This event is in the "Adults" group. May 25 2025 Sun Books & Vines Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Book Club Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 25 2025 Sun Books & Vines Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Enjoy some fabulous wine and discuss our latest book selection.
May 26 2025 Mon Memorial Day All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Essex Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 29 2025 Thu Messtival Summer Learning Kickoff 3:30pm - 6:00pm Children, Preschool, Tweens, Teens, Family, Everyone Special Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 29 2025 Thu Messtival Summer Learning Kickoff 3:30pm - 6:00pm Special Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, Tweens, Teens, Family, Everyone Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Celebrate the creative spirit at this messy art festival to kick off a summer of fun!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Get Your Groove on with Groovy Nate 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Preschool, Family Performance This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Get Your Groove on with Groovy Nate 10:30am - 11:15am Performance Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, Family Program Type: Performance Event Details: Move, sing and play with Grammy nominated Groovy Nate® and his funky grooves, exotic musical instruments and comedy. For ages 4 -10.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Author Talk - Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Author Talk, Virtual Event Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Author Talk - Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists 2:00pm - 3:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Children Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct but also of those in greatest peril, with explanations of what threatens their survival.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Color Your World: Abstract Pastels 3:30pm - 5:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Color Your World: Abstract Pastels 3:30pm - 5:30pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Open Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Preschool, Family Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Brighten up your week and celebrate summer by joining Ms. Beth for colorful stories, fun songs, rhymes and activities that support school readiness. For ages 8 and under with an adult caregiver.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Author Talk - Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Author Talk, Virtual Event Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Author Talk - Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell 2:00pm - 3:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: You’re invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In (Out Ju
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue World Builders Book Club: Wishtree 3:45pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Book Club Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue World Builders Book Club: Wishtree 3:45pm - 5:00pm Book Club Open Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Read, craft and play games centered around Newbery Medal-winning author, Katherine Applegate's, Wishtree.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Color Our World with Frida Kahlo and Mexican Modernism 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Other, Special Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Color Our World with Frida Kahlo and Mexican Modernism 6:30pm - 7:30pm Other, Special Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other, Special Event Event Details: Delve deeper into the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Frida Kahlo exhibit, "Frida: Beyond the Myth," in this talk with art historian Dr. Jeanette Nicewinter, Ph.D.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Preschool, Family Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Brighten up your week and celebrate summer by joining Ms. Beth for colorful stories, fun songs, rhymes and activities that support school readiness. For ages 8 and under with an adult caregiver.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Paint, Punch and Popcorn 2:30pm - 5:00pm Children, Preschool, Tweens, Family Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Paint, Punch and Popcorn 2:30pm - 5:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, Tweens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop by the library to make some art and have a snack. All ages.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat There's a Song for That! 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Preschool, Family Performance, Workshop This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat There's a Song for That! 10:30am - 11:15am Performance, Workshop Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, Family Program Type: Performance, Workshop Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Make it Work With STEM: Drones 1:00pm - 2:00pm Tweens, Teens Technology Class, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Make it Work With STEM: Drones 1:00pm - 2:00pm Technology Class, Workshop Open Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Work together in teams to build and fly a drone - explore how it works, test your flying skills and see just how high you can soar. Ages 9 to 15. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Light It Up With STEM: Lightsabers & More 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tweens Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Light It Up With STEM: Lightsabers & More 2:00pm - 3:00pm Other Open Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Brighten things up by creating mini-LED lightsabers and stickies. For ages 7-12. Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed The Real World of Media & Music: How it Works 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Workshop This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed The Real World of Media & Music: How it Works 6:30pm - 7:30pm Workshop Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Workshop Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Preschool, Family Storytime This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Storytime Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Preschool, Family Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Brighten up your week and celebrate summer by joining Ms. Beth for colorful stories, fun songs, rhymes and activities that support school readiness. For ages 8 and under with an adult caregiver.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat D & D Club 11:00am - 2:00pm Tweens, Teens Gaming Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat D & D Club 11:00am - 2:00pm Gaming Open Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Step into the multi-colored world of Dungeons & Dragons. Pizza provided and beginners welcomed! For ages 11 - 15. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue World Builders Book Club Watch Party with Katherine Applegate 3:45pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Book Club, Special Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue World Builders Book Club Watch Party with Katherine Applegate 3:45pm - 5:00pm Book Club, Special Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Community Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Club, Special Event Event Details: Join us for a watch party at the Library as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.