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Make It Thursday

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative at this bi-weekly arts and crafts program for school-aged youth.  

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Macrame Ghost Wall Hanging Workshop

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

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

Get into the spooky spirit with this hands-on craft night! Join us for a cozy evening of creativity as we learn how to make whimsical macrame ghost wall hangings—perfect for adding a handmade touch to your Halloween decor.

A young girl in brown overalls with long dark hair is smiling broadly and waving two paint brushes above her head with the text "Make It Thursday a bi-weekly arts and crafts program for young people" and blue, gold and lavender geometric designs in the background

Make It Thursday

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative at this bi-weekly arts and crafts program for school-aged youth.  

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D & D Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the fantastic world of Dungeons & Dragons! Pizza lunch provided and beginners welcomed. For ages 11 - 15. Registration for EACH club meeting is required.

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VA Conservation Assistance Program Info Session

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Having issues with drainage in your yard, poor vegetation, or erosion? Join us for an info-packed session about the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program.

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Board Game Café

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Come play board games of all types on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Bring a game or play one of ours. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. For teens and adults. 

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 fantastic world of Dungeons & Dragons! Pizza lunch provided and beginners welcomed. For ages 11 - 15. Registration for EACH club meeting is required.

Board Game Café

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Come play board games of all types on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Bring a game or play one of ours. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. For teens and adults. 

D & D Club

11:00am–2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Gaming
Upcoming
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 fantastic world of Dungeons & Dragons! Pizza lunch provided and beginners welcomed. For ages 11 - 15. Registration for EACH club meeting is required.

Board Game Café

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Come play board games of all types on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Bring a game or play one of ours. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. For teens and adults.