Children’s Events | Tween Events | Fish with CARE
Children’s Events (Birth–Gr. 3)
Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
Tuesdays, May 30, 10:30 a.m. in the Program Room
Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 9:30 AND 10:30 a.m. in the Program Room
Drop-in event, no registration required.
Due to space, please choose only 1 session to attend.
A play-based music and movement story time for children and their caregivers! This story time will take place every Tuesday morning. See website or Facebook/Instagram for last-minute cancellations.
Click here to see our Wiggle Worms Songbook for an example of what to expect at Wiggle Worms!
Spring into Stories (Ages 3-5)
Fridays, May 26 & June 2, 9, 16, 10:30 a.m. in the Program Room
Registration strongly suggested.
An early learning story, song, and craft time for children and their caregivers! (Songs, story time, and craft align with CT Early Learning and Development Standards)
Join Miss Nicole for a story time, followed by a related age-appropriate craft to promote gross and fine motor skill development!
Call (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com by the Wednesday prior to story time, please!
Summer Reading Kickoff Party! (All Ages)
Saturday, June 10, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at the Grove Street Park (across the street)
Registration strongly suggested.
Join Miss Nicole and Miss Elizabeth for a Field Day to kick off the summer! Sign up for Summer Reading and take a book prize home, play games, get your face-painted, and just have fun!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Signing Rocks! Sign Language Class (Ages 5+)
Theme: Hello’s, Goodbye’s, and Pleasantries
Tuesday, June 20, 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. on Zoom
Registration required.
Join SIGNING Basics® for their popular “Anything Goes” American Sign Language event that will get you excited learning ASL! You will have fun learning via games and activities that will have you smiling, giggling or outright laughing. This is an excellent event for beginners, intermediate learners, and can be enjoyed by individuals that have more advanced skills.
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Grove Street Storytime
Thursday, June 22 & 29, 10:00 a.m. at the Grove Street Park (across the street)
Drop-in event, no registration required.
Join Miss Nicole for Songs, Dancing, and stories for families with children of all ages!
Bring a blanket to sit on! In the event of rain, held at the Essex Library.
Stories in the Stitches Craft with the Connecticut Historical Society (Ages 5-8)
Thursday, June 22, 4:00 p.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
What kinds of stories can we learn from a quilt? How can the smallest details help reveal those stories? Children will look closely at a variety of quilts and discover some interesting tales from Connecticut’s past. Then, they can try to recreate popular quilting patterns and design their own quilt square!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Family Movie Afternoon (All Ages)
Friday, June 23, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Program Room
Drop-in event, no registration required.
Join us in the program room for a special screening of Disney Pixar’s Coco! Popcorn provided.
Art Explorers: Andy Warhol & Pop Art! (Ages 5-12)
Saturday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Learn how famous artists found their voice, and create art inspired by their work!
This session, we will read a book about Andy Warhol and pop art, and then we will create our own art inspired by Andy’s work!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Hindi Storytime with CT Author Priya Gupta (Pre-K+)
Wednesday, June 28, 4:30 p.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
People all over the world speak different languages, and have different cultures that make them unique.
Join Connecticut author Priya Gupta for a bilingual reading of her book, “Phir Aya Somvar” or “Yay! It’s Monday!” in English and Hindi, learn about Indian languages and cultures, and stay for a fun activity!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Family Sculpting Night (All Ages)
Friday, June 30, 4:00 p.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Bring the family and learn the sculpting techniques behind making simple coil pots, and take your creation home with you!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Tween Events (Gr. 4-8)
Summer Reading Kickoff Party! (All Ages)
Saturday, June 10, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at the Grove Street Park (across the street)
Registration strongly suggested.
Join Miss Nicole and Miss Elizabeth for a Field Day to kick off the summer! Sign up for Summer Reading and take a book prize home, play games, get your face-painted, and just have fun!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Family Movie Afternoon (All Ages)
Friday, June 23, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Program Room
Drop-in event, no registration required.
Join us in the program room for a special screening of Disney Pixar’s Coco! Popcorn provided.
Art Explorers: Andy Warhol & Pop Art! (Ages 5-12)
Saturday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Learn how famous artists found their voice, and create art inspired by their work!
This session, we will read a book about Andy Warhol and pop art, and then we will create our own art inspired by Andy’s work!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Family Sculpting Night (All Ages)
Friday, June 30, 4:00 p.m. in the Program Room
Registration required.
Bring the family and learn the sculpting techniques behind making simple coil pots, and take your creation home with you!
Sign up at (860) 767-1560 or e-mail staff.essexlib@gmail.com
Fish with CARE Event (Ages 6+)
Tuesday, June 6, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Sunset Pond
(Located on West Ave, Essex)
Registration required through DEEP.
Essex Public Library is proud to partner with the DEEP Fisheries Division – Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program to host a “FISH with CARE” Event at Sunset Pond (West Ave, Essex) on June 6th, 2023 from 5:00PM to 7:30PM. Come join expert fishing instructors and learn how to get started fishing safely, legally, and successfully! Make memories with your family and friends, enjoy the outdoors and maybe bring home dinner. The CARE program supplies all bait, tackle, and instruction.
A Conservation Identification Number is required for registration. Registration is open at the DEEP Hunting and Fishing Education registration system (Filter by Event Type “FISH with CARE”). The event is offered free-of-charge, but space is limited to 20 participants, so early sign-up is encouraged. Minimum age to participate is 6 years old, and all children are required to have a parent/guardian participate alongside them.
All participants ages 16 and above MUST have a valid 2023 inland fishing license. Get your license HERE. Anglers under 16 are encouraged to register for a free Youth Fishing Passport, and get started checking on the Youth Fishing Challenge!
Participants should learn the basics of fishing by completing the CARE program’s self-paced Let’s Go Fishing / Vamos de Pescar online course prior to attending the FISH with CARE event.
Helpful Links and Resources:
- Purchase your CT Fishing License Online
- Youth Fishing Passport
- Register for a CARE Fishing Event
- Take a fishing course: Let’s Go Fishing! / ¡Vamos de Pescar! OR Introduction to Fishing Zoom Webinar
- Let’s Go Fishing Video Library
- Fishing Regulations / Reglamentos de Pesca
- Freshwater Fishing Guide
- Saltwater Fishing Guide
- Trout Stocking Maps
- CT is Fishy (Interactive application)
- Learn more about the CARE Program
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