Did you know that building with LEGO can be deeply meditative? Snapping those bricks together can release stress. Zone out, build what you’d like, and take it home with you. The new Teen Space will feature an area for your creations should you want to display them. Ages 12 -18.

Local Event: Drop-In DIY LEGO

Middlesex County

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Connecticut

Drop-In DIY LEGO

Did you know that building with LEGO can be deeply meditative? Snapping those bricks together can release stress. Zone out,...

Essex Library Association 

Join us on Thanksgiving Break and design a crystal yeti. Our Teen Design Lab series hosts activities that include science, fiber art, food and animatronics. Be sure to register to save yourself a seat at the table! Ages 12 - 15.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Teen Design Lab - Make a Crystal Yeti

Teen Design Lab - Make a Crystal Yeti

Join us on Thanksgiving Break and design a crystal yeti. Our Teen Design Lab series hosts activities that include science,...

Grab this kit for a paint set, brush and a watercolor technique guide. The Teen Department creates a monthly series of free take and make art projects. We’d love to see what you make! Ages 12+ please. First come, first served. Send a photo to <a href="mailto:jbranciforte@essexlib.org" target="_blank">jbranciforte@essexlib.org</a> or show us your finished project for a chance to be honored in our crafty D.I.Y. Hall of Fame.&nbsp;

Local Event: Take & Make - Watercolor Kit

Take & Make - Watercolor Kit

Grab this kit for a paint set, brush and a watercolor technique guide. The Teen Department creates a monthly series of free...

Wear (or gift) a pair of mittens you’ve made yourself! The only thing you need for a pattern is the shape of your own hand. Learn to blanket stitch upcycled, felted sweaters and take home a usable keepsake or for the winter holidays. Our Teen Design Lab series hosts activities that include science, fiber art, food and animatronics. Be sure to register to save yourself a seat at the table! Grades 6th - 10th.&nbsp;<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;EventID=601593&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;EventID=601593&amp;PK=</a><a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;EventID=601593&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: Teen Design Lab - Cozy Mittens

Teen Design Lab - Cozy Mittens

Wear (or gift) a pair of mittens you’ve made yourself! The only thing you need for a pattern is the shape of your own hand....

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Drop-In DIY LEGO

NOV

17

3:30 PM

33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Teen Design Lab - Make a Crystal Yeti

NOV

28

2:00 PM

Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT

Take & Make - Watercolor Kit

DEC

1

9:00 AM

33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Teen Design Lab - Cozy Mittens

DEC

12

2:00 PM

33 West Ave, Essex, CT