Welcome
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 email the Children’s Librarian at jmccann@essexlib.org
Special Events for April
April 13-19 National Library Week and School Vacation!
It’s National Library Week! Now is the perfect time to visit the Essex Library, the place where the whole community can come together – in person or online. It's also the week of the April school vacation. Join us for some fun activities.
Wednesday, April 16 10:00am Children ages 4-7ish are invited to a special story time lead by local author Jen Ryley Welch of Earth Friends Discovery. The theme is “WHAT DO YOU GROW IN KinderGARDEN?” Jen will also lead the group in some other activities, including planting something for their own homes or gardens. Space is limited, so call the library to register at 767-1560 or email jmccann@essexlib.org.
Wednesday, April 16th Movie Time! Join us at 3:00pm to watch the new Nancy Drew Movie Rated PG. Popcorn will be served! Call the library to let us know you will be attending at 767-1560 or jmccann@essexlib.org
Thursday, April 17th 4-5pm Craft Time with Merry Coleman. Children in grades K-2 are invited to a special springtime craft. Because these craft times fill up so quickly, please call to register at 767-1560 or jmccann@essexlib.org.
Friday, April 25th 6:30-9:00pm
Annual Bookworm Bash and Lego Contest!!!
A wonderful celebration at the Essex Library will begin with the Bookworm Bash! Stories will be read, sung or told by local celebrities… Our ever popular Lego Contest will follow. The contest is open to children preschool aged through 6th grade. Start thinking of what you may like to construct at this years contest… There will be door prizes at the Bookworm Bash, prizes for Lego Contest winners and delicious refreshments for all. For more information or to register for this program, call Judie McCann at the library 767-1560 or email her at jmccann@essexlib.org
Book Group Fun! The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian by CS Lewis will be the topic of discussion on Wednesday, April 30th from 4-5pm at the Essex Library. Children in grades 4-6 are invited to join us in the discussion and activities for this book. Books are available to check out at the Essex Library. Please call to let us know if you will be joining us at 767-1560 or jmccann@essexlib.org
The Write Stuff - A Writing Workshop
Do you have a child who loves to write, is motivated to learn, and could use a little extra time and encouragement? This spring, the Essex Library is presenting “The Write Stuff”, a free, weekly creative writing class. We'll be offering two levels; one for second through fourth graders, and another for fifth and six graders. We’ll work on a variety of writing forms, including short fiction and poetry. Each child will write and illustrate his or her own book. Each child will get a copy, and we’ll also be displaying the books here at the Essex Library. Your school library will get a copy, too!
The 2nd through 4th grade class will run on Mondays from 4-5 PM, on April 21st, 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th, June 2nd, and 9th.
The 5th and 6th grade sessions will meet on Tuesdays from 4-5, on April 22nd, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, June 3rd and 10th. Please call 767-1560 to register, or for more information.
Young Adults
Chess Club:
Young Adults in grades 7-12 are invited to join in the Essex Library’s Chess Club. Please call or email the library at 767-1560 or jmccann@essexlib.org to let us know what day and time would be convenient for this program. We hope to have this up and running by mid-January.
College Prep Series Continues! April 23rd 7-8pm Young Adults and their parents are invited to the Essex Library to hear Sam Rosensohn speak about 1) It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning ... get everything done by the end of junior year - testing, picks, who's going to write your recommendations … don't leave it to senior year. 2) Scholarship money... 3) Meritorious money... Call the Essex Library to let us know you will be attending this informational evening at 767-1560 or jmccann@essexlib.org
PrepMe.com 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.
Other Programs For Children:
Preschool Story Hours
2008 Winter/Spring Session: January 28 - May 17.
Mondays or Tuesdays 1-2pm
Wednesdays or Thursdays 10-11amStories and Music for One's and Two's Fridays 10 to 10:45am
Story Hour closings will follow the same schedule as
Essex Elementary School.
Yoga Tales for ages 6 and Up - Thursdays, 4-5pm
In Yoga Tales we will breathe, read a story and then reenact the story using Yoga poses. A period of deep relaxation will follow with a guided meditation leaving you with a sense of calm and peace. Wear loose comfortable clothes that allow you the freedom of movement and a water bottle. Yoga mats will be provided. This is a drop-in program that will be ongoing until June 12th., For further information contact Molly Osborne at 767-1560 or mosborne@essexlib.org
Kids Knitting Club: Since Molly Osborne held her knitting class for children in January and February there has been an overwhelming response from the attendees to keep it going. We have decided to start a Knitting Club for elementary aged children in grades 3-6. Parents and Grandparents are also welcome to join. Please contact the library to let us know that you are interested, and we will have the days and times available shortly. Call 767-1560 or jmccann@essexlib.org
Fridays 3:30-4:30pm Ends May 16th
Art and the Illustrated Book
Concepts of art are taught through the examples of illustrators’ picture books. Explore different mediums with hands-on activities. Young artists share and display their artwork. For more information, email mosborne@essexlib.org
