Teen Game Night – Push The Button

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

Come play Push the Button with us at Teen Game Night! Your ship has been invaded by aliens who look just like your best friends! Luckily, the ship’s AI, DODE … Continue reading

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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

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Stories in the Stitches

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

Essex Library will host Stories in the Stitches; a craft program presented by the Connecticut Historical Society and Museum, on Wednesday, July 19 at 4 PM, held at the Essex … Continue reading

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Hindi Story Time

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

Join the Essex Library for a Hindi Storytime on July 21 at 4:00 PM, as part of our Multilingual Story Time Series. Each session of this series will focus on … Continue reading

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Future Artists

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

Encourage your future artist to get creative as we explore different arts and crafts! This month, kids will get to make and decorate their own homemade fans. This free event … Continue reading

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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

Teen Bring Your Own Book Club

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

Do you like the idea of joining a book club, but aren't sure you could commit to reading the assigned book each time? Then this new casual book club is … Continue reading

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Teen Anime & Manga Club

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

Come explore the world of anime & manga with us at Essex Library’s Teen Anime & Manga Club! Try something new, share the ones you enjoy, and hangout with others … Continue reading

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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

“Signing Rocks!” with Signing Basics®

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

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

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Teen Poetry Club: Found Poetry

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

Essex Library will host the third session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, August 3 at 4 PM. Teens will learn the guidelines behind creating different types of poetry and … Continue reading

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Adult Craft: Tissue Paper Sunflowers

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

Come learn how to make a small, beautiful bouquet of sunflowers using tissue paper and coffee filters! Meet with fellow crafters for an hour of hands-on art for all skill … Continue reading

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Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

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

Come learn how to play the world’s greatest role-playing game at one of the Essex Library’s Intro to Dungeons & Dragons sessions! We will be playing with a shortened storyline … Continue reading

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August Featured Artisan

55 Main Street 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Please join us for our August Featured Artisan of the Month Reception. In memoriam -- Gay Petruzzi Ritter (1944-2022). Enjoy refreshments, meet the artisans, shop for unique items.  Most importantly, … Continue reading

Teen Art Club

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

Do you love art? Are you looking for a good time or space to work on your projects? Then come hang out and chat with your fellow artists at Teen … Continue reading

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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

Animal Friends

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

Essex Library will host the final session of its Animal Voices series on Tuesday August 8 at 4 PM. The theme for Summer Reading this year is Find Your Voice; … Continue reading

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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.

Jersey Boys

Ivoryton Playhouse 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United States

Book by: Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music by: Bob Gaudio, Lyrics by: Bob Crewe JERSEY BOYS is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes - and … Continue reading

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Teen Poetry Club: Poetry Escape Room

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

Essex Library will host the final session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, August 10 at 4 PM. In this session, teens will challenge themselves with a Poetry Escape Room! … Continue reading

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Young at Heart Book Club

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

Join us for Essex Library's Young at Heart Book Club! A book club for adults who enjoy reading young adult and new adult literature. We hope to see you there … Continue reading

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Essex Library’s Stay Cool Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

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

Gather with friends and family of all ages to compete for prizes, including bragging rights, at Essex Library’s Stay Cool Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament on Saturday, August 12, 9:30-11:30. Teams may … Continue reading

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Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

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

Come learn how to play the world’s greatest role-playing game at one of the Essex Library’s Intro to Dungeons & Dragons sessions! We will be playing with a shortened storyline … Continue reading

Free

Preschool STEAM Lab

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

Come explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with us through fun experiments and activities! This month, kids will get to make their own bubble wands. … Continue reading

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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

Imaginary Worlds

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

It’s the height of Summer and time for our imaginations to go wild. Explore new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who celebrate the season with their “imaginary … Continue reading

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Teen Board Game Night

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

Join the Essex Library for Teen Board Game Night! We will have a variety of fun board games to choose from, so grab a friend and come play with us! … Continue reading

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