The Belden Noble Memorial Library's 3rd annual silent auction fundraiser kicked off yesterday with an impressive selection! There is something for everyone. Request your bidding number at the desk, bid often, and bid high! Bidding will close at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Essex Library Silent Auction Has Begun
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Educational Toys for Circulation at Essex Library
We have something new for children at the Belden Noble Memorial Library: circulating educational toys! When we selected these toys, we tried to find something for every age group. Here's the list (roughly from toys for youngest to oldest): Wooden nesting blocks Wooden … [Read more...] about Educational Toys for Circulation at Essex Library
A Short History of the Belden Noble Memorial Library
The Belden H. Noble Memorial Library came into existence as the Essex Free Library in 1899 when it was granted a "provisional" charter by the University of the State of New York. It opened to the public December 1 of that year and received an "absolute" charter in 1906. The … [Read more...] about A Short History of the Belden Noble Memorial Library
New Essex Library Assistant and Other News
If you come into the Belden Noble Library on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday you will find our new library assistant Stephanie Beneng at the desk. Stephanie is a graduate of Allegheny College and lives in Essex with her husband and two young sons. She has wonderful ideas for our … [Read more...] about New Essex Library Assistant and Other News
Fall Bake Sale and New DVDs at Essex Library
The Belden Noble Memorial Library's fall bake sale is coming up! You can help your library in a delicious way by baking, by buying—or both! If you want to bake, please contact Colleen Van Hoven or Mo Eclesine. If you want to enjoy some of the best baked goods in town, come to the … [Read more...] about Fall Bake Sale and New DVDs at Essex Library