Name: Navigating Loss On Your Own Terms: Finding Comfort and Hope with Shelby Forsythia (Virtual Author Ta
Start: 2026-12-01T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Essex Library Association

Essex Library Association

Grief is not a one-size-fits-all experience, nor is it a linear journey. Join us online for a comforting and deeply practical conversation with grief guide and author Shelby Forsythia as we explore her book, "Your Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss." This virtual program is free and open to the public. Registration is required for all virtual author talks. Register on the Library's website, www.youressexlibrary.org or call the Library at 860-767-1560.

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Navigating Loss On Your Own Terms: Finding...

Grief is not a one-size-fits-all experience, nor is it a linear journey. Join us online for a comforting and deeply practical...

Navigating Loss On Your Own Terms: Finding Comfort and Hope with Shelby Forsythia (Virtual Author Ta

Join us at Essex Library for a 2-part Hatha yoga series, led by Lisa Sanders. Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that uses physical techniques such as breathwork and mindful yoga movements for balance, strength and stability. Lisa also incorporates yoga philosophy, singing bowls and mindfulness into each session. This drop-in program is free and open to the public at Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. Space is limited to 15 participants. The library has a limited supply of yoga mats; we suggest bringing your own.

Local Event: Hatha Yoga at Essex Library

Hatha Yoga at Essex Library

Join us at Essex Library for a 2-part Hatha yoga series, led by Lisa Sanders. Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that uses physical...

Join Essex Library for an afternoon program with Ginny Apple, Master Wildlife Conservationist with the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Learn what happens after the sun sets and nocturnal creatures emerge from their hiding places to forage, hunt, and play! From opossums and porcupines to great horned owls, this talk explores their habits, homes and howls. This program is free and open to the public at Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT. Registration is suggested. Register online or call the Library at 860-767-1560.

Local Event: "Things That Go Bump In The Night" with Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple

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Join Essex Library for an afternoon program with Ginny Apple, Master Wildlife Conservationist with the CT Department of Energy...

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Program for kids ages birth-3 and their caregivers. A play-based music and movement story time for young children and their caregivers!
At Essex Library, we are committed to providing high-quality story time experiences that foster early literacy, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong love of learning.
What to expect:
Each Wiggle Worms session begins with a welcome song where children (or caregivers) are invited to introduce themselves (or their little one), helping build confidence. We sing interactive songs that encourage vocabulary development and gross motor movement, then share a story together while modeling early literacy skills by pointing to words, turning pages, and engaging with the book. After the first book, we play and sing with interactive toys such as shakers, scarves, and rhythm sticks before we wrap up with one final story and a goodbye song.
After story time, families are encouraged to stay, play, and socialize in our Children's Room. It's a wonderful opportunity for children to make friends, caregivers to connect, and our library community to grow together.
This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Due to space, Please choose 1 session per day to attend.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration required.

Local Event: Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3)

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3)

Program for kids ages birth-3 and their caregivers.  A play-based music and movement story time for young children and their...

Local Event: Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3) 

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3) 

Ivoryton Library

Kids and families are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Vanilla Cupcake Day by decorating your own! We will provide the food, but need you to show off your creativity!

Local Event: National Vanilla Cupcake Day

National Vanilla Cupcake Day

Kids and families are invited to join the Ivoryton Library in celebrating National Vanilla Cupcake Day by decorating your own!...

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book,&nbsp;The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society?This program is free and open to the public. Register online <a href="https://libraryc.org/essexlib/219192/register" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a> or call the Library at 860-767-1560.

Local Event: How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna (Virtual Author 

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and...

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier:...

How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna (Virtual Author 

Do you want to better&nbsp;to understand Iran’s Nuclear Program? Hear from Dr. Rick Lawrence in this virtual program presented by Essex Library&nbsp;as he explains the science, history and policy behind one of the world’s most complex&nbsp;issues of today. Dr. Lawrence will break down some complicated topics – nuclear fission, uranium enrichment and nuclear weapon design – and then examine the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal, the consequences of the U.S.’s 2018 withdrawal and Iran’s nuclear activities since the withdrawal.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required for all virtual programs. Register <a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;EventID=598806&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

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