Ask any seafood lover and they’ll tell you that there is nothing like New England’s fish and shellfish, especially the lobsters. Moreover, the seafood from New England makes up the … Continue reading
The Essex Library celebrates Women’s History Month with an interactive multi-media program by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame on March 23 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Log in and … Continue reading
Essex: College preparedness series for teens kicks off with SAT Tips & Tricks program, held at the Essex Library on January 21 at 3:00 PM. Daryl Capuano, an experienced college counselor, will be giving teens an overview of what to expect from the SATs, and tips and tricks to improve their test scores. Free and open to teens in grades 10-12.
Essex Library: Gardening expert Tovah Martin, free Zoom presentation on houseplants, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, for the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Tovah Martin will present houseplant how-tos and indoor gardening ideas. Free and open to the public. RSVP: 860-767-1560 or see https://www.youressexlibrary.org.
Essex: STEAM Saturdays series for kids continues with rainbow paper at the Essex
Library on February 18 at 10:00 AM. Children are invited to explore how light
reflects off surfaces by creating rainbow paper. Free and open to children in
kindergarten through grade 6. Registration required. Call 860-767-1560 to
register. Held in-person at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave.
Essex Library will host its second annual jigsaw puzzle tournament from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 4 at the Essex Library, 33 West Ave. Teams of 2-4 people will compete for prizes and bragging rights. Space is limited, registration is required. 860-767-1560.
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
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
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
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
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
Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. In this session, we will explore the science of flight with the Ultimate Paper Airplane Challenge! … Continue reading
Join us for a free Essex Winter Series concert featuring Clarinetist Bixby Kennedy! According to Joseph Dalton of the Albany Times Union, Bixby is often admired for his “marvelous ringing … Continue reading
Learn how to take great photos with your smartphone camera! Topics for this 3-hour workshop include how to use the camera controls; basic photographic theory; smartphone camera apps; specific steps … Continue reading
We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. Anita de Monte … Continue reading
