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Nutmeg Book Club: Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good
Nutmeg Book Club: Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good
Book Club Kit Pickup Begins October 1. Join us for our all-new monthly book club, celebrating Connecticut’s own kid’s book award, for kids in grades 4-6! Books are available for … Continue reading
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
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
Little Learners: Eric Carle
Little Learners: Eric Carle
Program for kids ages 2-5. Celebrate children’s book author Eric Carle with a story time all about the beloved book creator! Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! … Continue reading
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Fairy House Workshop with Little Small and Co.
Fairy House Workshop with Little Small and Co.
Program for kids ages 5-12. Join us for a whimsical morning activity and create a truly unique New England style fairy house! Children will build a fairy house keepsake using … Continue reading
The Original Fly Girls: A History of the Women Airforce Service Pilots
The Original Fly Girls: A History of the Women Airforce Service Pilots
In honor of Veteran's Day, Dr. Amanda Goodheart Parks will provide a lecture on the more than one thousand American women who served as Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs) … Continue reading
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Whimsical Fairy House & Keepsake Picture Frame Workshop
Whimsical Fairy House & Keepsake Picture Frame Workshop
In this workshop learn to make a keepsake picture frame and a small New England style fairy house using natural materials gathered from local beaches and forests. As the holidays … Continue reading
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A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr. (Virtual)
A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr. (Virtual)
You are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of … Continue reading
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
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
Little Learners: Little Scientists
Little Learners: Little Scientists
Program for kids ages 2-5. Today is National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Day! Let’s celebrate with a story time all about science and participate in an age-appropriate STEM project … Continue reading
National STEM Day: Cool-ology®: Cool Mixtures and Magical Potions
National STEM Day: Cool-ology®: Cool Mixtures and Magical Potions
Program for kids ages 5-12. Celebrate National STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Day with Cool-ology®! Participants will discover the wonders of atoms, molecules, and elements while concocting cool mixtures and … Continue reading
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An Opera Talk on Verdi: The Opera Composer Who Revolutionized Opera and Unified a Nation
An Opera Talk on Verdi: The Opera Composer Who Revolutionized Opera and Unified a Nation
Alan Mann, artistic director of Opera Theater of Connecticut, will provide a talk on Giuseppe Verdi (October 9/10, 1813 – January 27, 1901). Verdi was a leading Italian composer of … Continue reading
Needle Felting Workshop: Fall Gnome
Needle Felting Workshop: Fall Gnome
Fiber Artist Lori Neumann will be onsite at Essex Library to lead a workshop on needle felting. Participants will learn various techniques to create a 3-dimensional fall gnome using a … Continue reading
Hike and Social: Windswept Ridge and the Scotch Plains Tavern
Hike and Social: Windswept Ridge and the Scotch Plains Tavern
Come enjoy ELT’s Windswept Ridge Preserve for a moderate 60-90 min hike led by Jeff Croyle, Steward and ELT’s President. The property overlooks the Mud River valley farmland once known … Continue reading
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Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting
Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting
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.
Nature Journaling with Steward Day School
Nature Journaling with Steward Day School
Program for kids ages 5-10. Explore and learn with Ann Courcy of the Steward Outdoor Day School. Children will explore outside of the library and collect leaves, plants, and seed … Continue reading
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God Bless Us, Everyone!
Take an unexpected blizzard, add a sprinkling of slapstick, and a pinch of Dickens’ Christmas Carol. Stir in a little romance and festive song, top it all off with holiday … Continue reading
On Childhood Migration from Central America–In Conversation with Javier Zamora (Virtual)
On Childhood Migration from Central America–In Conversation with Javier Zamora (Virtual)
Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in … Continue reading
Little Learners: Count ‘Em Up
Little Learners: Count ‘Em Up
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
Cello Concert with Julie Ribchinsky
Cello Concert with Julie Ribchinsky
“Dance Around the World with a Cello” is what Cellist Julie Ribchinsky calls her latest repertoire of music to be performed at the Essex Library on November 14, with most … Continue reading
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
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
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Cello Recital with Hands-On Stringed Instrument Demo for Kids
Cello Recital with Hands-On Stringed Instrument Demo for Kids
Program for kids ages 5 & up, younger than 5 allowed with a parent. Parents are encouraged to attend. Join Cellist Julie Ribchinsky for this hands on stringed instrument demo! … Continue reading
Drawing Class – Introduction to Portraiture/the Head
Drawing Class – Introduction to Portraiture/the Head
This five week class is dedicated to the human head and its proportions. The class will involve the study and structure of the skull with some emphasis on muscle and … Continue reading
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Native Rights and Culture in Fiction–A Conversation with Mona Susan Power (Virtual)
Native Rights and Culture in Fiction–A Conversation with Mona Susan Power (Virtual)
You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. This conversation highlights how her work explores Native Rights and Native American … Continue reading
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Tour of the Bushnell at Essex Library!
Tour of the Bushnell at Essex Library!
Peek behind the curtain with a behind-the-scenes tour of The Bushnell! Join us at Essex Library as tour guides from The Bushnell tell you everything you ever wanted to know … Continue reading
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
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
Little Learners: Thanksgiving
Little Learners: Thanksgiving
Program for kids ages 2-5. Thanksgiving is coming up, join Miss Nicole for a Thanksgiving-themed story time! We’ll explore heartwarming stories featuring friendly turkeys, harvest celebrations, and the importance of … Continue reading
Nutmeg Book Club: Chester Keene Cracks the Code
Nutmeg Book Club: Chester Keene Cracks the Code
Join us for our monthly book club, celebrating Connecticut’s own kid’s book award, for kids in grades 4-6! Books are available for pickup starting November 1 with a special Nutmeg … Continue reading
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies
Program for kids ages 4-8, and teens age 13-18. Kids: Spend an afternoon with a Reading Buddy! Build friendship, fluency, and confidence with a teen book buddy here at the … Continue reading
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STEAM Saturdays: Pom Pom Launchers
STEAM Saturdays: Pom Pom Launchers
Program for kids ages 5-12. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This month, kids will explore the exciting world of physics … Continue reading
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Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
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