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National Library Week 2024

Join our celebration of National Library Week, 4/6/24- 4/13/24
Ready, Set, Library! Race to discover the possibilities at your library during National Library Week.

Libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. Find your crew at your library’s author talks, workshops, and book clubs. Enjoy the scenic route through the stacks to find your new favorite story. Or take a virtual detour and see all the resources your library offers online. No matter where you find yourself on the roadmap through life’s journey—preparing for a new career, launching a business, or raising a family—your library provides an inclusive and supportive community where everyone belongs. Get ready to explore, become inspired, and connect with your library this National Library Week. Libraries are there for you, all the way to the finish line.

Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm / Community Room
(In-Person)Talking Transportation with Jim Cameron
Long-time commuter advocate and newspaper commentator Jim Cameron offers a lively presentation and Q&A on Connecticut’s transportation future. Register here

Monday, April 8 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm / Zoom
(Virtual Event) Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art
Join us for an exciting virtual presentation by the Jewish Museum of New York and learn about the remarkable career of Edith Halpert, the trailblazing art dealer who championed the work of American artists, Stuart Davis, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe, Ben Shahn, and Marsden Hartley. Register here

Tuesday, April 9 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm / Zoom
(Virtual Event) DNA and Its Use in Genealogical Research
This program highlights the understanding of genetic genealogy for use in your research of your family. The lecture will cover using your DNA matches to enlarge your family tree by deciphering information and understanding true relationships. Presenter: Eric Migdal has been doing family history research for 30 years, assisting clients with family tree building, DNA test analysis, safely and effectively contacting unknown family members.  Register here.

Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Community Room
(In-Person) Make Mine Murder: Connecticut Crime Writers Panel
Connecticut crime writers discuss how they write their books – where their ideas come from, how they plot the twists and turns, and how they develop their characters. Our panelists include Kathleen Marple Kalb/Nikki Knight (Moderator), Patricia Dunn/ T.M. Dunn, Katie Tietjen, and Jane Willan.  Register here

Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Zoom
(Virtual Event) Meditation and the Near Death Experience
Since the 1980s when near death experiences became part of the public consciousness, they have held endless attraction for people. Why do they resonate so powerfully within us? Join Dr. Raider, hear the latest medical research and discover a simple, natural way to connect with the inner light talked about by those who’ve experienced a NDE. Register here. 

Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm / Zoom
(Virtual Event) Unearthing History: 2024 Virtual Lecture #2: Bioarchaeology in North America
Presented by Alex Garcia-Putnam, PhD, University of New Hampshire. He will talk about the field, basics of bioarchaeology, the lack of skeletal remains found in the United States and some of the reasons for, and implications of, that lack of data. Register here. 

Friday, April 12 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm / Community Room
(In-Person Event) The Busy Body: Author Event with Kemper Donovan
A novel by the host of the “All About Agatha” podcast. Knives Out meets Richard Osman in this brilliantly inventive, witty and satisfying mystery in the timeless tradition of Agatha Christie, as a nameless ghostwriter heroine collaborates with her subject to solve a murder. Register here

Saturday, April 13 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm / Community Room
(In-Person Event) The Modern Art of War: Sun Tzu’s Hidden Path to Peace and Wholeness/Author Event with Hunter Liguore
Join us for an in-person author event with local author Hunter Liguore to celebrate the release of her new work, The Modern Art of War: Sun Tzu’s Hidden Path to Peace and Wholeness. Aimed at a self-development market, this timely and fresh take on that perennial bestseller the Art of War challenges us to see the text not as a tool for warfare but as a guide to inner harmony and personal fulfilment. Register here

Special thanks to the Friends of the Avon Library for sponsoring our National Library Week programs! 

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