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Books & Vines Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Enjoy some fabulous wine and discuss our latest book selection.  

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Essex Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

Messtival Summer Learning Kickoff

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Children, Preschool, Tweens, Teens, Family, Everyone
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.

Get Your Groove on with Groovy Nate

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Preschool, Family
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.

Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.
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.

Color Your World: Abstract Pastels

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool, Family
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.

Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.
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.

World Builders Book Club: Wishtree

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
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.

Color Our World with Frida Kahlo and Mexican Modernism

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool, Family
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.

Paint, Punch and Popcorn

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Preschool, Tweens, Family
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.

There's a Song for That!

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Preschool, Family
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.

Make it Work With STEM: Drones

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Technology Class, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
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.

Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

Light It Up With STEM: Lightsabers & More

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Other
Open
Registration Required
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.
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.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Preschool, Family
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.

D & D Club

11:00am - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Gaming
Open
Registration Required
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.

Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

World Builders Book Club Watch Party with Katherine Applegate

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
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.