Friends of the Library book sorting

Conference Room

ELA Board of Trustees meeting

Meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to members of the public unless indicated as a closed meeting. The public may attend meetings held in person at the library. Zoom access is available to trustee members who need to attend virtually.

Program Room

Library open 9AM-6PM

SCORE at the library - Zoom appointments available

SCORE At The Library    ......More

SCORE At The Library    The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE provides free and confidential advice on starting and growing small businesses. Appointments must be scheduled in advance, either by calling 860-388-9508 or downloading a request form. SCORE is also offering information and assistance with the Paycheck Protection Program and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

Appointments must be scheduled in advance, either by calling 860-388-9508 or downloading a request form.

Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 9-12)

Join us and play the worldâs greatest role-playing game at one of the Essex Libraryâs Dungeons & Dragons sessions! Come create your own character and join the adventure where we will fight monsters and explore new lands. Both new and experienced players are welcome. Thi......More

Join us and play the worldâs greatest role-playing game at one of the Essex Libraryâs Dungeons & Dragons sessions! Come create your own character and join the adventure where we will fight monsters and explore new lands. Both new and experienced players are welcome. This session is for those in grades 9-12. Advance registration is required as seating is limited. To register, please email us at [email protected], stop by, or call 860-767-1560.

Conference Room

Friends of the Library book sorting

Library open 9AM-5PM

Library open 9AM-4PM

Library open 9AM-6PM

Friends of the Library book sorting

1889 Room

French Conversation

1889 Room

Needlework Group

Do you like to knit, embroider, needlepoint, cross stitch, crochet, sew or mend? This is a self-led weekly gathering for anyone interested in needlework. The group meets every Monday at 4:00 p.m. Just drop in, no need to register.

1889 Room

Library open 9AM-6PM

Wiggle Worms Storytime (Ages 0-3)

A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages 0-3) This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us! No registration required. Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

Program Room

Wiggle Worms Storytime (Ages 0-3)

A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! (Ages 0-3) This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. Join us! No registration required. Due to space, Please choose 1 session to attend.

Program Room

French Conversation II

Buel Room

Library open 9AM-6PM

Stay & Play

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come to the library to play and meet new friends!  Stay & Play is a pop-in social time for children and their caregive......More

Essex Library's children's area has trains, toys, blocks, puzzles, and more for children of all ages to expand their curiosity, and try new things! Come to the library to play and meet new friends!  Stay & Play is a pop-in social time for children and their caregivers. Come for a few minutes, or stay for a couple hours! This is your time to socialize, and make memories with your child. Essex Library programs are free and open to the public. No registration required. Pop in!

Children's Area

Friends of the Library book sorting

Conference Room

Library open 9AM-6PM

SCORE at the library - Zoom appointments available

SCORE At The Library    ......More

SCORE At The Library    The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE provides free and confidential advice on starting and growing small businesses. Appointments must be scheduled in advance, either by calling 860-388-9508 or downloading a request form. SCORE is also offering information and assistance with the Paycheck Protection Program and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.

Appointments must be scheduled in advance, either by calling 860-388-9508 or downloading a request form.

First Thursday Book Club

This book group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. 

Buel Room

Writer's Block - Evening Drop-In

1889 Room

Friends of the Library book sorting

Library open 9AM-5PM

Library open 9AM-4PM

Saturday Book Group

Discuss the month's book selection.  Drop in, no registration necessary. Books available at the circulation desk in the library.

Conference Room