On Golden Pond
By Ernest Thompson ON GOLDEN POND is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond. They are visited by their … Continue reading
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Nature Celebrates
Finally, Summer has arrived. We welcome it and so does Nature. Trees leaf out, flowers bloom, grass grows. Celebrate the season’s arrival as the Gallery turns into a Summer delight! … Continue reading
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Sea Chanteys at The Gris
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
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
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2 events,
3 events,
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RiverFare 2023
RiverFare 2023
Kickoff Summer and join the Connecticut River Museum for RiverFare 2023, a Summer Soirée and Culinary Celebration! Delight in an evening of delicious food, wines, cocktails, music and more while … Continue reading
$75
4 events,
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
FREE
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Summer Kick-off Fashion Show
Summer Kick-off Fashion Show
Join us for a FREE Summer kick-off fashion show featuring the designs of Anna Mastropolo, Friday, June 2nd 6:30-9:00pm at Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store. She creates repurposed designs … Continue reading
Free
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Annual Shad Bake
Annual Shad Bake
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, the Rotary Club of Essex Shad Bake is returning. This important culinary tradition was started in 1958 and is a classic Spring ritual … Continue reading
$10 – $40
4 events,
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How to Paint a Flower in Watercolor with Bivenne Harvey Staiger
How to Paint a Flower in Watercolor with Bivenne Harvey Staiger
Learn how to paint a beautiful flower in watercolor! Each stage of the painting process, including a basic background and the flower details, will be demonstrated. We will cover how … Continue reading
$75
Ushering in Summer with Shoreline Jazz Quartet
Ushering in Summer with Shoreline Jazz Quartet
The Essex Library is kicking off summer with sweet treats and an eclectic mix of jazz favorites played by Shoreline Jazz Quartet on June 4 at 4:00 p.m. Bring a … Continue reading
Free
3 events,
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
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
6 events,
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Water/Ways
Water/Ways
Water/Ways A Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service June 3 – August 14, 2023 Water/Ways dives into water—an essential component of life … Continue reading
$2.00 – $12
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Fish with CARE (Ages 6+)
Fish with CARE (Ages 6+)
Essex Public Library is proud to partner with the DEEP Fisheries Division – Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program to host a "FISH with CARE" Event at Sunset Pond on … Continue reading
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Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle
Shanties & Sails: Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle
A big Thank You shout out to our Shanties & Sails sponsor Privé Swiss Wellness for their generous support! Come down and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 Be … Continue reading
Free – $30
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2 events,
5 events,
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
FREE
Connecticut Sea Music Festival
An event from The Maritime Music and Tradition Society Musical Performances Historical Demonstrations A Symposium on the Music of the Sea The 2nd Annual CT Sea Music Festival drops anchor … Continue reading
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CT Sea Music Festival
CT Sea Music Festival
This family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops with local, regional, and international maritime musicians, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills, sails … Continue reading
Free
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Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Essex and Ivoryton Library are teaming up for the Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Saturday June 10 from 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM. Join the Essex and Ivoryton children’s librarians for … Continue reading
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Painted Wildflower Vase Workshop
Painted Wildflower Vase Workshop
Capture summer flowers, buzzing hummingbirds & fluttering butterflies as you discover the art of painting on glass! First, sketch a plan of your floral scene on paper and do a … Continue reading
$62
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Fused Glass Plant Stakes Workshop at Spectrum Art Gallery
Fused Glass Plant Stakes Workshop at Spectrum Art Gallery
In this workshop participants will decorate 2 Plant Stakes with a variety of glass frit and glass pieces using their own designs. There will be some use of special cutters … Continue reading
$60
3 events,
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
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
3 events,
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Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier
Shanties & Sails: Marc Bernier
Shanties & Sails is back! Come down to the River and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 Be on the deck to hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for … Continue reading
Free – $30
3 events,
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.
Threats to Our Local Waterways and Strategies for Protecting Them
Threats to Our Local Waterways and Strategies for Protecting Them
The environmental, recreational, and economic value of our local waterways will be discussed in person at the Essex Library on June 14, at 7:00 p.m. Essex Library is partnering with … Continue reading
Free
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Eleanor Roosevelt in Westbrook: A Refuge for a First Lady
Eleanor Roosevelt in Westbrook: A Refuge for a First Lady
Join park ranger Shaun Roche of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge and Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge at the Essex Library on June 15 at 7:00 p.m. as he … Continue reading
Free
2 events,
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
FREE
2 events,
Essex Summer Arts Festival
Saturday, June: 1710am – 5pm Sunday, June 18: 11am – 5pm The 2-day Arts Festival features local, regional and New England artists and artisans. The event is free and features … Continue reading
Free
2 events,
2 events,
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
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
5 events,
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Selden Island Hike
Selden Island Hike
The Connecticut River Museum and Connecticut Audubon EcoTravel have teamed up to offer this unique experience. We will be departing on the vessel RiverQuest at 8:00am to go to Selden … Continue reading
$75 – $85
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“Signing Rocks!” with Signing Basics®
“Signing Rocks!” with Signing Basics®
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
Free
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Shanties & Sails: Skylark
Shanties & Sails: Skylark
Shanties & Sails is back! Come down and enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 Be on deck to hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one hour … Continue reading
Free – $25
1 event,
5 events,
Grove Street Story Time
The Essex Library will host a weekly children’s story time on Thursday mornings June 22- August 10 at 10 AM. Bring a blanket to sit on while we read books … Continue reading
Free
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Stories in the Stitches with Connecticut Historical Society
Stories in the Stitches with Connecticut Historical Society
Essex Library begins its 2-part Voices of History series with Stories in the Stitches; a craft program for kids ages 5-8, presented by Connecticut Historical Society and Museum, on Thursday, … Continue reading
Free
Teen Anime & Manga Club
Teen Anime & Manga Club
Come explore the world of anime & manga with us at Essex Library’s Teen Anime & Manga Club! Try something new, share ones you enjoy, and hang out with others … Continue reading
Free
Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options
Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options
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
Free
3 events,
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
FREE
3 events,
Art Explorers: Andy Warhol and Pop Art
Art Explorers: Andy Warhol and Pop Art
Essex Library will host the first session of our Art Explorers series on Saturday, June 24 at 10 AM. Each session will focus on a famous artist and how they … Continue reading
Free
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Zentangle Adventure Workshop
Zentangle Adventure Workshop
“The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. “Zentangle” is a … Continue reading
$57
3 events,
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
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
5 events,
Teen Bring Back Your Own Book Club
Teen Bring Back Your Own Book Club
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
Free
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Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls
Shanties & Sails: Johnson Girls
Shanties & Sails are back! Enjoy an evening of Sea Shanties. 🎼 Hear talented shanty and sea-song musicians for a FREE one hour live performance. Add onto your evening to … Continue reading
Free – $25
3 events,
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Homeschool Programming: Water Water Everywhere
Homeschool Programming: Water Water Everywhere
Visit our new exhibit Water/Ways. After the visit, learn about watersheds, the power of water, and the value of water. Create your own watershed on our interactive stream table and … Continue reading
$15.00 – $25.00
5 events,
The Sound of Music
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant … Continue reading
Free
Teen Poetry Club: Blackout Poetry
Teen Poetry Club: Blackout Poetry
Essex Library will host the first session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday June 29 at 4 PM. Each session will focus on a different type of poetry. Teens will … Continue reading
Free
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
The first meeting of Teen Book Club (Gr. 7-12) is September 29 at 4 PM. This month we are reading The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Teen Book Club will meet the last Thursday of every month through the school year. Held at Essex Library. Call 860-767-1560 or pick up a copy of the book at the library to register.
6 events,
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
FREE
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Find Your Voice Through The Arts: Family Sculpting Workshop
Find Your Voice Through The Arts: Family Sculpting Workshop
Essex Library will host a family sculpting workshop as part of their “Find Your Voice through the Arts” program series on June 30 from 4-5 PM. Come to the library … Continue reading
Free
