Essex Public Library

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(804) 443-4945

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

Become a Gold Star Reader!

All Day 12/6 - 12/23

Essex Public Library

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Everyone

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Age Group: Everyone

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Help our Library sparkle this month by becoming a gold star reader! Pick up a brochure with the four easy steps at the Library's front desk.

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Gold Stars & Garlands Workshop

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

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Special Event

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

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Make the winter holidays more festive by making an ornament or garland of stars and mixed dried citrus to take home and decorate with. All ages.

Book Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

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Adults

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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Connect with fellow readers for engaging monthly discussions on fiction, nonfiction, and more. All adults are welcome—just bring your thoughts and love of books!

AARP Tax Aide: New Tax Law Changes

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

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Workshop

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Adults

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

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The 2025 tax laws are changing and creating significant adjustments to deductions and credits. Learn the basics of how these changes may affect you.

Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Connect with fellow readers for engaging monthly discussions on fiction, nonfiction, and more. All adults are welcome—just bring your thoughts and love of books!

Book Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Connect with fellow readers for engaging monthly discussions on fiction, nonfiction, and more. All adults are welcome—just bring your thoughts and love of books!

Book Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Connect with fellow readers for engaging monthly discussions on fiction, nonfiction, and more. All adults are welcome—just bring your thoughts and love of books!

Book Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Connect with fellow readers for engaging monthly discussions on fiction, nonfiction, and more. All adults are welcome—just bring your thoughts and love of books!

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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 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.
11 am							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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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.

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