Adult Programs
Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
0 events,
2 events,
First Class Travel on a Budget: Virtual Program with Zachary Burr Abel
First Class Travel on a Budget: Virtual Program with Zachary Burr Abel
Online (Zoom)
Learn to save like a pro while seeing the world! Join us for a virtual conversation with Zachary Burr Abel. With this one-stop guide to fiscal literacy in any traveler's back pocket, the five-star vacation they've been dreaming of is wholly within reach. Known everywhere for his innovative travel hacking tips, Zachary Burr Abel is […]
Titanic and Her Sisters: Presentation by Philip Vitiello (in-person)
Titanic and Her Sisters: Presentation by Philip Vitiello (in-person)
Community Room
Almost everyone knows the tragic story about the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage to New York City on the night of April 14, 1912, hitting an iceberg and sinking with the loss of 1,496 passengers and crew. Few people may realize that the Titanic was the second of three ships built of the ‘Olympic […]
1 event,
(In-Person Event)The Pennsylvania Station in NYC, From Corporate Jewel to Corporate Vandalism
(In-Person Event)The Pennsylvania Station in NYC, From Corporate Jewel to Corporate Vandalism
Community Room
This topic covers the planning, designing and building of Penn Station which includes the 6 tunnels under the North and East Rivers and the Hell Gate Bridge. The trains and railroads that served the station and its tragic destruction in 1964 and its non-descript replacement. Included is what the future holds for a replacement of […]
0 events,
1 event,
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
Community Room
QPR: Question. Persuade. Refer. Three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Graphic Novel Book Club
Graphic Novel Book Club
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Monday, May 8th, 2023 6:00 pm In Person - Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults, teens in Grades 9 and up are welcome! Are you a fan of comics and graphic novels? Do you want to be part of a book club but just can't find time to read a long novel? Are you looking […]
1 event,
(In-Person Event) Streamlined Trains of the 1930’s and their Famous Industrial Designers
(In-Person Event) Streamlined Trains of the 1930’s and their Famous Industrial Designers
Community Room
The origin of a streamlined train back in the 1860s and the rise of streamlined trains in the 1930s which was to help bring riders back to the trains in the Depression years. The decline of passenger service in the 1950s and the resurgence of unique streamlined trains in the 1950s to lure travel back […]
2 events,
(IN-PERSON EVENT) Morning Book Club: The Least of Us
(IN-PERSON EVENT) Morning Book Club: The Least of Us
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Least of Us by Sam Quinones. The best-selling author of Dreamland returns with a searing follow-up that explores fentanyl and the groundbreaking steps communities are taking to end the opioid crisis. Apple Best Books of 2021 Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction Longlisted […]
Into the Groove: The Story of Sound From Tin Foil to Vinyl/Virtual Event with Jonathan Scott
Into the Groove: The Story of Sound From Tin Foil to Vinyl/Virtual Event with Jonathan Scott
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a presentation by Jonathan Scott, to celebrate his new book, Into the Groove: The Story of Sound From Tin Foil to Vinyl. The story of recorded sound – the technological developments, the people that made them happen and the impact they had on society – from the earliest inventions via the phonograph […]
1 event,
Unearthing History: 2023 Virtual Lecture #3: The Big Importance of Small Things: Microscopic and Blood Residue Analysis of Ancient Stone Tools
Unearthing History: 2023 Virtual Lecture #3: The Big Importance of Small Things: Microscopic and Blood Residue Analysis of Ancient Stone Tools
Online (Zoom)
Unearthing History: The discovery of a 12,500 year old Paleo-Indian site along the Farmington River in Avon. Join us for a virtual series of lectures, sponsored by a grant from the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic Committee that will cover the many aspects of archaeology, with a focus on the Brian D. […]
0 events,
1 event,
Mental Health First Aid: Training for Adults Who Work with Youth
Mental Health First Aid: Training for Adults Who Work with Youth
Community Room
This program is designed for adult who work with children and teens. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health […]
0 events,
2 events,
In-Person Colombia Book Discussion Series: The Sound of Things Falling
In-Person Colombia Book Discussion Series: The Sound of Things Falling
Community Room
Mon., May. 15, 2023 2 PM: The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vasquez A young lawyer reflects on the mid-twentieth-century uprising between Pablo Escobar's drug cartel and government forces that trapped Pablo's community in a nightmarish existence and culminated in a friend's murder. This is an in-person book discussion led by librarian Cyndi […]
Playing It Safe: Virtual Author Event with Ashley Weaver
Playing It Safe: Virtual Author Event with Ashley Weaver
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual event with Ashley Weaver to celebrate her new release, Playing it Safe. The third in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, Playing It Safe is a delightful World War II mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and wit. “Ellie is a smart and gutsy new heroine.” —Ann Lee Huber About […]
1 event,
(In-Person Event) Electrification of the New Haven RR
(In-Person Event) Electrification of the New Haven RR
Community Room
This program covers the reasons for the New Haven RR to electrify, the development and design of their electric locomotives and the overhead power supply system which was developed by the New Haven and Westinghouse. Presenter: Rick Abramson began a 44 year railroad career beginning in February 1968 on the New York, New Haven & […]
0 events,
2 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
(Virtual Event) Meditation: Healing Time
(Virtual Event) Meditation: Healing Time
Online (Zoom)
Dr. Manish Saggar an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Standford University School of Medicine has been practicing meditation for many years. He will discuss how meditation can improve our physical and mental health. This evening you will have a chance to practice this simple technique that can reduce stress, […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Silent Book Club
Silent Book Club
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Monday, May 22nd, 6:00 - 6:45 pm *Stay late until 7:15 pm if you'd like to share, mingle and socialize* In Person - Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults, teens in Grades 9 and up are welcome! It's getting warm outside! Calling all introverts to gather for a low-pressure book club in our beautiful air-conditioned […]
3 events,
Historic Timeline of Connecticut’s LGBTQ Community Panel Exhibit
Cafe Area, 1st floor
On Display at Avon Free Public Library's 1st Floor Reference Area Atrium Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - Friday, June 30, 2023 (During Open Library Hours) Throughout history, Connecticut’s LGBTQ population has moved from leading hidden, solitary lives to claiming visible, powerful, valuable, and contributing places in society. The banner timeline explores the history of that […]
(In-Person Event) The Great Northern Railway’s Cascade Tunnel
(In-Person Event) The Great Northern Railway’s Cascade Tunnel
Community Room
This program will cover why the first Cascade Tunnel was built and why it was eventually replaced by a new 7.9 mile long tunnel which to date is the longest tunnel in the western hemisphere. The electric locomotives used in both tunnels will also be covered. Presenter: Rick Abramson began a 44 year railroad career […]
In-Person Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series: The Secrets She Keeps
In-Person Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series: The Secrets She Keeps
Community Room
Tues., May 23, 2023 at 7 PM: The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham A seemingly chance friendship between a parenting blogger and an unmarried grocery store clerk, both of whom are expecting babies the same month, is shattered by obsession, terrible secrets, and a shocking kidnapping plot. This is an in-person book discussion led […]
3 events,
The Flavor Thesaurus: More Flavors: Virtual Event with Niki Segnit
The Flavor Thesaurus: More Flavors: Virtual Event with Niki Segnit
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual event with Niki Segnit to celebrate the release of her new book, The Flavor Thesaurus: More Flavors: Plant-Led Pairing, Recipes, and Ideas for Cooks. Segnit’s beloved 2010 debut cookbook The Flavor Thesaurus taught a generation of chefs how to experiment with unexpected flavor pairings, selling more than a quarter of a million copies in the US and the UK to date. […]
Backyard Wildlife: All About Opossums
Backyard Wildlife: All About Opossums
Community Room
Wed. May 24th, 6:30-7:30pm Location 1st Floor Community Room. Registration required. "Backyard Wildlife: All About Opossums" presentation by Pam and Bill Lefferts, from Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue, Woodstock, CT. Meet your new wildlife best friend! Adults and kids can learn what makes opossums awesome. Opossums are amazing little creatures and offer huge benefits to humans. Meet […]
2 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
2 events,
Connecticut’s Remarkable LGBTQ History: Virtual Event with Professor William Mann
Connecticut’s Remarkable LGBTQ History: Virtual Event with Professor William Mann
Online (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Virtual - Zoom Webinar In 2019, a class of student researchers at Central CT State University led by Professor William Mann, in collaboration with the Connecticut Historical Society, uncovered and chronicled the deep, rich history of the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities. What […]
2 events,
NEW DATE! Lessons in Chemistry: Lit Lecture/Discussion with Dr. Aimee Pozorski (in-person)
NEW DATE! Lessons in Chemistry: Lit Lecture/Discussion with Dr. Aimee Pozorski (in-person)
NEW DATE: This event will now be held on Wednesday, 6/21/23, at 2pm. We apologize for any inconvenience, but hope you can join us on the new date and time! Join us for a presentation and discussion on the ONLY book anyone has been reading for the past year! Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus […]
3 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
Pride Block Party
Pride Block Party
Community Room
You’re invited to the Avon’s second annual PRIDE block party! Giveaways, a bouncy house, LGBTQIA+ resources, Touch-a-Truck, “Avon Cares” sign sale, and more! No registration, just come by! Sign up to get a reminder email. Event will be held at the West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Rd., Avon (across the street from the library!)* […]
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.