D.I.Y. Projects in the Afternoon

Have a creative spirit and a little time on your hands now that school's out? Come in on Tuesday afternoons at 3pm and create projects such as....

Glass Bead Jewelry

Duct Tape Wallets

Bottle Cap Art

New-Sew Outdoor Pillows

Friendship Bracelets

Bleach Pen Art

Tie-Dying

Journal Making

Recycled Flowers

Tote Bag Decor and More

You can call in (767-1560) and ask for Jess to find out whch project will be offered on which date. Projects are decided on a weekly basis. Have something you want to try but don't see it here? Let us know! 

Summer Reading

We now have numerous copies of all the books on the high school and middle school summer reading lists. Come in and get what you need today! 

All books are on display along side the reading lists in our fabulous YA department.

GirlZone Phase II

We're still taking last minute sign ups for our second phase of GirlZone!

A Self esteem program for girls aged 13-17.

Returners welcome!

Includes amazing guest speakers from the community to present topics including:

Food Choices (Chef Andrea Issacs)

Looking Your Best (Staff @ Salon Crimson)

Etiquette & Manners (Ms. Susan Norz Saybrook Point Inn and Spa

Internet Safety and Predator Awareness (Tomiko Gold Paul & Lisa)

Monday Nights June 22nd - July 27th

Teen Film Contest!

Official Start date: May 12@ 3:30pm

Rules and Regs posted:

On the blog, in the Essex Library Facebook Group (join today!) and at the Library.

Be sure to REGISTER! Call or stop by today 767-1560

Winners recieve a prize and will have their film aired on television, as well as added to the library DVD collection, posted to our blog and our Facebook Group. Woo hoo!

Submission Rules:

Movies must be directed, filmed and edited by teens in grades 7-12.

Films cannot be longer than 10 min.

Films may be on any topic but must be G or PG in language and subject matter.

All editing must be done before submitting the film.

Title pages and credits should be included.

All music in the film should be original, in the public domain or used with permission of the copyright owner. (Use apple sound effects or windows media loops or check out www.publicdomain4u.com.

Films need to be submitted in DVD format.

Deadline for submission is June 15th @ 3:30pm!!

Stop in for a submission form today!!

GirlZone

The Essex Library Presents...

GirlZone

A Self Esteem Program for Girls aged 13-17

Tuesdays, April 21 - June 9 6:00 - 7:00 pm
@ the Essex Library

Participants must commit to all eight session!

Today's girls face a host of tough challenges and in their struggle to define themselves, life can get pretty tough. The GirlZone group is an eight week series of workshops designed to teach life skills and strenthen self esteem. Topics and workshops include: positive body image, nutrition, inner and outer beauty, etiquette, job interview skills, and fashion sense. Each topic will be presented by an expert in the field!

April 21st
Introduction
The Dove Campaign for Real Beaty - Self Esteem Fund
April 28th
Inner Beauty
Kathy LaBella R.D. of Peak Performance
May 5th
Skin Care
Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
May 12th
Hair Care
Salon Crimsan
May 19th
Etiquette
Susan Norz, Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
May 26th
Clothes Sense
Asiyi Kay, Asiyi's Boutique
June 2nd
Interview Skills
Joyce Metz, Preferred Travel
June 9th
Wrap up

Spaces limited...

CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

860-767-1560

This 8 week program is made possible through a generous grant form the Middlesex County Community Foundation

April Programming is In!

April Programming has Arrived!

Mark your calendars...

Here are our upcoming events for the month of April at the Essex Library!

Jelly Bean Bangles

Tuesday, April 7th, @ 3:30pm

(the first of many snacktivities for young adults)

Movie Making Software Class (Take 2)

Tuesday, April 14th @ 3:30 pm

Watch a demo, get some hands on experience and take home some info to get you started.The Spring Movie Contest and Film Festival Dates will be announced at this program!

Music Swap

Saturday April 18th @ 12:00 pm

Once you've got your music into your computer, bring in your old CDs for a swap...one of the best ways to discover new artists and add to your Itunes Library.

Have an awesome playlist you're dying to share? Burn it to a disc and create your own album art for the cover.

Celebrate Earth Day with some Green Teen Programming.

Tuesday April 21st @ 3:30 pm

Join us as we make D.I.Y. paper towel roll seedling pots. Make them with us in April and give them to Mom for Mother's Day in May. And...if there's time - create recycled notebooks and decorate them with style.

If interested in any of the above - call to hold your spot! 767-1560

Email: jbranciforte@essexlib.org

Teen Advisory Board in the Works!

Like it when your voice is heard?
We're now building a

Teen Advisory Board

at the Essex Library.

For You, Run By You

All time spent with us earns you community service hours, and helps us to run the programs and get the supplies that YOU want.

Drop by to get involved, or give us some ideas.Our first meeting is planned for Tuesday May 5th @ 3:30pm

Help us plan our next:

Coffee House, Movie Film Festival, Photo Contest and D.I.Y. Project Night.