Program for kids and teens ages 6-18! Join award-winning polymer clay artist Deb Jaffe to create one-of-a-kind dragons! Each dragon will be as unique as their creator. All tools and materials will be supplied. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Program for participants ages 6 to adult! Level up your fishing skills with DEEP’s CARE program! Open to ANYONE age 6+ (with an adult accompanying anyone under age 16). Participants 16+ must have a valid CT fishing license. Participants aged 15 & below must also obtain a free Conservation ID before registering. This program will be held at Sunset Pond, West Avenue, Essex, CT. Program will be held rain or shine. In the event of storms, a make-up event will be scheduled. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register with DEEP at https://he.aspirafocus.com/huntersafety/Account/Register?controllingSpc=9
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Program for families with kids of all ages. See movie titles and descriptions for ratings. Celebrate the Summer Reading theme of “Level Up at Your Library” with family-friendly movies surrounding the theme based around puzzles, board games, and video games! Popcorn provided. Click here for movie title, description, and age rating. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs at the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library.
The talk “Who’s in your pollinator garden? Notes from a garden journal,” is focused on the results of three years of observations in a pollinator garden designed and managed by Master Gardeners at the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, CT. Lessons learned, such as those related to native plants and which bees, butterflies, and moths are frequent visitors as well as when they come and their preferred flowers, can be applied to home gardens across the state. A general planting scheme developed by the University of Rhode Island will be discussed along with a handout of recommended flowers for pollinator gardens. This program is FREE and open to the public at 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426. Register HERE or by calling the library at 860-767-1560. About Pat Sabosik Pat Sabosik is the owner of Silver Spade Garden Design, LLC, and an advanced Master Gardener. She manages the UConn Master Gardener Pollinator Garden at the Hill-Stead Museum and is active in the Garden Club of New Haven. She is a frequent speaker on garden design, pollinator gardens, and native plants for gardens.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs at the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs at the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Enjoy Yoga in the air conditioned Buel Room of Essex Library with Hannah Clark. Drop-in! More information HERE. In this evolving yoga series, yogis will learn valuable breathing and movement sequences that will connect their mind and body. Each class will include breathing and meditation to prepare the mind as well as deep stretching appropriate for all levels and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them. The library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. This program is FREE and open to ALL at Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. No registration necessary, drop in!
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs at the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Enjoy Yoga in the air conditioned Buel Room of Essex Library with Hannah Clark. Drop-in! More information HERE. In this evolving yoga series, yogis will learn valuable breathing and movement sequences that will connect their mind and body. Each class will include breathing and meditation to prepare the mind as well as deep stretching appropriate for all levels and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them. The library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. This program is FREE and open to ALL at Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. No registration necessary, drop in!
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs at the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library.
The Tri-Town Libraries have collaborated to bring you a family concert at the Chester Meeting House! Get ready to wake up and shake up with the rocking tunes of Rolie Polie Guacamole! All are welcome! Registration is required. Click here to register. This program is a collaborative effort between Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Ivoryton libraries.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Enjoy Yoga in the air conditioned Buel Room of Essex Library with Hannah Clark. Drop-in! More information HERE. In this evolving yoga series, yogis will learn valuable breathing and movement sequences that will connect their mind and body. Each class will include breathing and meditation to prepare the mind as well as deep stretching appropriate for all levels and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them. The library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. This program is FREE and open to ALL at Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. No registration necessary, drop in!
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs at the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs at the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs at the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade K-2 club is for kids who have just completed grades K-2. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Level up your math skills over the summer! From energetic games like "Bouncy Dice Explosion" to creative challenges like "Pirate Treasure Hunt," there's something for every young mathematician. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Grade 3-5 club is for kids who have just completed grades 3-5. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs at the park! This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will be held at the Essex Library.
Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs! Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration is required. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, "Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos" (And why resilience alone isn’t enough). Register HERE. This program is FREE and open to the public.
Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. Everyone wants to meet Odder, the Queen of Play. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she’s known. She’s a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself―and about the humans who hope to save her. Katherine Applegate’s Odder is inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers. This poignant and humorous tale told in free-verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals. About the Author: Katherine Applegate is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, Crenshaw, the Endling series, the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter books series, and the Animorphs series. She lives with her husband, who writes as the author Michael Grant, and their children in California. Essex Library programs are free and open […]
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Threads + Paper, a 7-week show exhibit exploring the rich textures, delicate forms, and sculptural power of fiber and paper. From intricate weavings to charming sculptures, this show highlights how these everyday materials can be transformed into works of art. As each piece in the show tells a story through structure, pattern, and imagination. Discover new wall art, mixed media, sculpture, and other unexpected creations by emerging and established artists. The exhibit runs through September 6. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children’s books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, classes and workshops for adults and teens and summer camps for teens and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211