Belden Noble Memorial Library

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! We are closed today, but we encourage you to celebrate and learn by (what else?) ... reading! Check out some of the excellent titles on these lists.
https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/museum-store/juneteenth-reading-list
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/7-books-for-celebrating-juneteenth
https://www.teachingforchange.org/juneteenth-in-picture-books

Observe Juneteenth by reading. Here is a peek at books the staff of the National Museum of African American History and Culture are reading, have read, or have on their to-read list.

06/17/2026

Learn how to grow microgreens at home at this free workshop this Saturday, June 20, at 1:00. Please call or email to register.

06/17/2026

Tomorrow will be perfect weather for a Book-nic! Bring a picnic blanket or chair and a good book and come over to the Town Hall to join us for some reading fun!

06/13/2026

It's hot out there today! If you need a break from swimming (or need something to read on the beach) come on in and hang out at the library! We're open until 5 today.

06/08/2026

Explore all our area has to offer! Come to the library to check out discount passes to the wonderful attractions listed below.

06/07/2026

New books new books new books! Get summer started right with some of these fascinating fiction and non-fiction new releases!

06/06/2026

We were so happy to host the kindergarten literacy class from Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm yesterday! They were excited to present their original book, "How to Say Hello to a Gnome", which is not only creative and magical, but also contains some incredibly practical tips! Come check out this addition of our youngest published authors to our Essex Authors Display table!

05/30/2026

If you couldn't make it to our workshop in April, come to the Wadhams Library on June 3 to learn how to access some of the amazing online resources the library system offers!

05/29/2026

Come for our first Meet Your Neighbors of the season! Get to know your librarians better, and catch up with all your other neighbors! Wednesday, June 10, 7:00 pm.

05/28/2026

This summer, participate in a community art project to celebrate Essex! We will be creating a paper quilt that represents our community, and there will be many ways to contribute! Stay tuned for more details about events and workshops, and stop in to get involved in the artistic process! A huge "thank you" to the Essex County Arts Council for their funding support of this project!