Essex Public Library

10:00am-6:00pm

Essex Public Library
117 N Church Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wed-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 1:00pm-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

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Featured Events

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

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.

Stone rampart and slatted wooden bridge with 3 neon green dungeons and dragons die of various shapes

D & D Club

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

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.

Author Katherine Applegate in a jean jacket with colorful necklace standing next to the picture book cover of Odder with a sea otter leaning its face against a paw while floating on its back in the Pacific Ocean. World Builders Book club Watch Party written underneath

World Builders Book Club Watch Party with Katherine Applegate

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

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.

Colorfully painted 2 dimensional gemstones in all shapes and sizes laid out on a black background

Color Your World: Giant Gemstones

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Open

Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Strike it RICH! Use the color wheel & oil pastels to create large, colorful gemstones. For ages 7-12. Registration required.

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

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.

Colors of Culture: Indigenous Storytelling, Food & Art

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Jay Richardson Grebe, Executive Director of Just Harvest and descendent of the Rappahannock Tribe shares stories from Indigenous cultures around the globe of how colors of Sky and Earth came to be before leading participants in a story inspi

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Time	Sun (6/08)	Mon (6/09)	Tue (6/10)	Wed (6/11)	Thu (6/12)	Fri (6/13)	Sat (6/14)
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Family" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Family" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm							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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
3 pm			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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Color Our World with Frida Kahlo and Mexican Modernism 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Other, Special Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.