These events all took place in our Essex store.
Meet some of your favorite superheroes at this event with The Guardian Legion! We'll have activities and themed snacks, as well. The Guardian Legion is a Vermont based Cosplay & Charity group.
ADMISSION: All ages are welcome to this free event.
The Fighters is a compelling and thought-provoking look at the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq through the experiences of six combatants: a fighter pilot, a corpsman, a scout helicopter pilot, a grunt, an infantry officer, and a Special Forces sergeant. This book gives the reader a sense of context and of the overall arch of events while always focusing on the personal and specific.
I’m not a horse person, and I’ve never been to Mongolia, but after reading Rough Magic, the debut memoir by Lara Prior-Palmer, I find myself reconsidering my life choices. Prior-Palmer, at the advanced age of 19, vividly brings to life her spur-of-the-moment decision to enter the Mongol Derby, the annual 10-day horse race across the Mongolian steppe. Spoiler alert: she wins, the first woman and the youngest person to do so. How she does it is the real story—Prior-Palmer writes like a dream, capturing the freedom, beauty, and sometimes terror of this 1000-kilometer feat of endurance. Rough Magic is a wild ride from beginning to end, and one you won’t want to miss.
Join us for a story time and activities - and meet the beloved Jan Brett character, Hedgie!
National Unicorn Day is Tuesday, April 9th! Let’s celebrate all things unicorn. All are welcome to this fun evening of crafts, snacks, and imagination! Costumes encouraged.
Join Dave Patterson to celebrate the launch of his new novel, Soon the Light Will Be Perfect. The event will also feature live music by Andrew James.
ABOUT THE BOOK: We the Animals meets Hillbilly Elegy in this taut portrait of poverty, Catholicism, and a family in crisis in rural Vermont.
After what we've experienced today with doxxing, Facebook, Snopes and media bias, just how important is it to know the flat facts? Would you make it a crime to tell a lie?
Equal parts dystopian AND entertaining!
Join Mike Lizotte for a discussion on how to create low-cost, low-maintenance flower-filled plots around the yard that provide habitat for pollinators, reduce mowing, and address problem areas with special plantings for shady, damp, erosion-prone, or deer-susceptible spots. Plus, everyone who attends will receive a free packet of Mini Meadow Mix!
Educators’ Night is a celebration for educators of all kinds: pre-K through 12th grade teachers, homeschool parents, librarians, and school administrators. Join us for conversation, giveaways, and refreshments. Our expert booksellers can’t wait to meet you.
We’ve been saving up goodies all year to share!
As a special gift for attending educators’ night, you’ll receive one of our book bundles (valued $10 - $40, while supplies last.)
Plus, take 20% off purchases made during the event for both your classroom AND yourself!
