12
May
Movie Matinee at Essex Library
Movie Matinee at Essex Library
10:00 am Essex Library
Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! No registration necessary, drop in! For the movie title, call the library at 860-767-1560 or check the library's events calendar at More…
14
May
15
May
Louie Listens: Read to a Therapy Dog
Louie Listens: Read to a Therapy Dog
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Essex Library
Essex Library will host Louie Listens; an opportunity for kids & teens to read with a local, licensed therapy dog!
Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence in public speaking sessions. Sign up to spend time w...
Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence in public speaking sessions. Sign up to spend time w...
16
May
Nature Up Close Opening Reception
Nature Up Close Opening Reception
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook, Connecticut presents Nature Up Close. Discover new and original artwork that showcases the the joys of Summer and as a result look closely at our gardens, emerging insects, flowers and trees highlighting ...
17
May
Buddy Up!
Buddy Up!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Essex Library
Spend an hour with a teen buddy! Build social skills, fluency, and confidence with a teen buddy here at the Essex Library. Each teen volunteer (ages 13-18) is paired with a younger reader (ages 4-8) for a relaxed hour of literacy fun.
Essex Library programs are free ...
Essex Library programs are free ...
17
May
Pastels Continue
Pastels Continue
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
In this class learn to create layers of soft pastels to build up a recognizable image or object. Blocking in values from light to dark and understanding light to hard application on paper. In the beginning of class, simple still life set ups will be used i.e. two ...
21
May
Virtual Author Talk: Rachelle Bergstein on "How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood"
Virtual Author Talk: Rachelle Bergstein on "How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood"
2:00 pm Essex Library
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most ico...
22
May
The Art of Gaman with Nancy Beck (Virtual)
The Art of Gaman with Nancy Beck (Virtual)
6:30 pm Essex Library
Register for this virtual program More…
23
May
Little Learners Story Time: Bugs (Ages 2-5)
Little Learners Story Time: Bugs (Ages 2-5)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Essex Library
Program for kids ages 2-5.
Creep, crawl, and flutter into adventure with our bug-themed story time, where tiny critters lead to big fun!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, shapes, opposi...
Creep, crawl, and flutter into adventure with our bug-themed story time, where tiny critters lead to big fun!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, shapes, opposi...
23
May
Experiencing Watercolors Continues
Experiencing Watercolors Continues
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spectrum Art Gallery
This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques ar...
23
May
EAA Spring Juried Show Opening Reception
EAA Spring Juried Show Opening Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Essex Art Association
Please join us for the EAA Spring Juried Show Opening Reception!
The Essex Art Association, housed in a historic Essex building, has se...
The Essex Art Association, housed in a historic Essex building, has se...
24
May
Flowers at Falls River Family Hike with ELA, ELT, & ILA!
Flowers at Falls River Family Hike with ELA, ELT, & ILA!
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Falls River Drive
Families may arrive any time between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM and follow the trail at their own pace. Information and directions will be provided at check-in.
In honor of National Scavenger Hunt Day, join Essex Library, Essex Land Trust, and Ivoryton Libra...
In honor of National Scavenger Hunt Day, join Essex Library, Essex Land Trust, and Ivoryton Libra...
