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
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