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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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Calm Kits for Finals (Grades 9 – 12)
Calm Kits for Finals (Grades 9 – 12)
Children’s Information Desk
We get that Finals are almost here and we all know Finals are stressful. The Avon Library and Avon Youth Services Bureau partnered to make Calm Kits for teens to help during this time. Registration required to get a Calm Kit. Sign up opens immediately, but there is a limited supply of bags available for […]
Graphic Novel Book Club
Graphic Novel Book Club
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Monday, June 5th, 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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The Joys of Juneteenth; A Talk with Two Texans (virtual program)
The Joys of Juneteenth; A Talk with Two Texans (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual conversation between Martha Brackeen-Harris and Dr. Camesha Scruggs. They'll discuss the history of Juneteenth, their family's celebrations, and why the holiday is important for our national conversation. Martha Brackeen-Harris is the former director of Community Outreach at Renbrook School. She has been a classroom teacher and administrator in both public […]
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Tears of the Kingdom Play Session
Tears of the Kingdom Play Session
Teen Room
When: Weds. June 7th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come play the new Legend of Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom. Take turns with friends and other teens and explore Hyrule! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
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Cookies and Coloring
Cookies and Coloring
Teen Room
When: Thurs. June 8th, 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.
Canceled: Healthy + Unhealthy Relationships
Canceled: Healthy + Unhealthy Relationships
Community Room
When: Thursday, June 8th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Where: First floor. Community room Learn about Teen Dating Violence and deep dive into what unhealthy relationships look like. And how to see the signs and provide support. Kay from Interval House will be the speaker for this program. Interval House provides services at no cost to victims […]
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Paint Night
Paint Night
Children’s Art Studio
When: Tuesday, June 13th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm Where: Second floor, Art studio Join us to celebrate Pride! In a LGBTQIA+ affirming safe space, we are going to paint what pride means to us in this creative open ended art experience with real easels, canvas, and acrylic paint for all the colors of the […]
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Teen Games Unplugged: Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza
Teen Games Unplugged: Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza
Teen Room
When: Weds. June 14th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Join us to learn and play the card game Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
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Teen Read with Pride
Teen Read with Pride
Community Room
When: Wednesday, June 21st from 4:30 - 5:30 pm Where: First floor, Community Room Come hear librarians from Avon, Simsbury and Bloomfield talk about LGBTQIA+ teen books of all genres. Each librarian will have a table with a different snack + giveaways! Stop by one table or visit them all! No registration required. Sign up […]
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Nintendo Switch Tournament – Super Smash Bros (Grades 7 – 12)
Nintendo Switch Tournament – Super Smash Bros (Grades 7 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Friday, June 23rd from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Where: Teen Room 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. *Friendly competition, trash talking and backseat gaming should be kept to a […]
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Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 7 – 12)
Dungeons & Dragons (Grades 7 – 12)
White Room, 2nd Floor
When: Mondays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm June 26, July 10, 24, August 7, 28 Where: 2nd Floor, White Room The journey begins! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons at the library. All levels welcomed, no experience required! All materials will be provided, just bring a good attitude and sense of adventure! Registration required! Grades 7 - 12 […]
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Sphero Races
Sphero Races
Teen Room
When: Tuesday, June 27th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Where: Second Floor, Teen Room Learn about sphero robots and race against other teens! Registration required. Grades 7 – 12 & Class of '23!
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Teen Cupcake Wars
Teen Cupcake Wars
Children’s Art Studio
When: Weds. July 21, 6:00-8:00 PM Where: Second Floor, Art Studio. This program is open to teens entering Grades 7-12 & Class of ’23. Registration required. Teens will be shown different techniques for piping frosting by an expert baker, Tabbi Heavner. Teens will compete to decorate cupcakes and be judged based on their technique and […]
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TO DYE FOR: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick by Alden Wicker (virtual event)
TO DYE FOR: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick by Alden Wicker (virtual event)
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual event with Alden Wicker, to discuss TO DYE FOR: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick. Utterly eye-opening and engrossing, you will never look at your clothes the same way again after reading this book. Alden Wicker demystifies the toxic process behind how our clothing is made in page-turning detail." --Amy […]
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