Submitted by Elizabeth Reinhart
(May 28, 2026) — The following programs and events will take place at Essex Library, 33 West Avenue in Essex, during the month of June, 2026.
June 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Adult Qigong Workshop
Join us at the Essex Library for a two-part Qigong and Tai Chi series led by certified instructor Sharon Didato. Each 45-minute session will provide an introduction to these ancient healing arts designed to nurture the body, mind and spirit. On June 11, 2026 Sharon will present a classic Qigong set that combines gentle movement and simple breathing practices to promote relaxation and well-being. Register online at www.youressexlibrary.org or by calling the library at 860-767-1560.
June 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman (Virtual Author Talk)
Hold on to your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles. Registration is required for all virtual author talks. Register online at www.youressexlibrary.org or by calling the library at 860-767-1560.
Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Movie Matinee at Essex Library
Enjoy a movie on the big screen in the Buel Room of Essex Library! For more information, including the movie title, call the Library at 860-767-1560 or visit the events calendar section of the Library’s website, www.youressexlibrary.org.
The Essex Library Association is a center for free, reliable information. We stimulate curiosity, nurture creativity and enable discovery. We are a window into the world. The Essex Library has been a vital community institution since 1889. Since that time, the Library has grown to become a modern, professionally staffed organization with a collection of nearly 50,000 items in a beautiful 9,500 square-foot facility. All of the Library’s programs are free and open to the public. www.youressexlibrary.org.
