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Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- Fall 2024
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- Fall 2024
Children’s Department Main Room
There will be no Rockin' Raccoons Mon. 10/7. This story time will return on Mon. 10/21. The Library will be closed on Mon. 10/14 in observance of the holiday. Join us Mondays in Fall for a fun, all-ages Storytime! On the Big Carpet in the Children’s Main Room, we will hear stories, dance […]
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season 1 for Grades K-2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season 1 for Grades K-2!
Children’s Storytime Room
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-5. Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Storytime Room (second floor). We will meet weekly from September 16th through November 18th. Space is limited! […]
3 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- September & October 2024
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- September & October 2024
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). Tuesday mornings at […]
Special October Kid Readers Unite: Not Another Banned Book by Dana Alison Levy
Special October Kid Readers Unite: Not Another Banned Book by Dana Alison Levy
Board Room, 2nd Floor
This is a book discussion for kids and we will have a special guest via Zoom, the author of Not Another Banned Book, Dana Alison Levy! Date: Tues. October 29th, 4:30-5:30pm Location: 2nd floor, Board Room Who can sign up? Kids in Grades 4-6. The first 12 kids to sign up AND pickup their book will […]
Let’s Talk: Supporting Your Child’s Nutritional Needs
Let’s Talk: Supporting Your Child’s Nutritional Needs
Community Room
"Snack or meal?"Â Â Â Â "Chicken nuggets for every meal?"Â Â Â Â Â "Picky eater or sensory related?" "What's the right portion size?"Â Â Â Â Â "Are they hungry or bored?" Join the Greater Hartford Wellness Center for a free Q&A session as they address common dietary concerns for kids in […]
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 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 27 December 4, 11, 18Â
Kids’ Halloween Craft: Ghost Portraits
Kids’ Halloween Craft: Ghost Portraits
Children’s Art Studio
Friends in Grades 2-6 can join us in the Art Studio on October 30 from 4:30-5:30 pm to make our own spooky ghost portrait! When?: Wednesday October 30 4:30-5:30 PM Where?: The Art studio on the 2nd Floor What?: An hour long program for friends in Grades 2-6 where you’ll get the chance to create your […]
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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 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 December 5, 12, 19
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Winter Craft Fair – SELLER SIGN UP
Winter Craft Fair – SELLER SIGN UP
Yoga Space
Registration for sellers will open on November 4th at 4:00 PM and close on December 4th. When? Wednesday, December 11 from 5:00-6:30 PM Set-Up Time: Beginning at 4pm Fair Time: 5-6:30 PM Where? Indoors, 2nd Floor Children’s Department Who? Sellers can be kids and teens in Grades 12 and under. What? Sell your cool creations and crafty treasures. Sellers must sign-up […]
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- Fall 2024
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- Fall 2024
Children’s Department Main Room
There will be no Rockin' Raccoons Mon. 10/7. This story time will return on Mon. 10/21. The Library will be closed on Mon. 10/14 in observance of the holiday. Join us Mondays in Fall for a fun, all-ages Storytime! On the Big Carpet in the Children’s Main Room, we will hear stories, dance […]
Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club: Wayward Creatures (Ages 9-12)
Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club: Wayward Creatures (Ages 9-12)
Offsite: Farmington Library
Homeschoolers ages 9-12 are invited to discuss 2025 CT Intermediate Nutmeg Book Award Nominees each month with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library! Each library will alternate months […]
Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club: Evergreen (Ages 7-9)
Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club: Evergreen (Ages 7-9)
Offsite: Farmington Library
Homeschoolers ages 7-9 are invited to discuss 2025 CT Elementary Nutmeg Book Award Nominees each month with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library! Each library will alternate months […]
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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 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 27 December 4, 11, 18Â
BEE YOURSELF: Mini Books! (Grades 4-6)
BEE YOURSELF: Mini Books! (Grades 4-6)
Children’s Art Studio
The library is full of many, many books! However, almost none of them are miniature-sized! Join us this month to create your own teeny-tiny books! Our friends in Grades 4-6 will have a chance to make mini books! When?: Wednesday November 6 from 4:30-5:30 PM Where?: The Art Studio on the 2nd Floor What?: An […]
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 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 December 5, 12, 19
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! November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19 Registration required
3 events,
Volunteer to make Hanukkah, Christmas or Winter cards for Seniors
Volunteer to make Hanukkah, Christmas or Winter cards for Seniors
Children’s Information Desk
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 seniors of Avon to bring them joy and cheer this holiday and winter season. We are partnering with the Avon Youth Services Board to distribute them to the Avon […]
Little Lemurs Storytime
Little Lemurs Storytime
Throughout the Library
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, enjoy ukulele songs, 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 […]
3 events,
November SEED: Capoeira Explorers: Dance, Play, and Discover
November SEED: Capoeira Explorers: Dance, Play, and Discover
Community Room
November SEED:Â Capoeira Explorers: Dance, Play, and Discover Saturday November 9, 2:00-3:00 PM What is CAPOEIRA? Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics. . This workshop focuses on active learning, ensuring an exciting experience for all. This program is best for kids in K-4. Please sign […]
2 events,
Winter Craft Fair – SELLER SIGN UP
Volunteer to make Hanukkah, Christmas or Winter cards for Seniors
5 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! November and December 2024
Do, Re, (You &) Me! November and December 2024
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. NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 5 November 12: Bears! NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 19 November 26: On the go! December 3: Favorites! December 10: Dance, Dance, Dance! December […]
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Children’s Storytime Room
Our book for November is "Evergreen" by Matthew Cordell. It is a nominee of the 2025 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 will discuss the book and do […]
Tales & Tunes
Tales & Tunes
Children’s Department Main Room
Tuesday, November 12th at 6:00pm Children's Room Main Floor Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Recommended for ages 3+ Registration Encouraged, Drop-Ins Welcome!
5 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 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 27 December 4, 11, 18Â
Open Art Studio – Afternoon Special
Open Art Studio – Afternoon Special
Children’s Art Studio
A variety of art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 4:30 and 5:30 Â Wednesdays -- once a month November 13 December 11 January 8
Read to a Dog
Read to a Dog
Children’s Storytime Room
Children can sign up for a 15 minute slot to practice their reading with a furry canine friend, Islay the therapy dog from Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, Inc. For Children in Grades 1-3 Select Wednesdays in October & November Wednesday, October 16, 5-6pm Wednesday, November 13, 6:30-7:30pm Wednesday, November 20, 6:30-7:30pm How do I […]
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 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 December 5, 12, 19
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! November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19 Registration required
3 events,
Little Lemurs Storytime
Little Lemurs Storytime
Throughout the Library
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, enjoy ukulele songs, 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 […]
3 events,
Family & Child Poems and Activities with Local Poet Jay Forte
Family & Child Poems and Activities with Local Poet Jay Forte
Children’s Department Main Room
Local poet Jay Forte and the Avon Free Public Library will host:Â Kids and Family Poems & Activities Jay Forte will read from his newest title, Along the Bumpy Road: Poems and wisdom to help you learn, laugh, and find your way along life's bumpy road and Take a Ride on a Bird, an […]
2 events,
Winter Craft Fair – SELLER SIGN UP
Volunteer to make Hanukkah, Christmas or Winter cards for Seniors
3 events,
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season 1 for Grades K-2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season 1 for Grades K-2!
Children’s Storytime Room
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-5. Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Storytime Room (second floor). We will meet weekly from September 16th through November 18th. Space is limited! […]
3 events,
Tales & Tunes
Tales & Tunes
Children’s Department Main Room
Tuesday, November 19th at 6:00pm Children's Room Main Floor Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Recommended for ages 3+ Registration Encouraged, Drop-Ins Welcome!
5 events,
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
When: Wednesday, November 20th from 4:30 – 5:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor Venture into the exciting world of Pokémon! Bring cards to show off or trade. […]
Gift Wrap Exchange
Gift Wrap Exchange
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
When: Weds. November 20th from 6 - 7 pm Where: First Floor, Atrium Join us for a Gift Wrap Exchange! If you're anything like us, you've got a pile […]
Read to a Dog
Read to a Dog
Children’s Storytime Room
Children can sign up for a 15 minute slot to practice their reading with a furry canine friend, Islay the therapy dog from Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, Inc. For Children in Grades 1-3 Select Wednesdays in October & November Wednesday, October 16, 5-6pm Wednesday, November 13, 6:30-7:30pm Wednesday, November 20, 6:30-7:30pm How do I […]
3 events,
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! November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19 Registration required
3 events,
“The Fantastic Toyshop” Ballet Demonstration & Meet a Ballerina
“The Fantastic Toyshop” Ballet Demonstration & Meet a Ballerina
Saturday November 23rd, 2-3 pm. Location: by the piano & story time rug on the open Children's Department, 2nd Floor The program is best for ages 3 and up (pre-k and elementary-aged children). At least 1 adult guardian is expected to stay with the child(ren) under age 12 during the program. When registering for a […]
2 events,
Winter Craft Fair – SELLER SIGN UP
Volunteer to make Hanukkah, Christmas or Winter cards for Seniors
4 events,
November Kid Readers Unite: The Inscrutable Doctor Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue by Jerzy Drozd
November Kid Readers Unite: The Inscrutable Doctor Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue by Jerzy Drozd
Board Room, 2nd Floor
This is a book discussion for kids and we will have a special guest via Zoom, the creator of the graphic novel, The Inscrutable Doctor Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue Doctor, Jerzy Drozd ! Date: Tues. October 29th, 4:30-5:30pm Location: 2nd floor, Board Room Who can sign up? Kids in Grades 4-6. The first 12 kids […]
Chess Classes with Team DIG USA
Chess Classes with Team DIG USA
Children’s Art Studio
Team DIG USA will be joining us this summer to teach two classes on Monday, November 24th and Monday, December 2nd. A coach from Team DIG USA will teach a 45 minute strategy class for kids in grades 2 – 6, followed by about 15 minutes of playtime to practice the skills learned with coach […]
3 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! November and December 2024
Do, Re, (You &) Me! November and December 2024
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. NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 5 November 12: Bears! NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 19 November 26: On the go! December 3: Favorites! December 10: Dance, Dance, Dance! December […]
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 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 27 December 4, 11, 18Â
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