• Grove Street Story Time

    Recurring
    Grove Street Park 16 Grove Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will not be held. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

  • Grove Street Story Time

    Recurring
    Grove Street Park 16 Grove Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will not be held. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

  • Grove Street Story Time

    Recurring
    Grove Street Park 16 Grove Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will not be held. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

  • Xen’s Critters @ Ivoryton Library

    Ivoryton Library Association 106 Main St, Ivoryton, CT, United States

    Join the Ivoryton Library and Xen’s Critters to meet lots of new friends!

  • Food Group: The Good Egg (Ages 4+)

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

    Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join! Today we will be reading The Good Egg! Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten. As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect. So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change… Cook, read, and explore with us in this deliciously fun program inspired by Jory John’s Food Group series, one of our featured authors in our “Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading theme. This program will combine stories with simple snack-making. We’ll kick things off by washing hands and learning a few basic food safety tips, because every great chef starts with good habits. Then, we’ll introduce the day’s featured book, and participants will create a themed snack inspired by the story. While our creations bake, chill, or come together, we’ll gather for an interactive read-aloud of the book. Once everything is ready, participants can enjoy their snack or […]

  • Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

    Recurring
    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, 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 every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... ROCK N' ROLL!

  • The SummerSings Series

    First Church of Christ 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

    Since 1991 the annual program of SummerSings, co-sponsored by Con Brio and Cappella Cantorum, has provided an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of preparing for performance. It offers the experience to work with acclaimed conductors and professional soloists. The 2025 season was tremendously successful with over 500 singers participating.  Note that the Brahms Requiem (July 6) will be sung in German, as composed: Ein deutsches Requiem (Edition Peters).

    $20
  • Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

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

    A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages birth - 3) This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us! No registration required. Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

  • Plant the Seed Learning Series: Coding with LEGO® WeDo! (Ages 5-12)

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

    Program for kids ages 5-12. Join Miss Nicole to build, engineer, and code with LEGO® WeDo! Create exciting projects like a light-up snail, a spinning fan, and Milo the moving Mars rover while exploring the basics of engineering, robotics, and coding. With endless possibilities to build and discover, LEGO® WeDo is a great introduction to coding!Registration is required. Click here to register. Registration is required. Click here to register.

  • Tuesday Night Trivia

    Recurring
    Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean, family-friendly atmosphere, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu, along with our extensive selection of beer, cocktails, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So, bring your friends, bring your family, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com

    Free
  • Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth – 5)

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

    Program for kids ages birth-5. Join 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! Program funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. Drop in!

  • Connecticut and the Revolution with Mike Allen, presented by Essex Library Association

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

    Register HERE or call the library at 860-767-1560. Noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, will provide a lecture at Essex Library on the key people and events in Connecticut during the nation’s tumultuous march to independence, 250 years ago. Prominent historical figures contributed to the formation of the new country, while Connecticut earned the nickname “the provision state” because of its supplies of food and ammunition to the Continental Army. Space is limited. Registration is suggested. This program is free and open to the public at Essex Library Association, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. About Mike Allen Mike Allen specializes in bringing history to life, through his background in journalism, radio broadcasting, podcasting and public speaking. Mike hosted the podcast Amazing Tales About History for four years, producing 200 episodes about Connecticut history. For 10 years, Mike was a radio news director in Connecticut before becoming Press Secretary to the Mayor of Danbury. During a subsequent, 25-year corporate career, he worked and lived internationally, specializing in marketing and communications. Mike has lived in Connecticut for more than 50 years.

  • Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth – 5)

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

    Program for kids ages birth-5. Join 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! Program funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. Drop in!

  • Grove Street Story Time

    Recurring
    Grove Street Park 16 Grove Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will not be held. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

  • National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

    Ivoryton Library Association 106 Main St, Ivoryton, CT, United States

    Kids can join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Vanilla Ice Cream Day by making their own ice cream using just 3 ingredients, ice, and our arms!

  • EBOT Business After Hours at the Marshmallow Factory

    The Marshmallow Factory 1 North Main Street #8, Essex, CT, United States

    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. Date: July 23Time: 5 to 7 pmPlace: The Marshmallow Factory This 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/join-now-contact-form/

    Free
  • Food Group: The Smart Cookie (Ages 4-12)

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

    Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join! Today we will be reading The Smart Cookie! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence? Cook, read, and explore with us in this deliciously fun program inspired by Jory John’s Food Group series, one of our featured authors in our “Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading theme. This program will combine stories with simple snack-making. We’ll kick things off by washing hands and learning a few basic food safety tips, because every great chef starts with good habits. Then, we’ll introduce the day’s featured book, and participants will create a themed snack inspired by the story. While our creations bake, chill, or come together, we’ll gather for an interactive read-aloud of the book. Once everything is ready, participants can enjoy their snack or take it to go, along with a […]

  • Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

    Recurring
    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, 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 every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... ROCK N' ROLL!

  • Brickside Pizza’s 10th Birthday!

    Brickside Pizza 107 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United States

    It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since we first fired up the oven in Ivoryton. From our tiny takeout shop to our new home across the street, none of it would have been possible without this incredible community. To celebrate, we're throwing a birthday party on July 25 & 26, and we'd love for you to join us! Here's what you can look forward to: Hidden Golden Tickets Exclusive Honeycone Ice Cream Dirty Sodas Pizza Box Folding Contest Free Kids Crafts Saturday Pop-Ups at 4pm with J&R Farmstand & Marshmallow Factory Bring the family, grab a pizza, and help us celebrate 10 amazing years of Brickside Pizza! Be sure to RSVP on our Facebook Event Page so you can invite friends, stay up to date on announcements, and see any surprises we add before the weekend! Thank you for supporting our family and small business over the past decade. We can't wait to celebrate with all of you!

  • Essex Village Walking Tour

    Foot of Main 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Take a trip down Main Street in Essex Village to capture the rich maritime history of 18th century “Potapaug,” its working waterfront and ship-building prominence in the early 19th century as well as its development as a beautiful visitor destination of today. Our tours meet at the "Foot of Main Street" in front of the CT River Museum and start at 5:00pm.  Walking tours are open to the public but we encourage pre-registration. We ask for a $10 donation per person and tours are FREE to active EHS 2026 members. Our walks last about an hour and are on mostly flat ground covering a little less than a mile.  We try to adapt our tours a bit based on our audience of the day, but if  you would like a fully customized tour, please contact our staff 860-767-0681 to arrange, giving us at least 3 weeks to arrange our guide scheduling. NEW DAY THIS YEAR! Summer 2026 walks will be on Saturdays: June 27, July 25, August 29 and September 26.

    $10
  • Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

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

    A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages birth - 3) This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us! No registration required. Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

  • Plant the Seed Learning Series: Intro to Yoga (Ages 5-11)

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

    Program for kids ages 5-11. If possible, participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat, as we will have limited mats available. Also, bring a water bottle! The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Each week, join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore a different hobby, skill, or craft. Enjoy a fun hour-long Intro to Yoga class led by instructor Amie Meacham! Kids will listen to a story, play a game involving yoga, learn breathing exercises, and follow along with age-appropriate yoga instruction and short meditation, with each participant receiving a small giveaway favor! Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Click here to register.

  • Tuesday Night Trivia

    Recurring
    Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean, family-friendly atmosphere, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu, along with our extensive selection of beer, cocktails, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So, bring your friends, bring your family, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com

    Free
  • Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth – 5)

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

    Program for kids ages birth-5. Join 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! Program funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. Drop in!

  • Plant a Seed, Read! Family Movie Series

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

    The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Beat the afternoon heat, soak up the air conditioning, and join us for family-friendly movies that connect us with food, farms, & nature. Popcorn provided. See the Essex Library Website for movie titles, descriptions, & age ratings.

  • Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth – 5)

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

    Program for kids ages birth-5. Join 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! Program funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. Drop in!

  • Grove Street Story Time

    Recurring
    Grove Street Park 16 Grove Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will not be held. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

  • Food Group: The Cool Bean (Ages 4-12)

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

    Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join! Today we will be reading The Cool Bean! Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . . Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done. Cook, read, and explore with us in this deliciously fun program inspired by Jory John’s Food Group series, one of our featured authors in our “Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading theme. This program will combine stories with simple snack-making. We’ll kick things off by washing hands and learning a few basic food safety tips, because every great chef starts with good habits. Then, we’ll introduce the day’s featured book, and participants will create a themed snack inspired by the story. While our creations bake, chill, or come together, we’ll gather for an interactive read-aloud of the book. Once everything is ready, participants can enjoy their snack or take it to go, along with a recipe card to try again at home. This program blends literacy, hands-on learning, and healthy […]

  • Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris

    Recurring
    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, 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 every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks, the Beatles, the Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival... ROCK N' ROLL!

  • Quilling Reception & Demonstration with Marcy Kaplan

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

    Please join us for a reception for one of our newest consignees, Marcy Kaplan of Serial Quiller Creations. Marcy is widely known throughout the state for her expertise in paper quilling—the timeless craft of rolling, pinching, and shaping paper into intricate designs. Her work is inspired by meaningful moments from her life and infused with the vibrant colors she’s encountered during her travels around the world. Each piece reflects her eye for detail and her love of bold, joyful palettes. Marcy will be doing a demo of her beautiful craft. Come meet the maker & other artists of the Coop. Light refreshments will be served.

  • The SummerSings Series

    First Church of Christ 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

    Since 1991 the annual program of SummerSings, co-sponsored by Con Brio and Cappella Cantorum, has provided an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of preparing for performance. It offers the experience to work with acclaimed conductors and professional soloists. The 2025 season was tremendously successful with over 500 singers participating.  Note that the Brahms Requiem (July 6) will be sung in German, as composed: Ein deutsches Requiem (Edition Peters).

    $20
  • Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

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

    A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages birth - 3) This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us! No registration required. Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

  • Plant the Seed Learning Series: Handwriting Fun! (Ages 7-18)

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

    Program for kids and teens ages 7-18. The Summer Reading theme this year is “Plant a Seed, Read!” Each week, join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore a different hobby, skill, or craft. This week, join calligraphy artist Debby Reelitz to bring the alphabet to life! We’ll look at the rules about letters and then break all of them! Step by step, you will learn more than 20 techniques to alter your handwriting, add color with a basic set of supplies and build in decorative elements. We'll be playing with highlighters, pencils, colored pencils, gel pens and markers. Plus, we'll create a mini-project with the techniques we'll learn. Debby Reelitz’s 5th grade teacher introduced her to calligraphy and she loves to share her passion for handwritten letters with young people. Kids are taught the practical side of the alphabet with spelling and writing sentences and taking tests. Debby loves to help kids discover the joy in being creative with those oh-so-useful-26-symbols. Debby lives in North Granby, Connecticut. Information can be found at her website: https://letteringdesign.com Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Click here to register!

  • Tuesday Night Trivia

    Recurring
    Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean, family-friendly atmosphere, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu, along with our extensive selection of beer, cocktails, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So, bring your friends, bring your family, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com

    Free
  • Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth – 5)

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

    Program for kids ages birth-5. Join 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! Program funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. Drop in!

  • Tri-Town Show: Matica Family Circus!

    Chester Meeting House 4 Liberty St, Chester, CT, United States

    Program for families with kids of all ages. The Tri-Town Libraries have collaborated to bring you the Matica Arts Circus Show at the Chester Meeting House! Get ready for a captivating Circus duo poised to mesmerize audiences of all ages with breathtaking acts of daring and unparalleled skill. This highly engaging 40-minute interactive extravaganza is brimming with joyful, rowdy, contagious energy, and astounding athleticism.  This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Register: https://deepriverlibrary.libcal.com/event/16741754

  • Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth – 5)

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

    Program for kids ages birth-5. Join 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! Program funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. Drop in!

  • Grove Street Story Time

    Recurring
    Grove Street Park 16 Grove Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will not be held. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

  • Food Group: The Couch Potato (Ages 4+)

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

    Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join! Today we will be reading The Couch Potato! The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen? Cook, read, and explore with us in this deliciously fun program inspired by Jory John’s Food Group series, one of our featured authors in our “Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading theme. This program will combine stories with simple snack-making. We’ll kick things off by washing hands and learning a few basic food safety tips, because every great chef starts with good habits. Then, we’ll introduce the day’s featured book, and participants will create a themed snack inspired by the story. While our creations bake, chill, or come together, we’ll gather for an interactive read-aloud of the book. Once everything is ready, participants can enjoy their snack or take it to go, along with a recipe card to try again at […]

  • The SummerSings Series

    First Church of Christ 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

    Since 1991 the annual program of SummerSings, co-sponsored by Con Brio and Cappella Cantorum, has provided an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of preparing for performance. It offers the experience to work with acclaimed conductors and professional soloists. The 2025 season was tremendously successful with over 500 singers participating.  Note that the Brahms Requiem (July 6) will be sung in German, as composed: Ein deutsches Requiem (Edition Peters).

    $20
  • Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

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

    A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages birth - 3) This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us! No registration required. Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

  • Tuesday Night Trivia

    Recurring
    Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean, family-friendly atmosphere, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu, along with our extensive selection of beer, cocktails, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So, bring your friends, bring your family, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com

    Free
  • Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth – 5)

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

    Program for kids ages birth-5. Join 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! Program funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. Drop in!

  • Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth – 5)

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

    Program for kids ages birth-5. Join 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! Program funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. Drop in!

  • Grove Street Story Time

    Recurring
    Grove Street Park 16 Grove Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs in the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will not be held. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

  • Meditation & Mindfulness Series: Meditation 101

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

    Join us at Essex Library for a 3-part meditation and mindfulness series with Caryl Horner. Each class provides a combination of instructional content and experiential practice in meditation & mindfulness. Breath work, voice and walking meditations and a simple sound bath will also be provided over the 3 classes. Aug. 13- Meditation 101 This first class presents how meditation reduces stress and quiets the mind, to experience a calm connection between mind & body. The basics of how to meditate, develop a daily practice and the health benefits of such a practice will be covered. A guided group meditation will be presented. Each participant will convey their individual interest/goal for this 3 part program. Register at www.youressexlibrary.org or by calling the library at 860-767-1560. About Caryl Horner Caryl is the founder & director of Dharma Room in Chester. She has been meditating and working in the healthcare field for decades and has a Ph.D in Psychology. She is experienced in the following meditation modalities: Buddhist meditation,  Mindfulness meditation, The Relaxation Response & Transcendental Meditation.

  • The SummerSings Series

    First Church of Christ 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

    Since 1991 the annual program of SummerSings, co-sponsored by Con Brio and Cappella Cantorum, has provided an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of preparing for performance. It offers the experience to work with acclaimed conductors and professional soloists. The 2025 season was tremendously successful with over 500 singers participating.  Note that the Brahms Requiem (July 6) will be sung in German, as composed: Ein deutsches Requiem (Edition Peters).

    $20
  • Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

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

    A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages birth - 3) This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us! No registration required. Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

  • Tuesday Night Trivia

    Recurring
    Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United States

    What’s better than “Taco Tuesday?” Tuesday Nite Trivia at Essex Indoor Golf Center! Join us in our clean, family-friendly atmosphere, against the backdrop of golfers playing courses from around the globe. And yes, you can even combine golf (or mini golf) AND trivia at the same time! Free admission, as well as prizes every week for the ‘smartest smarty pants’ might be enough to get you off the couch on a Tuesday night. Then, declare Tuesdays as a No-Cooking Nite when you order from our fantastic Grumpy Caddy menu, along with our extensive selection of beer, cocktails, and wine from our 35-foot custom bar…Tuesdays might just become your favorite day of the week. So, bring your friends, bring your family, bring your friends’ families! Call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com

    Free