Storytimes near ESSEX PUBLIC LIBRARY

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Join Ms. Beth for good stories, fun rhymes, songs and activities! For ages 8 & under with caregivers.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

For over two centuries, political cartoons have told the story of U.S. history, simplifying complex ideas through satire and presenting arguments that shaped the politics of their day. Originally passed hand-to-hand in the streets, they later became the mainstay of newspapers competing for readership. Their viral nature and visual shorthand made them the original memes of American culture and news. This presentation will provide an overview of the history of political cartoons and allow participants to conduct their own analysis and interpretation of the past through images.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Drop by the Library and create a wormy garden scene on a cupcake - while they last. All ages.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together. Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:00.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Become a history detective! Join the Essex Museum Curator to explore real artifacts from Tappahannock’s 1710 Tavern and uncover their stories just like a real archaeologist!Ages 7-12.

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Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide. In The Secrets We Hide, Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls. A small town with big secrets… 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it’s up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth… Register now to take part in the discussion, and for an exclusive sneak peek of The Secrets We Hide, coming out August 11, 2026! About the Author: Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Edgar nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness. An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her, based on her novel, debuted at #1 worldwide on Netflix as an original series in 2022. Her bestselling thriller series, Will Trent, is now a television and streaming sensation in its 4th season. The Good Daughter has been adapted into a limited series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy, and further projects are currently in development for film/TV. Karin Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

The Library Board meets quarterly on the third Wednesday in July, October, January, and April at 4:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Join Ms. Beth for good stories, fun rhymes, songs and activities! For ages 8 & under with caregivers.

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In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? With her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty, Grande interrogates how living between two nations, two languages, and two identities has shaped the woman, mother, and writer she has become. Moving from the legacy of violence in her hometown of Iguala, Mexico, to a bittersweet family vacation in Europe spent reconciling her own impoverished past with her children’s world of abundance, she uncovers startling truths about the nature of survival. Whether being racially profiled in the Arizona borderlands or finding unexpected wisdom from the slugs in her garden, Grande unflinchingly asks: How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? How do we turn pain into power? When memory threatens to define us, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? Register today for this virtual talk if you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or “anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one’s voice.” About the Author: Reyna Grande is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and writing teacher. As a young girl, she crossed the US–Mexico border to join her family in Los Angeles, a harrowing journey chronicled in The Distance Between Us, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Her other books include the novels A Ballad of Love and Glory, Across a Hundred Mountains, and Dancing with Butterflies, the memoirs Migrant Heart, The Distance Between Us: Young ReadersEdition, and A Dream Called Home, and the anthology Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings. She lives in Woodland, California, with her husband and two children. Visit ReynaGrande.com for more information.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Create a whimsical planter and a dinosaur trinket dish to display and hold jewelry, keys, keychains, and more! For teens and adults. Registration required. Online registration closes at noon (12:00PM) 2 business days prior to this event. After that time, you may call the library at 804-443-4945 to see if spaces are still available.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Design and build a device to protect your egg from breaking when dropped from a 10 ft ladder. Ages 7-12. Registration required. Online registration closes at noon (12:00PM) 2 business days prior to this event. After that time, you may call the library at 804-443-4945 to see if spaces are still available.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together. Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:00.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 2:30.Once capacity has been reached for the 3:00 show, tickets will be applied to the 4:30 show. Visit with fantastically furry and scaly creatures in this program with Jackson Baugus and his live wild animal friends. All ages.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 2:30.Once capacity has been reached for the 3:00 show, tickets will be applied to the 4:30 show. Visit with fantastically furry and scaly creatures in this program with Jackson Baugus and his live wild animal friends. All ages.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Join Ms. Beth for good stories, fun rhymes, songs and activities! For ages 8 & under with caregivers.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together. Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:00.

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Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize! How do we make and keep friends in an era of distraction, burnout, and chaos, especially in a society that often prizes romantic love at the expense of other relationships? In Platonic, Dr. Marisa G. Franco unpacks the latest, often counterintuitive findings about the bonds between us—for example, why your friends aren’t texting you back (it’s not because they hate you!), and the myth of “friendships happening organically” (making friends, like cultivating any relationship, requires effort!). As Dr. Franco explains, to make and keep friends you must understand your attachment style—secure, anxious, or avoidant: it is the key to unlocking what’s working (and what’s failing) in your friendships. Making new friends, and deepening longstanding relationships, is possible at any age—in fact, it’s essential. The good news: there are specific, research-based ways to improve the number and quality of your connections using the insights of attachment theory and the latest scientific research on friendship. Platonic provides a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong, lasting connections with others—and for becoming our happiest, most fulfilled selves in the process. Register today to learn more about how to harness the science of human connection to create cultures of belonging. About the Author: An enlightening psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and TED speaker, Dr. Marisa G. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. Dr. Franco works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make – and Keep – Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. Dr. Franco speaks on belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities across the country, including Harper Collins Publishers, Cisco, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and The Department of State.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Join Ms. Beth for good stories, fun rhymes, songs and activities! For ages 8 & under with caregivers.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together. Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:00.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Connect with fellow readers for engaging monthly discussions on fiction, nonfiction, and more. All adults are welcome—just bring your thoughts and love of books!

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together. Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:00.

117 N Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, US

Do you like to knit or crochet? Join us for a friendly, informal gathering of crafters. Get help with a project, share ideas and inspiration, or just enjoy the company of others while you knit or crochet together. Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:00.