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

Exploring the Past: Virginia and the American Revolution

Exploring the Past: Virginia and the American Revolution

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Community Meeting Room at Essex Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Essex Public Library

Room: Community Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

As the most populous and politically powerful of Britain’s 13 North American colonies, Virginia played an outsized role in the Revolution that created our nation 250 years ago.

Annual Plant and Seed Exchanges; Monday, May 4 - Saturday, May 9 During regular library hours

Annual Seed & Plant Exchange

All Day 5/4 - 5/9

Foyer at Essex Public Library

Age Group:

Everyone

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!

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!

adult book club

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, June 3, 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

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, July 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

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, August 5, 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

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, September 2, 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

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, October 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!

adult book club

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, November 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

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, December 2, 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!

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/31)	Mon (6/01)	Tue (6/02)	Wed (6/03)	Thu (6/04)	Fri (6/05)	Sat (6/06)
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
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk - Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Author Talk, Virtual Event Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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!
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group 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!