Essex Public Library

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Create a whimsical planter and a dinosaur trinket dish to display and hold jewelry, keys, keychains, and more! For teens...
06/19/2026

Create a whimsical planter and a dinosaur trinket dish to display and hold jewelry, keys, keychains, and more! For teens and adults. Registration required.

Registration opens on 7/1.
Register at https://essex.librarycalendar.com/events

🍅🍆🥕 Celebrate National Martini Day with an online Bartending or Mixology 101 class from Universal Class.Free with your l...
06/19/2026

🍅🍆🥕 Celebrate National Martini Day with an online Bartending or Mixology 101 class from Universal Class.

Free with your library card!

Learn more at https://bit.ly/universalclasseplva

Juneteenth is more than a day — it’s a celebration of Black independence, joy, and freedom. Today, we honor those storie...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth is more than a day — it’s a celebration of Black independence, joy, and freedom. Today, we honor those stories, voices, and histories on our shelves that continue to shape and strengthen our communities. 💛🖤💚

Check out our curated book list at https://bit.ly/juneteenthlist

Did you know that the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck were covered by a shallow bay at least 3 times in geologic hist...
06/18/2026

Did you know that the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck were covered by a shallow bay at least 3 times in geologic history? This makes them a hotbed for fossil finders today. Newell Randall of the King and Queen Historical Society shares some his fantastic finds and tips for fossil hunting in your own backyard! A multigenerational event; all ages.

Get ready to get your hands dirty with Three Rivers Soil and Water Conservation District! Dive into the hidden world ben...
06/18/2026

Get ready to get your hands dirty with Three Rivers Soil and Water Conservation District! Dive into the hidden world beneath our feet—discovering what soil is made of, why it’s essential for life, and how we can protect our natural resources. Then comes the hands‑on fun: roll up your sleeves, feel the textures, experiment with real soil, and learn how to identify it by touch. End by digging into your creativity and crafting your very own piece of soil art with natural materials and soil paints! Ages 7-12. Registration required.

Register at https://essex.librarycalendar.com/events

Curious about your family’s past? This beginner‑friendly workshop introduces the basics of genealogy research, including...
06/18/2026

Curious about your family’s past?

This beginner‑friendly workshop introduces the basics of genealogy research, including how to start a family tree, find key records, and use popular research tools. Perfect for adults who want to explore their roots and uncover the stories that shaped their families.

In collaboration with Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical & Historical Society (MPAAGHS).

Become a history detective! Join the Essex Museum Curator to explore real artifacts from Tappahannock’s 1710 Tavern and ...
06/17/2026

Become a history detective! Join the Essex Museum Curator to explore real artifacts from Tappahannock’s 1710 Tavern and uncover their stories just like a real archaeologist! Ages 7-12.

Join us for a conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his journey to bring together ...
06/17/2026

Join us for a conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation —on Thursday, June 18th at 2 PM ET via a digital live stream!

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/eplva

🍅🍆🥕 Celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day with an online Vegetable Gardening 101 class from Universal Class.Free wi...
06/17/2026

🍅🍆🥕 Celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day with an online Vegetable Gardening 101 class from Universal Class.

Free with your library card!

Learn more at https://bit.ly/universalclasseplva

Meet a variety of parrots from all over the world at this special event with Earthquest, a rescue bird non-profit. All a...
06/16/2026

Meet a variety of parrots from all over the world at this special event with Earthquest, a rescue bird non-profit. All ages.

Tickets for this event will be available at the front desk on a first come first serve basis beginning at 1:30. They will be distributed until the community meeting room has reached capacity.

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117 N Church Lane
Tappahannock, VA
22560

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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