Essex Library Association

Program for kids ages birth-3.
A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers!
This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration required. 
Due to space, please choose 1 session per day to attend.

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

Middlesex County

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Connecticut

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

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

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

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3) 

Program for kids ages birth-5.
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 <a href="https://middlesexcountycf.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Community Foundation of Middlesex County</a>, and made possible by the GSB Grant Making Fund, and the Whelen Family Fund.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration required. Drop in!

Local Event: Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth - 5)

Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth - 5)

Program for kids ages birth-5.
Join us for a hands-on, child-led play session designed to engage the senses! Sensory Playtime...

Program for kids ages 2-5, siblings always welcome!
Join special guest, children’s musician Holly DeMorro, for a special Little Learners story time all about music! We’ll sing favorite songs, dance around, and read some stories!
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.
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=All%20Locations&amp;EventID=589229&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Little Learners Story Time: Let’s Make Music! (Ages 2-5)

Little Learners Story Time: Let’s Make Music!...

Program for kids ages 2-5, siblings always welcome!
Join special guest, children’s musician Holly DeMorro, for a special Little...

Little Learners Story Time: Let’s Make Music! (Ages 2-5)

Program designed for kids ages 5-12.
Join educator Stacey Giaquinto of Litter Awareness, LLC for a fun and engaging program that teaches kids about littering, single-use plastics, and how small choices can create big change. This hands-on program includes activities, surprising facts, and a unique interactive clothing display made from plastics. Participants will leave inspired and take home an eco-friendly craft to help start new habits.
Stacey Giaquinto is an elementary school teacher with 28 years of experience and a passion for inspiring students to make a difference in their communities. She is the author of a children’s book based on her real-life experiences, telling the story of kids who rally their neighbors to help clean up a local brook. Using the book as a springboard for action, Stacey created Litter Awareness, an engaging educational program that teaches children about the consequences of littering and the impact of single-use plastics.
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=589233&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Trash Bash: Let’s Clean Up Our Planet! (Ages 5-12)

Trash Bash: Let’s Clean Up Our Planet! (Ages 5-12)

Program designed for kids ages 5-12.
Join educator Stacey Giaquinto of Litter Awareness, LLC for a fun and engaging program...

Sunset Pond, West Ave, Essex, CT, 06426

Program for anyone ages 6 – adult!
Register through the DEEP Website: <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/care-fishing-classes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/care-fishing-classes</a>
Join us for a fun-filled fishing adventure with the DEEP’s "Fish with CARE" program!
We’ll provide loaner tackle, bait, and expert instruction from our staff and certified volunteer fishing coaches. This event is perfect for beginner anglers or anyone looking to refresh their skills. Open to adults and families with children 6 and older—youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and anglers 16+ need a CT fishing license.
Come relax, have fun, and maybe even catch your first fish!
This program will be held rain or shine at Sunset Pond, West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426.
This program is free and open to the public.
Space is limited and registration is required:&nbsp;<a href="https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/care-fishing-classes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/care-fishing-classes</a>

Local Event: Let’s Go Fishing: Fish with CARE (Ages 6 – Adult)

Let’s Go Fishing: Fish with CARE (Ages 6 – Adult)

Program for anyone ages 6 – adult!
Register through the DEEP Website:...

Program for kids ages 2-5, siblings always welcome!
Summer officially starts next week, but we can’t wait. Join Miss Nicole to celebrate the coming season with stories and songs that give off a total summer vibe!
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.
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=589609&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Little Learners Story Time: Summer (Ages 2-5)

Little Learners Story Time: Summer (Ages 2-5)

Program for kids ages 2-5, siblings always welcome!
Summer officially starts next week, but we can’t wait. Join Miss Nicole to...

Program for families with kids ages 5 and below, siblings always welcome!
Join Miss Nicole for a purposeful story time session that promotes key early literacy skills and invites caregivers and young children to learn, play, and experience stories together, following the&nbsp;CT Ready to Read with Sparkler&nbsp;curriculum, developed by the CT State Library.
Sparkler is a parent-focused app that sparks healthy early development for children (0-5) and families! Through the app, parents can check in on their child’s development and get a library of 1000+ play activities just right for your child’s age. Get regular coaching and advice. Sparkler is in English and Spanish, for<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sparkler-play-for-parenting/id1236766824" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> iOS</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindful_inc.sparkler&amp;hl=en_US" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Android</a>.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration is required, drop in!

Local Event: Ready to Read Story Time (Ages 5 and Below)

Ready to Read Story Time (Ages 5 and Below)

Program for families with kids ages 5 and below, siblings always welcome!
Join Miss Nicole for a purposeful story time session...

Program for kids ages 5-12
Dust off your Reading Dragons folder and test your skills in our Reading Dragons tournament! You've got the cards, now play some games! After brief instruction, kids will be paired off to compete in tournament style Reading Dragons games. Don’t have cards? Borrow a set from the library!
All participants will receive a special bonus card just for playing, and our top 3 winners will receive special Reading Dragons prize packs with stickers, bookmarks, and more!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration is required, drop in!

Local Event: Reading Dragons Tournament (Ages 5-12)

Reading Dragons Tournament (Ages 5-12)

Program for kids ages 5-12
Dust off your Reading Dragons folder and test your skills in our Reading Dragons tournament! You've...

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

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)  

Grove Street Park & Playground

Program for kids entering kindergarten-6th grade in the fall.
School’s out for summer, which means Summer Reading is starting! Join RI Pirate Guy Luca Rebussini to kick off summer in an unforgettable fashion, and sign up for summer reading while you’re at it! Participants will receive a special bonus Reading Dragons card for participating &amp; signing up for Summer Reading at the event!
Get ready to set sail on an unforgettable pirate adventure! In this action-packed program, participants will join a crew on a mission to recover a long-lost treasure and pick up some real pirate skills along the way!
Participants will start by getting into character with eyepatches, bandanas, and temporary tattoos, then create their own pirate flags to represent their crew. From there, it’s on to a mix of games, relay races, and team challenges that keep everyone moving and working together.
To wrap things up, the crew will learn how to use compasses to follow clues and track down the hidden treasure. It’s a fun blend of creativity, action, and problem-solving!
This program will be held at Grove Street Park, 16 Grove St, Essex, CT. In the event of rain, this program will be held in the Essex Town Hall Auditorium, 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT.
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
Registration is required to ensure enough supplies are prepared.<a href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=1314&amp;BranchID=&amp;EventID=589613&amp;PK=" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Summer Reading Kickoff with the RI Pirate Guy (Gr. K-6)

Summer Reading Kickoff with the RI Pirate Guy...

Program for kids entering kindergarten-6th grade in the fall.
School’s out for summer, which means Summer Reading is starting!...

Summer Reading Kickoff with the RI Pirate Guy (Gr. K-6)

Program for kids ages birth-3.
A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers!
This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us!
Essex Library programs are free and open to the public.
No registration required. Due to space, please choose 1 session per day to attend.

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

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth - 3)

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

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth - 3) 

Nicole Ballestas

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Clinton

The Haddams-Killingworth

New Haven County

Alfred Branch

Madison

New London County

The Lymes

Richard Kaufman

Guilford

Durham-Middlefield

North Branford

East Hampton-Portland

Chris Dehnel

Middletown

Ellyn Santiago

Branford

Haddam Neck Covenant Church

Support the community at this drive-thru fundraiser featuring a delicious meal of BBQ chicken quarters, baked beans, coleslaw, and a dinner roll for only $15.00 cash. Reservations are required through the church office, where you can select a convenient one-hour pick-up window.

Local Event: Bbq Chicken Fundraiser

Bbq Chicken Fundraiser

Support the community at this drive-thru fundraiser featuring a delicious meal of BBQ chicken quarters, baked beans, coleslaw,...

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Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

JUN

2

9:30 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

JUN

2

10:30 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth - 5)

JUN

3

10:00 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Little Learners Story Time: Let’s Make Music! (Ages 2-5)

JUN

5

10:00 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Trash Bash: Let’s Clean Up Our Planet! (Ages 5-12)

JUN

6

11:00 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

JUN

9

9:30 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

JUN

9

10:30 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth - 5)

JUN

10

9:00 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Let’s Go Fishing: Fish with CARE (Ages 6 – Adult)

JUN

10

4:30 PM

Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT

Little Learners Story Time: Summer (Ages 2-5)

JUN

12

10:00 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Ready to Read Story Time (Ages 5 and Below)

JUN

13

9:30 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Reading Dragons Tournament (Ages 5-12)

JUN

13

11:00 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

JUN

16

9:30 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages Birth-3)

JUN

16

10:30 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Summer Sensory Play (Ages Birth - 5)

JUN

17

9:00 AM

Essex Library Association, 33 West Ave, Essex, CT

Summer Reading Kickoff with the RI Pirate Guy (Gr. K-6)