoes and sunscreen\, as needed. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nRegistration is required. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://essexct.com/event/digging-for-good-with-essex-historical-society-ages-8-18/
LOCATION:Pratt House\, 19 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20250419T181045Z
CREATED:20250419T181045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T181045Z
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SUMMARY:Digging for Good Youth Program
DESCRIPTION:Essex Historical Society and Essex Library Association invite children and young adults ages 8-18\, with their guardians\, to join the Digging for Good team from Haddam\, CT to metal detect and ‘dig’ on Pratt House’s historic grounds. \nDigging for Good will bring a number of metal detecting tools and lead the search to find objects buried in Pratt’s two-acre property\, which was once part of a 12 acre farm dating from 1701. Anything found will be donated to Essex Historical Society\, and may later be placed on exhibit.  Digging for Good may take photos and videos of interesting finds for their You Tube channel. \nThis program is a partnership between EHS\, Digging for Good\, and Essex Library Association. You must REGISTER for this event through Essex Library so that we may contact participants in the case of inclement weather. Please dress for the outdoors and wear sturdy shoes and sunscreen\, as needed. \nPratt House is located at 19 West Avenue in Essex\, CT. All necessary equipment will be provided. \nQuestions? Contact Outreach Coordinator\, Kate Savage
URL:https://essexct.com/event/digging-for-good-youth-program-2/
LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T122457Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time at Essex Island
DESCRIPTION:Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. \nJoin the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on\, and a snack to enjoy\, while we read books\, dance around\, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nNo registration is required. In the event of rain\, story time will not be held.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/story-time-at-essex-island/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Essex Island\, 11 Ferry Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T133904Z
CREATED:20250611T133626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T133904Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Virtual Author Talk on "How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos"
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book\, “Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos” (And why resilience alone isn’t enough).  Register HERE. \nThis program is FREE and open to the public.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-virtual-author-talk-on-how-to-thrive-in-a-world-of-constant-chaos/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate
DESCRIPTION:Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse\, Odder. \nEveryone wants to meet Odder\, the Queen of Play. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California\, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known. She’s a fearless daredevil\, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark\, her life takes a dramatic turn\, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself―and about the humans who hope to save her. \nKatherine Applegate’s Odder is inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers. This poignant and humorous tale told in free-verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals. \nAbout the Author: Katherine Applegate is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers\, including The One and Only Ivan\, Wishtree\, Crenshaw\, the Endling series\, the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter books series\, and the Animorphs series.  She lives with her husband\, who writes as the author Michael Grant\, and their children in California. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. Register and submit questions for the author here: https://libraryc.org/essexlib/77647
URL:https://essexct.com/event/virtual-author-talk-living-the-otter-life-with-katherine-applegate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T140000
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Book-to-Screen Movie Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Stay cool this summer in the Buel Room of Essex Library with a “Book-to-Screen” movie matinee! \nFor more information\, including the movie title\, call the Library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar section of the Library’s website\, www.youressexlibrary.org.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-book-to-screen-movie-matinee-2/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T203000
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic ’60's at The Gris
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 8:30pm – 12:00am \nPsychedelic ’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 every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks\, the Beatles\, the Animals\, Creedence Clearwater Revival…\nROCK N’ ROLL!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/psychedelic-60s-at-the-gris/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T103000
DTSTAMP:20250818T213319Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Playtime (Ages 0-5)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids birth – age 5. \nJoin us for a hands-on\, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration\, creativity\, and early learning through touch\, sound\, and movement. Kids are invited to move from station to station\, at their own pace\, to scoop\, squish\, pour\, and play with a variety of textures and materials in a safe\, supportive space alongside their caregivers. This program supports sensory development\, fine motor skills\, and social interaction—come play\, learn\, and make a (little) mess with us! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nProgram funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund\, and the Whelen Family Fund.\nRegistration is required for each individual session. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/sensory-playtime-ages-0-5-4/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T190000
DTSTAMP:20250818T220135Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Hannah Nicole Maehrer on writing "darkly charming villainous love" (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer\, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series. REGISTER and submit questions for the author! \nThis program is FREE and open to the public\, regardless of residency. Registration is required for all virtual author talks.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-hannah-nicole-maehrer-on-writing-darkly-charming-villainous-love-virtual/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Russia-Ukraine War and Global Geopolitics with Olena Lennon
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Olena Lennon returns to Essex Library to discuss how Russia’s War on Ukraine continues to pose a threat to global security\, along with the implications of Donald Trump’s presidency and Israel-Iran relations. Dr. Lennon will provide a 45-minute lecture on the topic followed by a 15-minute Q&A. \nThis program is FREE and open to the public regardless of residency. Due to limited space\, registration is required. Register HERE. \nAbout Dr. Olena Lennon\nOlena Lennon\, Ph.D. is an Adjunct Professor of National Security at the University of New Haven\, where she teaches such courses as the U.S. Foreign & Defense Policy and International Relations. Formerly a Fulbright scholar from Ukraine\, and most recently a scholar at Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington\, D.C.\, she has dedicated her research to the study of conflict management and identity politics in eastern Europe\, focused on domestic and foreign policy of Ukraine.\nAn eastern Ukraine native\, Dr. Lennon has been a regular participant in scholarly and media forums related to issues in Ukraine\, facilitating a more informed and objective analysis of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. She also serves as an election observer with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and has completed several election observation missions in the region.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-russia-ukraine-war-and-global-geopolitics-with-olena-lennon/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T110000
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Story Time: Back to School (Ages 2-5)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 2-5. \nGet ready for the new school year with stories\, songs\, and fun activities all about classrooms\, backpacks\, and first-day jitters at this Back to School-themed story time! \nJoin us for themed stories\, songs\, rhymes\, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors\, shapes\, opposites\, the ABCs and much more\, to prepare our pre-school age children for kindergarten. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/little-learners-story-time-back-to-school-ages-2-5/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T203000
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic ’60's at The Gris
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 8:30pm – 12:00am \nPsychedelic ’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 every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks\, the Beatles\, the Animals\, Creedence Clearwater Revival…\nROCK N’ ROLL!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/psychedelic-60s-at-the-gris/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Concerts,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers\, siblings welcome! \nWiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nNo registration required.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/weekend-wiggle-worms-story-time-ages-0-3-3/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T170000
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SUMMARY:Block Party
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place on the Connecticut River Museum campus and feature a full day of events geared to all ages. Attendees can look forward to food and beverage vendors along with live music\, puppet shows and much much more! View the full schedule on the CRM website. RSVP online for free Museum admission.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/block-party/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main St\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Events,Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T163000
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SUMMARY:Wandering Pumpkins Needle Felting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the coming of Autumn by learning to needle-felt these adventurous wool pumpkins as they tumble across soft Autumn fields and the old red barn. Easy & fun for all levels of experience even if you have never needle felted before! All materials and use of tools along with step-by-step instructions provided to make this approx. 12×9 wool painting. Frame your way or purchase custom frames made locally by Ford Frames.  These will be available for purchase at the workshop to make your painting ready to give as a gift or save as a keepsake for years to come! \n$70 + $16 Materials Fee \nLori Neumann is a local artist working in oils\, acrylics & pastel.  Lori studied Fine Arts at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and has exhibited at galleries and art shows throughout New England & Kentucky. Lori especially enjoys working with a palette knife in plein air while hiking at dawn and dusk. Lori is a member of the CT Academy of Fine Arts\, the CT Pastel Society\, the Madison Art Society\, the American Impressionist Society and the Lyme Art Association.  Lori especially enjoys painting rural New England landscapes & farm animals. She shares & teaches the love of art and believes that within each of us there is an artist\, waiting to be released! Presently\, she shows her work at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, CT.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/wandering-pumpkins-needle-felting-workshop/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T153000
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SUMMARY:Grandparents Day Afternoon Tea (Ages 3+)
DESCRIPTION:Program for grandparents and their grandchildren\, ages 3 and up. \nFor Grandparents Day\, come celebrate at the Essex Library! Kids and their grandparents are invited to enjoy tea and snacks together and create a Grandparents Day craft. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is required. Please register each attendee (grandparents and kids) separately. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/grandparents-day-afternoon-tea-ages-3/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
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SUMMARY:Pratt House Open for FREE Tours
DESCRIPTION:Pratt House\, a 300 year old home\, Essex’s only historic house museum is open for FREE guided tours\, on Saturdays and Sundays\, through September from 1:00-4:00 pm. \nNEW this year are two special exhibit spaces! The first is set with the history of Blacksmithing in Essex complete with objects made by local smiths including the Pratt family. The second exhibit features individual themes researched by sixth graders from Essex Elementary School. \nPratt House will also play host to many special programs throughout the summer so please keep an eye on the calendar for all of the happenings!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/pratt-house-open-for-free-tours/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:The Pratt House\, 19 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T173000
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Author Talk with Sam Tanenhaus: Buckley- The Life and the Revolution That Changed America
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE. \nIn 1951\, with the publication of God and Man at Yale\, a scathing attack on his alma mater\, twenty-five-year-old William F. Buckley\, Jr.\, seized the public stage—and commanded it for the next half century as he led a new generation of conservative activists and ideologues to the peak of political power and cultural influence. \nTen years before his death in 2008\, Buckley chose prize-winning biographer Sam Tanenhaus to tell the full\, uncensored story of his life and times\, granting him extensive interviews and exclusive access to his most private papers. Thus began a deep investigation into the vast and often hidden universe of Bill Buckley and the modern conservative revolution. \nBuckley vividly captures its subject in all his facets and phases: founding editor of National Review\, the twentieth century’s most influential political journal; syndicated columnist\, Emmy-winning TV debater\, and bestselling spy novelist; ally of Joseph McCarthy and Barry Goldwater; mentor to Ronald Reagan; game-changing candidate for mayor of New York. \nTanenhaus also has uncovered the darker trail of Bill Buckley’s secret exploits\, including CIA missions in Latin America\, dark collusions with Watergate felon Howard Hunt\, and Buckley’s struggle in his last years to hold together a movement coming apart over the AIDS epidemic\, culture wars\, and the invasion of Iraq—even as his own media empire was unraveling. \nAt a crucial moment in American history\, Buckley offers a gripping and powerfully relevant story about the birth of modern politics and those who shaped it. \nJoin us in welcoming Sam Tanenhaus for a memorable evening of American history. With thanks to Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council for their collaboration on this event.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-author-talk-with-sam-tanenhaus-buckley-the-life-and-the-revolution-that-changed-america/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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