Program for kids ages 5-12. Create structures and ball run contraptions with KEVA® planks! Kids will gain first-hand experience with balance, leverage, geometry and the principles of physics every time […]
Are you curious about how the brain works? Gain insight on how reality is constructed by the brain in a lecture at Essex Library presented by April Pruitt, a PhD […]
Jeff Snow returns to Essex Library to present traditional and original tunes and songs from Scotland, England and Ireland played on a variety of instruments including twelve string guitar, autoharp, […]
Program for kids ages 2-5. Discover the magic of leprechauns with festive stories, songs, and activities at our leprechaun-themed story time! Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! […]
Program recommended for kids ages 4-11. Join storyteller Monica Peterson for an interactive St. Patrick’s Day program that brings the humor and magic of Celtic folklore to life! Dressed in […]
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 […]
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in the community? Join us at Essex Library for our 2025 Essex Library Non-Profit Volunteer Expo to meet and connect with representatives from local […]
Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! For more information, including the movie title, call the Library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events […]
Program for kids in pre-k and up. How to catch a leprechaun? It's tougher than you think! He'll turn your whole house upside down. He's quicker than a wink! St. […]
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.
Join us for a presentation from Yale Science Graduate Students as they explore how our minds and bodies change on different scales during our lifetimes in a talk entitled, “From […]
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 […]
We “got the feeling” at Essex Library! Join us as we collaborate with Connecticut Public to offer the Indie-Lens Pop-Up “We Want the Funk,” a documentary film from Emmy Award-winning […]
Program for kids ages 2-5. Celebrate the season with a spring-themed story time featuring cheerful tales, songs, and activities perfect for young children! Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, […]
Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! For more information, including the movie title, call the Library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events […]
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 […]
Great event for an important cause on Saturday March 22nd! And we can guarantee perfect weather for golf, too! Entry fee includes golf, food, drink and donation, with team prizes […]
Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers, siblings welcome! Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! Essex Library programs are free […]
Spend an hour with a teen buddy! Build social skills, fluency, and confidence with a teen buddy here at the Essex Library. Each teen volunteer (ages 13-18) is paired with […]
Essex Library will host Louie Listens; an opportunity for kids & teens to read with a local, licensed therapy dog! Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve […]
Program for kids ages 2-5. Explore the rainbow with vibrant stories, songs, and fun activities in this colorful story time adventure! Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! […]
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 […]
We “got the feeling” at Essex Library! In follow-up to the Indie-Lens Pop-Up documentary film "We Want the Funk," which was screened at the Library earlier this month, a live […]
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 […]
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.
Essex Library will host Louie Listens; an opportunity for kids & teens to read with a local, licensed therapy dog! Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve […]
In this workshop, participants will learn everything they need to know to create a thriving container garden in any space. From selecting the perfect containers, to choosing the right plants, […]
Program for kids ages 2-5. Daffodil Days are in full swing here in Essex! Bloom into a world of stories, songs, and fun with our daffodil-themed story time, celebrating spring, […]
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 […]
It's time for our annual egg hunt! The Eggstravaganza is open to Essex children & their guests from birth to third grade. Plan to arrive for the egg hunt 15 […]
The Essex Library will host an advance screening of the Indie Lens Pop-Up “Free for All: The Public Library.” The documentary tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made […]
Program for kids ages 5-12. Join us for this awesome session of STEAM Saturdays where kids will use recycled materials to create a protective structure to keep an egg safe […]
Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! For the movie title, or any other information, please call the library at 860-767-1560. This program […]
From the atoms that compose us to the evolutionary forces that shaped us, our existence is built on fundamental scientific principles. Join Miranda, Aurora, and Shahank for an engaging exploration […]
Program for kids ages 2-5. Hop into a ribbiting adventure with stories, songs, and fun all about frogs! Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early […]
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 […]
In this 2-part beginner yoga series, participants will learn valuable breathing and movement sequences that can be used daily. Each class will include breathing and meditation to prepare the mind […]
Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers, siblings welcome! Wiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! Essex Library programs are free […]
Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! For the movie title, or any other information, please call the library at 860-767-1560. This program […]
Learn all about Social Security benefits in this informative webinar on Social Security benefits, hosted by Essex Library on April 23 and May 21! Register for either the April session HERE or the […]
As the weather warms up and leaves start to show up on trees, birders in North America eagerly await the return of thousands of birds from their wintering grounds in […]
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 […]
