October 2024

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Wednesday, October 29:00—9:30 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Wee Ones Story Hour

Wee Ones Story HourJoin April, our Children's Librarian, each Wednesday morning for Wee Ones Story Hour, perfect for ages 0 through 2 years old. Story Hour begins at 9:00am and includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories and creative play! Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 210:00—10:45 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Pre-School Story Hour

Pre-School Story HourJoin April, our Children's Librarian, each Wednesday morning for Pre-School Story Hour, for ages 3, 4 and 5 years. Story Hour begins at 10:00am and includes 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and stories read aloud and concludes with a themed craft. Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 510:00 AM—12:00 PMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

OPEN Saturday, 10-12

OPEN Saturday, 10-12Open for business 10-12, most Saturdays from Labor Day to July 4th. Our online catalog is available 24/7, your library card will get you in, your PIN is likely the last 4 of your phone. Museum passes can also be reserved online, most do not need to be picked up or returned.…Learn More
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Monday, October 79:00—10:00 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

STEAM & Stories: Drop-in

STEAM & Stories: Drop-inJoin Ms. Christine for some STEAM fun! No registration required, drop on by. Children ages 2-6 years old and their adult will listen to stories, then explore science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts. Brought to you by Early Childhood Partners, with funding from the Mass.…Learn More

Monday, October 77:00—8:00 PMVirtualTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

VIRTUAL: Ways to Have a Green Holiday Season For Families

VIRTUAL: Ways to Have a Green Holiday Season For Families REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM LINK HEREEmbracing the rhythms of winter is key to creating eco-conscious holiday traditions. Rather than getting carried away by the holiday rush, use this time as an opportunity to create the kind of holiday season you truly want - one focused on the magic of family and togetherness instead of stuff.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 99:00—9:30 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Wee Ones Story Hour

Wee Ones Story HourJoin April, our Children's Librarian, each Wednesday morning for Wee Ones Story Hour, perfect for ages 0 through 2 years old. Story Hour begins at 9:00am and includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories and creative play! Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 910:00—10:45 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Pre-School Story Hour

Pre-School Story HourJoin April, our Children's Librarian, each Wednesday morning for Pre-School Story Hour, for ages 3, 4 and 5 years. Story Hour begins at 10:00am and includes 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and stories read aloud and concludes with a themed craft. Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 1210:00 AM—12:00 PMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

OPEN Saturday, 10-12

OPEN Saturday, 10-12Open for business 10-12, most Saturdays from Labor Day to July 4th. Our online catalog is available 24/7, your library card will get you in, your PIN is likely the last 4 of your phone. Museum passes can also be reserved online, most do not need to be picked up or returned.…Learn More
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Monday, October 14All DayLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

CLOSED in Observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day

The Library is closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, formerly Columbus Day.
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Wednesday, October 169:00—9:30 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Wee Ones Story Hour

Wee Ones Story HourJoin April, our Children's Librarian, each Wednesday morning for Wee Ones Story Hour, perfect for ages 0 through 2 years old. Story Hour begins at 9:00am and includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories and creative play! Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 1610:00—10:45 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Pre-School Story Hour

Pre-School Story HourJoin April, our Children's Librarian, each Wednesday morning for Pre-School Story Hour, for ages 3, 4 and 5 years. Story Hour begins at 10:00am and includes 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and stories read aloud and concludes with a themed craft. Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 177:00—8:00 PMVirtualTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

VIRTUAL: All About Bats with MassWildlife

VIRTUAL: All About Bats with MassWildlife REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM LINK HERE Discover the critical role bats play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and learn about the pressing threats they face in this virtual program. This program will explore the importance of bat conservation, the impact of declining bat populations, and the efforts underway by MassWildlife to protect these remarkable mammals.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 1910:00 AM—12:00 PMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

OPEN Saturday, 10-12

OPEN Saturday, 10-12Open for business 10-12, most Saturdays from Labor Day to July 4th. Our online catalog is available 24/7, your library card will get you in, your PIN is likely the last 4 of your phone. Museum passes can also be reserved online, most do not need to be picked up or returned.…Learn More
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Monday, October 219:00—10:00 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

STEAM & Stories: Drop-in

STEAM & Stories: Drop-inJoin Ms. Christine for some STEAM fun! No registration required, drop on by. Children ages 2-6 years old and their adult will listen to stories, then explore science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts. Brought to you by Early Childhood Partners, with funding from the Mass.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 239:00—9:30 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Wee Ones Story Hour

Wee Ones Story HourJoin April, our Children's Librarian, each Wednesday morning for Wee Ones Story Hour, perfect for ages 0 through 2 years old. Story Hour begins at 9:00am and includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories and creative play! Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 2310:00—10:45 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Pre-School Story Hour

Pre-School Story HourJoin April, our Children's Librarian, each Wednesday morning for Pre-School Story Hour, for ages 3, 4 and 5 years. Story Hour begins at 10:00am and includes 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and stories read aloud and concludes with a themed craft. Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 244:00—5:00 PM3rd floor meeting hallTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Messy Glue Ghosts

Messy Glue GhostsTeens, grades 6-12, reserve your spot to make a messy (and adorable!) glue ghost! Spaces are limited, register early. If your plans change, be sure to cancel your registration to allow others on the waitlist to attend.
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Saturday, October 2610:00 AM—12:00 PMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

OPEN Saturday, 10-12

OPEN Saturday, 10-12Open for business 10-12, most Saturdays from Labor Day to July 4th. Our online catalog is available 24/7, your library card will get you in, your PIN is likely the last 4 of your phone. Museum passes can also be reserved online, most do not need to be picked up or returned.…Learn More
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Monday, October 289:00—10:00 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

STEAM & Stories: Drop-in

STEAM & Stories: Drop-inJoin Ms. Christine for some STEAM fun! No registration required, drop on by. Children ages 2-6 years old and their adult will listen to stories, then explore science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts. Brought to you by Early Childhood Partners, with funding from the Mass.…Learn More

Monday, October 2810:00—11:00 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Book Club: The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

Book Club:  The Heiress by Rachel HawkinsDrop in and join Library Director Carla and friends as they discuss contemporary fiction title: "The Heiress" by Rachel Hawkins. "There's nothing so good as the rich gone bad. " (Amazon)  Extra copies are typically available at the circulation desk.…Learn More

Monday, October 287:00—8:00 PMVirtualTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

VIRTUAL - Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New England

VIRTUAL - Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New EnglandRegister for the Zoom link HERELighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. In a previous program, author Jeremy D'Entremont has discussed the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light and the piano playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Light, among others as well as about the mysterious Woman in White in the Isles of Shoals and the spirit of a drowned lighthouse keeper at Penfield Reef in Connecticut.…Learn More

Monday, October 287:00—8:00 PMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Pet Loss Grief Support

Pet Loss Grief Support If you have experienced the loss of a beloved pet or are anticipating a loss, please join us for a conversation about this topic and find support available to help guide you. Unlike human loss, pet bereavement is not widely accepted and mainstreamed in our culture.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 294:00—5:00 PM3rd floor meeting hallTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Spooky Bones & Creepy Crawlies with Prof. Bugman

Spooky Bones & Creepy Crawlies with Prof. BugmanWhat better way to combine the SPOOKY and the SCIENTIFIC than with an awesome Halloween learning event with Professor Bugman? Explore real bones and skeletons from endemic Massachusetts animals, or hold and pet some of the biggest bugs you've ever seen! ​What separates vertebrates from invertebrates? How are their bodies similar? How are they different? What scientific secrets do these insides hide? Reserve your spot at today and find out at.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 309:00—9:30 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Wee Ones Story Hour

Wee Ones Story HourJoin April, our Children's Librarian, each Wednesday morning for Wee Ones Story Hour, perfect for ages 0 through 2 years old. Story Hour begins at 9:00am and includes 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, stories and creative play! Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 3010:00—10:45 AMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Pre-School Story Hour

Pre-School Story HourJoin April, our Children's Librarian, each Wednesday morning for Pre-School Story Hour, for ages 3, 4 and 5 years. Story Hour begins at 10:00am and includes 30 minutes of songs, rhymes and stories read aloud and concludes with a themed craft. Drop-ins are welcome.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 306:00—7:00 PMLibraryTOHP Burnham 30 Martin St, Essex, MA, 01929

Birthday Storytime with Jackson the Reading Dog

Birthday Storytime with Jackson the Reading DogHelp us celebrate Jackson's Birthday with special stories and activities.  Jackson will be in his Halloween costume and invites kiddos to wear theirs! All ages-No registration required.
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