Events

On select Saturday mornings at 10:00 am, we offer a special cruise, designed for young children and their parents, grandparents, etc., aboard RiverQuest. On this cruise, we will show young children how to use binoculars, teach them about the birds we see, nautic...

Swing by the Connecticut River Museum for take-home craft activities that engage kids with the Connecticut River’s stunning wildlife and rich history. Crafts will take place in the Museum’s Boathouse. A program just for kids 4+ and their caregivers, River Tales incl...

Join us at Essex Library on select Mondays in August for a 3-part meditation series led by local Meditation Coach, Caryl Horner. Meditation has proven to be a practice that helps to reduce stress and improve physical, mental and emotional health. The series, consisting ...

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, "The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds." Register for this virtual author talk with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk 

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Stay cool this summer in the Buel Room of Essex Library with a "Book-to-Screen" movie matinee!

For more information, including the movie title, call the Library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar section of the Library’s website, More…

Program for kids ages 4-8 & mentors age 13-18.

Level up your reading skills, work on your summer reading goals & beat the Summer Slide with a Teen Buddy! Build social skills, reading fluency, and confidence! Each teen volunteer (ages 13-18) i...

Join us aboard RiverQuest or Onrust for a relaxing evening cruise on the lower Connecticut River. This "journey to nowhere" is timed so that, weather permitting, you’ll see the full moon rise while enjoying twilight views, local wildlife, and points of interest. Bring...

Stay cool this summer in the Buel Room of Essex Library with a "Book-to-Screen" movie matinee!

For more information, including the movie title, call the Library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar section of the Library’s website, More…