The Children’s Room offers many activities, services and materials for children of all ages and their parents, including books, audio books, magazines, music CDs, DVDs & Videos, Foreign Language Materials, Parent reference books and magazines, preschool toys and puzzles, games, Preschool and Toddler Story Hours, Elementary Age book groups, Craft Sessions, Yoga, Family Nights, Parent Nights and many other special events.
Please call to register as our programs fill up quickly.
If you have any questions or wish to register for a program please feel free to call the library at 860 767-1560 or e-mail the Children’s Librarian.
StudyZone:
Homework Help for Students in Grades 2-6 at the Essex Library!
Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Students in grades 2-6 are invited to the Essex Library on Tuesdays after school from 3:30-4:30 to work on their homework. In StudyZone, children will be able to complete their homework in a safe and quiet environment and receive one-on-one or small group support from volunteer, Ms. Meg Coleman, a certified elementary teacher, who received her master’s and certification from ECSU. Extra help in Reading and Writing are also offered. A snack will be provided. This program has no fee, but registration is required.
Pysanky Egg Decorating For Kids & Adults, 10 and Older
Session II: March 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
The Ukrainian/Russian folk art, Pysanky, produces colorful, detailed decorated eggs using wax and a stylus. Library staffer Molly Osborne will lead two sessions of classes.
Family Night at the Essex Library
Friday, March 5th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Mystic Seaport will bring their program “Music On The Water” to the Library. Sailors not only sang as they worked, they often passed their few hours of rest with song as well. Their music tells stories about life at sea and ashore – stories best learned by joining in a chorus, picturing the events in a ballad or by using. Learn these songs and sing along with one of Mystic Seaport’s renowned musicians.
Crafts With Merry Coleman
Thursday, March 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Children in Grades K-3 are invited to join the Essex Library’s much loved volunteer Mrs. Coleman in a Winter Adventure. She will read a story to the children and then lead them in a wintery craft. Please call the library to register, as space will fill up quickly.
Family Movie Time At The Essex Library
Saturday, March 20, 11-12:30
Drop by the library to see “Space Chimps” rated G. This family comedy, starring Andy Samberg of SNL, is an animated feature that reminds us that chimpanzees did indeed play a role in the history of the American space program. All ages welcome and popcorn will be served.
Family Night at the Essex Library Featuring Green Gal
Friday, March 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Green Gal is an Earth-friendly super heroine with a green cape, green guitar and other woman-made props. She travels on behalf of the Green Queen to take care of the Earth. With recycled clothes and instruments, riddles and songs, the audience moves and grooves to the green. All ages welcome!
The CHET Dream Big! Competition, sponsored by the State of Connecticut Treasurer’s Office, TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. and CHET, is a drawing and essay contest that invites Connecticut K-5 students to enter and express themselves creatively—with a chance to win money for college! For more information about entering this competition or about CHET you can visit the Essex Library for pamphlets, materials and entry forms or go to http://chetdreambig.com/.
The deadline for entries is April 5, 2010.
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March YA Activities:
To reserve a space at any of our YA activities, call the Library at 860 767-1560 or email Jessica.
We're Building A Teen Book Club!
You choose the books, you choose the topics, and you choose the time.
We'll have snacks, good company and a LOT to discuss. Before starting we need to know: if you could choose ONE book to begin with, what would it be? Are there any books that you think would cause a LIVELY discussion?
We would probably meet once a month.
What would be the BEST day/time for you?
Leave a suggestion on the blog!
If you prefer, you can always email Jessica at jbranciforte@essexlib.org to give ideas, suggestions or to ask questions.
Our Teen Book Reviews Are Up and Running!
To read the recent posts, log into http://essexlibraryteenspace.blogspot.com/. Interested in writing a review? Other teens want to know - what's worth reading? We're looking for teen book reviewers who have a book they'd love to have posted in our Shelfari book shelf on the teen blog. To have your book review posted, email your 5-10 sentence review, name, and age to jbranciforte@essexlib.org. You must be at least 12 years of age to submit. You can always remain anonymous - just let us know when you email your info!
Check Out the Essex Library Teen Space Blog
Click here to access the blog!
Essex Library Wii. Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to use the library Wii after school provided the program room is not in use by some other program. Please feel free to bring along some friends, sign in at the circulation desk and Have Fun!!
If there are any games that you think the library should purchase for its Wii, please drop an email to Mrs. McCann at jmccann@essexlib.org.
TEENS get ready for the Upcoming SAT’s and PSAT’s with
PrepMe, an online test preparation service which focuses on the individual. This course will identify your strengths and weaknesses and create a custom weekly schedule for you to help you raise your score. Best of all…it's free through the library! However, you must have a library card to use this program.To access the site, click the link below and enter your library barcode number. You will then be asked to create your own ID and password to create a test prep program customized just for you. www.prepme.com
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Students - get ready for the SAT’s with PrepMe, an online test preparation service which focuses on the individual. This course will identify your strengths and weaknesses and create a custom week-by-week schedule for you to help you raise your score. Best of all… It's free through the library! However, you must have a library card to use this program.
To access the site, click the PrepMe link above and enter your library barcode number. You will then be asked to create your own ID and password to create a test prep program customized just for you.
