Essex Library Association

Program for kids ages 3-6.
Join dancers from Eastern Connecticut Ballet for an interactive creative movement class with a Nutcracker theme. This presentation will be led by Eastern Connecticut Ballet’s teacher educators and will feature dancers from their upcoming Nutcracker performance.
Eastern Connecticut Ballet was founded in 1992 to serve students in the shoreline area and beyond. As a nonprofit organization, Eastern Connecticut Ballet recognizes their responsibility to the broader community. Through their educational outreach programs, they raise awareness of the beauty and power of dance.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. Space is limited, registration is required.<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=601188&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Nutcracker Creative Movement (Ages 3-6)

Middlesex County

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Connecticut

Nutcracker Creative Movement (Ages 3-6)

Program for kids ages 3-6.
Join dancers from Eastern Connecticut Ballet for an interactive creative movement class with a...

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, and for safety reasons, kids ages 4-8 must have an adult participate alongside!
This summer’s popular Food Group program is BACK for the release of Jory John’s newest Food Group book, The Toast of the Town!
Meet Toast. He knows everybody, and everybody knows him. He pops up wherever help is needed—shoveling sidewalks, welcoming newcomers, checking in on neighbors—just because. But Toast wasn't always so warm and toasty. In his younger days, he kept to himself, loafed around, and mostly just felt a little . . . stale. It took one life-changing moment to help him rise to the occasion. Can one ordinary piece of toast transform an entire community? And can helping others turn out to be the best thing since sliced bread?
What to expect:
Cook, read, and explore with us in this deliciously fun program inspired by Jory John’s Food Group series. 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 and can take home a recipe card to try again at home!
Possible Allergens: recipe contains white bread, milk, &amp; food coloring.
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=601189&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Food Group: The Toast of the Town (Ages 4+)

Food Group: The Toast of the Town (Ages 4+)

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...

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) 

Program for families with kids of all ages.
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!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
Registration is required.<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=601191&amp;PK=975459" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register for the 5:15 time slot.</a><a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=601191&amp;PK=975460" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register for the 5:30 time slot.</a><a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=601191&amp;PK=975461" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register for the 5:45 time slot.</a>

Local Event: Louie Listens: Read to a Therapy Dog (All Ages)

Louie Listens: Read to a Therapy Dog (All Ages)

Program for families with kids of all ages.
Reading to a therapy dog has been proven to improve reading skills, self-esteem,...

Program for children ages birth – 2 and their caregivers.
Music is one of the earliest ways babies learn about the world! In Baby Band, caregivers and little ones will sing, dance, bounce, clap, and explore child-safe instruments in a playful, engaging environment. Along the way, babies strengthen early literacy, communication, motor, and social-emotional skills while caregivers discover fun ways to continue the music at home. No pressure to sit still, wiggles, giggles, and movement are all part of the fun!
What to Expect:
We’ll start by singing some familiar songs to get the party started. Then, we’ll explore rhythm with scarves, shakers, drums, or other child-safe instruments. Before we end, we’ll sing a goodbye song! After baby band, 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.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
Registration is requested to ensure enough supplies are available.<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=601190&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Baby Band (Birth - Age 2)

Baby Band (Birth - Age 2)

Program for children ages birth – 2 and their caregivers.
Music is one of the earliest ways babies learn about the world! In...

Program for kids ages 2-5.
Flannel Boards are fun, interactive ways to tell stories, or sing songs! Today, every song we sing and every book we read will have interactive flannel puppets to go along with them! To get in the spirit, wear your favorite flannel shirt!
Join us for themed stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! We’ll learn early literacy concepts like colors, shapes, opposites, the ABCs and much more, to prepare our pre-school age children for kindergarten.
What to expect:
Each Little Learners session begins with a welcome song where each child is invited to dance and celebrate themselves. We sing interactive songs that encourage vocabulary development and gross motor movement, then read a story together. After the first book, we sing a few more songs and read another story. We conclude our time together with 3-4 craft and play centers that help children develop their early math, literacy, and motor skills.
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.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
Registration is requested to ensure enough crafts are prepared.<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=601192&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Little Learners Story Time: Flannel Board Friday! (Ages 2-5)

Little Learners Story Time: Flannel Board...

Program for kids ages 2-5.
Flannel Boards are fun, interactive ways to tell stories, or sing songs! Today, every song we sing...

Little Learners Story Time: Flannel Board Friday! (Ages 2-5)

Program for kids ages 8-12.
Come to the library and get crafty with model magic and markers to make awesome dinosaur (or dragon) eye sculptures! All supplies will be provided, and tweens will be led step-by-step to make their creations!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
Registration is required.<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=601193&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Tween Time: Create Dinosaur Eyes (Ages 8-12)

Tween Time: Create Dinosaur Eyes (Ages 8-12)

Program for kids ages 8-12.
Come to the library and get crafty with model magic and markers to make awesome dinosaur (or...

Program for kids ages 5-12.
Travel back in time and build your own miniature dinosaur habitat. Join us at the library to create a miniature dinosaur terrarium in a jar. When you’re done, take home a fun&nbsp;decoration that brings a little piece of the prehistoric world to your space!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.&nbsp; &nbsp;Space is limited, registration is required.<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=601194&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Kids Create: Mini Dinosaur Terrariums (Ages 5-12)

Kids Create: Mini Dinosaur Terrariums (Ages 5-12)

Program for kids ages 5-12.
Travel back in time and build your own miniature dinosaur habitat. Join us at the library to create...

Program designed for caregivers and their child, age birth – 2.
Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills, promote learning, and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as following directions, socializing with others, using language, and using small and large muscles. Come meet new friends, bond with your little one, and explore the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer!
What to Expect:
The Essex Library children’s room already has amazing toys for all ages, such as our train table, our sensory book collection, and our many puzzles! During baby playtime, caregivers are encouraged to explore the library’s existing toy collection, and extra items will be set up around the room that support fine and gross motor play – specifically for our youngest little ones!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No Registration is required.

Local Event: Baby Playtime (Birth- Age 2)

Baby Playtime (Birth- Age 2)

Program designed for caregivers and their child, age birth – 2.
Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help children build...

Program for kids and families who are fans of graphic novels, drawing, writing, the Punk Taco Adventures series, or would just love the chance to meet a real-life author – in person!
Join local graphic novel author and illustrator Adam Wallenta, as he discusses his journey as a professional, the process of taking an idea from concept to a real published book and creating his award-winning Punk Taco graphic novel series with his sons.
He will also conduct a drawing and writing demo and take questions from the audience. Adam is happy to autograph books that people bring at no charge and will also have copies of his latest books,&nbsp;Punk Taco Adventures, and&nbsp;Flash Gordon Adventures&nbsp;for sale!
About the Author/Illustrator:
Adam Wallenta&nbsp;is an author, illustrator, editor, publisher, musician, and educator with over 30 years of experience in comics, having worked with major publishers like Marvel, DC, and Skyhorse, as well as founding his own Connecticut-based company, American Mule Entertainment. He co-created the official&nbsp;Public Enemy&nbsp;comic series with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Chuck D and, alongside his wife Dr. Kanani K. M. Lee, developed the&nbsp;Adventures of Geo&nbsp;series to promote Earth sciences in the New Haven school system and beyond. He is a senior editor at Papercutz and oversees properties such as The Smurfs, Geronimo Stilton, Herobear and the Kid, Three Thieves, Flash Gordon Adventures and the Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society.
Despite his love for creating comics and graphic novels,&nbsp;the job he loves the most is being a dad. Adam co-created Punk Taco with his son, Makana (who is now taller than him) and is currently working on the third volume with both Makana and his little brother, Keola. When Adam isn’t editing, writing, or drawing comics, he can be found in the kitchen preparing meals for the family, chauffeuring his kids to various activities across the state, and volunteering at their schools. He also loves building and organizing Lego, making music and spending time out in his garden talking to his fruit trees and encouraging them to produce more apples, pears, and nectarines, (because his kids never stop eating.) Adam lives in the beautiful state of Connecticut with his family and his imaginary dog and he hates ticks.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
Registration is required to ensure enough seating is available.<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=1000003139&amp;Branch=Essex%20Library%20Association%20&amp;EventID=601196&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Adam Wallenta Author/Illustrator Event & Book Signing (All Ages)

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Program for kids and families who are fans of graphic novels, drawing, writing, the Punk Taco Adventures series, or would just...

Adam Wallenta Author/Illustrator Event & Book Signing (All Ages)

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Nutcracker Creative Movement (Ages 3-6)

NOV

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11:00 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Food Group: The Toast of the Town (Ages 4+)

NOV

14

1:30 PM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3)

NOV

17

9:30 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Birth - Age 3)

NOV

17

10:30 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Louie Listens: Read to a Therapy Dog (All Ages)

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Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Baby Band (Birth - Age 2)

NOV

18

10:00 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Little Learners Story Time: Flannel Board Friday! (Ages 2-5)

NOV

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Tween Time: Create Dinosaur Eyes (Ages 8-12)

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Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Baby Playtime (Birth- Age 2)

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Adam Wallenta Author/Illustrator Event & Book Signing (All Ages)

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