Program recommended for kids ages 2-6, all are welcome! February is Random Acts of Kindness Month, and February 3 is Take Your Child to the Library Day! Celebrate at the … Continue reading
Program for families with kids age 3 and up. Craft contains small parts. February 3 is Take Your Child to the Library Day, and February is Random Acts of Kindness … Continue reading
Program for kids in grades K-2. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading
Program for kids in grades 3-5. Join Miss Nicole, Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian, and Mrs. Vandermale, Essex Elementary School’s Math Specialist, for 8 weeks of math fun! Crazy 8’s is … Continue reading
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
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
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
Program for kids in kindergarten and above. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be experimenting with acids … Continue reading
A truly unique experience awaits during the Tree of Life workshop. We will start with a guided mediation featuring Wind and Sun gongs, Tibetan and Rin bowls to plant our … Continue reading
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
Program recommended for kids in kindergarten and older. Craft contains small parts. It’s a half day from school and Valentine’s Day! Come to the library and decorate a festive heart-shaped … Continue reading
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.
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
Program for kids in Kindergarten and older. Roll up your sleeves and get crafty! In this session, children are invited to use arts and crafts materials to create their very … Continue reading
Participants create a lightweight scarf made with silk gauze and fine, colorful merino wool using the wet felting method which can be combined with many other felting techniques. For this … Continue reading
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
Program for kids age 8 and older. National Ukulele Day was earlier this month, but it’s never too late to celebrate! Want to try an instrument that is fun and … Continue reading
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
Program for kids in Kindergarten and older. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be exploring dactyloscopy, the … Continue reading
Try your hand at junk journaling, a cross between scrapbooking and journaling. Create a keepsake designed by you and for you. Kit includes a blank journal, paper, washi tape, stickers, … Continue reading
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
Program for kids in kindergarten and older. It’s National Pokémon Day, come celebrate at the library! Travel around the room to different stations to hatch Pokémon eggs, play Pokémon-themed games, … Continue reading
Program for kids ages 0-5. Leap into Leap Day 2024 and join us for Leap Day Froggy Story Time! Read some jumping good books, sing some songs, and make a … Continue reading
Program for families with kids of all ages. Leap Day only comes around once every 4 years, and in 4 years we change so much! Come to the library to … Continue reading
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
Evoke the feeling of spring while exercising your creative spirit. We will infuse soap with botanicals and scent them with essential oils. Natural clays will add color and healing benefits. … Continue reading
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
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
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
Program for kids in Kindergarten and older. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be exploring geometric shapes … Continue reading
This class is for all levels of experience. Participants create a lightweight scarf, hat or similar item of choice. Your piece will be made using the wet felting method in … Continue reading
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
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 free Essex Winter Series concert featuring Clarinetist Bixby Kennedy! According to Joseph Dalton of the Albany Times Union, Bixby is often admired for his “marvelous ringing … Continue reading
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
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! Tomorrow … Continue reading
A Celtic musical performance entitled, "Give Me Your Hand," presented by the group Entwyned in the program room of the Essex Library! This program will highlight delightful selections from the … Continue reading
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
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
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Reaching for the Sky. Explore original and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who explore the wonder and vastness of … Continue reading
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
This class begins with collaging a premade birdhouse using papers and other creative objects, feathers, tiny nests, small keys, etc to enhance the piece. We will then move using our … Continue reading
