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
Join Essex Library and Essex Land Trust for a guided StoryWalk® for children and families at Cross Lots! Participants will enjoy a guided walk through Cross Lots and learn why … Continue reading
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
Join Essex Library and Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 for this awesome event! Learn important fire safety information and have hands-on experience meeting local firefighters and seeing their equipment. Essex … Continue reading
Join the Essex Library’s Children’s Librarian for a story time celebrating all things spooky, featuring themed books, songs, and a spooky craft! Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloweencostumes. … 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
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, fingerplays, … Continue reading
Get crafty with Essex Library's newest arts & crafts program for kids! Int his session, children are invited to use pony beads and string to create colorful beaded animal keychains … 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
Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day with a Cool-ology® STEAM education program! Who said playing with your food isn’t fun?! Kids will burst with enthusiasm when they make things bubble, ooze, and … Continue reading
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
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
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
Kids ages 3-6 are invited to join dancers from Eastern Connecticut Ballet for an interactive creative movement class with a Nutcracker theme. This presentation will be led by Eastern Connecticut … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Program for teens age 13+ What is Teen Friday? It's a time to come to the library, play video games with your friends, eat snacks, color, do a craft (it's … Continue reading
Program for kids in grades K and up. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we willbe exploring polar molecules and … Continue reading
Program for families with kids in Pre-K and up. Celebrate Gingerbread House Day at the Essex Library! Whetheryou’re a cookie building expert, or your house falls apart as soon as … Continue reading
Program for kids in grades K and up. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be exploring the … Continue reading
Program for families, kids, and teens. Bingo for books is fun for everyone! Bring your family and friends, play BINGO and earn books as your prize. Winners will be able … Continue reading
Program for kids ages 0-5! One of the cuddliest holidays of the year is National Winnie the Pooh Day, which is celebrated on the birthday of creator AA Milne. Celebrate … Continue reading
Program for kids in Kindergarten and above. Roll up your sleeves and get crafty! In this session, childrenare invited to use household materials to design, create, and color their veryown … Continue reading
Program for families with kids age 3 and up. Craft contains small parts. February 3 is Take Your Child to the Library Day, and February is Random Acts of Kindness … Continue reading
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
Program for kids in kindergarten and above. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be experimenting with acids … Continue reading
Program recommended for kids in kindergarten and older. Craft contains small parts. It’s a half day from school and Valentine’s Day! Come to the library and decorate a festive heart-shaped … Continue reading
Program for kids in Kindergarten and older. Roll up your sleeves and get crafty! In this session, children are invited to use arts and crafts materials to create their very … Continue reading
Program for kids age 8 and older. National Ukulele Day was earlier this month, but it’s never too late to celebrate! Want to try an instrument that is fun and … Continue reading
Program for kids in Kindergarten and older. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be exploring dactyloscopy, the … Continue reading
Program for kids in kindergarten and older. It’s National Pokémon Day, come celebrate at the library! Travel around the room to different stations to hatch Pokémon eggs, play Pokémon-themed games, … Continue reading
Program for kids ages 0-5. Leap into Leap Day 2024 and join us for Leap Day Froggy Story Time! Read some jumping good books, sing some songs, and make a … Continue reading
Madison-based estate planning and elder law attorney Erin Duques will present a free Zoom program for the Essex Library on how to protect your house and assets from Connecticut's long-term … Continue reading
Program for kids in Kindergarten and older. Enjoy a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project at the library select Saturdays. This session we will be exploring geometric shapes … Continue reading
Program for kids in pre-k and up. How to catch a leprechaun? It's tougher than you think! He'll turn your whole house upside down. He's quicker than a wink! Tomorrow … Continue reading
A Celtic musical performance entitled, "Give Me Your Hand," presented by the group Entwyned in the program room of the Essex Library! This program will highlight delightful selections from the … Continue reading
Learn all about the next solar eclipse, happening April 8, 2024! Carol Ivers, planetarium and observatory director at Central Connecticut State University, will present a talk focused on the astronomical … Continue reading
Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed … Continue reading
Program for ages 10-110! Join the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) for a craft workshop to make a lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wire frames. Learn … Continue reading
Join Essex Library for a 3-part Zoom series open to parents and teachers who would like to learn more information about reasons why their young readers may be struggling. Each … Continue reading
Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother. This program is … Continue reading
Program for kids ages 4 and up, craft contains small parts. Celebrate National Pet Day at Essex Library! Kids will read the book Charlotte and the Rock, and become inspired … Continue reading
Program for kids ages 2-5. Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, shapes, opposites, the ABCs and much more, to prepare … Continue reading
Join the Essex Library on April 12 at 1 PM for a screening of a recent comedy musical fantasy film, rated PG. Popcorn will be provided. Essex Library programs are … Continue reading
Program for kids in Kindergarten and older. Roll up your sleeves and get crafty! In this session we will be using white crayons, tissue paper, and spray bottles to make … Continue reading
If you’re getting close to age 65 or would like to help a friend or family member enroll in Medicare, this informative talk will clear up many of your questions. … Continue reading
The first episode of the 4-part 2017-2018 television mini-series will be screened in the program room of the Essex Library. Screenings of the remaining episodes will take place on April … Continue reading
Join Essex Library for a 3-part Zoom series open to parents and teachers who would like to learn more information about reasons why their young readers may be struggling. Each … Continue reading
