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
Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Falling Into Fall September 22 - November 5, 2023 Explore new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who celebrate the colorful and joyous season … 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
The RiverLane is hosting a special event to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month on October 19th from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. They will be donating a percentage of the days … 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
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
Join Essex Library and Essex Land Trust for a guided StoryWalk® for children and families at Cross Lots! Participants will enjoy a guided walk through Cross Lots and learn why … Continue reading
Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … 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
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
Shop the latest looks for Fall and Winter from L’AGENCE, at this special Trunk Show on Thursday, October 26 from 3 – 6pm! RiverLane clients will have special limited time access to collections that … 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
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
Join Essex Library and Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 for this awesome event! Learn important fire safety information and have hands-on experience meeting local firefighters and seeing their equipment. Essex … Continue reading
Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … Continue reading
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
Fluid painting involves layering acrylic paints of different densities and incorporating certain additives (i.e. silicone, dimethicone, alcohol, Dawn dish soap (etc.) which can result in gorgeous combinations of paint, cells, … 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
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
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
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
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
Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … 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
Did you know November is Native American Heritage Month? Enjoy the museum experience at the library! See replicated artifacts, traditional clothing, furs, and other visual materials to imagine what it … Continue reading
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
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.
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
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
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
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! 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
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
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
SAVE THE DATE! Discover the ultimate Girls' Night Out experience in Essex with The E List team! Join us at The Griswold Inn Wine Bar between 5 pm and 6:30 … Continue reading
Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together attain to celebrate the holidays. Sun Records rings with sounds of the season and the chart toppers that … 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
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
Get crafty with Essex Library's newest arts & crafts program for kids! In this session, children are invited to make paper mandala lanterns. Children will use tracing paper, markers, electric … 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
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
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
