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A human handing using chalk pastels to create a vibrant abstract doodle

Color Your World: Abstract Pastels

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Use and blend chalk pastels to create an abstract masterpiece in this workshop with local artist and art educator, Emily Crews. For ages 9 and older. Registration required.

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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Use and blend chalk pastels to create an abstract masterpiece in this workshop with local artist and art educator, Emily Crews. For ages 9 and older. Registration required.

grand piano sitting on a cloud with its lid open and a rainbow with colorful musical notes and shapes on a sky blue background

There's a Song for That!

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Family

Whatever you’re thinking or feeling, there's probably a song for that! Music is a great way for children to express emotions, cultivate creativity, and build empathy.

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Performance, Workshop
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Whatever you’re thinking or feeling, there's probably a song for that! Music is a great way for children to express emotions, cultivate creativity, and build empathy.

Hot Mix VA Radio in red lettering with black headphone graphic surrounding the words with the text the real world of media & music, episode 1: how it works

The Real World of Media & Music: How it Works

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Work with Travis Harris and DJ Turtle of Hot Mix VA radio in this interactive series introducing young people to the Media & Music industry.  

In episode 1, learn about the skill set and equipment used in the business.

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
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Work with Travis Harris and DJ Turtle of Hot Mix VA radio in this interactive series introducing young people to the Media & Music industry.  

In episode 1, learn about the skill set and equipment used in the business.

Podcasting equipment set up in a dark room with the ON AIR sign on

The Real World of Media & Music: How to Interview & Make a Podcast

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Work with Travis Harris and DJ Turtle of Hot Mix VA radio in this interactive series introducing young people to the Media & Music industry.  

In episode 2, learn about the craft of interviewing and podcasts.

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
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Work with Travis Harris and DJ Turtle of Hot Mix VA radio in this interactive series introducing young people to the Media & Music industry.  

In episode 2, learn about the craft of interviewing and podcasts.

Get Going With STEM Engineering Text with constructed CD, cardboard and rubber band vehicle

Get Going With STEM: Vehicles

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Engineer vehicles powered by balloons and rubber bands and race them. For ages 7-12. Registration required.

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Workshop
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Engineer vehicles powered by balloons and rubber bands and race them. For ages 7-12. Registration required.

DJ equipment on a purple background with the real world of media and music episode 3: DJing

The Real World of Media & Music: How to DJ

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Work with Travis Harris and DJ Turtle of Hot Mix VA radio in this interactive series introducing young people to the Media & Music industry.  

In episode 3, crank up the volume and learn about DJing.

For ages 12- 17.

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
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Work with Travis Harris and DJ Turtle of Hot Mix VA radio in this interactive series introducing young people to the Media & Music industry.  

In episode 3, crank up the volume and learn about DJing.

For ages 12- 17.

Pastel colorful galaxies capped in an outline bottle with stars surrounding them

Color Your World: Bottle Galaxy Watercolor

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Use out of this world watercolor techniques and design a stunning galaxy in this workshop with local artist and art educator, Emily Crews!

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use out of this world watercolor techniques and design a stunning galaxy in this workshop with local artist and art educator, Emily Crews!