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This event is in the "Preschool" group
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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
Waitlist
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 "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 "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 2, learn about the craft of interviewing and podcasts.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Get Going With STEM: Vehicles

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Tweens
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

The Real World of Media & Music: How to DJ

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
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 3, crank up the volume and learn about DJing.

For ages 12- 17.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Color Your World: Bottle Galaxy Watercolor

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
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! for ages 10 - 17. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Capture Our World: Smartphone Photography 101

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

Discover how to make the most of your camera phone!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Creative Planning through Bullet Journaling

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a goal to stay organized? In need of a scheduling system you'll keep? Then plan in style with a Bullet Journal! It's a unique way to keep events, notes, goals, general life, and creative fun in order.