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.
If you have any questions or wish to register for a program please feel free to call the library at 767-1560 or e-mail the Children’s Librarian at jmccann@essexlib.org
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Summer Movies!
Wednesdays in July & August at 3:00 PM
Click here for more information
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Pictures From Our First Annual "Touch A Truck" Event
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Summer Reading Lists
Click Here for the Summer Reading Lists for Essex Elementary School, John Winthrop Middle School, Valley Regional High School, and all Other Area Public Private Schools
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Summer Programs
The Three Villages Summer Reading Program 2009
Beginning June 23!
Sign up at either the Essex or Ivoryton Public Library
Programs and activities will take place in July and August
Drop-in Programs at the Essex Library:
- Mondays 11AM to Noon - Drop In Playgroup
- Tuesdays 11AM to Noon - Drop In Story Time
- Wednesdays 3PM to 5 PM - Family Movies
- Thursdays 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM - Sleepy Time Stories on the Lawn of the Connecticut River Museum
Please Pre-Register for the Following Programs at the Essex Library:
- Tuesday, July 7 from 4PM to 5PM - Craft Time with Merry Coleman
- Tuesday, July 21 from 4PM to 5PM - Letterboxing with the CT DEP
- Tuesday, August 4 from 4PM to 5PM - Surprise Program TBA!
There Will Also be an End of Summer Talent Show at the
Centerbrook Meeting House!
Date and Time TBA
Click Here for Summer Reading Worksheets
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Young Adults
Get Creative This Summer With
DIY Projects in the Afternoon!
Tuesdays at 3:00 PM
beginning June 23
Drop into the Teen Department at the Essex Library Tuesdays at 3:00 PM
Projects will include:
- Glass bead jewelry
- Duct tape wallets
- Bottle cap art
- No-sew outdoor pillows
- Friendship bracelets
- Bleach pen art
- Shoe lace tie-dyeing
- Journal making
- Recycled flowers
- Tote bag decor
and much more!
Projects will be decided on each week.
E-mail Jessica at jbranciforte@essexlib.org for more information
or to make suggestions. You can also check the Teen Blog for updates.
Summer Reading Lists
Click on the name of the school to view its summer reading list
- Essex Elementary School
- John Winthrop Middle School
- Valley Regional High School
- Xavier High School
- Mercy High School
- The Williams School Upper School
- The Williams School Grade 8
- The Williams School Grade 7
- The Country School
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.
Summer Movies!
July 8 - Hotel for Dogs (PG)
July 15 - TinkerBell (G)
July 22 - Bedtime Stories (PG)
July 29 - The Tale of Desperaux (G)
August 5 - Madagascar 2 - Escape 2 Africa (PG)
August 12 - No Movie, End of Summer Talent Show!
7:00 PM at the Centerbrook Meeting House
All are welcome to attend and/or perform
August 19 - An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (G)
August 26 - Bolt
