Children's Programs
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Volunteer to make Hanukkah, Christmas or Winter cards for Senior Citizens! (*Update: All card bags have been claimed!*)
Children’s Information Desk
**Update: All card bags are gone! Thank you to all volunteers! ** A fun and creative 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 […]
3 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
Mothering Earth: Virtual Author Event with Julia Rockwell
Mothering Earth: Virtual Author Event with Julia Rockwell
Online (Zoom)
Monday, November 27, 2023, 4:00 - 4:45 pm, On Zoom Join us for a virtual event, co-sponsored by the Adult & Kids Departments. Great for parents and caregivers, all adults welcome! In Julia Rockwell's book Mothering Earth: The Busy Family's Guide to Saving the Planet, Julia empowers readers to take "eco-action" with a range of […]
3 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Children’s Storytime Room
November's book is… Cornbread and Poppy, by Matthew Cordell! This book discussion is for children in grades 2-3. Nutmeg Narwhals is a book club that meets approximately 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, November 28, […]
2 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
3 events,
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 August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 30, December 7, 14, 21 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this […]
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 4-6)
Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 4-6)
White Room, 2nd Floor
Join us at the Library for an exciting new Dungeons and Dragons adventure! Tailored to players in grades 4-6, we will set out on an awesome exploration into the world of swords and sorcery. No previous experience is required, all levels are welcome. We will provide supplies, but if you have your own feel free […]
2 events,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Little Lemurs is canceled for Fri. 12/1. Everyone registered has been emailed. Storytime will resume 12/8! An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and […]
2 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
Sleepytime Stories and Stretches
Sleepytime Stories and Stretches
Children’s Department Main Room
Relax before bedtime with stories and stretching! We’ll share stories, do yoga, music and movement, and learn fun and simple breathing techniques to relax. Bring your own mat or towel, or use a mat provided by the library. (A limited number of yoga mats are available.) Caregivers are invited to participate as they feel comfortable. […]
1 event,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
2 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
Kid and Teen Arts and Crafts Fair
Kid and Teen Arts and Crafts Fair
Children’s Department Main Room
When?: Wednesday December 6 from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Where?: The 2nd Floor Children's Department What?: A craft fair made up entirely of teen and kid vendors! Everything will be 100% kid and teen made! Come out and shop our creative young artists' collections of treasures. A reminder that this fair will be CASH ONLY. There […]
2 events,
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 August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 30, December 7, 14, 21 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this […]
December Bee Yourself: Let’s Draw Animal Cartoons with Rick Stromoski
December Bee Yourself: Let’s Draw Animal Cartoons with Rick Stromoski
Community Room
Thursday December 7th, 4:30-5:30 PM For kids in Gr. 4-6. Registration required. Location: Community Room What are we doing today? Let’s draw cartoon animals with Rick Stromoski, an award winning cartoonist, illustrator, and graphic novel author of Schnozzer & Tatertoes! Books #1, Take a Hike, will be available for purchase at this program. Cost $8. Don't […]
1 event,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Little Lemurs is canceled for Fri. 12/1. Everyone registered has been emailed. Storytime will resume 12/8! An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and […]
1 event,
Cyber Dragons Robotics Showcase
Cyber Dragons Robotics Showcase
Community Room
Do you want to learn more about robotics? Are you interested in engineering or programming? Join us to learn and explore Robotics at the Avon Free Public Library!! Come see the Cyber Dragons, a group of Middle and High Schoolers in Avon part of FTC (First Tech Challenge). This program is for all ages, all […]
1 event,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
2 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
Tales and Tunes (December 2023)
Tales and Tunes (December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
Tuesday, December 12th at 6:00pm Children's Room Main Floor Join us for stories, songs, and movement! We will sing, dance, and sing some more! This month we will be focusing on A trip to the zoo! ROAR! Recommended for grades K-3 Registration Encouraged, Drop In Welcome
1 event,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
1 event,
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 August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 30, December 7, 14, 21 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this […]
1 event,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Little Lemurs is canceled for Fri. 12/1. Everyone registered has been emailed. Storytime will resume 12/8! An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and […]
2 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Children’s Art Studio
Do you love playing chess? Are you in grades 2-8? Chess club meets once a month on Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm. Come play chess in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Players will rotate partners throughout the evening. New players are welcome – we will show you the basics of how the pieces move, however no other instruction […]
1 event,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
2 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
When: Wednesday, December 20th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor Join us on the second floor, children’s department main floor for Pokémon Trading Card Club! Venture into the exciting world of Pokémon! Bring cards to show off or trade. Registration for a reminder for this ages program. Parents of […]
2 events,
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 August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 30, December 7, 14, 21 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this […]
December KRU: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez & Gabriela Epstein
December KRU: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez & Gabriela Epstein
Board Room, 2nd Floor
***All 9 free advance reader copies have been claimed. If you sign up now, you will receive a library copy (with full color) you can borrow with your library card, but can not keep*** Who is the event for? This group is only for those enrolled in Grades 4, 5 & 6. This is based on […]
1 event,
Holiday Sing-Along & Storytime!
Holiday Sing-Along & Storytime!
Community Room
Come and celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa at the library with a special storytime. For Children age 6 and under with a caregiver. 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room
2 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
One World: Global Sounds Music with Chris Merwin
One World: Global Sounds Music with Chris Merwin
Community Room
One World: Global Sounds Music Show with Chris Merwin A trip around the world through music and imagination! Visit the Caribbean, Japan, Tibet, Belize and Hawaii through music. Wednesday, December 27 at 3pm This show is best for school-aged children, but all ages are welcome. Drop in, no registration required. Space is limited, on first […]
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Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays April 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12 ADD TO CALENDAR
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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! Currently signing up babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27
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