Current Events Club (Virtual Meeting)
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Thursday, repeating until Thursday, July 30, 2020
An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Thursday, repeating until Thursday, August 27, 2020
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before […]
Local Author Festival: Historical Fiction Author Panel
Join us for an author panel of historical fiction writers! Little Miss of Darke County: The Origins of Annie Oakley Gary M. Krebs Phoebe Ann Moses, a poor young farm girl in 19th century Ohio who longs to hunt, faces family tragedies and is tormented as a prisoner of “the Wolves” before becoming iconic sharpshooter […]
August Teen Trivia Friday! (potential backup date 8/14 due to power outages)
DUE to widespread power outages the BACKUP date for Friday Trivia is Friday 8/14, 3-4 PM. All registrants have been notified about this POTENTIAL change. Teen Trivia Friday! This month’s theme will be: Random Fandom Trivia Question categories will be: Marvel movies, DC movies, Pixar movies, Disney movies, TV Cartoons, and a totally random […]
August Teen Dreadful Doodles
Mon. 8/10, 3:00-3:30 PM Let’s draw together…poorly. Bring your own writing paper and pen or pencil. Miss Marisa will tell you (poorly) how to draw something (she won’t show what it was until the end). Open to teens entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2020 (and graduated seniors). Separate sign up required. This program will meet […]
August Virtual Teen Readers Unite book discussion
Teen Readers Unite book discussion group is for teens entering Grades 7-12 (and . Time: Tues. August 11th, 3:30-4:30 PM. This discussion will occur on Google Meet. How does this work: 1. Register for this event. 2. Miss Marisa will let the Circulation Department know you signed up and you will get a phone call […]
Final five programs for DEEDS NOT WORDS: 100 Years of the Vote for Women
Join us for the final five programs in the “DEEDS NOT WORDS: 100 Years of the Vote for Women” series. Final programs provided and funded by the Avon Free Public Library, Avon Historical Society and Avon Senior Center to commemorate the 100th anniversary of suffrage in America. The Suffragents: How Women Used Men to Get […]
PressReader – 7,000 of world’s top newspapers and magazines always available
Avon Library has a two month trial of PressReader, a website that provides full-text access to thousands of magazines and newspapers from around the globe. Access this trial with your Avon Library card and download their app or read right from your browser. When you sign in, choose Library or Group and select Avon Free Public […]
Summer Reading Book Talks for Grades 5-8
Summer Reading Program: check back here later this month to see more information for summer reading sign up! How can you get access to book talk books? Curbside pickup You can request library items for contact-free curbside pickup. Option 1: Call the Library at 860-673-9712 to request/place holds on items. Once items are ready, you can […]
What Do I Read? Teens Suggest Titles For You
Do you love to read teen books but you have run out of new things to read? Read what the teens of Avon Free Public Library recommend.
Acorn TV: the Best in British TV & Film!
We’ve recently added Acorn TV to Avon Library’s collection online content. Access Acorn TV with your Avon Library card to binge on thousands of hours of commercial free world class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Great Britain and beyond. You’ll find your favorites like Agatha Christie and Doc Martin, plus Acorn TV originals. Register with RBdigital […]
