Library Events

Registration required through SCORE.Masks required.The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE provides free and confidential advice on starting and growing small businesses. Appointments must be scheduled in advance, either by calling (860) 388-9508 or downloading a request form.

Next meeting: Thursday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin.Join this exciting book discussion group and meet those great books you’ve always meant to read or revisit. We’ll be exploring literature from across the wide Western ca...read more

Read to Louie, a licensed therapy dog!Each session is 15 minutes.

Read to Louie, a licensed therapy dog!Each session is 15 minutes.

Read to Louie, a licensed therapy dog!Each session is 15 minutes.

Read to Louie, a licensed therapy dog!Each session is 15 minutes.

Facilitated by a retired social worker, this new group will provide an opportunity to gather with others who are processing loss. Meetings are on the first and third Thursdays of the month. No registration required, just drop in. 

The Essex Library Association will host a Meet Your Legislator meeting with Christine Palm, 36th district State Representative. Palm will provide insight as to the occurrences of the latest legislative session (which ends in early May) and discuss the bills that are of particular interest to constit...read more

Lana Bluege of Fierce Spirit Yoga will lead participants in a basic, gentle yoga class focused on mindfulness. This class is for those just starting to learn the practice of yoga, who may not be comfortable with intense movements, or those who are looking for deep relaxation. Gentle yoga helps parti...read more

Program for kids in Kindergarten and older.Roll up your sleeves and get crafty! In this session, we will use household materials to make our own tye-dye style pillowcases!Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Supplies are limited, registration is required.

Featuring music of the Baroque Classical and Romantic periods, the Connecticut String Trio will perform at the Essex Library on May 18 at 1 pm. The trio is made up of Violinists June Ingram and Beth Peirce, as well as Violoncellist Kathleen Monroe. Noted for a big and vibrant sound, the Trio perform...read more

Drop-in group. Every monday.Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.

Drop-in group. Every Monday.Knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, and more are welcome! Come and do needlework with other craft enthusiasts. Bring your crafts, your works in progress, your finished pieces, your patterns, and craft along with others while swapping tips, tricks, and conversation.

A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages 0-3)This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us!No registration required.Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

Is having a trust in your estate plan the best option for you? In this session, Madison-based estate planning and elder law attorney Erin Duques will demystify trusts and explain why a trust may – or may not - be suitable for you and why. First, you’ll learn about some of the most common...read more

A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages 0-3)This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us!No registration required.Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

Drop-in group. Every Tuesday.Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.

 Take some time for yourself to de-stress at the Essex Library’s Tranquil Tuesday!Chat with friends, or zone out, as we listen to music and enjoy a new relaxing activity each month.Snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!Advance registration is requested, but not required

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social ...read more

Drop-in group. 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month.If you need time and a place to focus on your writing, the library has set aside a block of time just for you with a new interest group for writers. Come meet fellow writers to socialize for half an hour, followed by an hour of writing time. No p...read more

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 and meet new friends!Stay & Play is a pop-in social time for children and their caregivers. Come for a few minut...read more

Program for families with children ages 0-5, siblings are always welcome to tag along!Join us for our evening story time! Come to the library and wind down for the night with cozy books, songs, and activities to get ready to end the day.Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Registration required through SCORE.Masks required.The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE provides free and confidential advice on starting and growing small businesses. Appointments must be scheduled in advance, either by calling (860) 388-9508 or downloading a request form.

Join the Essex Library for Teen Board Game Night!We will have a variety of fun board games to choose from, so grab a friend and come play with us! Snacks will be provided.Registration requested, but not required.

Lana Bluege of Fierce Spirit Yoga will lead participants in a basic, gentle yoga class focused on mindfulness. This class is for those just starting to learn the practice of yoga, who may not be comfortable with intense movements, or those who are looking for deep relaxation. Gentle yoga helps parti...read more

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 the science of sound by making our own pan flute instruments!Essex Library programs are free and open to ...read more

A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages 0-3)This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us!No registration required.Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages 0-3)This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us!No registration required.Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

Drop-in group. 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month.Meet up with other genealogy aficionados, talk about resources, share your own genealogy journey, ask questions, and more! Great group for beginners looking to get into the community and long-time enthusiasts looking to meet new friends and sh...read more

Drop-in group. Every Tuesday.Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.

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 and meet new friends!Stay & Play is a pop-in social time for children and their caregivers. Come for a few minut...read more

Program for families with children ages 0-5, siblings are always welcome to tag along!Join us for our evening story time! Come to the library and wind down for the night with cozy books, songs, and activities to get ready to end the day.Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Registration required through SCORE.Masks required.The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE provides free and confidential advice on starting and growing small businesses. Appointments must be scheduled in advance, either by calling (860) 388-9508 or downloading a request form.

Join us and play the "world’s greatest role-playing game." (Or other TTRPG's as requested!)Come create your own character and join the adventure where we will fight monsters and explore new lands. Both new and experienced players are welcome. This session is for those in grades 9...read more

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 our pre-school age children for kindergarten. This week, get ready to crash, bang, and boom as we pretend to b...read more

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 a mystery each week), or just hang and chat with your friends and our librarians about the things that you love.It is an open hangout so bring your friends and...read more