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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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Graphic Novel Book Club
Graphic Novel Book Club
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Monday, May 8th, 2023 6:00 pm In Person - Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults, teens in Grades 9 and up are welcome! Are you a fan of comics and graphic novels? Do you want to be part of a book club but just can't find time to read a long novel? Are you looking […]
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Therapy Dog Visit for Teens (Grades 7 – 12) – Session One
Therapy Dog Visit for Teens (Grades 7 – 12) – Session One
Children’s Storytime Room
When: Tuesday, May 9th from 3:30 – 4:00 (Session One) Where: Floor 2, Storytime Room Feeling stressed? Come take a break and boost your spirits! Join us in the storytime room for some paws-itivity and a general pup-lifting good time! For grades 7 – 12. Registration required
Therapy Dog Visit for Teens (Grades 7 -12) – Session Two
Therapy Dog Visit for Teens (Grades 7 -12) – Session Two
Children’s Storytime Room
When: Tuesday, May 9th from 4:00 – 4:30 (Session Two) Where: Floor 2, Storytime Room Feeling stressed? Come take a break and boost your spirits! Join us in the storytime room for some paws-itivity and a general pup-lifting good time! For grades 7 – 12. Registration required
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Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
When: Wednesday, May 10th, 4:30 – 5:30 pm 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, […]
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Breath of the Wild 2 Play Session
Breath of the Wild 2 Play Session
Teen Room
When: Friday, May 12th from 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come hang out in the teen room and celebrate Breath of the Wild 2 finally being released! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
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Mental Health First Aid: Training for Adults Who Work with Youth
Mental Health First Aid: Training for Adults Who Work with Youth
Community Room
This program is designed for adult who work with children and teens. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people […]
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Anime Club
Anime Club
Teen Room
When: Monday, May 15th 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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Cookies and Coloring: Self-Care Edition
Cookies and Coloring: Self-Care Edition
Community Room
When: Thurs. May 16th, 4:30 – 5:30 pm Where: 1st Floor Community Room May is Mental Health Awareness Month 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! While you're here we will […]
CANCELED Intellectual Freedom Teen Council (Grades 9 – 12)
CANCELED Intellectual Freedom Teen Council (Grades 9 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Tuesday, May 16th 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 […]
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Open Art in the Teen Room
Open Art in the Teen Room
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, May 17th 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.
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Nintendo Switch Tournament
Nintendo Switch Tournament
Teen Room
When: Fri. May 19th, 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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Meaningful Transitions: How to Navigate the College Application Process without Freaking Out
Meaningful Transitions: How to Navigate the College Application Process without Freaking Out
Community Room
When: Monday, May 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Where: First floor, Community Room This workshop brings students and parents together to start honest and open conversations about the emotionally-charged college application process. It is geared toward helping students find the best college (or college alternative) choices for their individual interests, aptitudes, and personalities. It […]
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Teen Games Unplugged: Telestrations
Teen Games Unplugged: Telestrations
Teen Room
When: Weds. May 24th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Join us to learn and play the board game Telestrations! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
Backyard Wildlife: All About Opossums
Backyard Wildlife: All About Opossums
Community Room
Wed. May 24th, 6:30-7:30pm Location 1st Floor Community Room. Registration required. "Backyard Wildlife: All About Opossums" presentation by Pam and Bill Lefferts, from Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue, Woodstock, CT. Meet your new wildlife best friend! Adults and kids can learn what makes opossums awesome. Opossums are amazing little creatures and offer huge benefits to humans. Meet […]
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May Teen Readers Unite: You Choose from Two Options!
May Teen Readers Unite: You Choose from Two Options!
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Date of this discussion: Thurs. 5/25, 4:30-5:30 PM Who can sign up? Teens in Grades 7-12. Cool For the Summer by Dahlia Adler, recommended for readers 14+. Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster by Andrea Mosqueda, recommended for readers 14+. Location: discussion will be in person, in the 2nd Floor Board Room. The first 10 […]
CANCELED – Self- Love & Empowerment (Grades 9 – 12)
CANCELED – Self- Love & Empowerment (Grades 9 – 12)
Community Room
When: Thursday, May 25th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Where: First floor. Community room In this programming we discuss self-love and care. With this foundation we touch on how this is essential in recognizing boundaries as well as what we deserve. Kay from Interval House will be the speaker for this program. Interval House provides services […]
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Teen Friday: BINGO!
Teen Friday: BINGO!
Teen Room
When: Fri. May 26th, 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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Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Teen Room
When: Tuesday, May 30th 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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Open Art in Teen Room
Open Art in Teen Room
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, May 31st 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, May 31st 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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Pride Block Party
Pride Block Party
Community Room
You’re invited to the Avon’s second annual PRIDE block party! Giveaways, a bouncy house, LGBTQIA+ resources, Touch-a-Truck, “Avon Cares” sign sale, and more! No registration, just come by! Sign up to get a reminder email. Event will be held at the West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Rd., Avon (across the street from the library!)* […]
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Teen Games Unplugged: Superfight!
Teen Games Unplugged: Superfight!
Teen Room
When: Fri. June 2nd, 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 Superfight! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
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