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Morning Book Club: The Only Woman in the Room
Morning Book Club: The Only Woman in the Room
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER Bestselling author Marie Benedict reveals the story of a brilliant woman scientist only remembered for her beauty. Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising Nazi party and led to marriage with an […]
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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 […]
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Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
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Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA. No appointment needed. The VNA is here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here When Avon Schools are canceled, there is no VNA clinic at the […]
Craft ‘n Chat
Craft ‘n Chat
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 2:00 – 3:15 pm (Stop in anytime!) In Person – Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults Bring your own project that you’re working on. If you don’t have something in progress we will have adult coloring on hand. Registration is required.
Psychological Thriller Book Discussion: The Overnight Guest
Psychological Thriller Book Discussion: The Overnight Guest
Community Room
Tues., Jan. 9, 2024 7 PM: The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf True crime writer Wylie Lark, snowed in at an isolated farmhouse where she's retreated to write her new book, finds a small child in the snow outside and, bringing him inside for warmth and safety, learns that the farmhouse isn't as isolated as […]
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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 […]
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Sundays at Three: Peter Greenfogel Jazz Group
Sundays at Three: Peter Greenfogel Jazz Group
Community Room
Tenor saxophonist, Peter Greenfogel, is from the Greater Hartford area and his group performs locally throughout Connecticut, New York and New England. Sundays at Three is sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. Free tickets at the doors starting at 2:15 pm. Doors open at 2:30. The hour-long programs start at 3:00 pm.
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The Avaricious Humour of Designing Englishmen: Land Transactions between the Tunxis and European Settlers of the Farmington Valley (virtual)
The Avaricious Humour of Designing Englishmen: Land Transactions between the Tunxis and European Settlers of the Farmington Valley (virtual)
Online
THE SNOW DATE HAS BEEN INVOKED FOR THIS EVENT. THIS LECTURE WILL OCCUR ON WED., 1/17 AT 2PM. NEW ZOOM LINKS WILL GO OUT THE MORNING OF 1/17. Join us for a virtual presentation with Ken Feder, archaeologist and retired Professor of Anthropology at Central Connecticut State University. Dr. Feder will discuss land transactions […]
Technology Class: Windows Computers First Session
Technology Class: Windows Computers First Session
Computer Lab, 1st Floor
The much desired computer classes are making a come-back in the computer lab every third Wednesday of each month! There will be a 3:30pm and a 5:00pm section on each date in order to accommodate as many folks as possible. The schedule of classes and their topics will be as follows: January 17th: Windows computers […]
Technology Classes: Wiindows Computers Second Session
Technology Classes: Wiindows Computers Second Session
Computer Lab, 1st Floor
The much desired computer classes are making a come-back in the computer lab every third Wednesday of each month! There will be a 3:30pm and a 5:00pm section on each date in order to accommodate as many folks as possible. The schedule of classes and their topics will be as follows: January 17th: Windows computers […]
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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) New Year: Fresh Start Through Meditation
(Virtual Event) New Year: Fresh Start Through Meditation
Online (Zoom)
The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Join Jim Rose, M. Ed for this powerful workshop. Learn a simple meditation technique to bring joy, peace, positivity and relaxation in your daily life. There will even be a chance to try this out. Begin the New Year with a fresh start. Presenter: […]
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New Year, New Yard (Nature’s Best Hope Series)
New Year, New Yard (Nature’s Best Hope Series)
Community Room
Attend a community brainstorming session where we’ll apply everything we’ve learned from the Nature’s Best Hope Series into practical ideas and projects we can do in our own backyard! Please register to save your spot.
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D&D: Western Marches (for adults)
D&D: Western Marches (for adults)
Computer Lab, 1st Floor
Calling all interested D&D players! Join our adult sessions of this game (ages 18+ to play) This is the first session, where Tyler, our DM, will lead a Western Marches style game, so that everyone can get to know each other and explore possible characters. From there, he'll have you decide which game to launch […]
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Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
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Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA. No appointment needed. The VNA is here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here When Avon Schools are canceled, there is no VNA clinic at the […]
Our Hidden Landscapes: Indigenous Stone Ceremonial Sites in Southern New England (virtual)
Our Hidden Landscapes: Indigenous Stone Ceremonial Sites in Southern New England (virtual)
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual lecture, "Our Hidden Landscapes: Indigenous Stone Ceremonial Sites in Southern New England" A hike in the woods often reveals a variety of built stone cultural features. Many of these are the remains of abandoned farmsteads and industrial mill sites. Others, however, represent Native American ceremonial sites. The idea of Native […]
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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 […]
It Starts With Us: Interval House Book Discussion (in-person)
It Starts With Us: Interval House Book Discussion (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join us for an in-person book discussion of It Starts With Us, by Colleen Hoover. BEFORE IT ENDS WITH US, IT STARTED WITH ATLAS. Lily and Ryle have just settled into a civil co-parenting rhythm with their daughter, Emerson, when Lily suddenly runs into Atlas almost two years after they last spoked. Elated that the […]
(In-Person Event) New Year’s Resolutions in your home – declutter and reorganize
(In-Person Event) New Year’s Resolutions in your home – declutter and reorganize
Community Room
New Year’s Resolutions in your home – declutter and reorganize – Meet professional organizer Maria Grove and develop real strategies for every room in your home to actually get the clutter out this year. Let’s tackle your New Year’s resolutions with step by step instructions for decluttering, cleaning and organizing so you stay nice and […]
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Sundays at Three: Narragansett Bay Chorus
Sundays at Three: Narragansett Bay Chorus
Community Room
The Narragansett Bay Chorus performs popular music in the 4-part a cappella style known as “Barbershop”. Sundays at Three is sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. Free tickets at the doors starting at 2:15 pm. Doors open at 2:30. The hour-long programs start at 3:00 pm.
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The Wharton Plot: Author Event with Mariah Fredericks (in-person)
The Wharton Plot: Author Event with Mariah Fredericks (in-person)
Community Room
Mariah Fredericks, author of The Lindbergh Nanny, returns to celebrate her new book, The Wharton Plot. Join us for this in-person presentation and moderated conversation. Superb…Fredericks hits this one out of the park.”―Library Journal (Starred Review) " dazzling, magical foray into the life of Edith Wharton... Sure to be one of the best books of […]
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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 […]
“Pronouns, are they really that scary?” (virtual)
“Pronouns, are they really that scary?” (virtual)
Online (Zoom)
“Pronouns, are they really that scary?” (Part of our New Year, New You series) The goal of this program is to educate and bring awareness regarding the use of pronouns and the importance of using someone’s correct pronouns among the transgender/gender diverse population. This will include explaining how and when to use the “they/them” pronouns […]
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Rise Above the Story: A Moderated Conversation with Karena Kilcoyne (Virtual)
Rise Above the Story: A Moderated Conversation with Karena Kilcoyne (Virtual)
Online (Zoom)
Rise Above the Story: Free Yourself From Past Trauma and Create the Life You Want Join us for a moderated conversation with Karena Kilcoyne, to celebrate her new book. What do we do when the pain of the past is too much to bear? When trauma and shame overwhelm us? When we feel empty and […]
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Take Your Child to the Library Day: Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast!
Take Your Child to the Library Day: Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast!
Children’s Storytime Room
Happy National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! This holiday was created in the 1960s, in New York during Winter. Why? Why not. Come celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by visiting the 2nd Floor Children's Department to eat free ice cream for breakfast (or brunch, or lunch). Friends of the Avon Free […]
A Classical Concert In Honor of Anil Mody: Corbin Beisner, pianist
A Classical Concert In Honor of Anil Mody: Corbin Beisner, pianist
Community Room
Concert Program: This classical concert will feature piano compositions from classical composers such as Beethoven, Bach, Chopin and Mozart, selections to be determined. Corbin Beisner, concert pianist, will be presenting a piano classical concert concentrating on piano works by favorite classical composers. Corbin Beisner has been active as a classical pianist throughout the United States […]
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