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AARP Tax Aide

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are available to provide free tax preparation assistance by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Essex Public Library staff at 804-4...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are available to provide free tax preparation assistance by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Essex Public Library staff at 804-443-4945.

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Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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.

Crochet Club

After School Crochet Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The library meeting room is open for young people to gather and crochet on the first and third Tuesday of each month.  If you are just a beginner, we have two volunteers from ...

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

The library meeting room is open for young people to gather and crochet on the first and third Tuesday of each month.  If you are just a beginner, we have two volunteers from Knot Naughty Kids, a local yarn business, to help you get the hang

Library Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Library Board meets quarterly on the third Wednesday in July, October, January, and April at 4:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. 

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

The Library Board meets quarterly on the third Wednesday in July, October, January, and April at 4:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. 

Riley Raccoon standing by a stack of books and guitar with colorful stars rising and the word storytime

Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies
Preschool Storytime:

 Join Ms. Beth for a good story, fun songs, rhymes, and activities that help get little ones ready to read! For children 5 and under with an adult caregiver.

Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Babies
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

 Join Ms. Beth for a good story, fun songs, rhymes, and activities that help get little ones ready to read! For children 5 and under with an adult caregiver.

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Board Game Cafe

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come play board games of all types on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Bring a game or play one of ours. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. For teens and adults. 

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 3rd Thursday of each month. Bring a game or play one of ours. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. For teens and adults. 

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Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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.

Riley Raccoon standing by a stack of books and guitar with colorful stars rising and the word storytime

Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Babies
Preschool Storytime:

 Join Ms. Beth for a good story, fun songs, rhymes, and activities that help get little ones ready to read! For children 5 and under with an adult caregiver.

Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Babies
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

 Join Ms. Beth for a good story, fun songs, rhymes, and activities that help get little ones ready to read! For children 5 and under with an adult caregiver.

Gregg Hurwitz and Nemesis

Author Talk - The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with u...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

Book Club

Books & Vines Book Club

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy some fabulous wine and discuss our latest book selection.  

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.  

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Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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.

Seed & Plant Exchange

Annual Seed & Plant Exchange

All Day 5/5 - 5/10
Foyer at Essex Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Do you have more plants or seeds than you can use this year? Need to thin out some of your plantings? Bring in extra seeds and plants for other gardeners to enjoy, and pick out som...

Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Do you have more plants or seeds than you can use this year? Need to thin out some of your plantings? Bring in extra seeds and plants for other gardeners to enjoy, and pick out something for your own garden–for free!

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Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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.

Crochet Club

After School Crochet Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The library meeting room is open for young people to gather and crochet on the first and third Tuesday of each month.  If you are just a beginner, we have two volunteers from ...

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

The library meeting room is open for young people to gather and crochet on the first and third Tuesday of each month.  If you are just a beginner, we have two volunteers from Knot Naughty Kids, a local yarn business, to help you get the hang

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Author Talk - How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we cou...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event
Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

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Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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.

Picture of Liann Zhang with the cover of the book Julie Chan is Dead

Author Talk - On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event
Event Details:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. 

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Board Game Cafe

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come play board games of all types on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Bring a game or play one of ours. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. For teens and adults. 

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 3rd Thursday of each month. Bring a game or play one of ours. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. For teens and adults. 

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Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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.

Crochet Club

After School Crochet Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The library meeting room is open for young people to gather and crochet on the first and third Tuesday of each month.  If you are just a beginner, we have two volunteers from ...

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

The library meeting room is open for young people to gather and crochet on the first and third Tuesday of each month.  If you are just a beginner, we have two volunteers from Knot Naughty Kids, a local yarn business, to help you get the hang

Picture of Rachell Bergstein and the cover of the book The Genius of Judy

Author Talk - How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Virtual Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an exp...

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 online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s l

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Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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.

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Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 wh...

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.

Crochet Club

After School Crochet Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The library meeting room is open for young people to gather and crochet on the first and third Tuesday of each month.  If you are just a beginner, we have two volunteers from ...

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

The library meeting room is open for young people to gather and crochet on the first and third Tuesday of each month.  If you are just a beginner, we have two volunteers from Knot Naughty Kids, a local yarn business, to help you get the hang