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
2021 Winter Reading Challenge
Join the 2021 Winter Reading Challenge for All Ages Jan. 1 – Feb. 28 eplva.beanstack.org Children Keep track of every day you spend time reading between Friday, January 1 and Sunday, February 28. For every ten days you read and log, you’ll earn a virtual badge and a virtual ticket to enter the grand prize drawing. This program is open to children from newborns through age 12. Create an account … Read More
Virtual Pumpkin Parade
The pumpkins are coming! These pumpkins were decorated by library patrons of all ages. Thanks to everyone who shared their gourd-geous pumpkin photos for this Virtual Pumpkin Parade. Enjoy!
New Books Available Now
Look for weekly lists of newly available books below. New Books Week of 6-15-20 New Books Week of 6-22-20 New Books 6/29/20 – 7/11/20
Feb. 8 Presentation on Green Book Businesses of the Middle Peninsula
A special presentation scheduled on February 8 will focus on historic local businesses listed in “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” a publication which listed businesses that served African Americans during the Jim Crow era. This lecture will take place on Saturday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Essex Public Library, located at 117 North Church Lane in Tappahannock. Published annually from 1936 to 1966, The Green Book enabled African-American travelers … Read More
Stuffed Animals Invited for a Sleepover on May 4th
It’s well known that stuffed animals enjoy a good story. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week, Essex Public Library will host a Stuffed Animal Sleepover the evening of Friday, May 3. Community stuffed animals are invited for an evening of games, crafts and stories before being tucked in for a giant sleepover. Children are welcome to drop off stuffed animals between 3:00 and 6:00 on Friday, … Read More
Best of 2018 Staff Picks
We see thousands of books move across our service desk each year at Essex Public Library. As big-time book lovers, we discover many fresh favorites as they hit our shelves, and of course we also hear about lots of great reads from our library users. At the end of 2018, we took a little time to reflect on our year of reading. We created a list of seven favorites, and … Read More
Spooky Movie Throwback Screenings
Join us each Saturday in October from 1:30 to 3:30 for a spooky movie throwback from the 80s or 90s, shown on the big screen in our meeting room. Free popcorn, thrills, and chills! Call the library at (804) 443-4945 for movie titles. All ages are welcome but note that age appropriateness of films will vary. All movies shown will be rated PG.
Library Card Signup Month
September is Library Card Signup Month. To celebrate, Essex Public Library is releasing its new library card design, featuring artwork donated by Tappahannock photographer Dawn Howeth. The updated card design features an iconic image of the Downing Bridge at sunrise. In partnership with local businesses, the library is also launching a “Show Your Card” campaign to promote local businesses and library card signups. During the month of September, library card … Read More
Upcoming Summer Events
For a printable PDF schedule of events for children, click here: Summer Reading Events 2018 Summer Reading Kickoff Party Wed. June 20, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Begin your summer adventure with games, crafts, face painting, and stories from around the world. There will also be a free hotdog cookout from 4:00 to 7:00! Refreshments provided by the Tappahannock Rotary Club. Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Jun. 27 – Aug. 11 … Read More