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Chess Club
Chess Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Do you love playing chess? Are you looking to meet other players and expand your chess playing skills? Come to in-person chess club! We will meet on the following Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm: Monday, Sept. 12 Monday, Sept. 26 Monday, Oct. 3 Monday, Oct. 24 We will meet on the 2nd floor of the children's department. […]
(In-person program) E-Bikes: Everything you want to know!
(In-person program) E-Bikes: Everything you want to know!
Community Room
E-bikes are growing in popularity and are more than just a trend. As people are challenged by rising fuel prices or want to get back into bicycling but struggle with hills, e-bikes may be an ideal solution. Yet, purchasing an electric bike can be an overwhelming, confusing, and costly experience. Join Shepherd Myers as he shares his knowledge of what to […]
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Teen Advisory Board (Grades 9 – 12)
Teen Advisory Board (Grades 9 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, September 28 Where: Teen Room Registration required, Grades 9 - 12 Open to teens in Grades 9-12 who want to get volunteer credit and give their voice to help shape the Teen Room of the Avon Free Public Library. We will discuss and plan future teen programs and vote on books to add […]
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New! Middle School Advisory Board (Grades 7-8)
New! Middle School Advisory Board (Grades 7-8)
Teen Room
When: Thursday, September 29 Where: Teen Room Registration required, Grades 7 - 8 Teens in Grades 7 - 8 can now provide input to expand our YA/Teen collection and plan programs! Share your knowledge, creativity and interests to make the Avon Free Public Library a place that teens feel welcome and help make it a […]
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Chess Club
Chess Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Do you love playing chess? Are you looking to meet other players and expand your chess playing skills? Come to in-person chess club! We will meet on the following Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm: Monday, Sept. 12 Monday, Sept. 26 Monday, Oct. 3 Monday, Oct. 24 We will meet on the 2nd floor of the children's department. […]
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Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Location: 2nd Floor, Children's Department Main Floor Registration required, all ages welcome. 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. The library Pokéstop will also be lured, so you can bring your portable device […]
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Fall 2022 Big Buddies
Fall 2022 Big Buddies
Children’s Department Main Room
Are you a teen who needs volunteer hours? Do you like volunteering with little kids? Book Buddies is for you! What is Book Buddies? Big Buddies are teen volunteers in Grades 7-12. You will get paired with your own Little Buddy in Grades K-3. What do we do? We meet, read together, and we make […]
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ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics! The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and snacks signs. Each week will be learning something new, so sign up for more than one class if you'd like to learn more! Meeting dates/times […]
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Teen Writer’s Block
Teen Writer’s Block
White Room, 2nd Floor
When: Wed. October 12th, 3:30-4:30pm Location: 2nd Floor, Teen Room Registration required, Grades 7 - 12 Join us for Teen Writer's Book! This group is for teen writers looking to find other teens with the same interest. This group is run by Juliana Spink Mills, a wonderful local science fiction and fantasy author. This month’s […]
Navigating College Admissions Successfully (Virtual)
Navigating College Admissions Successfully (Virtual)
zoom
When: Wed. October 12th, 7:00pm Location: Live on Zoom Registration required, grades 9 - 12. We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. The recent college admissions cycle was the most competitive to date. With most colleges […]
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Cookies and Coloring
Cookies and Coloring
Teen Room
When: Thurs. October 13th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Take a break and relax after school with music, cookies and coloring sheets! We will have all the coloring sheets, gel pens, and colored pencils you need plus some cookies! Registration not required. For grades 7 - 12.
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Intellectual Freedom Teen Council
Intellectual Freedom Teen Council
Teen Room
When: Tuesday, October 18th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm Where: Teen Room Registration required, grades 9 – 12. The American Library Association reported more than 700 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2021, resulting in more than 1,597 individual book challenges or removals. This represents the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA […]
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics! The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and snacks signs. Each week will be learning something new, so sign up for more than one class if you'd like to learn more! Meeting dates/times […]
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3D Pancake Printer
3D Pancake Printer
Teen Room
When: Weds. October 19th, 3:00 - 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Your halfway through the week! Come down to the library and hang out after school! We firmly believe that breakfast foods are the best foods!* Create a design to be 3D printed into a delicious pancake. Science and snacks, it's the best of both […]
Virtual Anime Club
Virtual Anime Club
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Join teens from Avon, Bloomfield, and West Hartford for a virtual anime club! This group is open to kids and teens with an interest in anime, manga, cartoons, comics, video games, and other related things. Open to: kids and teens entering Grades 6-12. Registration required, signing up for 1 event signs you up for all […]
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Doodle Everything: Learn to Draw with 400+ Easy, Adorable Designs: Virtual event with Amy Latta
Doodle Everything: Learn to Draw with 400+ Easy, Adorable Designs: Virtual event with Amy Latta
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual conversation and "Doodle-along" with Amy Latta! Everyone is invited to doodle along during the program. Just have a pencil ready; no special supplies required. However free Doodle-Along packets will be available for the first 10 people who register. We'll let you know if you're one of the lucky winners! The Ultimate Collection of […]
Fall 2022 Big Buddies
Fall 2022 Big Buddies
Children’s Department Main Room
Are you a teen who needs volunteer hours? Do you like volunteering with little kids? Book Buddies is for you! What is Book Buddies? Big Buddies are teen volunteers in Grades 7-12. You will get paired with your own Little Buddy in Grades K-3. What do we do? We meet, read together, and we make […]
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Teen Fridays – BINGO
Teen Fridays – BINGO
Teen Room
When: Fri. October 21st, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! We are playing BINGO! Bring some friends and hang out with your favorite teen librarian, there will be prizes! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
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Chess Club
Chess Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Do you love playing chess? Are you looking to meet other players and expand your chess playing skills? Come to in-person chess club! We will meet on the following Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm: Monday, Sept. 12 Monday, Sept. 26 Monday, Oct. 3 Monday, Oct. 24 We will meet on the 2nd floor of the children's department. […]
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October’s Teen Readers Unite: The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
October’s Teen Readers Unite: The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Date of this discussion: Tues. 10/25, 5:00-6:00 PM Who can sign up? Teens in Grades 7-12. This book is recommended for readers 14+. Location: discussion will be in person, in the 2nd Floor Board Room. The first 11 teens to sign up AND pickup their book will get a paperback copy to keep. We will […]
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics!The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and snacks signs. Each week will be learning something new, so sign up for more than one class if you'd like to learn more! Meeting dates/times are […]
Navigating College Admissions Successfully (Virtual)
Navigating College Admissions Successfully (Virtual)
zoom
When: Tues. October 25th at 7:00 pm Location: Live on Zoom Registration required, grades 9 - 12. We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. The recent college admissions cycle was the most competitive to date. With […]
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Teen Games Unplugged – Exploding Kittens
Teen Games Unplugged – Exploding Kittens
Teen Room
When: Weds. October 19th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Your halfway through the week! Come down to the library and hang out after school! Teen Games Unplugged is back! This program is all about gaming without a screen aka board and card games. This time we are going to learn and play the […]
Frizzy Graphic Novel Discussion with the Creators
Frizzy Graphic Novel Discussion with the Creators
Community Room
Who is the event for? Grades 4-7 What will we do at the event? Hear about and discuss the graphic novel Frizzy with author Claribel A. Ortega and illustrator Rose Bousamra followed by a book signing. When and where is the meeting? Wednesday, October 26 @ 4:30 pm In Person - 1st Floor Community Room […]
Teen Advisory Board (Grades 9 – 12)
Teen Advisory Board (Grades 9 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, October 26th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Where: Teen Room Registration required, Grades 9 – 12 Open to teens in Grades 9-12 who want to get volunteer credit and give their voice to help shape the Teen Room of the Avon Free Public Library. We will discuss and plan future teen programs and […]
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Middle School Advisory Board (Grades 7 + 8)
Middle School Advisory Board (Grades 7 + 8)
Teen Room
When: Thursday, October 27th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Where: Teen Room Registration required, Grades 7 + 8 Teens in Grades 7 + 8 can now provide input to expand our YA/Teen collection and plan programs! Share your knowledge, creativity and interests to make the Avon Free Public Library a place that teens feel welcome […]
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Teen Fridays – Minute to Win It
Teen Fridays – Minute to Win It
Teen Room
When: Friday, October 28th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! Test your skills (and luck) with quick, fun Minute to Win It Games! Will you be the first to finish the challenges or to see how many times they can […]
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Spooky Crafternoon
Spooky Crafternoon
Teen Room
When: Monday, October 31st from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Stop by the library before you go out for the night! Join us and decorate a wooden coffin trinket box to celebrate the spookiest day of the year! Happy Halloween! Registration required. Grades 7 - 12.
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*SELLER SIGN UP IS FULL* Kid & Teen Holiday Craft Fair – Sellers Sign Up
*SELLER SIGN UP IS FULL* Kid & Teen Holiday Craft Fair – Sellers Sign Up
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
*SELLER SIGN UP IS FULL* When? Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 Set-Up Time: 4-5 pm Fair Time: 5-6:30 pm Where? Indoors, 2nd Floor Children's Department Who? Sellers can be kids and teens in Grade 12 and under. What? Sell your cool creations and crafty treasures. How? Sellers must sign-up online. Don't wait to sign up. a limited […]
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics! The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and snacks signs. Each week will be learning something new, so sign up for more than one class if you'd like to learn more! Meeting dates/times […]
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Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Location: 2nd Floor, Children's Department Main Floor Registration required, all ages welcome. 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. The library Pokéstop will also be lured, so you can bring your portable device […]
Virtual Anime Club
Virtual Anime Club
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Join teens from Avon, Bloomfield, and West Hartford for a virtual anime club! This group is open to kids and teens with an interest in anime, manga, cartoons, comics, video games, and other related things. Open to: kids and teens entering Grades 6-12. Registration required, signing up for 1 event signs you up for all […]
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