Children's Programs
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Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for senior citizens! (Sign up is now full!)
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 […]
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Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season THREE for Grades K – 2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season THREE for Grades K – 2!
Children’s Art Studio
Join us for 8 weeks of fun activities designed to strengthen your child’s math skills! Crazy 8s is the nation’s largest recreational after-school math club for kids in grades K-2. Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Art Studio (second floor). We will meet weekly from January 30 to March 27! Space is limited! […]
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Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Children’s Art Studio
This month we will read “Treasure Troop: Mr. Summerling's Secret Code" by Dori Hillestead Butler and Tim Budgen. This book discussion is recommended for grades 2-3 (open to grades 1-3) Nutmeg Narwhals is a book club that meets once a month where we discuss elementary Nutmeg nominees! At each meeting we discuss the book and engage […]
Build Mini Leprechaun Gingerbread Houses!
Build Mini Leprechaun Gingerbread Houses!
Community Room
*New date* Tues. 3/28, 4:30-5:30 PM* (rescheduled due to snow day). Children in Grades 4, 5, and 6 can sign up to build their own mini Leprechaun gingerbread house! All supplies provided by the library, you just bring your creativity. Location: 1st Floor Community Room. Registration required.
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Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 11:00 and 11:45 Wednesdays March 29 April 5, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Open Art Studio – Special
Open Art Studio – Special
Children’s Art Studio
OPEN ART STUDIO FEATURING MODEL MAGIC CLAY! other art materials include colored pencils, line markers, dot markers, crayons and texture plates Families with children of all ages are welcome! Drop in between 4:30 – 5:30
Kids Spring Lego Club
Kids Spring Lego Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Who: For kids ages 6 - 11 When: Wednesdays, March 29, April 5, 19 & 26 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Registration required. *Sign Up for Each Event Individually* Where: The Children's Department (2nd Floor) Legos will be provided by the library. If you are registered but don't show up by 6:35pm, your spot […]
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Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
White Room, 2nd Floor
This Dungeons and Dragons experience for kids in Grades 4-6 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Open to Kids in Grades 4-6 Registration required. Limited spaces. This program will occur over 5 Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. May 2, May 16, May 30: Campaign! Maybe you want to prove to yourself that you are strong and capable. Maybe […]
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Kids Spring Lego Club
Kids Spring Lego Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Who: For kids ages 6 - 11 When: Wednesdays, March 29, April 5, 19 & 26 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Registration required. *Sign Up for Each Event Individually* Where: The Children's Department (2nd Floor) Legos will be provided by the library. If you are registered but don't show up by 6:35pm, your spot […]
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Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! For babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 6, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this session
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Horizon Wings: Birds of Prey
Horizon Wings: Birds of Prey
Community Room
Not sure what to do during April vacation? Learn about raptors, owls, and meet birds of prey-you will even get to see a bald eagle! Tues. 4/11, 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Come listen and learn during this free 60 minute program from Horizon Wings, a bird rehabilitation center from Ashford, CT. All ages welcome, but […]
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Open Art Studio – Special
Open Art Studio – Special
Children’s Art Studio
OPEN ART STUDIO FEATURING MODEL MAGIC CLAY! other art materials include colored pencils, line markers, dot markers, crayons and texture plates Families with children of all ages are welcome! Drop in between 2:00-3:00
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Sleepytime Stories and Stretches
Sleepytime Stories and Stretches
Children’s Department Main Room
Relax before bedtime with stories, stretches, songs, and movement. Come hear stories, stretch, breathe and explore simple yoga poses! Bring your own mat or towel, or use a mat provided by the library. Caregivers are invited to participate as they feel comfortable. For children ages 4-6 with a caregiver. Select Monday evenings at 6:30pm (once a […]
Your Child Learns Differently, Now What?” (virtual program)
Your Child Learns Differently, Now What?” (virtual program)
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Join us for a virtual program with the authors of Your Child Learns Differently, Now What? The Truth for Parents, by Roger Stark and Betsy Hill. The pandemic has set students back two years and exacerbated learning challenges Every parent of a school-aged child knows students are struggling. Seventy percent of students aren’t performing sufficiently […]
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Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- March & April (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- March & April (a.m.)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program for children 6 and under with caregiver with Ms. Jaimee on the Children’s Department Main Floor! Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. March 7: Favorites! March 14: CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER STORM March 21: Springtime! March 28: On the Farm! April 4: Bathtime Fun! April 11: NO PROGRAM TODAY! April 18: Birds! April […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- March & April (afternoon)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- March & April (afternoon)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program for children 6 and under with caregiver with Ms. Jaimee on the Children’s Department Main Floor! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. March 7: Favorites! March 14: CANCELLED DUE TO STORM March 21: Springtime! March 28: On the Farm! April 4: Bathtime Fun! April 11: NO PROGRAM TODAY! April 18: Birds! April 25: […]
Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
White Room, 2nd Floor
This Dungeons and Dragons experience for kids in Grades 4-6 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Open to Kids in Grades 4-6 Registration required. Limited spaces. This program will occur over 5 Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. May 2, May 16, May 30: Campaign! Maybe you want to prove to yourself that you are strong and capable. Maybe […]
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Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 11:00 and 11:45 Wednesdays March 29 April 5, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Silly Group Art @ Bee Yourself (BeeYSF)
Silly Group Art @ Bee Yourself (BeeYSF)
Children’s Art Studio
Who is the event for? This group is only for those enrolled in Grades 4, 5 & 6. The group is intended to allow peers in the same grades to meet. There is a strong focus on peer interaction. When and where is the meeting? Wednesday, 4/19 @ 4:30 pm, the Library, 2nd Floor Art Studio […]
Kids Spring Lego Club
Kids Spring Lego Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Who: For kids ages 6 - 11 When: Wednesdays, March 29, April 5, 19 & 26 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Registration required. *Sign Up for Each Event Individually* Where: The Children's Department (2nd Floor) Legos will be provided by the library. If you are registered but don't show up by 6:35pm, your spot […]
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Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! For babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 6, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this session
Sing Your Stuffy To Sleep! (March & April 2023)
Sing Your Stuffy To Sleep! (March & April 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
Thursday Evenings at 6:00 p.m. on the Children’s Department Main Floor! For Children age 6 and under with a caregiver. Join Ms. Jaimee at the piano to sing bedtime songs and listen to stories with your favorite stuffed animal! March 9, 16, 23, 30 April 13, 20, 27 Registration required
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Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- March & April (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- March & April (a.m.)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program for children 6 and under with caregiver with Ms. Jaimee on the Children’s Department Main Floor! Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. March 7: Favorites! March 14: CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER STORM March 21: Springtime! March 28: On the Farm! April 4: Bathtime Fun! April 11: NO PROGRAM TODAY! April 18: Birds! April […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- March & April (afternoon)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- March & April (afternoon)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program for children 6 and under with caregiver with Ms. Jaimee on the Children’s Department Main Floor! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. March 7: Favorites! March 14: CANCELLED DUE TO STORM March 21: Springtime! March 28: On the Farm! April 4: Bathtime Fun! April 11: NO PROGRAM TODAY! April 18: Birds! April 25: […]
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Children’s Storytime Room
This month we will read “Hippopotamister” by John Patrick Green. This book discussion is for grades 1-3. Nutmeg Narwhals is a book club that meets once a month where we discuss elementary Nutmeg nominees! At each meeting we discuss the book and engage in an activity related to the book! When: Tuesday, April 25th Where: In person at the […]
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Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 11:00 and 11:45 Wednesdays March 29 April 5, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Spring Kids Lego Club
Spring Kids Lego Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Who: For kids ages 6 - 11 When: Wednesdays, March 29, April 5, 19 & 26 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Registration required. *Sign Up for Each Event Individually* Where: The Children's Department (2nd Floor) Legos will be provided by the library. If you are registered but don't show up by 6:35pm, your spot […]
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Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! For babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 6, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this session
Grace Needs Space Graphic Novel Discussion with Ben Wilgus and Rii Abrego
Grace Needs Space Graphic Novel Discussion with Ben Wilgus and Rii Abrego
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Who is the event for? Grades 4-6 What will we do at the event? Hear about and discuss the graphic novel Grace Needs Space with creators Ben Wilgus and Rii Abrego. We will meet in-person at the library and use the magic of Zoom to meet with them! When and where is the meeting? Thursday, 4/27 @ […]
Sing Your Stuffy To Sleep! (March & April 2023)
Sing Your Stuffy To Sleep! (March & April 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
Thursday Evenings at 6:00 p.m. on the Children’s Department Main Floor! For Children age 6 and under with a caregiver. Join Ms. Jaimee at the piano to sing bedtime songs and listen to stories with your favorite stuffed animal! March 9, 16, 23, 30 April 13, 20, 27 Registration required
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Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Join us for early literacy fun featuring stories, ukulele songs, action rhymes, and movement! This 30 minute interactive program is specifically geared toward children aged 2 and 3. For ages 2 and 3 with caregiver. (Siblings are welcome) Friday mornings, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 *Sign up once for the […]
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Learn & Celebrate Eid
Learn & Celebrate Eid
Learn about Eid, the celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. Learn about the customs and traditions of Ramadan, the food connected to the celebration of Eid, and how different countries celebrate. Taste finger foods, sip chai, and leave with henna. All ages welcome. No registration, just drop in. Sample food and enjoy a short […]
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Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (May – June 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (May – June 2023)
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesdays at 11:00 […]
Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
White Room, 2nd Floor
This Dungeons and Dragons experience for kids in Grades 4-6 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Open to Kids in Grades 4-6 Registration required. Limited spaces. This program will occur over 5 Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. May 2, May 16, May 30: Campaign! Maybe you want to prove to yourself that you are strong and capable. Maybe […]
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Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 11:00 and 11:45 Wednesdays March 29 April 5, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! For babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 6, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this session
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep! (May 2023)
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep! (May 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
Thursday Evenings at 6:00 p.m. on the Children’s Department Main Floor! For Children age 6 and under with a caregiver. Join Ms. Jaimee at the piano to sing bedtime songs and listen to stories with your favorite stuffed animal! May 4, 11, 18, 25 Registration required
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Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Join us for early literacy fun featuring stories, ukulele songs, action rhymes, and movement! This 30 minute interactive program is specifically geared toward children aged 2 and 3. For ages 2 and 3 with caregiver. (Siblings are welcome) Friday mornings, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26 *Sign up once for the […]
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