Adult Services

 

All Library Programs are Free & Open to the Public

Monthly and Special Events

Cache Odyssey

Essex Free Library is proud to be Vermont's Cache Odyssey site!

A nationwide geocache adventure with a unique letterbox-hybrid cache in every state.

Great for families and seasoned explorers.

All sites are fully accessible.

See www.cacheodyssey.com for more information.

Noontime Book Group

May 1st, noon-1pm

James by Percival Everett

National Book Award and Kirkus Prize Winner. 

"A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as told from the enslaved Jim's point of view."

Financial Literacy Series: PlanWell™ for Retirement

May 1st 6-7pm

 

Learn the basics of retirement planning - strategies, sources of retirement income, and key risks to consider.

Fiancial Literacy Session 3 of talks presented by Cathy Duffy, an Essex resident, Financial Planner at Baystate Financial, and Champlain College adjunct accounting professor.  

Saturday Zentangle with Julia Davenport

May 3rd 11am - 12pm

For adults.

This art form welcomes slowing down, taking your time and seeing what happens.
Specific techniques help us let go of our busyness and find our own creativity.
No prior art experience required. Limited space available. If you register and can't attend, please call us to open the spot for someone else. Register here.

Creative Cards with Noreen

May 6th 2-3:30pm & 6-7:30pm 

For adults.

Come and create two different cards.  Send a card to a friend and make their day!  Using paper, glue, and other little surprises.  You will want to sign up!

2pm class: Register here  6pm class:  Register here 

Evening Book Group (new!)

May 8th, 6-7pm

Gather by Kenneth M. Cadow

Vermont Humanities' Vermont Reads 2024 Selection, and Kirkus Prize Winner.

A debut novel by a Vermont writer and educator portrays a challenging coming-of-age.

Evening Zentangle with Julia Davenport

May 20th 6-7pm

For adults.
This art form welcomes slowing down, taking your time and seeing what happens.
Specific techniques help us let go of our busyness and find our own creativity.
No prior art experience required. Limited space available. If you register and can't attend, please call us to open the spot for someone else.  Register here.

Trivia Night for Adults & Teens

May 15th 6-7pm

 

For adults and teens.

Join us for some friendly trivia competition!  

Bring a group, bring a friend or bring yourself.  Light refreshments provided.

Board Games for Adults

May 27th, 6:00-7:30pm

For ages 18+
Bring your friends
and
enjoy the library’s growing board game collection (or bring your own to share with the group)!
Light Refreshments Provided.

Noontime Book Group

June 5th, noon-1pm

Grand Obsession by Perri Knize

Sincere, focused memoir chronicles the author's quest to plumb her obsession with a particular piano. (Kirkus)

Evening Book Group

June 12th, 6-7pm

James by Percival Everett

National Book Award and Kirkus Prize Winner. 

"A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as told from the enslaved Jim's point of view."

Weekly Events

Tech Time @ The Library

Tuesday 10:30 - 11:30

Bring Your Device & Your Questions...We'll Do Our Best to Answer Them!

Drop-in Needlecraft Group

  Tuesday 1pm - 3pm

All are welcome! Bring your project & enjoy the company of others!

Adult Rummikub

Friday 1pm - 3pm

Meets at the Round Table in the Mezzanine