This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Adventures: Author Study with Kwame Alexander, Grace Lin, and Rachel Toalson Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm Genealogy Room at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event Age Group: Children, Tweens Families with children ages 8 - 15 are invited to join us for an interactive, virtual author study hosted by Newbery Award winning author Kwame Alexander (The Crossover, J vs. K, How to Write a Poem and more). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Homeschool Adventures: Author Study with Kwame Alexander, Grace Lin, and Rachel Toalson 12:45pm–2:00pm Author Talk, Special Event Open Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Genealogy Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Families with children ages 8 - 15 are invited to join us for an interactive, virtual author study hosted by Newbery Award winning author Kwame Alexander (The Crossover, J vs. K, How to Write a Poem and more).
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk - On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Age Group: Adults Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.  View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Author Talk - On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor 7:00pm–8:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. 
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk - Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Age Group: Adults Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Author Talk - Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller 2:00pm–3:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.
This event is in the "Children" group Author Talk - On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Age Group: Children Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Author Talk - On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds 7:00pm–8:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Children Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk - On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Age Group: Adults Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Author Talk - On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali 7:00pm–8:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk - How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Age Group: Adults Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Author Talk - How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming 2:00pm–3:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk - Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Age Group: Adults What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Author Talk - Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal 2:00pm–3:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk - Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Age Group: Adults Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more! View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Author Talk - Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig 2:00pm–3:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk - Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Age Group: Adults JHold onto your heart-patterned boxers! View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Author Talk - Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman 7:00pm–8:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: JHold onto your heart-patterned boxers!
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk - Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Age Group: Adults Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Author Talk - Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page 2:00pm–3:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk - Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Online at Essex Public Library Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Age Group: Adults Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Author Talk - Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy 2:00pm–3:00pm Author Talk, Virtual Event Library Branch: Essex Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event Event Details: Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co.