Series sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. All events are in-person. Programs are free except for the grand finale, which is a ticketed fundraiser for the Friends of the Avon Library. Escape the politics series flyer

October 8, 2024, 2pm: Live Country Music performed by Jim Moore.

Jim is from the Northwest Corner of CT and has been performing in the New England area for the past five years. Early musical influences were Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson. Register here

October 15, 2024, 1pm: Paint and Sip Program

Create a fall scene using tabletop easels and acrylic paint. All supplies will be provided. Enjoy mocktails while painting! No experience necessary; this program is for adults ages 18+. Limited to 12 people. THIS EVENT IS FULL WITH A WAIT LIST.

October 22, 2024, 1pm: The Basics of Chocolate Making

If you simply love chocolate and cooking or would like to learn to make some elegant desserts and chocolates, come to this lecture/demonstration, which will include some basic information about chocolate, the various types, and how to work with it, plus samples and recipes. Limited to 30 people. Register here

October 22, 2024, 6:30 pm: Marilyn Simon Rothstein Book Launch:

Who Loves You Best? Marilyn will be joined in conversation with NYT bestselling author of twenty-five page turners, Kristan Higgins (Look on the Bright Side, A Little Ray of Sunshine) and Amazon bestselling author of comedy-infused women’s fiction Maddie Dawson, (Let’s Pretend This Will Work, The Magic of Found Objects). Laughter guaranteed! Books will be for sale at this event. Register here

October 29, 2024, 2pm: Victorian Gossip Girl (dramatic performance)

Join us for a dramatic presentation by Judith Kalora of History at Play! She’ll portray Annie Adams Fields, sharing stories of her friends: Nathaniel Hawthorne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Register here.

GRAND FINALE! November 5, 2024, 6:30 pm:

The Author’s Guide to Murder: Ticketed Event/Friends Fundraiser

Spend election night with us! Be among the first to enjoy meeting authors Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White, as we host an event to celebrate the release of their new book, The Author’s Guide to Murder. This event has an admission of $30 and includes a copy of the book. Get your ticket here