Essex Library

Essex Library Located in lovely Essex, Connecticut, the Essex Library is the vital, lively center of our town.

We offer a varied array of programs for adults, children and teens, classic and popular music, movies, and books, plus free Wifi and public computers.

QuickBooks Webinar: Avoiding Common Banking PitfallsThursday, September 10th from 12:00-1:00 PM ESTJoin this FREE SCORE ...
09/02/2026

QuickBooks Webinar: Avoiding Common Banking Pitfalls
Thursday, September 10th from 12:00-1:00 PM EST

Join this FREE SCORE seminar with Elizabeth Santaus and learn how to use QuickBooks Online's Banking features more confidently and effectively.

https://ow.ly/4eco50ZHZhs

Tell Your Own Story: A Poetry Writing Workshop with J BrookeWednesday, Sep. 16, 5:30 PMRegister: https://ow.ly/sem250ZB2...
09/02/2026

Tell Your Own Story: A Poetry Writing Workshop with J Brooke
Wednesday, Sep. 16, 5:30 PM
Register: https://ow.ly/sem250ZB25w

Join USA Today Bestselling author and poet J Brooke for a unique poetry writing workshop at Essex Library Association. Brooke’s debut poetry collection “I can Tell You the Version That Will Make You Take My Side” was published in June 2026 to widespread acclaim, and is considered “poetry that’s extremely accessible even for those who don’t read poetry.” Bring your copy of the book to the workshop and Brooke will personally inscribe it for you.

Whether you’ve ever written or read poetry, come and enjoy a series of fun (sometimes funny) writing exercises to discover your inner poet. Each participant will leave with a working draft of a poem they wrote.

This program is free and open to the public at Essex Library Association, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. Registration is required.

Your library card may be the job search resource you have been overlooking. With JobNow, you can receive resume feedback...
09/02/2026

Your library card may be the job search resource you have been overlooking. With JobNow, you can receive resume feedback, practice common interview questions, explore career resources, and connect with a live job coach.

Visit https://www.youressexlibrary.org/ and select JobNow to get started.

Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring CropsThursday, Sep. 3, 6:00 PM Register: https://engagedp...
09/02/2026

Extend Your Growing Season: Mastering Fall, Winter, and Spring Crops
Thursday, Sep. 3, 6:00 PM
Register: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&EventID=593230&PK=

Get ready to extend your growing season like a pro! Join our master gardener, Mark Gostkiewicz, in this workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating crops in the fall, winter, and spring. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of cold-hardy veggies and herbs, but you'll also discover the benefits of using row covers, cold frames, and other season-extending techniques.

This program is free and open to all at Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. Registration is suggested.

Baby Keepsake (Birth - Age 2)September 9 @ 10 AMRegister: https://ow.ly/uJHo50ZB58B👶🎨🤚👶🎨🤚👶🎨🤚In Baby Keepsake, our sensor...
09/02/2026

Baby Keepsake (Birth - Age 2)
September 9 @ 10 AM
Register: https://ow.ly/uJHo50ZB58B
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In Baby Keepsake, our sensory art explorations expose baby to a variety of textures, while creating something to remember your little one in their youngest years.

This month: Summer’s not over just yet! Bring your little one to create a beach sand handprint keepsake. All supplies will be provided, but if you took a trip to the beach this year and would like to add any personal shells you found, bring them along! We’ll make the handprint at the library, and then caregivers can take them home to bake them in the oven to harden (instructions provided).

A Pictorial Tour of Costa RicaSaturday, Sep. 12, 2:00 PM Register: https://ow.ly/1ZTe50Zm6aLEmbark on a visual journey d...
09/02/2026

A Pictorial Tour of Costa Rica
Saturday, Sep. 12, 2:00 PM
Register: https://ow.ly/1ZTe50Zm6aL
Embark on a visual journey deep into the lush jungles of Costa Rica through professional photographer Bert Sirkin’s photographs. Experience the vibrant beauty of one of the world's most biodiverse countries. Each image offers a window into the heart of Costa Rica's teeming jungles, showcasing the incredible variety of its wildlife in their natural habitats.

Louie Listens -- Read to a Therapy Dog! (All Ages)September 8 @ 5:15, 5:30, & 5:45Register: https://ow.ly/4pMV50ZB4CH🐕‍🦺...
09/01/2026

Louie Listens -- Read to a Therapy Dog! (All Ages)
September 8 @ 5:15, 5:30, & 5:45
Register: https://ow.ly/4pMV50ZB4CH
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Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem, and confidence in public speaking sessions. Kids are invited to sign up for a private 15-minute slot to read to and interact with local licensed therapy dog Louie the Labrador!

Sensory Playtime (Birth - Age 4)September 2, 10 AMNo registration, drop in!🤚👁️👃👂❤️🤚👁️👃👂❤️In the Fall, Sensory Playtime i...
09/01/2026

Sensory Playtime (Birth - Age 4)
September 2, 10 AM
No registration, drop in!
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In the Fall, Sensory Playtime is moving to once a month, to make room for even more awesome programs for our youngest patrons (stay tuned for more information about those! 😉)

Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime encourages exploration, creativity, and early learning through touch, sound, and movement. Kids are invited to move from station to station, at their own pace, to scoop, squish, pour, and play with a variety of textures and materials in a safe, supportive space alongside their caregivers. This program supports sensory development, fine motor skills, and social interaction—come play, learn, and make a (little) mess with us!

Program funded in part by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund.

Wiggle Worms is cancelled for today, September 1, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.We will see you next week @ 9...
09/01/2026

Wiggle Worms is cancelled for today, September 1, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We will see you next week @ 9:30!

A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus (Virtual Author Talk)Tuesday, Sep. 8, 7:00 PM ...
09/01/2026

A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus (Virtual Author Talk)
Tuesday, Sep. 8, 7:00 PM
Register: https://libraryc.org/essexlib/194330/register

Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, "The Sixth Nik." Registration is required for all virtual author talks. This program is free and open to all.

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33 West Avenue
Essex, CT
06426

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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