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April 4 – 10 is National Library Week, a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries and promote library use and support. Help us celebrate–tell us what you love about your public library. Your comments will be collected and shared with policymakers in Essex County and across the region. Thank you for your support! [contact-form][contact-field label=’Tell us your favorite things about your public library. ‘ type=’textarea’/][/contact-form]

We are happy to announce that Essex Public Library is re-opening to the public for express services on Monday, April 5, 2021. Express services include browsing for materials, checkout, computer use, printing, copying, and faxing. No appointments are needed. Building capacity is limited and patrons are asked to limit their time in the building to 1 hour.  There will be limited seating available. Face coverings are required for everyone over age 2. … Read More

The last year has been full of so much uncertainty and so many changes. We want to continue to effectively serve our community during these times, but we need your feedback to make it possible. What services and programs do you need from your library this summer? Please complete this brief survey so we can plan events and programs for the summer season. Your answers are anonymous. Click here to … Read More

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

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.                                                                          

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

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!

Join us this summer to “Imagine Your Story!” Our 2020 Summer Learning Program is going virtual. Families are invited to participate in online reading challenges (for all ages!), virtual performances, and “Take and Make” activity packs for kids, available for curbside pickup at the library. Simply register for the reading challenge through Beanstack, then stop by the library and give us a call at 804-443-4945. We will bring your Take … Read More