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Volunteer to make Winter and Holiday themed cards for senior citizens!
Volunteer to make Winter and Holiday themed cards for senior citizens!
Children’s Information Desk
Sign up has ended for this program. Volunteering opportunity! The Avon Library and the Avon Youth Services Bureau will provide card making supplies for you to make cards for the senior citizens of Avon to bring them cheer and hope. We are partnering with the Avon Youth Services Board to distribute them to the […]
5 events,
Kids Online Creative Comics Community!
Calling all kids in grades 2 and up who love to be creative!!! Join our online Creative Comics Community. Each week kids will submit one photo by email of a comic or graphic novel creation. When creating, think of something that can be shared in one photo, like a comic strip, comic panel/box, character, or […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
Fall Documentary Film Discussion Series (virtual program)
Fall Documentary Film Discussion Series (virtual program)
Join us on Monday nights at 7:00 pm this October! View these films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com) for options, and join us for a Zoom discussion on the dates listed below. Bob Kagan was Chair of the Communication Department at Manchester Community College for 30 years. In his “unretirement” he teaches Communication courses at Central Connecticut State University […]
Data Analytics (Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics – descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course taught by […]
7 events,
Storytime with The Sugarplum Fairy ~ On the Library Lawn
Storytime with The Sugarplum Fairy ~ On the Library Lawn
Library Lawn
Come join the Sugarplum Fairy for a reading of The Nutcracker story, a ballet demonstration, and a photo op! For Ages 2-6 with Caregiver 11 AM On the library lawn ~ bring something nice to sit on Weather Permitting In the event of rain or snow, the Sugarplum Fairy will make a guest appearance with […]
The Joy of Geocaching with Marcellus Cadd (Virtual Event)
The Joy of Geocaching with Marcellus Cadd (Virtual Event)
Geocaching is the most popular new outdoor game of the 21st century, played by over three million people worldwide! Participants use navigation tools to find cleverly hidden containers called geocaches in some of the world's most spectacular locations, in rural areas, and on city streets. There are millions of geocaches in 190 countries waiting to […]
4 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
IGNITE: Playing With Water Pods & DIY boba!
IGNITE: Playing With Water Pods & DIY boba!
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
This program is full! All spots have been taken! This month’s activity: This month we will experiment with creating and playing with water pods and learn how to DIY boba: they are edible, they are squishy, and you can hold them in your hand. (We will use gelatin free ingredients). Open to kids and […]
Python (Six Week Virtual Course)
Python (Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Python! Course Instructor: Pradumn Bajpai There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has a simple syntax and has a vast collection of libraries for numerical computation and data manipulation. The course introduces the concepts on Python […]
11 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party 10:30 am
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party 10:30 am
Library Lawn
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. For children under age six with a caregiver Thursday mornings, November 4 (Food) & 18 (Farm Animals) *Sign up once to be signed up for the whole session* Two groups: 10:30 - 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. *Please sign up for only […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL Half Days
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL Half Days
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party 11:30 am
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party 11:30 am
Library Lawn
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. For children under age six with a caregiver Thursday mornings, November 4 (Farm Animals) & 18 (Food) *Sign up once to be signed up for the whole session* Two groups: 10:30 - 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. *Please sign up for only […]
4 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL Half Days
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL Half Days
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
Aesop’s Animals: The Science Behind the Fables/Virtual Author Event with Jo Wimpenny
Aesop’s Animals: The Science Behind the Fables/Virtual Author Event with Jo Wimpenny
Join us for a virtual conversation with Jo Wimpenny, author of Aesop's Animals: The Science Behind the Fables. Despite being conceived over two and a half thousand years ago, Aesop’s Fables are still passed from parent to child today, and are embedded in our collective consciousness. The morals we learnt from these tales still inform […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
4 events,
Children’s Pop-Up Book Sale!
Children’s Pop-Up Book Sale!
Community Room
Children’s Pop-Up Book Sale -- presented by the Friends of the Avon Library
Saturday, November 6, 2021 ~ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
No admission fee!
Floral Pumpkin Painting with Lindsey’s Craft Studio (Virtual Program)
Floral Pumpkin Painting with Lindsey’s Craft Studio (Virtual Program)
Learn to paint this fun and easy floral motif onto a real or faux pumpkin! This pretty pumpkin makes a great addition to your holiday table. Lindsey Hottin of Lindsey's […]
2 events,
Volunteer to make Winter and Holiday themed cards for senior citizens!
7 events,
Early Learning Bag Pick Up!
Early Learning Bag Pick Up!
Children’s Department Main Room
Brand New! While supplies last, pick up an early learning pack for your 3 - 6 year old from the children's room starting, Monday, November 8th at 10 am. One bag per child Recommended ages 3 - 6 Contains: playdough inspired pie math, card making, leaf creation, book and song suggestions, and a parent guide All […]
IN-PERSON EVENT: In the Shadow of the Banyan Book Discussion
IN-PERSON EVENT: In the Shadow of the Banyan Book Discussion
Community Room
Mon., Nov. 8, 2021 2 PM: In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner This is a book discussion led by librarian Cyndi Larsen. Copies of the book will […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to […]
9 events,
Yoga for Everybody (Morning Set)
Yoga for Everybody (Morning Set)
Online
Yoga For Every Body! This series will meet three times at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23. Please register once for this series. Have you seen pictures of people […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program outside on Library Lawn!!! October – November 2021
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program outside on Library Lawn!!! October – November 2021
Library Lawn
A music program for children 6 and under with caregiver with Ms. Jaimee outside on the library lawn! Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. October 5: Favorites! October 12: Dance, Dance, […]
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Gallery
Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA. No appointment needed, masks required. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, […]
7 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to […]
November Teen Writers Block: Vision Boards
November Teen Writers Block: Vision Boards
Community Room
*This program will be in person, in the 1st floor Community Room. When: Wednesday November 10th, 4:00-5:00 PM Open to teens in Grades 7-12. This group is for teen […]
November Teen Quill and Parchment Club Magazine Planning Meeting
November Teen Quill and Parchment Club Magazine Planning Meeting
Community Room
This is an ongoing closed program for teen editors of the "Magazine for Teens That Run on Caffeine." *This program will be in person, in the 1st floor Community Room.* […]
3 events,
SQL (Six Week Virtual Course)
SQL (Six Week Virtual Course)
SQL Instructor: TBD If notes are the way to read/write music, SQL is the language of data bases. SQL plays an important role in data analysis. SQL is the standard querying language […]
2 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to […]
2 events,
Gluten-Free Baking: Pie
Gluten-Free Baking: Pie
Katarina Cermelj returns to teach us how to succeed with gluten-free baking! Join us for three classes, all on Saturdays at 11:00 am: 10/23/21, 11/13/21, and 12/11/21. We’re giving away […]
2 events,
Volunteer to make Winter and Holiday themed cards for senior citizens!
5 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
Chess Club Online
Chess Club Online
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Do you enjoy playing chess? Are you looking to learn some new strategies and up your game? Learn from a pro and meet other chess players! Chess club is open to students in grade 4 through 12. Games will be played on chess.com. Students will need to create an account prior to the first session. […]
6 events,
Yoga for Everybody (Morning Set)
Yoga for Everybody (Morning Set)
Online
Yoga For Every Body! This series will meet three times at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23. Please register once for this series. Have you seen pictures of people […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program outside on Library Lawn!!! October – November 2021
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program outside on Library Lawn!!! October – November 2021
Library Lawn
A music program for children 6 and under with caregiver with Ms. Jaimee outside on the library lawn! Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. October 5: Favorites! October 12: Dance, Dance, Dance! October 19: Ocean Waves! October 26: More Fall Fun! November 2: NO PROGRAM TODAY November 9: Colors! November 16: Bears! November 23: On the […]
7 events,
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club
Community Room
The Morning Book Club is back! Have you read a great book during Covid? Have you been waiting to talk about it with other enthusiastic readers? Here’s your opportunity! The […]
Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscape (Virtual Program)
Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscape (Virtual Program)
The “Wildlife and Connecticut’s Changing Landscape” presentation provides a brief natural history of Connecticut, addresses the current state of wildlife in the state, including a discussion of major species, factors […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
13 events,
Stress Management for Business Owners and Their Employees
Stress Management for Business Owners and Their Employees
Online
The Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce and the Avon Free Public Library are pleased to offer business-oriented presentations free for interested area professionals. Stress is a common occurrence in the workplace […]
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party 10:30 am
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party 10:30 am
Library Lawn
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. For children under age six with a caregiver Thursday mornings, November 4 (Food) & 18 (Farm Animals) *Sign up once […]
3 events,
OWBN Improv
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
3 events,
1 event,
5 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL Half Days
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL Half Days
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
6 events,
Yoga for Everybody (Morning Set)
Yoga for Everybody (Morning Set)
Online
Yoga For Every Body! This series will meet three times at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23. Please register once for this series. Have you seen pictures of people […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program outside on Library Lawn!!! October – November 2021
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program outside on Library Lawn!!! October – November 2021
Library Lawn
A music program for children 6 and under with caregiver with Ms. Jaimee outside on the library lawn! Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. October 5: Favorites! October 12: Dance, Dance, […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL Half Days
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL Half Days
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
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Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
Chess Club Online
Chess Club Online
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Do you enjoy playing chess? Are you looking to learn some new strategies and up your game? Learn from a pro and meet other chess players! Chess club is open to students in grade 4 through 12. Games will be played on chess.com. Students will need to create an account prior to the first session. […]
4 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program outside on Library Lawn!!! October – November 2021
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program outside on Library Lawn!!! October – November 2021
Library Lawn
A music program for children 6 and under with caregiver with Ms. Jaimee outside on the library lawn! Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. October 5: Favorites! October 12: Dance, Dance, Dance! October 19: Ocean Waves! October 26: More Fall Fun! November 2: NO PROGRAM TODAY November 9: Colors! November 16: Bears! November 23: On the […]
Cooking with 5 Ingredients from Trader Joe’s: Virtual Author Event with Tracey Korsen
Cooking with 5 Ingredients from Trader Joe’s: Virtual Author Event with Tracey Korsen
Join us for a fun virtual event with Tracey Korsen with book and Trader Joe's gift card giveaways! Cooking with 5 Ingredients from Trader Joe's: Simple Weeknight Meals Using Your […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
2 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
Pencil Shavings and Eraser Crumbs: Copy-Editing at The New Yorker Magazine with Kate Norris (Online Event)
Pencil Shavings and Eraser Crumbs: Copy-Editing at The New Yorker Magazine with Kate Norris (Online Event)
Do you love The New Yorker? Ever wonder what goes into producing a publication renowned for its editorial standards for almost a century? Hear about how copy-editing works and enjoy […]
5 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party 11 am
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party 11 am
Library Lawn
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. For ages six and under with a caregiver Thursday mornings, December 2, 9, & 16 @ 11 a.m. *Sign up once to be signed up for the whole session* Meeting on the Avon Library Lawn (Grass area behind the library facing Sunnybrook Road and Country […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
2 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL
Teen Room
We are excited to have the Teen Room open again and to see the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of […]
2 events,
ARTIST RECEPTION: Avon Arts Association Holiday Art Show
ARTIST RECEPTION: Avon Arts Association Holiday Art Show
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Artist Reception ~ Avon Arts Association Holiday Art Show Saturday, December 4, 2021 ~ 2:00-4:00 pm The Avon Arts Association will host an artists' reception on Saturday, December 4th from […]
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