This program has be rescheduled due to library closure due to snow on Thurs. 2/6.
Original date: Thursday, February 6th, 1pm to 2pm
NEW date: Thursday, February 13th, 1pm to 2pm.
Homeschoolers are invited to discuss 2025 CT Nutmeg Book Award Nominees, with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library!
Children are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book. Please contact the host library for help obtaining a copy. The Avon Free Public Library will host the book discussion in February, and the Farmington Libraries will host the discussion in January.
What: In February, the ages 7-9 will be reading Dear Beast by Dori Hillestad Butler & Kevan Attebarry. The ages 9-13 will be reading Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good by Louie Stowell.
Who: Ages 7-9 and Ages 9-13 (The two separate groups will meet in adjoining rooms.)
Location: Avon Library, 2nd Floor – Storytime Room
Guardians and siblings are welcome to enjoy the children’s library floor & play area.
About Dear Beast:
“A jealous cat really, really, REALLY wants to drive away his young owner’s new dog in this playful illustrated chapter book from a two-time Geisel Honor winner.
Simon has taken care of his owner, Andy, for many years. He’s a good cat. Clean, responsible, and loyal. What more could a boy want? Even when Andy’s dad moves out, Simon is certain that Andy doesn’t need another pet. So why would Andy’s dad adopt a DOG?! To make matters worse, the animal is a rude, rowdy troublemaker.
Simon’s job is clear: the beast has got to go. He decides to write him a letter. Strongly worded, of course. But when the dog’s response sets off an unexpected correspondence, Simon realizes the beast may be here to stay. Can he make room for another pet in Andy’s life?
This funny and heartwarming collaboration between Geisel Honor and Edgar Award-winning author Dori Hillestad Butler and bestselling illustrator Kevan Atteberry is a tribute to the love of a good pet – and the joy found in new friendship. With nine chapters and adorable full-color illustrations on every spread, the series is perfect for kids transitioning from picture books to chapter books.”
A Junior Library Guild Selection
-Penguin Random House Publishing
Sign up below for the younger group for ages 7-9. We will have two groups, one for ages 7-9 and one for ages 9-12. There will be two separate but adjoining rooms where each group will be held.