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Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Preschool, Family
Storytime
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Jack's Jungle

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Preschool, Tweens, Teens, Family
Special Event
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get nose to snoot with an American alligator and other furry & scaly creatures in this program with Jackson Baugus and his live animal friends!  All ages.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Essex Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Essex Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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

Author Talk - Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Preschool
Author Talk, Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event
Event Details:

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

World Builders Book Club: Bea Wolf

3:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The World Builders Book Club takes on graphic novels this month!  Read, craft and play games centered around Zach Weinersmith and Boulet's middle grade graphic novel, Bea Wolf. 

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

Author Talk - Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Preschool
Author Talk, Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event
Event Details:

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

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

Friends of the Library meeting

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

Art on a Cupcake?

12:30pm–2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Special Event
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Drop by the Library and make art you can eat (while the cupcakes last)! 1 cupcake per person. All ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

It's Unbelievable! Magic Show

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Preschool, Tweens, Family
Performance
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Be astounded by the marvelous magic of Joe Romano! All ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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. 

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
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 "Teens" group

Author Talk - Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Author Talk, Virtual Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event
Event Details:

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

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

Frida Kahlo Floral Headbands

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Inspired by Frida Kahlo’s colorful floral headwear? Create your very own floral crown of glory using artificial flowers for a great summer accessory.

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

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 multi-colored world of Dungeons & Dragons. Pizza provided and beginners welcomed! For ages 11 - 15. Registration required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Colors of Culture: Stories from the Indigenous World

10:30am–11:30am
Everyone
Special Event
Open
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch It! Knit & Crochet Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Tweens" group

World Builders Book Club

3:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The World Builders Book Club takes on graphic novels this month!  Read, craft and play games centered around Zach Weinersmith and Boulet's middle grade graphic novel, Bea Wolf. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Essex Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual Event
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch