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Monday, June 22 at 10:00am - Clowning Around with Buzzy the...
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Tuesday, July 14 at 2:00pm - Clowning around with Buzzy the...
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Tuesday, July 7 at 2:00pm
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It was the high wages paid to cannery workers that first drew college junior Hank Crawford to Kodiak, Alaska, but it was the life of the Highliners, those rugged fishermen who brought in the huge catches that captured his soul. Their adventures, the sort that would daunt the courage of most men, seemed the only life fo...r him, but getting a captain to take on a green boy from the lower 48 was almost his toughest challenge. Follow the life of a commercial fisherman in this outstanding novel set against the backdrop of America’s longest seacoast.Read More
Essex Public Library The Wreckers by Ian Lawrence: As young John Spencer flounders ashore from the shipwrecked Isle of Skye, that dark stormfilled night, he’s horrified to see people drowning other survivors. Skulking across the sand and up the bank, he escapes into an open hut in the village. But he’s seen and cornered and as one villain holds a knife to his throat, the hulking form of Simon Mawgan looms in the doorway….
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Drums of Khartoum by Chloe Gartner Victoria Hubbard thought she was returning to a safe haven when she fled her wealthy but brutal husband and joined her parents at their mission in the Sudanese city of Khartoum. She could bare the shame of a failed marriage and she was prepared to begin a new life. But in January ...1884 Khartoum was soon to become an embattled and besieged graveyard for English and Egyptian alike. Amid a swirl of desert heat, British colonialism and General Gordon’s tragic last stand against the Mahdi Muhammad Ahmad, a brave young woman tries to find the truth of herself at last, regardless of how little time she has left.Read More
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Adam is shocked at how different home looks after years fighting in India as he slowly makes his way across 19th century England. Henrietta would rather flee than marry that chinless wonder her father has selected for her. When their two paths cross they begin an adventure that truly sweeps across the length and breadt...h of England, marching in step with Queen Victoria’s reign. Fascinating people, interesting history, and a rich tapestry of story telling cram this saga and will keep you glued to your beach chair all weekend long.Read More
Essex Public Library Jerry and Fay Fortune bring the life of a Rappahannock Indian child to life for the children of modern days.
Essex Public Library What would you do if there was a mysterious creature on your couch that wouldn't leave? That's just what's happened to Sophie. She never expected this creature to save her life! To find out how that happened read HE CAME WITH THE COUCH by David Slonin.
Essex Public Library Children came to the library today to lear how to clown around from Buzzy the Clown. Tricks, jokes, wiggles and giggles were all part of the act. And they are all invited back next week, along with whatever silly clothing they can assemble, to get Dressed Like a Clown.
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Wonderful Weekend Read for Kids
The animals on Rabbit Hill wonder about the new folk moving into The Big House. Will they be friendly neighbors? Will they plant a garden? It only takes one summer for everyone to find out what it takes to be a good neighbor. This Newbery Award book by Robert Lawson is a fun read that is perfect for a family read out loud weekend.
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Wonderful Weekend Read
Imagine your husband is away on business. Imagine you’re watching a news story about a terrible fire, with images of the victims, one of them a beautiful young woman, looking on as everything they own goes up in smoke. Imagine you see your husband put his arm around that beautiful young girl. What would you do? Read Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart to find out what Vanessa March did.
Essex Public Library Children came to the library today to lear how to clown around from Buzzy the Clown. Tricks, jokes, wiggles and giggles were all part of the act. And they are all invited back next week, along with whatever silly clothing they can assemble, to get Dressed Like a Clown.
Essex Public Library For children between 6 and 11, this one hour probram featuring Buzzy the Clown will teach children clowning tricks and jokes!
Part II
Time:2:00PM Tuesday, July 14th
Location:Essex Public Library
Essex Public Library For children between 6 and 11, this one hour probram featuring Buzzy the Clown will teach children how clowns achieve that special look. It's part I of our clowning Around series. Next week they'll learn clowning tricks and jokes!
Learn how to look like a clown
Time:2:00PM Tuesday, July 7th
Location:Essex Public Library
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Brad Matchett (he's bradmatchett here on Facebook) was as fabulous this year as he always is. Did you ever see such happy faces? Can you imagine having this much fun?
If you missed him on June 29th, don't worry. He'll be back next June.
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