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Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for senior citizens! (Sign up is now full!)
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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Anime Club
Anime Club
Teen Room
When: Monday, March 27th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come the library once a month to discuss and watch anime! Fun, snacks and maybe a craft included! Because most anime is meant for teens and adults, the club content is for teens, ages 13 +. Content will be rated PG or PG-13/TV14 (or the equivalent in the […]
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Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Teen Room
When: Tuesday, March 28th 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 Advisory Board (Grades 9 – 12)
Teen Advisory Board (Grades 9 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, March 29th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Where: 2nd floor, 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 […]
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Teen Movie Thursday
Teen Movie Thursday
Teen Room
When: Thursday, April 6th Where: Teen Room Registration required, grades 9 – 12. There’s no school tomorrow, so come kick back and relax at the library. We’ll be watching a movie, title to be announced.
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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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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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Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Teen Room
When: Tuesday, April 18th 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 […]
CANCELED: How to Win the College Admissions Game: Insider tips, tricks, and trends for 2023
CANCELED: How to Win the College Admissions Game: Insider tips, tricks, and trends for 2023
Community Room
When: Tuesday, April 18th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm Where: First floor, community room Workshop for high school students and parents. Join us for a 30-minute presentation followed by Q&A. Topics include: What top colleges are really looking for in 2023. Which extracurriculars help your resume and which don’t. Why applying Early Decision is the […]
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Teen Games Unplugged: Superfight
Teen Games Unplugged: Superfight
Teen Room
When: Weds. April 19th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Join us to learn and play the board game Superfight! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
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Sphero Robot Races
Sphero Robot Races
Teen Room
When: Thursday, April 20th Where: Teen Room Learn about sphero robots and race against other teens! No registration required. Grades 7 - 12.
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Teen Fridays: Peep Taste Off
Teen Fridays: Peep Taste Off
Teen Room
When: Friday, April 21st from 4:00 - 4:30 pm It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! Help us determine what the best Peep flavor is! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
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Anime Club
Anime Club
Teen Room
When: Monday, April 24th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come the library once a month to discuss and watch anime! Fun, snacks and maybe a craft included! Because most anime is meant for teens and adults, the club content is for teens, ages 13 +. Content will be rated PG or PG-13/TV14 (or the equivalent in the […]
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Teen Readers Unite: The Moonlight Blade by Tessa Barbosa
Teen Readers Unite: The Moonlight Blade by Tessa Barbosa
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Date of this discussion: Tues. April 25th, 5:00-6:00 PM Location: 2nd floor, Board Room Who can sign up? Teens in grades 7 - 12 The Moonlight Blade by Tessa Barbosa Recommended for readers ages 14+ How does this work: ***STARTING 3/21***Pick up your copy of the book from the 2nd Floor Kid’s Desk: Mon.-Thurs. 10-8:30 […]
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Open Art in Teen Room (grades 7 – 12)
Open Art in Teen Room (grades 7 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, April 26th from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come hang out in the teen room and explore/create art using different kinds of art supplies! No registration required. Grades 7 - 12.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB, grades 9 – 12)
Teen Advisory Board (TAB, grades 9 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, April 26th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Where: 2nd floor, 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 […]
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Cookies and Coloring
Cookies and Coloring
Teen Room
When: Thurs. April 27th, 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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Nintendo Switch Tournament (grades 7 – 12)
Nintendo Switch Tournament (grades 7 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Fri. April 28th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! Think you’re the best gamer in town? Prove it at the library’s monthly Nintendo Switch Tournament*! Winner will not only get bragging right, but will also receive a coveted banana trophy. […]
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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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Teen Games Unplugged: Uno
Teen Games Unplugged: Uno
Teen Room
When: Weds. May 3rd, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Join us to learn and play the card game Uno! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
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QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
Community Room
QPR: Question. Persuade. Refer. Three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and […]
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Bad Movie Friday
Bad Movie Friday
Teen Room
When: Fri. May 5th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! Hang out and watch a movie in the teen room! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
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