1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Help your child get ready to read by joining the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge!  Reading with your little one not only builds closeness but also supports the development of early literacy skills.  Research demonstrates that children who are read to early in life have an advantage when learning to read themselves later on.  The idea of 1000 Books is very simple: Read with your little one and try to … Read More

Kids’ Reads for Black History Month

A few of the many titles that celebrate the lives and history of African Americans.  To find out more about each title or to place a hold, click on the book’s image.                                                                          

New Hotspot Lending Program

At Essex Public Library, checking out a Wi-Fi hotspot may soon become as routine as checking out a book. The library is now lending Wi-Fi hotspots to help address the needs of Essex’s residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotspots allow users to connect a laptop, smartphone, or tablet to the internet. The portable devices will work almost anywhere. Library Director Dana Smook says the program, made possible by funding … Read More