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(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club: The Silent Patient
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club: The Silent Patient
Community Room
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Copies of the book will be available to check out ahead of time at the Reference Desk. Past participation is not required for this once-a-month book club. Everyone is welcome to join the low-key, no long-term commitment, friendly group. Participation is limited […]
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Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the […]
Why Dobbs v. Jackson? A History of Reproductive Rights Debates (Virtual Lecture)
Why Dobbs v. Jackson? A History of Reproductive Rights Debates (Virtual Lecture)
Why Dobbs v. Jackson? A History of Reproductive Rights Debates Efforts to control pregnancy and childbirth have been part of women’s lives for centuries. But over the past 150 years in the US, birth control and abortion access came under increasing legal scrutiny. This history covers the changes and diverse approaches that brought the question […]
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In-Person Event: PRIDE Block Party!
In-Person Event: PRIDE Block Party!
Offsite: West Avon Congregational Church
You're invited to the Avon's first PRIDE block party! Balloons, a bouncy house, LGBTQIA+ resources, Touch-a-Truck, "Avon Cares" sign sale, and more! No registration, just come by! Event will be held at the West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Rd., Avon June 2022 PRIDE events are designed and hosted by the West Avon Congregational Church, […]
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Avon Civility Project: Love Your Enemies (In-Person Workshop #1)
Avon Civility Project: Love Your Enemies (In-Person Workshop #1)
Offsite: Avon Congregational Church
The Social and Environmental Justice Ministry is excited to announce that the Avon Congregational Church, in conjunction with the Farmington Valley American Muslim Center and the Avon Free Public Library are sponsoring two free Civility Training sessions by the American Institute for Civility in Government on June 4. The sessions will help people to break […]
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In-Person International Book Discussion Series: The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
In-Person International Book Discussion Series: The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
Community Room
A novel set in 1953 Tehran, against the backdrop of the Iranian Coup, about a young couple in love who are separated on the eve of their marriage, and who are reunited sixty years later, after having moved on to live independent lives in America, to discover the truth about what happened on that fateful […]
Intro To Champion Chinese: Learning Chinese Can Be Easy
Intro To Champion Chinese: Learning Chinese Can Be Easy
Community Room
This program is aimed at parents, but children in K-12, and anyone interested in learning Chinese, are all welcome to attend. Date: June, 6, 2022 from 5:45-6:45 PM Location: In person at the Avon Free Public Library Community Room Learning Chinese can feel intimidating-but there are ways to make it easier. Pei-Pei Champion has created […]
Vigil Harbor: Virtual Event with Author Julia Glass
Vigil Harbor: Virtual Event with Author Julia Glass
Join us for a virtual conversation with Julia Glass! From the National Book Award winner, a symphonic novel about a coastal community confronting climate instability, political violence, lost love, and […]
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Yoga for Everybody! Virtual Classes (June 2022)
Yoga for Everybody! Virtual Classes (June 2022)
Online
June 2022 sessions: Tuesday mornings, 10:00 am, on 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28. Yoga is a beneficial practice for everyone and every body. It improves our immune function, makes us more flexible and strong, helps us to balance better, breathe better, and stand up straighter! Sometimes we let our ego (or fear) keep us from going to a […]
History of Fashion Series: Three Virtual Programs
History of Fashion Series: Three Virtual Programs
Join us for three virtual presentations on fashion history with Ren Antonowicz this June! Tuesday, 6/7/22, 2pm, “Shoes Through The Decades” Are you curious about the footwear of years gone by? If so, join us as we explore the evolution of shoes from the reign of Queen Victoria through the decades of the 20th Century. […]
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Yoga for Gardeners (Online Event)
Yoga for Gardeners (Online Event)
Learn to garden with less strain and eliminate pain! Susie Vanderlip has been passionate about gardening and yoga all her life. When she entered her senior years, she became acutely aware of how important it is to prepare the body before gardening, to stop and refresh while gardening, and to relax and absorb the joy […]
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Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the […]
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Yoga for Everybody! Virtual Classes (June 2022)
Yoga for Everybody! Virtual Classes (June 2022)
Online
June 2022 sessions: Tuesday mornings, 10:00 am, on 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28. Yoga is a beneficial practice for everyone and every body. It improves our immune function, makes us more flexible and strong, helps us to balance better, breathe better, and stand up straighter! Sometimes we let our ego (or fear) keep us from going to a […]
History of Fashion Series: Three Virtual Programs
History of Fashion Series: Three Virtual Programs
Join us for three virtual presentations on fashion history with Ren Antonowicz this June! Tuesday, 6/7/22, 2pm, “Shoes Through The Decades” Are you curious about the footwear of years gone by? If so, join us as we explore the evolution of shoes from the reign of Queen Victoria through the decades of the 20th Century. […]
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Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
We travel because our life is defined by experiences. No matter whether we traveled near or far, all of those experiences helped us shape who we currently are. Join us for open discussions about your travel memories. Share your own adventures, photos from around the world and meet other travel enthusiasts. Please register once and […]
The Two-Party System and the Failings of American Politics (virtual lecture)
The Two-Party System and the Failings of American Politics (virtual lecture)
The Two-Party System and the Failings of American Politics America wasn't supposed to have party politics; the Founders viewed them as divisive "factions" and corrosive to good government. Yet they developed nonetheless, and George Washington's own presidential cabinet. Except for one unique period following the War of 1812, two-party politics has dominated the American governmental […]
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Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the […]
Ocean State: Stewart O’Nan Virtual Author Event
Ocean State: Stewart O’Nan Virtual Author Event
Join us live via Zoom event with best-selling author Stewart O'Nan, who will be discussing his new book Ocean State. About this book: When I was in eighth grade my […]
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CTDA Annual Conference! (Virtual)
Welcome to the 2022 CTDA Conference This event is for members of the CTDA community: libraries, museums, and historians. It will focus on being a "networking day" where we will come together and share ideas, conversations, and thoughts related to the CTDA. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Kathy Hermes, CCSU, will present, “Forgotten Voices of the Revolutionary War: People […]
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Nerve Center: How Substance Use Rewires Young Minds
Nerve Center: How Substance Use Rewires Young Minds
Community Room
Monday, June 20 @ 6:30 pm For Adults and High School students with their Caregiver Nerve Center is an engaging presentation that takes participants on a journey through an adolescent body to see how youth are impacted by substance use. This presentation will cover brain science, addiction, and other detrimental impacts of substance […]
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Yoga for Everybody! Virtual Classes (June 2022)
Yoga for Everybody! Virtual Classes (June 2022)
Online
June 2022 sessions: Tuesday mornings, 10:00 am, on 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28. Yoga is a beneficial practice for everyone and every body. It improves our immune function, makes us more flexible and strong, helps us to balance better, breathe better, and stand up straighter! Sometimes we let our ego (or fear) keep us from going to a […]
History of Fashion Series: Three Virtual Programs
History of Fashion Series: Three Virtual Programs
Join us for three virtual presentations on fashion history with Ren Antonowicz this June! Tuesday, 6/7/22, 2pm, “Shoes Through The Decades” Are you curious about the footwear of years gone by? If so, join us as we explore the evolution of shoes from the reign of Queen Victoria through the decades of the 20th Century. […]
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IN-PERSON EVENT: Author event with B.A. Shapiro: Metropolis
IN-PERSON EVENT: Author event with B.A. Shapiro: Metropolis
Community Room
Join us for a lovely evening with B.A. Shapiro! On the heels of a number of “inventive and entertaining” (The Boston Globe) historical thrillers set in the art world, including the New York Times bestseller The Art Forger, New England Book Award winner B. A. Shapiro deftly veers into new terrain with Metropolis (Publication Date: May 17, 2022; $27.95), […]
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Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the […]
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Mary Alice Monroe Author Visit
Mary Alice Monroe Author Visit
Community Room
Meet author Mary Alice Monroe! Special author visit for middle grade readers! Celebrate the release of Search for Treasure with the Avon, Farmington, and Simsbury Libraries. Written together with her longtime colleague Angela May, Mary Alice Monroe’s first book for middle grade readers, The Islanders, is the story of friendships forged in the wild, and what happens when […]
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How to be an ally to members of the LGBTQIA community (virtual program)
How to be an ally to members of the LGBTQIA community (virtual program)
How to be an ally to members of the LGBTQIA community Join Jillian Celentano and a panel of gender diverse teens for a discussion on how to support members of the LGBTQIA community. Hear personal stories about the journey of gender identity, learn about trans health care, the importance of an emotional support system, and […]
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Yoga for Everybody! Virtual Classes (June 2022)
Yoga for Everybody! Virtual Classes (June 2022)
Online
June 2022 sessions: Tuesday mornings, 10:00 am, on 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28. Yoga is a beneficial practice for everyone and every body. It improves our immune function, makes us more flexible and strong, helps us to balance better, breathe better, and stand up straighter! Sometimes we let our ego (or fear) keep us from going to a […]
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Volunteer to make Summer cards for senior citizens!
Children’s Information Desk
A fun volunteer 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 Avon Senior Citizen Center, assisted living […]
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the […]
Meditation: A Tool for Stress Reduction and a Healthier Lifestyle
Meditation: A Tool for Stress Reduction and a Healthier Lifestyle
Join Arlene Samsel, longtime meditator, for this lively and engaging workshop. Meditation can bring about a sense of calm and balance that benefits both your physical and emotional being. There will even be a short meditation session. Arlene Samsel is uniquely qualified and experienced in meditation, public speaking, and the performing arts. She has been an elementary school teacher […]
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