STEAM Girls Series Featuring: Gabriel Chevalier Thursday, June 10, 2021 4:30 pm STEAMgirls Program Featuring: Gabriel Chevalier FREE program! A virtual program to serve girls, age 10-16, interested in studying … Continue reading
UConn Associate Professor of Virology and Vaccinology Paulo Verardi, free illustrated talk on the COVID-19 virus and viruses in general, 7 p.m. June 15 on Zoom for the Essex Library. Verardi’s focus will be on COVID-19’s origin, transmission, and variant evolution since the start of the pandemic. Registration is required.
Essex Library welcomes back David Handler In a virtual talk on Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. for the latest installment of his Edgar Award-winning Stewart Hoag mystery series. Handler’s … Continue reading
STEAM Girls Series Featuring: Shani Mensing Tuesday, June 22, 2021 4:30 pm STEAMgirls Program FREE program! A virtual program to serve girls, age 10-16, interested in studying the academic areas … Continue reading
Everyone, both young and old, needs an estate plan. Your life circumstances can change in an instant; if they do, are you prepared? The Essex Library is offering a free estate … Continue reading
Trust laws in Connecticut saw massive changes in 2020. You may have heard about these changes and might be wondering how these changes affect you. On Thursday, December 9 at … Continue reading
Free chess basics classes will be taught by DIG USA professional chess instructor Jithu Sajeevan at 4 p.m. on Dec. 29, Jan. 12 and Jan. 26 for students in grades 6-12 on Zoom for the Essex Library. Registration is required.
A free, illustrated talk on Edith Wharton’s estate in Lenox, Mass., The Mount, will be presented by Director of Visitor Services Anne Schuyler at 4 p.m. Jan 29, on Zoom for the Essex Library. Schuyler will focus on Wharton’s design skills for this outstanding home and garden. Registration is required.
In this ZOOM class we study the uniqueness of the Cubist art movement and how artists of the early 20th Century changed visual perception to redefine art into a more abstracted … Continue reading
A free, illustrated talk on growing roses successfully in New England will be presented by American Rose Society Master Rosarians Angelina and Mike Chute at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 on Zoom for the Essex Library. The Chutes’ focus will be on six easy steps to growing roses in New England; selecting winter hardy and disease resistant varieties for New England gardens and the best way to plant and prune roses.
A free, illustrated talk by Art Historian Emily Weeks on Lennart Anderson in conjunction with an exhibition of his work at the Lyme Academy of Fine Art at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 on Zoom for the Essex Library. Weeks’ focus is on the inspiration and execution of Anderson’s works, and the legacy that his practice of “seeing beautifully” leaves behind.
The Essex Library celebrates Women’s History Month with an interactive multi-media program by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame on March 23 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Log in and … Continue reading
A free, illustrated talk on examples of deifications in modern since 1492 and what they can teach us about turbulent times will be offered by author Anna Della Subin at 11 a.m. March 26 on Zoom for the Essex and Darien Libraries. Subin explores examples of deifications in modern since 1492 and what they can teach us about turbulent times. Registration required.
Do you want to feel more confident when it comes to investing? Do not allow unfamiliar terms like “mid cap value fund” to intimidate you. The basics of investing are … Continue reading
People often say “you are what you eat”, but how has this changed over time? How does our diet impact the development of our brain? Join Yale Science Communication graduate … Continue reading
In 2020, the Essex Library was one of 200 libraries across the country selected to receive a grant in the first round of the American Library Association's Libraries Transforming Communities … Continue reading
A free, illustrated talk on planning ahead to protect your assets will be presented by Estate planning attorney Erin Duques at 7 p.m. May 5 on Zoom for the Essex Library. Duques will focus on strategies and tips to put in place right away to protect your life savings. Registration is required.
A free, illustrated talk on contemporary rock garden design will be presented by garden designer and author Joseph Tychonievich at 7 p.m. on May 10 on Zoom for the Essex Library. Tychonievich’s focus will be on techniques and methods specific to creating and maintaining a rock garden, and profiles of the top rock garden plants. Registration is required.
A free, illustrated workshop on social security benefits will be presented by Social Security Administration Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist Benjamin Rhodes at 4 p.m. on June 7, hosted on Zoom by the Essex Library. Rhodes will focus on early retirement benefits, qualifying for disability, survivors or spouse benefits. Registration required. www.youressexlibrary.org or 860-767-1560.
This Fall learn about Gustav Klimt’s unique approach to layering visual beauty in his artwork. We will view images to get a full appreciation of his integration of the decorative … Continue reading
A free, illustrated talk on electric vehicles will be presented by Electric Vehicle Club of CT leaders Analiese Mione and Barry Kresch at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 on Zoom for the Essex Library and Sustainable Essex. Their focus will be on illustrating how electric vehicles work, how to buy one and the environmental benefits of owning one. RSVP: Essex Library at 860-767-1560 or see: https://www.youressexlibrary.org/adult-services/adults-featured-events/
Connecticut River Museum: STEAMgirls participants meet and speak with accomplished young women, learning first-hand about the career successes women are experiencing in all areas of STEAM; providing young girls with knowledge that may ignite their passion for the future.A virtual program to serve girls, age 10-16, interested in studying the academic areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
This weeks speaker is Ming Thompson, Architect.
Essex Library: Letter of Continued Interest program, held via Zoom on February 16, at
7:00 PM. Kristie Schmidt, a professional writing consultant and college essay
coach, will highlight the importance of Letters of Continued Interest for waitlisted
or deferred college-bound teens, and give expert advice on how to write a strong
letter. Free and open to teens in grades 10-12. Registration required. Call 860-
767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com to register.
Essex Library: Gardening expert Tovah Martin, free Zoom presentation on houseplants, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, for the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Tovah Martin will present houseplant how-tos and indoor gardening ideas. Free and open to the public. RSVP: 860-767-1560 or see https://www.youressexlibrary.org.
STEAMgirls participants meet and speak with accomplished young women, learning first-hand about the career successes women are experiencing in all areas of STEAM; providing young girls with knowledge that may ignite their passion for the future. A virtual program to serve girls, age 10-16, interested in studying the academic areas of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This week, Erica Cirino is a writer, artist, and wildlife rehabilitator.
A free program presented by the Connecticut Humane Society for dog owners curious about how to identify dog breeds based on phenotypic characteristics, canine genetics, and canine evolution. This program is FREE and open to the public, April 12, at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Essex Library will host a Toilet Learning discussion for parents, presented by 2-1-1 Childcare, on Wednesday, April 26 from 6:30-7:30 PM on Zoom. Parents: Do you know how to … Continue reading
Foster your appreciation for all the birds in your own back yard with nature writer Robert Tougias, author or Birder on Berry Lane: Three Acres, Twelve Months, Thousands of Birds, … Continue reading
Our understanding of jazz isn’t complete without highlighting the influence and contributions of women. On Thursday, May 11, 7:00 p.m. on Zoom, Essex Library will host Galen Abdur-Razzaq, renowned flutist … Continue reading
As the invasion of Ukraine by Russia extends into a second year, Essex Library has invited Professor Peter Rutland provide an update on the war on May 23 at 7:00 … Continue reading
Essex Library will host Terrific Toddlers and Twos: a discussion for parents, on Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Parents: Explore what makes toddlers unique and fun! Families … Continue reading
Essex Library will host “Signing Rocks!” an American Sign Language Class, on Tuesday, June 20 from 3-3:45 PM on Zoom. Program presented by Signing Basics®. For this class, the vocabulary … Continue reading
Essex: Essex Library will host Medicare Educator Sara Mitchell of the Hartford HealthCare Medicare Education Department for her presentation of Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options on June 22 at 7:00 … Continue reading
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
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
Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading
Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading
Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading
Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading
Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading
Madison-based estate planning and elder law attorney Erin Duques will present a free Zoom program for the Essex Library on how to protect your house and assets from Connecticut's long-term … Continue reading
We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. Anita de Monte … Continue reading
Horticulturist Krissy Boys, who specializes in natural areas, will present a virtual lecture on native lawns. Native lawns eliminate fertilizer and pesticide inputs, require minimal hand weeding and tolerate a … Continue reading
Join the Essex Library in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats! Register for this virtual author talk … Continue reading
Join the Essex Library in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats! Register for this virtual program by … Continue reading
Learn all about Social Security benefits when the Essex Library hosts Benjamin Rhodes, III, metropolitan public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, on Zoom. Rhodes will discuss the advantages … Continue reading
You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including "Mexican Gothic," "The Daughter of Doctor Moreau," … Continue reading
Whether you are considering retirement in the near future, or just started saving for it, join the Essex Library for a virtual talk on retirement planning with Kristin Green, financial … Continue reading
Are you getting close to age 65 and have questions about Medicare? This program provides an overview of Medicare with Laura Crews, director of benefits at the Senior Resources Agency … Continue reading
Every year, nearly 30 million Americans sit on a therapist’s couch—and some of these patients are therapists. In her remarkable book "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone," Lori Gottlieb tells … Continue reading
