Name: Make a Zine, Take a Zine
Start: 2026-07-09T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Essex Library Association

Essex Library Association

Ages 12 - 18Zines are described as small self-published magazines or books that can be produced in an inexpensive way. Zines easily allow artists and writers to share creative ideas with the world. We’ll use Laura Zimke’s new book Zine Making and Bookbinding: A Beginner's Guide in 25 Projects to help us, “level up our DIY, join a community of makers and thinkers, and discover the power of zines and handbound books.”

Local Event: Make a Zine, Take a Zine

Middlesex County

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Connecticut

Make a Zine, Take a Zine

Ages 12 - 18Zines are described as small self-published magazines or books that can be produced in an inexpensive way. Zines...

Register&nbsp;<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;EventID=591141&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a> or call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560.It's Shark Week! In celebration, the Essex library will host an author talk with Christopher Shaw Myers. Christopher is the nephew of actor Robert Shaw, the shark-obsessed fisherman Sam Quint in Steven Spielberg’s 1975 blockbuster, Jaws.&nbsp;Christopher will share insights and entertaining tidbits from his book, Robert Shaw: An Actor’s Life on the Set of Jaws and Beyond. For adults and teens.&nbsp;A screening of Jaws&nbsp;will follow the book talk promptly at 3:30 p.m.
This program is free and open to the public at 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT.
Christopher Shaw Myers Chris Myers attended Trinity College, where he double majored in English Literature and Mathematics, and Columbia University, where he received a Master of Business Administration. After a thirty-year career in the hi-tech field, working with companies across the U.S. and Europe, Chris delved deeper into his family’s history to explore the magic that the Shaws cultivated in their lives.&nbsp;
ROBERT SHAW: An Actor’s Life On The Set Of JAWS And Beyond&nbsp;is not your traditional biography. Written in narrative style, it tells the story of actor and writer Robert Shaw—best known as Quint in Jaws—from the perspective of the women who shaped his life.&nbsp;
At its heart are his indomitable mother, who raised five children by herself after her husband committed suicide, and his sister Joanna, a pioneering Cambridge scholar, anti-Apartheid activist, mother of seven, and champion for women’s workplace rights. Their intertwined lives unfold across vivid settings: the Orkney Islands, wartime Cornwall, Apartheid-era South Africa, Broadway and London’s West End, and finally Martha’s Vineyard, where Shaw worked on Jaws and co-wrote the iconic USS Indianapolis monologue.&nbsp;
More than a portrait of a brilliant but polarizing actor, this is a sweeping family saga of strength, survival, and most of all, creativity—an intimate story of perseverance behind one of cinema’s most unforgettable figures.
Jaws When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfus, Jaws (1975) is rated PG and has a 2h4m runtime.

Local Event: Athor Talk: Christopher Shaw Myers on Jaws Actor Robert Shaw (For adults and teens)

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Register HERE or call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560.It's Shark Week! In celebration, the Essex library will host an author...

Athor Talk: Christopher Shaw Myers on Jaws Actor Robert Shaw (For adults and teens)

Join us for an inspiring evening with author Matt Grace as he visits our clinic to share the story behind his upcoming memoir, God Doesn’t Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me.
With more than 20 years of sobriety and thousands of hours mentoring individuals and families, Matt brings a powerful message of hope, healing, and lasting transformation. This special event will include a live discussion on addiction, recovery, faith, and the journey to rebuilding a life with purpose.
Guests attending the event will have the exclusive opportunity to receive a sponsored copy when it is released.
Whether you are personally in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for encouragement, this evening is for you.
📍 6 Business Park Drive, Suite 103A, Branford, CT 📅 Thursday, July 9 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Reserve your spot today.

Local Event: Author Event - Meet Matt Grace Recovery Activist

New Haven County

Branford

Author Event - Meet Matt Grace Recovery Activist

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Join us for Jurassic Classroom!
This is a mobile dinosaur fossil display where participants can browse and examine specimens at their leisure. An educator is on hand to answer any and all questions.
This is a walk through mobile exhibit. No registration is necessary. All are welcome.

Local Event: Dinosaur Show & Tell

Dinosaur Show & Tell

Join us for Jurassic Classroom!
This is a mobile dinosaur fossil display where participants can browse and examine specimens at...

Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join!
Today we will be reading The Big Cheese! The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?
Cook, read, and explore with us in this deliciously fun program inspired by Jory John’s Food Group series, one of our featured authors in our “Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading theme. This program will combine stories with simple snack-making. We’ll kick things off by washing hands and learning a few basic food safety tips, because every great chef starts with good habits. Then, we’ll introduce the day’s featured book, and participants will create a themed snack inspired by the story. While our creations bake, chill, or come together, we’ll gather for an interactive read-aloud of the book. Once everything is ready, participants can enjoy their snack or take it to go, along with a recipe card to try again at home. This program blends literacy, hands-on learning, and healthy habits, helping prevent the “summer slide” while keeping kids thinking, creating, and having fun all summer long!
Possible Allergens: recipe contains crescent roll dough, cheese, deli meat, butter, garlic
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
Registration is required as space is limited.<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=592123&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register</a>

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Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to...

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Discover a great selection of hearty perennials hand-propagated by Ruby Lawrence, including Daylilies, Tall Shasta Daisies, Hydrangeas, and more. Prices range from $10 to $65 for these beautiful offerings.

Local Event: Ruby's Plant Sale

Ruby's Plant Sale

Discover a great selection of hearty perennials hand-propagated by Ruby Lawrence, including Daylilies, Tall Shasta Daisies,...

Safe Harbor Essex Island

Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Join the Essex Library Children’s Librarian for a fun story time at Essex Island! Bring a blanket to sit on, and a snack to enjoy, while we read books, dance around, and sing songs!
Story time will take place on the lawn on Essex Island (behind Siren). The ferry to the island is located at 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT 06426. In the event of rain, story time will not be held.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration is required.

Local Event: Story Time at Essex Island

Story Time at Essex Island

Program open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
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Ages 12 – 18
Learn to create handmade sushi rolls and bowls using simple ingredients and take your cooking skills to the next level. Snacking encouraged! Registration is required to ensure that we have enough materials for this event. Please leave a note with any food allergies during registration.&nbsp;<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;EventID=592797&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;EventID=592797&amp;PK=</a>

Local Event: Teen Cooking Workshop – Sushi Style Rolls & Bowls

Teen Cooking Workshop – Sushi Style Rolls & Bowls

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For the Love of Lavender - Flower Farm Fun

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Local Event: Make Your Own Mosaic Garden Stone

Make Your Own Mosaic Garden Stone

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