Belden Noble Memorial Library

10/14/2026

Unfortunately, our "Perspectives on China" event with Madelyn Holmes on Oct 18 will need to be rescheduled. Please follow us to find out the new date and time!

10/09/2026

Hi Library Crawlers! It's a beautiful weekend to explore all the great towns and libraries in our region!
We are open 11-4 on Friday and 10-5 on Saturday. Get a "Champ Stamp" for your Library Crawl passport and check out our Essex Wall of Literary Fame! Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System

10/01/2026

We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a grant from the Trust for Civic Life Fund at Adirondack Community Foundation! A huge thank you to everyone at ACF for all of the amazing community support that you provide!

This grant is intended to "foster social connection across generations, encourage active civic participation, and address local community needs".
To better accomplish these goals, we want to hear from you ... what would you like to see happening at the library? What programs and activities would meet the needs of our community?
Feel free to fill out this online survey or stop by to chat about your ideas!

What regular programs would you like to see at the library in the fall and winter? Feel free to suggest your own or call/email us to give us your feedback! [email protected] (518) 963-8079

09/30/2026

There are still a few spots open for this fun program! Registration closes Saturday, Oct 3. Free and open to any child age 4-7!

09/26/2026

Today's the day! Come celebrate BOOKS with us! Even if you can't come for the whole event, stop in for a snack and to say hello and thank our generous donors.

09/23/2026

This Saturday from 2-4 pm, come celebrate the 101 new children's books that are on our shelves! We will be thanking our generous sponsors, playing games, doing readalouds ... and of course there will be snacks and prizes! All are welcome.

09/18/2026

Do your kids need a creative outlet this fall? Join our "Stories Alive! Creative Drama" class with Mrs. Sally! Wednesdays in October, 3:45-4:30, at the Essex Community Church. Ages 4-7. Register soon because space is limited!

09/16/2026

Come to the Essex Library this evening at 7:00 to hear Steven Engelhart speak about his work (and maybe sing, too!).
Wednesday, Sept 16, 7:00 pm.

09/11/2026

Think the weather is too nice for reading? Think again! We have so many new releases that are perfect for reading in your backyard or sitting by the lake! Come over from 10-5 on Saturday to find these and many more!

09/09/2026

Next week is our final Meet Your Neighbors of the season! Come out to hear Steven Engelhart talk about his work as an historic preservationist and his musical (and other!) projects. Wednesday, Sept 16, 7:00 pm.