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- No events scheduled for Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Germany Book Discussion Series: The Forest of Vanishing Stars
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonAging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home (Lions Club Series)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonBecome a Volunteer! Meet & Greet Nonprofit Organizations. Get involved in Avon!
Community Room 2 (divided room) 281 Country Club Road, Avon- No events scheduled for Friday, April 26, 2024.
Week of Events
Germany Book Discussion Series: The Forest of Vanishing Stars
Germany Book Discussion Series: The Forest of Vanishing Stars
Mon., Apr. 22, 2024 2 PM: The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel Raised in the unforgiving wilderness of eastern Europe after being kidnapped, a young German woman, in 1941, vows to teach a group of Jews fleeing the Nazi terror how to survive in the forest until she is betrayed as her past […]
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
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
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.
Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home (Lions Club Series)
Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home (Lions Club Series)
Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home Did you know that Connecticut is among the top 3 states with the highest costs for nursing home and long-term care? That’s why it is so important to do your due diligence and protect everything that you have worked SO hard for – and if possible […]
Become a Volunteer! Meet & Greet Nonprofit Organizations. Get involved in Avon!
Become a Volunteer! Meet & Greet Nonprofit Organizations. Get involved in Avon!
April is National Volunteer Month! Volunteer opportunities come in all shapes and sizes. There are many ways to become involved to meet new people, give back to others and your community. You are invited to a Volunteer Meet and Greet. Representatives from local nonprofit organizations will be at the Library to answer your questions on how […]
Celebrate Spring with Meryl Streep: A Retrospective of One of the Great Actresses of Our Time (virtual film discussions)
Celebrate Spring with Meryl Streep: A Retrospective of One of the Great Actresses of Our Time (virtual film discussions)
Celebrate Spring with Meryl Streep: A Retrospective of One of the Great Actresses of Our Time (virtual film discussions) View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion led by Bob Kagan. April 3, Kramer vs. Kramer, Directed by Robert Benton, 1977. Streep and Dustin Hoffman light up […]
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 […]
Cosplay for Beginners Panels
Cosplay for Beginners Panels
Come learn the cosplay basics, or pick up a skill or two with this panel hosted by local cosplayers Maya and Ava! Check out their Instagrams to see what they've been creating @eeveeiseevil.cos and @thorned_rose_cosplays Register for a reminder email
AvonCon Swap Meet
AvonCon Swap Meet
Our AvonCon Swap Meet will be an hour-long opportunity to trade your collectibles and rare finds. Come into the Teen Library from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM to trade your variety of collectibles and rare finds. Are you a collector? Do you have too many manga issues that you don’t read anymore? Do you hang onto every […]
AvonCon: Chill Space
AvonCon: Chill Space
1st Floor - Conference Room Need a quiet space to get away from the crowd? Read some manga and graphic novels or color in our quiet space!
AvonCon: Tabletop Gaming
AvonCon: Tabletop Gaming
Tabletop Gaming 11 am - 4 pm All Ages Hosted by Tabletop Gaming Center Vending a curate selection of board games, tabletop role playing games, and related accessories such as dice and miniatures. They will be do 30 - 45 minute drop in demos during the full duration of the event where you can learn […]
AvonCon Save the Date!
AvonCon Save the Date!
Where: The Avon Free Public Library When: Saturday, April 27th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm AvonCon is the library's all-day, all ages mini comic con which is a celebration of graphic novels, fandoms, and geek culture. We will offer storytimes, crafts, cartooning workshops, panels, vendors, trivia, cosplay contests and so much more! We are […]
AvonCon: Sparkle the Unicorn
AvonCon: Sparkle the Unicorn
Come see Sparkle the Unicorn from Mystic Party Animals. She will be visiting from 11 am - 4 pm for pets, admiration and photos!
AvonCon: Vendors
AvonCon: Vendors
11 am - 4 pm Shop our vendors including: CeruleanSeaCreations Creations by Turtle Fabric Treasury Horror Writers of CT Kismet Co Modern Artifice SharkTeath March Grabber Two Guys Comics *Bring cash for any irresistible vendor finds!*
Horror Writers of Connecticut: Local Author Panel
Horror Writers of Connecticut: Local Author Panel
Local author J. Spink Mills will be moderating a panel of four writers from the Horror Writers of Connecticut. Bios of all authors listed below. Marc E. Fitch is the author of seven books and novels, including Boy in the Box and Dead Ends, named one of the top horror novels of 2023. Marc is […]
AvonCon: Teen & Adult Cosplay
AvonCon: Teen & Adult Cosplay
Pre-register for AvonCon's first Cosplay Contest! Teen Cosplay Contest is for grades 6 - 12 Adult Cosplay Contest is for ages 18+ Winners of each age catergory will get a $50 amazon gift card! Props & Costumes Policy Proper Attire Proper attire must be worn at all times. Clothing and costumes must meet Avon Free […]
Teens Talk: Anime + Manga
Teens Talk: Anime + Manga
When: Saturday, April 27th from 1:00 - 1:45 pm Where: 1st Floor, Community Room Our teen panel will talk about anime + manga, give their hot takes and make recommendations for what to watch + read next.
AvonCon: Fandom Showdown (14+)
AvonCon: Fandom Showdown (14+)
Are you obsessed with a fictional character? Has a book, movie, or TV show taken over your life? Are you the #1 fan of something? Do you want to tell the world about your problematic fave? Find your community at Fandom Showdown! In this panel, audience participation is encouraged! We will engage in fun, debate-style […]
D&D and Beyond: How to Homebrew
D&D and Beyond: How to Homebrew
For teens and adults As a part of AvonCon, join Jamie Nicholson and March Grabber for a panel where they will be discussing "Homebrew." "Homebrew" is content that a Dungeon […]
AvonCon: Team HUGE
AvonCon: Team HUGE
When: Saturday, April 27th from 2 - 4 pm Where: First Floor, Atrium Meet with Team HUGE as seen on BattleBots! There will be robots on display, activities for the […]
AvonCon: Author & Artist Visit Snailords
AvonCon: Author & Artist Visit Snailords
Author & Artist Visit Snailords 3 - 4 pm For adults and teens in grades 9+ *Please note, the manga, comics, & WEBTOONs created by Snailords are published for adults […]