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SUMMARY:Take Your Child to the Library Day at Essex Library!
DESCRIPTION:Program for families with kids of all ages. \nCelebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with us! Explore a fun sensory walk in the children’s room\, get creative with open art activities in the program room\, and enjoy a caricature artist from 1:00–2:00\, and a face painter from 2:00-3:00 for a day full of family memories! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nNo registration\, drop in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/take-your-child-to-the-library-day-at-essex-library/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wiggle Worms (Ages 0-3)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers\, siblings welcome! \nWiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nNo registration required.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/weekend-wiggle-worms-ages-0-3-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 2-5. \nFebruary is National Library Lover’s Month\, so let’s celebrate with a library-themed story time! \nJoin 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 our pre-school age children for kindergarten. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/18674/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Sensory Playtime (Ages 0-5)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids birth – age 5. \nJoin us for a hands-on\, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration\, creativity\, and early learning through touch\, sound\, and movement. Kids are invited to move from station to station\, at their own pace\, to scoop\, squish\, pour\, and play with a variety of textures and materials in a safe\, supportive space alongside their caregivers. This program supports sensory development\, fine motor skills\, and social interaction—come play\, learn\, and make a (little) mess with us! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nProgram funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund\, and the Whelen Family Fund.\nRegistration is required for each individual session. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/sensory-playtime-ages-0-5-7/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Comic Crew: Warrior Cats (Ages 8-12)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 8-12. \nThis month is all about Warrior Cats! \nLove Graphic Novels? Come be a part of Comic Crew! \nEach month kids can learn about a different comic book/graphic novel from our children’s collection and participate in special activities based on the book or series! Fans of the series and new graphic novel readers are welcome to attend! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/comic-crew-warrior-cats-ages-8-12/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2025 Essex Film Fest! \nEssex Film Fest is a fiscally sponsored program of the Essex Library Association\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tickets are offered free of charge with a suggested donation that directly supports the Essex Library and the festival. \nFeatured Guest Filmmaker \nMike S. Ryan is a prolific indie film producer\, known for bold\, visionary low-budget cinema. A key player in the American independent film boom\, Ryan has collaborated with auteurs like Kelly Reichardt\, Todd Solondz\, Hal Hartley\, and Béla Tarr. His breakout film Junebug earned an Oscar nomination and proved low-budget films can make a global impact. A Cannes alum\, Venice winner\, and Whitney Biennial selectee\, Ryan continues to shape the future of independent film—both as a producer and as a professor at Emerson College. His latest\, The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire\, directed by Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich\, has screened at major festivals including TIFF and NYFF and is currently touring cinemas across the U.S. \n\nFilm Lineup \nTHE ARTIST’S WIFE \nClaire\, the wife of a celebrated artist who set aside her own creative ambitions for his\, grapples with that choice—and with how to steward his legacy—after he’s diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. A graceful meditation on love\, art\, and identity\, exploring the cost of creativity and the power of human connection. Rated R for language\, some graphic nudity and brief sexuality. \nTHE MISSING GIRL \nFilmed in New London\, this offbeat caper follows Mort\, the lonely and disillusioned owner of a comic book shop\, and Ellen\, the emotionally disruptive\, aspiring graphic novelist he’s hired. Written and directed by A.D. Calvo\, founder of the Essex Film Fest\, the story explores the search for a girl who isn’t missing and the discovery that it’s never too late for late bloomers. Rated R for language\, nudity and brief sexuality. \nJUNEBUG \n20th Anniversary—A tender\, sharply observed dramedy about family\, ambition\, and the quiet tensions of small-town life. The film introduced Amy Adams in an Oscar-nominated performance and cemented Ryan’s reputation as a champion of intimate\, character-driven stories. Rated R for sexual content and language. \nLET’S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH \nExperience this eerie cult classic from 1971—filmed right here in Essex—with an exclusive guided tour of the actual house it was filmed in. A chilling mix of gothic mystery and psychological unease. Limited availability—reserve your spot early. PG-13. \n\nProducing Masterclass \nAward-winning producer Mike S. Ryan breaks down the essentials of guiding a film or series from concept to distribution in this one hour workshop. Perfect for filmmakers\, writers\, and anyone curious about how producers bring projects to life in a changing industry. \n Click Get Tickets to view the full schedule and save your spot!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-film-fest/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Centerbrook Architects\, 67 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2025 Essex Film Fest! \nEssex Film Fest is a fiscally sponsored program of the Essex Library Association\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tickets are offered free of charge with a suggested donation that directly supports the Essex Library and the festival. \nFeatured Guest Filmmaker \nMike S. Ryan is a prolific indie film producer\, known for bold\, visionary low-budget cinema. A key player in the American independent film boom\, Ryan has collaborated with auteurs like Kelly Reichardt\, Todd Solondz\, Hal Hartley\, and Béla Tarr. His breakout film Junebug earned an Oscar nomination and proved low-budget films can make a global impact. A Cannes alum\, Venice winner\, and Whitney Biennial selectee\, Ryan continues to shape the future of independent film—both as a producer and as a professor at Emerson College. His latest\, The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire\, directed by Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich\, has screened at major festivals including TIFF and NYFF and is currently touring cinemas across the U.S. \n\nFilm Lineup \nTHE ARTIST’S WIFE \nClaire\, the wife of a celebrated artist who set aside her own creative ambitions for his\, grapples with that choice—and with how to steward his legacy—after he’s diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. A graceful meditation on love\, art\, and identity\, exploring the cost of creativity and the power of human connection. Rated R for language\, some graphic nudity and brief sexuality. \nTHE MISSING GIRL \nFilmed in New London\, this offbeat caper follows Mort\, the lonely and disillusioned owner of a comic book shop\, and Ellen\, the emotionally disruptive\, aspiring graphic novelist he’s hired. Written and directed by A.D. Calvo\, founder of the Essex Film Fest\, the story explores the search for a girl who isn’t missing and the discovery that it’s never too late for late bloomers. Rated R for language\, nudity and brief sexuality. \nJUNEBUG \n20th Anniversary—A tender\, sharply observed dramedy about family\, ambition\, and the quiet tensions of small-town life. The film introduced Amy Adams in an Oscar-nominated performance and cemented Ryan’s reputation as a champion of intimate\, character-driven stories. Rated R for sexual content and language. \nLET’S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH \nExperience this eerie cult classic from 1971—filmed right here in Essex—with an exclusive guided tour of the actual house it was filmed in. A chilling mix of gothic mystery and psychological unease. Limited availability—reserve your spot early. PG-13. \n\nProducing Masterclass \nAward-winning producer Mike S. Ryan breaks down the essentials of guiding a film or series from concept to distribution in this one hour workshop. Perfect for filmmakers\, writers\, and anyone curious about how producers bring projects to life in a changing industry. \n Click Get Tickets to view the full schedule and save your spot!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-film-fest/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Centerbrook Architects\, 67 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Literature Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, take a deep dive into three of Flannery O’Connor’s short stories with Tom Kelly as he leads a literature seminar series at Essex Library. O’Connor\, an American novelist and short story writer\, is well known for her Southern Gothic writing style and major contributions to American Literature\, before her death from lupus at the young age of 39. \nThis program will help participants read critically\, focusing on specific writing techniques used by the author to create meaning. Kelly will also help participants identify patterns\, representations and ideas found in the following short stories. \nOct. 16 – “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor \nOct. 30 – “Revelation” by Flannery O’Connor \nNov. 13 – “The River” by Flannery O’Connor \nThis program is free and open to the public regardless of residency at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Seating is limited. Registration is required. \nPlease email Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart at ereinhart@essexlib.org if you need assistance locating these selected works by O’Connor. \nAbout Tom Kelly\nThomas Kelly earned a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University in 1981\, and an M.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut in 1984. He taught English for forty years at various local secondary schools: New London High School\, The Williams School\, and St. Bernard High School\, and during that time also taught at the University of Connecticut at Avery Point\, Mohegan Community College\, and Mitchell College. He retired after the 2019/2020 school year\, and has since read most of what he did not have time for while teaching.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-literature-seminar-series/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Yoga with Hannah
DESCRIPTION:Each class will include deep stretching and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them. All levels are welcome. \nThe library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. All of the library’s programs are free and open to all regardless of residency at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. No registration necessary\, drop in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-yoga-with-hannah-5/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T090000
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at the Essex Library!
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Library invites children of all ages to trick or treat at the library on Friday October 31 during open hours\, 9 AM – 5 PM. Come in costume and take home a small treat from the library!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/trick-or-treat-at-the-essex-library/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Yoga with Hannah
DESCRIPTION:Each class will include deep stretching and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them. All levels are welcome. \nThe library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. All of the library’s programs are free and open to all regardless of residency at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. No registration necessary\, drop in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-yoga-with-hannah-6/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Literature Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, take a deep dive into three of Flannery O’Connor’s short stories with Tom Kelly as he leads a literature seminar series at Essex Library. O’Connor\, an American novelist and short story writer\, is well known for her Southern Gothic writing style and major contributions to American Literature\, before her death from lupus at the young age of 39. \nThis program will help participants read critically\, focusing on specific writing techniques used by the author to create meaning. Kelly will also help participants identify patterns\, representations and ideas found in the following short stories. \nOct. 16 – “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor \nOct. 30 – “Revelation” by Flannery O’Connor \nNov. 13 – “The River” by Flannery O’Connor \nThis program is free and open to the public regardless of residency at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Seating is limited. Registration is required. \nPlease email Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart at ereinhart@essexlib.org if you need assistance locating these selected works by O’Connor. \nAbout Tom Kelly\nThomas Kelly earned a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University in 1981\, and an M.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut in 1984. He taught English for forty years at various local secondary schools: New London High School\, The Williams School\, and St. Bernard High School\, and during that time also taught at the University of Connecticut at Avery Point\, Mohegan Community College\, and Mitchell College. He retired after the 2019/2020 school year\, and has since read most of what he did not have time for while teaching.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-literature-seminar-series/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Author Talk with Phillipa Gregory (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction\,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14\, 2025). Register online at youressexlibrary.org or by calling the library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-author-talk-with-phillipa-gregory-virtual/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Yoga with Hannah
DESCRIPTION:Each class will include deep stretching and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them. All levels are welcome. \nThe library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. All of the library’s programs are free and open to all regardless of residency at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. No registration necessary\, drop in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-yoga-with-hannah-6/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Needle Felting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fiber Artist Kaitlin Cahill will lead a workshop on needle felting where participants will learn various techniques to create a 3-dimensional sleeping fawn using a barred needle and wool. Supplies are limited\, so registration is required. This program is FREE and open to the public at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Registration is required. Register online at youressexlibrary.org or by calling the library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-needle-felting-workshop/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T064149
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Author Talk with Malala Yousafzai (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir\, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world\, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is. Register online at youressexlibrary.org or by calling the library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-author-talk-with-malala-yousafzai-virtual/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T103000
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SUMMARY:Sensory Playtime (Ages 0-5)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids birth – age 5. \nJoin us for a hands-on\, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration\, creativity\, and early learning through touch\, sound\, and movement. Kids are invited to move from station to station\, at their own pace\, to scoop\, squish\, pour\, and play with a variety of textures and materials in a safe\, supportive space alongside their caregivers. This program supports sensory development\, fine motor skills\, and social interaction—come play\, learn\, and make a (little) mess with us! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nProgram funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund\, and the Whelen Family Fund.\nRegistration is required for each individual session. \nClick here to register for October 22 @ 9:30 AM
URL:https://essexct.com/event/sensory-playtime-ages-0-5-5/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T094500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T200228Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Yoga with Hannah
DESCRIPTION:Each class will include deep stretching and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them. All levels are welcome. \nThe library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. All of the library’s programs are free and open to all regardless of residency at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. No registration necessary\, drop in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-yoga-with-hannah-6/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Literature Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, take a deep dive into three of Flannery O’Connor’s short stories with Tom Kelly as he leads a literature seminar series at Essex Library. O’Connor\, an American novelist and short story writer\, is well known for her Southern Gothic writing style and major contributions to American Literature\, before her death from lupus at the young age of 39. \nThis program will help participants read critically\, focusing on specific writing techniques used by the author to create meaning. Kelly will also help participants identify patterns\, representations and ideas found in the following short stories. \nOct. 16 – “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor \nOct. 30 – “Revelation” by Flannery O’Connor \nNov. 13 – “The River” by Flannery O’Connor \nThis program is free and open to the public regardless of residency at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Seating is limited. Registration is required. \nPlease email Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart at ereinhart@essexlib.org if you need assistance locating these selected works by O’Connor. \nAbout Tom Kelly\nThomas Kelly earned a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University in 1981\, and an M.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut in 1984. He taught English for forty years at various local secondary schools: New London High School\, The Williams School\, and St. Bernard High School\, and during that time also taught at the University of Connecticut at Avery Point\, Mohegan Community College\, and Mitchell College. He retired after the 2019/2020 school year\, and has since read most of what he did not have time for while teaching.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-literature-seminar-series/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T103000
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SUMMARY:Sensory Playtime (Ages 0-5)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids birth – age 5. \nJoin us for a hands-on\, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration\, creativity\, and early learning through touch\, sound\, and movement. Kids are invited to move from station to station\, at their own pace\, to scoop\, squish\, pour\, and play with a variety of textures and materials in a safe\, supportive space alongside their caregivers. This program supports sensory development\, fine motor skills\, and social interaction—come play\, learn\, and make a (little) mess with us! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nProgram funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund\, and the Whelen Family Fund.\nRegistration is required for each individual session. \nClick here to register for October 15 @ 9:30 AM \n 
URL:https://essexct.com/event/sensory-playtime-ages-0-5-6/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
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SUMMARY:Kids Halloween Costume Swap
DESCRIPTION:Program for families with kids of all ages. \nCome find something new-to-you for Halloween! \nAvailable costume sizes may range depending on the donations received. Costume accessories may be offered as well. You do not have to donate to choose a costume. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nCostume donations will be collected on October 10 from 2-5 PM. Gently used or new costumes can be dropped off to the Children’s department! \nNo registration is required\, drop in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/kids-halloween-costume-swap/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
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SUMMARY:COLLECTION FOR Kids Halloween Costume Swap
DESCRIPTION:Costume donations for our Kid’s Halloween Costume Swap will be collected on October 10 from 2-5 PM. \nGently used or new costumes can be dropped off to the Children’s department!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/collection-for-kids-halloween-costume-swap/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T110000
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SUMMARY:Little Learners Story Time: Fire Safety
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 2-5. \nJoin firefighters from Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 for a fire safety-themed story time filled with fun stories\, songs\, and tips to help little ones learn how to stay safe in case of a fire! \nJoin 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 our pre-school age children for kindergarten. \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is encouraged to ensure enough crafts are prepared. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/little-learners-story-time-fire-safety/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T094500
DTSTAMP:20260521T064149
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T200228Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Yoga with Hannah
DESCRIPTION:Each class will include deep stretching and just a hint of strength work to help keep bodies healthy and agile. Modifications will be provided for anyone that needs them. All levels are welcome. \nThe library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own. All of the library’s programs are free and open to all regardless of residency at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. No registration necessary\, drop in!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-yoga-with-hannah-6/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T202001Z
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SUMMARY:Images of a Pacific Voyage with Artist Robyn Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Artist Robyn Rivers will take you through her 13-year sailing voyage around the world with a lecture entitled “Images of a Pacific Voyage.” Rivers will detail her experiences in the remote islands of the South Pacific as well as the Philippines\, Turkey and other locations. She’ll also discuss how she was inspired to document her journey by painting scenes of the local landscape and people. \nThis program is free and open to the public at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. Register online at youressexlibrary.org or by calling the Library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/images-of-a-pacific-voyage-with-artist-robyn-rivers/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T211829Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers\, siblings welcome! \nWiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nNo registration required.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/weekend-wiggle-worms-story-time-ages-0-3/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
DTSTAMP:20260521T064149
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T211530Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Yoga with Hannah
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-yoga-with-hannah-2/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T064149
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213717Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Library: Lecture by Warren Leach
DESCRIPTION:Warren Leach\, talented garden designer and owner of Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth\, MA will recommend a diverse selection of superlative plants with exceptional foliage characteristics in his talk “Beyond Blooms: Creative Design with Color\, Structure and Seasonal Senescence”. \nWarren will highlight woody and herbaceous plants with good garden foliage color\, architectural structure\, multi-season interest and stunning shape and texture characteristics that can be used in a diversity of ways to compliment flowers\, provide structure and offer seasonal succession in the mixed border.  Warren will also suggest plant combinations that you can translate into your own garden\, echoing leaf colors and texture to brighten the garden through the seasons. \nThis program is a collaboration of the Essex Garden Club and the Essex Library. The program is FREE and open to the public\, regardless of residency\, at Essex Library\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT. \nRegister HERE or call the library at 860-767-1560.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-library-lecture-by-warren-leach/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260521T064149
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T212835Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Playtime (Ages 0-5)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexct.com/event/sensory-playtime-ages-0-5/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T064149
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T211917Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
DESCRIPTION:Program for kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers\, siblings welcome! \nWiggle Worms is a play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public.\nNo registration required.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/weekend-wiggle-worms-story-time-ages-0-3-2/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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