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Cozy Nook Craft Fair

Saturday, Nov 2nd, 9am - 3pm

Memorial Hall (5 Towers Rd, Essex) & Essex Free Library

Original art, prints, knits, jewelry, cards, unique gifts & yummy baked goods!

Sponsored by Friends of the Essex Free Library.

Proceeds benefit the library. 

(The Library will not be open for regular business.)


Are you a crafter? There's still time to book your space!

For more info, contact essexfreefriends@gmail.com


Are you a baker? Please sign up to provide some goodies for the bake sale! Sign up here!

Interested in Helping at the Bake Sale Table? You can also sign up here!


Card Renewals

Beat the Year-End Rush and Renew Your Card Early. Stop by the Front Desk with your card (not keytag), review/update the info we have on file, get a new date sticker and you’re good-to-go for another three years! Current cards expire 12/31/24 and will turn off Libby and Hoopla access unless renewed.


Free Covid Tests

COVID Test Kits

COVID Test Kits are back thanks to our friends at Vermont Center for Independent Living. You may take up to four kits per person in your household. Available in the lobby while supplies last.


Essex Free Library

1 Browns River Road
Essex, VT 05452
Phone: (802)879-0313
Open until 5:00 PM

Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM