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Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Essex Library Association. All events are free and open to the public!

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French Conversation Group
3:00 pm
 French Conversation Group
Monday, Dec. 8, 3:00 pmFrench Conversation
Essex Library Association
Drop-in group. Every monday.Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.
Needlework Group
4:00 pm
 Needlework Group
Monday, Dec. 8, 4:00 pmNeedlework Group
Essex Library Association
Drop-in group. Every Monday.Knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, and more are welcome! Come and do needlework with other craft enthusiasts. Bring your works in progress, your finished pieces, your patterns, and craft along with others while swapping tips, tricks, and conversation.
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Historical Fiction Book Group
10:30 AM
 Historical Fiction Book Group
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 10:30 AMHistorical Fiction B
Essex Library Association
The Historical Fiction book group typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Library's conference room. Participants may Zoom in. Adult Services Librarian Elizabeth Reinhart moderates the discussion. Please email Elizabeth at ereinhart@essexlib.org for a Zoom l...read more
Genealogy Interest Group
2:30 pm
 Genealogy Interest Group
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2:30 pmGenealogy Interest G
Essex Library Association
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
French Conversation Group II
4:00 PM
 French Conversation Group II
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 4:00 PMFrench Conversation
Essex Library Association
Drop-in group. Every Tuesday.Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.
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The Writer’s Block
9:00 – 10:30 am
 The Writer’s Block
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 9:00 – 10:30 amThe Writer’s B
Essex Library Association
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
Italian Conversation Group
3:00 p.m.
 Italian Conversation Group
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 3:00 p.m.
(Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.)
Italian Conversation
Essex Library Association
Ciao! Buongiorno! Buonasera! Come to the Library on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. to converse with other beginner to intermediate Italian speakers in a supportive environment, led by a former Italian professor. No registration necessary! Drop-in!
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Concert: ’Twas In The Moon Of Wintertime, An Entwyned Celebration Of The Season
4:00 PM
Concert: ’Twas In The Moon Of Wintertime, An Entwyned Celebration Of The Season
Sunday, Dec. 14, 4:00 PMConcert: ’Twas
Essex Library Association
Join us at Essex Library for a performance of the Entwyned Early Music group. The group features three professionally trained musicians who specialize in music from the 15th to the 21st centuries played on reproduction historical instruments. The trio will play favorite carols from around the w...read more

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French Conversation Group
3:00 pm
 French Conversation Group
Monday, Dec. 15, 3:00 pmFrench Conversation
Essex Library Association
Drop-in group. Every monday.Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.
Needlework Group
4:00 pm
 Needlework Group
Monday, Dec. 15, 4:00 pmNeedlework Group
Essex Library Association
Drop-in group. Every Monday.Knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, and more are welcome! Come and do needlework with other craft enthusiasts. Bring your works in progress, your finished pieces, your patterns, and craft along with others while swapping tips, tricks, and conversation.
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French Conversation Group II
4:00 PM
 French Conversation Group II
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 4:00 PMFrench Conversation
Essex Library Association
Drop-in group. Every Tuesday.Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.
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Italian Conversation Group
3:00 p.m.
 Italian Conversation Group
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 3:00 p.m.
(Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.)
Italian Conversation
Essex Library Association
Ciao! Buongiorno! Buonasera! Come to the Library on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. to converse with other beginner to intermediate Italian speakers in a supportive environment, led by a former Italian professor. No registration necessary! Drop-in!
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French Conversation Group
3:00 pm
 French Conversation Group
Monday, Dec. 22, 3:00 pmFrench Conversation
Essex Library Association
Drop-in group. Every monday.Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.
Needlework Group
4:00 pm
 Needlework Group
Monday, Dec. 22, 4:00 pmNeedlework Group
Essex Library Association
Drop-in group. Every Monday.Knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, and more are welcome! Come and do needlework with other craft enthusiasts. Bring your works in progress, your finished pieces, your patterns, and craft along with others while swapping tips, tricks, and conversation.
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French Conversation Group
3:00 pm
 French Conversation Group
Monday, Dec. 29, 3:00 pmFrench Conversation
Essex Library Association
Drop-in group. Every monday.Meet up with other beginner to intermediate French speakers to practice conversation in a friendly environment.
Needlework Group
4:00 pm
 Needlework Group
Monday, Dec. 29, 4:00 pmNeedlework Group
Essex Library Association
Drop-in group. Every Monday.Knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, and more are welcome! Come and do needlework with other craft enthusiasts. Bring your works in progress, your finished pieces, your patterns, and craft along with others while swapping tips, tricks, and conversation.
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