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    Essex Fall Community Fair

    Join us for entertainment, food, activities and a supply drive to celebrate the community. 

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    Community Shred Days

    Let us help destroy your confidential paperwork.

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  • STEM Fest

    Enjoy hands-on and interactive science exploration. 

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    Spooky Celebrations

    Take part in crafts, authors, story times and animals. Fun for all ages.
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    Hispanic Heritage Month

    Attend a Día de los Muertos Festival and other family entertainment.
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    B Well Read Bingo

    Participate in this adult reading challenge to win a commemorative 250 tote bag.
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    Sunday Hours are Back

    Visit from 1 to 5 p.m. in select branches.

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