Essex Free Library

06/16/2026

There are still some open spots for Zentangle this evening! For adults. Enjoy this beautiful art form that welcomes slowing down and tapping into your creativity. No prior art experience needed. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990104075863?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/15/2026

If you want to Read to Chewie, there's lots of room tomorrow (6/16)! Sign up for a 15 minute slot between 4:30pm and 5:30pm, or just stop in to say hello!

Spend some time reading with a four-legged library helper!

06/15/2026

It's time for the Children's Summer Reading Program here at the Essex Free Library! Kids ages 0 - 17 are invited to sign up and participate in our reading challenges from now until August 15th!

Sign up via the link below!

Are you reading to Unearth a Story at the library this summer? We certainly hope so, because once again it is time for the Summer Reading Program! Sign up begins on June 15th, and starting June 22nd through August 15th, join us for weekly programs like the Make and Build, Storytime, and the Grab 'n'...

06/12/2026

Zoom over to the library to pick up your Red Racer craft kit for the weekend!

06/10/2026

There's still room tomorrow if you'd like to Read to Chewie! From 4:30pm-5:30pm, Chewie will be visiting the library. Sign up for a 15 minute slot to read with him via the link below, or just stop by to say hello!

Spend some time reading with a four-legged library helper!

06/05/2026

The Friends of the Library's Annual Book & Plant Sale is this weekend at Memorial Hall (5 Towers Road)! The Book Sale starts tonight, June 5th from 4-8. Books AND plants are on sale tomorrow, June 6th. Proceeds benefit the library!

06/05/2026

Swim on over to the library to pick up a Buttons the Turtle Craft Kit this morning at the library!

06/03/2026

Creative Cards with Noreen. There are still some spots for the June 9th, 2pm class. Sign up on Eventbrite.

05/29/2026

Fuzz the Sheep is grazing over at the library today and would love it if they could come home with you for a crafty weekend! Kits available while supplies last!

05/26/2026

Chewie is visiting the library this evening from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, and there's plenty of sign up room left for anyone who would like to spend 15 minutes reading with him and his person, Cindy! Alternately, just swing by the children's room to say hello for a minute or two. Either way, come see this certified good boy as part of your day today!

Spend some time reading with a four-legged library helper!