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Hi Essex Free Library Community!
July is here and we hope you have been enjoying the summer. The Library is continuing the fun for the Summer Reading Program: "Oceans of Possibilities". Check out our Events Page for the calendar. Thank you to all of the amazing local businesses (see below) who donated for the raffle prizes for Youth and Adult Bingo winners! 
 

News at the Library

Do you have the new Essex Free Library Card?

If your Library Card does not have the logo like the photo above, it is time to update!

If you have recently renewed or registered and do not have the physical card, please stop by and pick those up at the Circulation Desk. 

To renew or register for a new card 
visit us in person at the Circulation Desk, or start the online form here:
click to renew/ register online

Closed
July 2-4th

In honor of Independence Day, the Library is closed Saturday, July 2nd- Monday, July 4th. We will be open for regular business hours on Tuesday, July 5th. Have a happy 4th of July!
Click here for Calendar & Events Page

Library of Things

Check out books & more with your
EFL Card!
Museum Passes,
like Echo & 
Shelburne Farms,+,
Binoculars, Tablets,
Ukuleles, Projector,
Pickleball Sets, Chromebooks,
Games, Puzzles,
and more! 
Library of Things Webpage

Children's Section News

and Summer Reading Program Events
Reoccurring Events
To register your child for the Summer Reading Program, please fill out the Google Form here.
Check out
Games & Puzzles
Special THANK YOU to Pipsqueak
for coming to visit us this month for Storytime!

We loved the book
"Something is Eating the Garden"
by Pam Fries. 
It was a great time getting to know you & Twinkie the Rabbit!
We hope you can come visit us again soon!

If you want to learn more about Pipsqueak and where she's going next, check out her Facebook page here:

https://www.facebook.com/pipsqueakspartytime/  
Visit our Calendar of Events
Weekly Events
Exploration Station: 
Every Tuesday, Family Activities

Do You See What I Sea Scavenger Hunt 
July 5, 10am – 6pm
Shell Sensory Station
July 12, 10am – 6pm
Sit 'n' Cipher
July 19, 10am – 6pm
Sailors Knots
July 26, 10am – 6pm
Build a Button!
August 2, 10am – 6pm


Check out our Events Calendar: 
https://essexfreelibrary.kohavt.org/Events 

Make & Build
A STEM & Arts activity
Wednesdays at 1pm

 Each program will have a different theme and activity for ages 6- 13, with a fun craft to take home. 

Supplies are limited: 
registration required.

Click the links, below, to sign-up.

Upcoming Activites:

Lighthouse Challenge
June 29th: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/preview?eid=367091830547/
 
Thursday Special Events:

Dance with Ashley- Sand Hill Park
June 30, 10:30am – 11:30am

Alyx the Magician!
July 28, 2pm – 3pm



 
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What's New on the Top Floor: Adult Circulation

 Noon Virtual Book Club Group
First Thursday of the month club

June Book Pick 

Join us on July 7th for
The Light Between Oceans

by M.L. Stedman
A novel set on a remote Australian island, where a childless couple live quietly running a lighthouse, until a boat carrying a baby washes ashore"--
Craftsbury Chamber Players has graciously donated two passes for Patrons to enjoy this 2022 Season! Check them out with your Library Card and enjoy the music! 

The Craftsbury Chamber Player is a partnership of musicians and community dedicated to making live chamber music an enduring part of our culture.
Their distinct role is described by Music Director Fran Rowell in three words: heritage, tradition and connections.
Check out the Season 2022 Events page and more information here

 
Adult Summer Reading Events
Reading Bingo
June 21-August 12th
Raffle Prizes to be announced on August 30th!

Register for Reading Bingo on this form and pick up a Bingo Sheet at the Library or print here.
NEW!NEW!
Newest additions to the Library of Things:
Games & Puzzles for Families and Adults.
Check it out on the third floor by the YA section!

Read with Libby

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide.

Mango is the award-winning language learning resource for individuals around the world. Study from your choice of over 70 world languages and dialects through courses crafted using conversational methodology. To create an account, use your 14-digit barcode number.

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. With ratings, reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services, including cars, appliances, electronics, and more.

As a library user, you have access to all of the valuable content on Consumer Reports as determined through your library membership:
-Unlimited access to unbiased ratings and reviews for over 8,500 products and services
-Test scores on performance, safety and reliability
-Shopping advice to save you time and money
-Expert buying guides and how-to videos
-Latest news on recalls, health, money & food
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