May SEED: Caribbean Extravaganza
Saturday, May 18 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This program is best for kids in K-4. Please sign up each child separately.
At least one adult guardian must stay in the room for this program.
Siblings age 4 and under are welcome.
Registration required.
Location: Weather permitting, this program will be held in the outside Courtyard of the Avon Library.
In case of rain, this program will be held in the Community Room.
What will we do?
Come celebrate with us and learn about the origins of Carnival.
Experience authentic Caribbean music.
Try your hand at the steel drums.
Dance and participate in this worldwide tradition.
The first 30 families to register (and who show up on the day of the program) will receive a free picture book: Bisa’s Carnival by Joana Pastro.
More than 30 families will be allowed to register. Library staff will give out the free picture books to those who qualify on the day of the program.
What is a SEED program?
SEED = Scholars Educational Enrichment Directive
A grant funded series of educational programs for children. The goal of these programs is to provide hand on enrichment opportunities for age groups K-3 in Avon, CT by incorporating cultural holidays, diverse calendar celebrations, multicultural events, art, literature, and STEM activities led by Erin Dawson and Erin Barthel, two Avon residents, educators, and mothers, in partnership with the Avon Library.
This is a series of programs made possible by a generous grant from Avon Greater Together Community Fund and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.