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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

adult book club

Book Club

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

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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!

AARP Tax Aide: New Tax Law Changes

AARP Tax Aide: New Tax Law Changes

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

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Event Details:

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

Adult Mahjong Club

Adult Mahjong Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Discover the joy of strategy, skill, and community!

Adult Mahjong Club

Adult Mahjong Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Discover the joy of strategy, skill, and community!

adult book club

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

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!

adult book club

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

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!

adult book club

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

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!

adult book club

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

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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Time	Sun (4/12)	Mon (4/13)	Tue (4/14)	Wed (4/15)	Thu (4/16)	Fri (4/17)	Sat (4/18)
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
12 pm
1 pm			Reservation AARP Tax Aide 1:00pm–5:00pm 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.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting 4:00pm–6:00pm Adults Other 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.