Stay & Play

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

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things!Come to the library to play and … Continue reading

Free
Recurring

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
Recurring

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

Play Dough Day

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

Let's celebrate all things Play Dough!Come to the library, make some homemade play-doh, and visit different play-doh centers to experiment and explore with play-doh creations!Essex Library programs are free and … Continue reading

Free
Recurring

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

Story Time A – Z

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

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers!Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, and a craft that … Continue reading

Free

STEAM Saturdays: Lego WeDo Robots

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

Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays.This session we will explore basic coding and robotics by building with interactive Lego WeDo robots.Essex Library … Continue reading

Free

Natural Soapmaking Workshop

Centerbrook 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

In this workshop make two facial soaps, a thyme facial bar, and a chamomile Oatmeal. Spark your creativity with this safe craft for all ages. Working with a premade vegan … Continue reading

$60
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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

Story Time A – Z

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

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers! Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, felt board activities, … Continue reading

Free

Kids Create: Fairy Houses

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

Get crafty with Essex Library's newest arts & crafts program for kids in kindergarten-grade 6. In this session, children are invited use terracotta pots, paints, and other materials to decorate … Continue reading

Free
Recurring

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

Percy Jackson Party!

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

Celebrate Rick Riordan's newest addition to the Percy Jackson series, The Chalice of the Gods! We’ll compete in games fit for the gods, talk about our favorite parts of the … Continue reading

Free
Recurring

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.

Louie Listens

33 West Avenue 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

Story Time A – Z

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

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers! Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, felt board activities, … Continue reading

Free
Recurring

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

Story Time A – Z

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

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers! Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, felt board activities, … Continue reading

Free
Recurring

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

Story Time A – Z

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

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers! Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, felt board activities, … Continue reading

Free

Spooky Stories

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

Join the Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian for a story time celebrating all things spooky, featuring themed books, songs, and a spooky craft! Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloweencostumes. … Continue reading

FREE
Recurring

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

Stay & Play

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

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come to the library to play … Continue reading

FREE

Story Time A – Z

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

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers!Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, felt board activities, fingerplays, … Continue reading

FREE

Kids Create: Beaded Animals

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

Get crafty with Essex Library's newest arts & crafts program for kids! Int his session, children are invited to use pony beads and string to create colorful beaded animal keychains … Continue reading

FREE
Recurring

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

Stay & Play

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

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come to the library to play … Continue reading

FREE
Recurring

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.

“Food for Thought” with Cool-ology®!

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

Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day with a Cool-ology® STEAM education program! Who said playing with your food isn’t fun?! Kids will burst with enthusiasm when they make things bubble, ooze, and … Continue reading

FREE

Louie Listens

33 West Avenue 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
Recurring

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

Story Time A – Z

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

A story and craft time for pre-school age children and their caregivers! Each story time will focus on a “Letter of the Week” and feature songs, books, felt board activities, … Continue reading

FREE

STEAM Saturdays: DIY Floam

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

Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be exploring polymers and chemical reactions by making our very own "floam"! … Continue reading

FREE
Recurring

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

Stay & Play

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

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come to the library to play … Continue reading

FREE

Nutcracker Creative Movement Class

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

Kids ages 3-6 are invited to join dancers from Eastern Connecticut Ballet for an interactive creative movement class with a Nutcracker theme. This presentation will be led by Eastern Connecticut … Continue reading

FREE

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