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Teen TGIF

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

Teen 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.

Teen Art Club

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

Do 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

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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! 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

Free

Adult Craft: Mixed-Media Collage

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

Start 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

Free

Pratt House Pollinator Garden Storywalk®

Pratt House 19 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

The 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

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Artist of the Month: Peter Simoncini

Connecticut River Artisans 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Come 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

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Preschool STEAM Lab

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

Come 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

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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! 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

Free

“Signing Rocks!” with Signing Basics®

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

Essex 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

Free

The Writer’s Block

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

If 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

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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.

Teen Poetry Club: Paint Chip Poetry

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

Essex 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

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Young at Heart Book Club

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

Join 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

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Teen Game Night – Push The Button

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

Come 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

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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! 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

Free

Stories in the Stitches

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

Essex 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

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Hindi Story Time

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

Join 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

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Future Artists

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

Encourage 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

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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! 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

Free

Teen Bring Your Own Book Club

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

Do 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

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Teen Anime & Manga Club

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

Come 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

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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! 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

Free

“Signing Rocks!” with Signing Basics®

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

Essex 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

Free

Teen Poetry Club: Found Poetry

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

Essex 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

Free

Adult Craft: Tissue Paper Sunflowers

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

Come 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

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Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

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

Come learn how to play the world’s greatest role-playing game at one of the Essex Library’s Intro to Dungeons & Dragons sessions! We will be playing with a shortened storyline … Continue reading

Free

Teen Art Club

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

Do 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

Free
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris

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

FREE! 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

Free

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