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π± Patch AM: Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3) and 11 more events
Also check out Wiggle Worms Story Time (For ages 0-3) on the Essex Patch calendar

Good morning Essex! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. βοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3) at Essex Library Association
- Wiggle Worms Story Time (For ages 0-3) at Essex Library Association
- Essex Library - Teen Art Workshop at Essex Library Association
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Essex-Chester-Deep Riverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Essex-Chester-Deep Riverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 50 and low of 24 degrees.
- Tuesday: Windy and colder, temps: high: 30, low: 23.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 33 and low of 19 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
πΈ Around Essex
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π Upcoming Events in Essex
- Wiggle Worms Story Time (Ages 0-3)
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
9:30 am - Wiggle Worms Story Time (For ages 0-3)
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
10:30 am - Essex Library - Teen Art Workshop
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
1:00 pm - New Year's Eve in Essex
Essex Indoor Golf Center , 23 Saybrook Rd , Essex
6:00 pm - Essex Library - Teen Winter Reading Challenge
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
9:00 am - Tween Time: Intro to D&D (Ages 8-12)
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
3:30 pm - Weekend Wiggle Worms (Ages 0-3)
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
9:30 am - Magic Wand Workshop with Artist Debbie Jaffe (Ages 6-12)
Essex Library Association , 33 West Ave , Essex
10:30 am
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
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π Events Nearby
- 9 AM- Library: Books and Puzzles
Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
9:00 am - Steve Cryanβs 32nd Annual Train Show at Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum , 67 Main St , Essex
10:00 am - 10:30 AM- Blood Pressure Clinic
Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
10:30 am - 12 PM- Lunch
Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
12:00 pm
Monday December 29
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π Nearby News
Westbrook
- Town-By-Town Snow Totals Released For CT: How Much Did You Get From This Storm? (patch.com)
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- East Lyme Road Closed After Crash Snaps Utility Pole, Police Say (patch.com)
Clinton
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-- The Patch AM Team
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