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**All bags have been claimed** Volunteer to make Valentine Cards for Senior Citizens
Children’s Information Desk
Card making for seniors is back! This session of card making is: Valentine's Day cards. 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 […]
3 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM When?: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 29. Where?: Children’s Main Floor on the Big Carpet 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.
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Two!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Two!
Children’s Art Studio
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 29 through March 25 (no program February 19) This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Season One. Space […]
4 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (a.m.)
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. January 9: Winter Weather January 16: Keep the Beat! January 23: Food January 30: Cats & Dogs! February 6: Favorites! February 13: Valentine's Day (canceled […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (p.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (p.m.)
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! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. January 9: Winter Weather January 16: Keep the Beat! January 23: Food January 30: Cats & Dogs! February 6: Favorites! February 13: Valentine’s Day […]
Tales and Tunes
Tales and Tunes
Children’s Department Main Room
Tuesday, January 30th at 6:00pm Children's Room Main Floor Come SING and DANCE away the winter BLUES! Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Recommended for grades K-3 Registration Encouraged, Drop-Ins Welcome!
3 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 Â Wednesdays April 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 Â ADD TO CALENDAR
Winter Kids Lego Club 2024
Winter Kids Lego Club 2024
Children’s Department Main Room
Who: For kids ages 6 – 11 When: Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, January 17, 24, 31, and February 7. Registration required. *Sign Up for Each Event Individually* Where: The Children’s Department (2nd Floor) Communal LEGOs will be provided by the library. If you are registered but don’t show up by 6:35pm, your spot […]
4 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! 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
Kids’ Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 4-6): “Trapped in the Dungeon”
Kids’ Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 4-6): “Trapped in the Dungeon”
White Room, 2nd Floor
Attention adventurers in Grades 4-6! Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure tailored to friends in this peer group. This two hour session will include a short intro on rules/etiquette and how to play Dungeons and Dragons, a character for you to personalize, and a one-shot adventure that we will complete together. All levels […]
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep!
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep!
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! January 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 Registration required
2 events,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
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 a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. Jan 12, […]
2 events,
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 […]
3 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM When?: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 29. Where?: Children’s Main Floor on the Big Carpet 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.
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Two!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Two!
Children’s Art Studio
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 29 through March 25 (no program February 19) This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Season One. Space […]
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! For children ages 4-6 […]
3 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (a.m.)
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. January 9: Winter Weather January 16: Keep the Beat! January 23: Food January 30: Cats & Dogs! February 6: Favorites! February 13: Valentine's Day (canceled […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (p.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (p.m.)
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! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. January 9: Winter Weather January 16: Keep the Beat! January 23: Food January 30: Cats & Dogs! February 6: Favorites! February 13: Valentine’s Day […]
All Ages: Winter Gingerbread House Building
All Ages: Winter Gingerbread House Building
Children’s Storytime Room
Everyone is welcome to bring their creativity to build with graham crackers, frosting, and a lot of sweet treats. Who is the event for? This is open to all ages: children, teens, adults, and senior citizens. Where: Storytime Room - Library 2nd Floor When: Tues. February 6th, 2024 All ages session: 5:00-6:00 pm (Register below) […]
3 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 Â Wednesdays April 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 Â ADD TO CALENDAR
Art Party: Heart-y
Art Party: Heart-y
Children’s Art Studio
Join us for an after-school Art Party! Friends in Grades 2-6 can come in and explore different mediums to create heart-themed arts and crafts! When?: Wednesday, February 7 from 4:30-5:30 PM Where?:Â The Art Studio on the 2nd Floor. Registration is encouraged, as supplies are limited! This program will be an hour long, and full of […]
Winter Kids Lego Club 2024
Winter Kids Lego Club 2024
Children’s Department Main Room
Who: For kids ages 6 – 11 When: Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, January 17, 24, 31, and February 7. Registration required. *Sign Up for Each Event Individually* Where: The Children’s Department (2nd Floor) Communal LEGOs will be provided by the library. If you are registered but don’t show up by 6:35pm, your spot […]
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! 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
Kids’ Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 4-6): “The Stooges Are In Charge”
Kids’ Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 4-6): “The Stooges Are In Charge”
White Room, 2nd Floor
Attention adventurers in Grades 4-6! Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure tailored to friends in this peer group. This two hour session will include a short intro on rules/etiquette and how to play Dungeons and Dragons, a character for you to personalize, and a one-shot adventure that we will complete together. All levels […]
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep!
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep!
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! January 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 Registration required
1 event,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
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 a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. Jan 12, […]
2 events,
Robotics Showcase and Mini Scrimmage of Cyber Dragons vs Farmington Techno T-Rexes
Robotics Showcase and Mini Scrimmage of Cyber Dragons vs Farmington Techno T-Rexes
Children’s Department Main Room
Do you want to learn more about robotics? Are you interested in engineering or programming? Come see the Cyber Dragons, a group of Middle and High Schoolers in Avon part of FTC (First Tech Challenge) scrimmage against the Farminton Techno T-Rexes! This program is for all ages, all families and students of all ages are […]
Registration is full: February SEED: Celebrate Chinese New Year
Registration is full: February SEED: Celebrate Chinese New Year
Community Room
Registration is full for this program. Saturday, February 10th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm For Kids Grades K-3. Registration required. Siblings welcome. Curious to learn more about Chinese New Year? Come celebrate the Year of the Wood Dragon: - Practice your chopstick skills - Try your hand at a dragon and a drum craft - Come […]
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Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM When?: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 29. Where?: Children’s Main Floor on the Big Carpet 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.
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Two!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Two!
Children’s Art Studio
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 29 through March 25 (no program February 19) This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Season One. Space […]
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. If you are newer to chess – we will show you the basics of how the pieces move, and go […]
2 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (a.m.)
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. January 9: Winter Weather January 16: Keep the Beat! January 23: Food January 30: Cats & Dogs! February 6: Favorites! February 13: Valentine's Day (canceled […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (p.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (p.m.)
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! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. January 9: Winter Weather January 16: Keep the Beat! January 23: Food January 30: Cats & Dogs! February 6: Favorites! February 13: Valentine’s Day […]
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 Â Wednesdays April 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 Â ADD TO CALENDAR
4 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! 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
Bee Yourself: Calming Crafts (Grades 4-6)
Bee Yourself: Calming Crafts (Grades 4-6)
Children’s Art Studio
When?:Thursday February 15, 4:30-5:30 PM Where?: Art Studio on the 2nd Floor What?: Are you in Grades 4-6 and looking to chill out? Join us this month for a relaxing Bee Yourself. We will create our own fidget toys, practice calming exercises, and make sensory jars. BEE YOURSELFÂ is a creative affirming safe space for kids […]
*Rescheduled date* 2/15 Special Kids Book Discussion with Bad Kitty author, Nick Bruel!
*Rescheduled date* 2/15 Special Kids Book Discussion with Bad Kitty author, Nick Bruel!
Board Room, 2nd Floor
This event was rescheduled to a new date, Thurs. 2/15 at 5:30pm, due to the snowstorm. Special Kids Book Discussion with Nick Bruel, Author of Bad Kitty Makes A Movie The children will meet in person to discuss the book Bad Kitty Makes A Movie, and the author will join us via Zoom. Thurs. […]
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Art Afternoon
Art Afternoon
Children’s Art Studio
Come for a fun afternoon of art! Tuesday, February 20th (This is a no-school day for Avon Public Schools.) Those in grades 3-6 are welcome to join us from 2 - 3:15pm to explore a few different art techniques! Art Studio, 2nd floor Registration is required, as space is limited. There will be three […]
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 Â Wednesdays April 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 Â ADD TO CALENDAR
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
When: Wednesday, February 21st 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 […]
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! 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
Kids’ Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 4-6): “The Pirate Life For Us”
Kids’ Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 4-6): “The Pirate Life For Us”
White Room, 2nd Floor
Attention adventurers in Grades 4-6! Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure tailored to friends in this peer group. This two hour session will include a short intro on rules/etiquette and how to play Dungeons and Dragons, a character for you to personalize, and a one-shot adventure that we will complete together. All levels […]
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep!
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep!
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! January 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 Registration required
1 event,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
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 a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. Feb 23 […]
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Avon Friends for Equity Playgroup invite you to a special story time
Avon Friends for Equity Playgroup invite you to a special story time
Children’s Department Main Room
Read a mix of fun, contemporary picture book stories and learn about a story from history. Join us in the Art Studio for a fun art project after! All supplies provided by the library. Who: Best for ages 3-7 with a caregiver, but siblings are welcome. Registration required. When: Saturday February 24th, 10:30 […]
Kids Nintendo Switch Tournament (Grades 4 – 6)
Kids Nintendo Switch Tournament (Grades 4 – 6)
Teen Room
When: Saturday, February 24th from 10:30 - 11:45 am Where: 2nd Floor, Teen Room Think you’re the best gamer in town? Prove it at the library’s Nintendo Switch Tournament! Winner will not only get bragging rights, but will also receive a coveted banana trophy. Registration Required. This program is for kids in grades 4 […]
Avon & Simsbury: Percy Jackson Trivia for Grades 3-8
Avon & Simsbury: Percy Jackson Trivia for Grades 3-8
Offsite: Simsbury Public Library
Show off your Percy Jackson knowledge and join us with kids from both the Avon Free Public Library and the Simsbury Public Library for the ultimate trivia competition! Questions will be from the first 5 Percy Jackson and the Olympians books. This program is open to kids and teens in Grades 3-8. There will be […]
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Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM When?: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 29. Where?: Children’s Main Floor on the Big Carpet 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.
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Two!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Two!
Children’s Art Studio
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 29 through March 25 (no program February 19) This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Season One. Space […]
3 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (a.m.)
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. January 9: Winter Weather January 16: Keep the Beat! January 23: Food January 30: Cats & Dogs! February 6: Favorites! February 13: Valentine's Day (canceled […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (p.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! January & February 2024 (p.m.)
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! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. January 9: Winter Weather January 16: Keep the Beat! January 23: Food January 30: Cats & Dogs! February 6: Favorites! February 13: Valentine’s Day […]
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Children’s Art Studio
February's book is… The Elephants Come Home by Kim Tomsic & Hadley Hooper, a nominee of the 2024 Nutmeg Book Award. 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 […]
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 Â Wednesdays April 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 Â ADD TO CALENDAR
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! 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
1 event,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
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 a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. Feb 23 […]
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March SEED: Live Aloha!
March SEED: Live Aloha!
Community Room
Saturday March 2nd, 2:00-3:00 PM This program is best for kids in K-5. Please sign up each child separately. At least one adult guardian must stay in the room for this program. Registration required. The first 30 families to register and who show up on the day of the program will receive a free copy […]
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