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How to be a Dungeon Master
How to be a Dungeon Master
White Room, 2nd Floor
When: Monday, January 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Where: White Room Is there not enough D&D in your life? Learn how to be a Dungeon Master so that you start your own adventure with your friends! No materials or previous knowledge required.
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Teen Games Unplugged
Teen Games Unplugged
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, January 31 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Learn and play a new game! Registration not required. For grades 7 – 12.
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“Pronouns, are they really that scary?” (virtual)
“Pronouns, are they really that scary?” (virtual)
Online (Zoom)
“Pronouns, are they really that scary?” (Part of our New Year, New You series) The goal of this program is to educate and bring awareness regarding the use of pronouns and the importance of using someone’s correct pronouns among the transgender/gender diverse population. This will include explaining how and when to use the “they/them” pronouns […]
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Bad Movie Friday
Bad Movie Friday
Teen Room
When: Fri. February 2nd, 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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Take Your Child to the Library Day: Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast!
Take Your Child to the Library Day: Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast!
Children’s Storytime Room
Happy National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! This holiday was created in the 1960s, in New York during Winter. Why? Why not. Come celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by visiting the 2nd Floor Children's Department to eat free ice cream for breakfast (or brunch, or lunch). Friends of the Avon Free […]
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Cancelled – What’s the A in LGBTQIA+?
Cancelled – What’s the A in LGBTQIA+?
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
*Look for more info about a rescheduled event* Monday, February 5, 2024, 6:30 - 7:30 pm In Person - Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults and teens in Grades 8 and up Please register below! Cody Daigle Orians, creator of Ace Dad Advice and the author of the I AM ACE: ADVICE ON LIVING […]
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Teen Winter Gingerbread House Building
Teen Winter Gingerbread House Building
Children’s Storytime Room
Everyone is welcome to bring their creativity to build with graham crackers, frosting, and a lot of sweet treats. Who is the event for? This is open to teens in Grades 7-12 only. Where: Storytime Room - Library 2nd Floor When: Tues. February 6th, 2024 Teen only session: 3:30-4:30 pm (Register below) Register each teen […]
All Ages: Winter Gingerbread House Building
All Ages: Winter Gingerbread House Building
Children’s Storytime Room
Everyone is welcome to bring their creativity to build with graham crackers, frosting, and a lot of sweet treats. Who is the event for? This is open to all ages: children, teens, adults, and senior citizens. Where: Storytime Room - Library 2nd Floor When: Tues. February 6th, 2024 All ages session: 5:00-6:00 pm (Register below) […]
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Pokémon Card Painting
Pokémon Card Painting
When: Wednesday, February 7th from 3:30 - 5:00 pm Where: Teen Room (Photo credit: Micah Yates also known as lunumbra on Instagram) Custom make your own Pokémon art painting by transforming Pokémon cards into landscape portraits!
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Cookies and Coloring
Cookies and Coloring
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, February 8th from 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.
Muslims in America (in-person)
Muslims in America (in-person)
Community Room
Muslims in America This program will provide an exploration of the historical, social, and cultural aspects of Muslims in America from their early presence to contemporary times. It examines the multifaceted experiences, challenges, contributions, and diversity within the Muslim American community. Students will engage with historical texts and personal narratives to understand the complex tapestry […]
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Teen Friday: BINGO!
Teen Friday: BINGO!
Teen Room
When: Friday, February 9th from 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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Robotics Showcase and Mini Scrimmage of Cyber Dragons vs Farmington Techno T-Rexes
Robotics Showcase and Mini Scrimmage of Cyber Dragons vs Farmington Techno T-Rexes
Children’s Department Main Room
Do you want to learn more about robotics? Are you interested in engineering or programming? Come see the Cyber Dragons, a group of Middle and High Schoolers in Avon part of FTC (First Tech Challenge) scrimmage against the Farminton Techno T-Rexes! This program is for all ages, all families and students of all ages are […]
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Silent Book Club and Homework Club
Silent Book Club and Homework Club
Group Study #4, 2nd Floor
When: Tuesday, February 13th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm Where: Second Floor, Group Study 4 Need a quiet place to study or read in the library? Bring your own book or find one while you’re here. We will have silent reading and homework time with snacks!
AvonCon Teen Committee
AvonCon Teen Committee
Teen Room
When: Tuesday, February 13th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm Where: Teen Room Help us plan the return of AvonCon, the library’s own mini comic con! We want to make sure it is an event that encourages teen to attend. You earn community services hours for serving on this committee, members are not required to attend […]
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Un-Valentine’s Day
Un-Valentine’s Day
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, February 14th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm Where: 2nd Floor, Teen Room Join us for games and decorating sugar cookies!
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Teen Friday: Create your own stress ball!
Teen Friday: Create your own stress ball!
Teen Room
When: Friday, February 16th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm Where: 2nd Floor, Teen Room Drop in, no registration needed! Decorate and make your own stress ball!
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Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
When: Wednesday, February 21st from 4:30 - 5:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor 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. Registration for a reminder for this ages program. Parents of […]
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Teen Nintendo Switch Tournament
Teen Nintendo Switch Tournament
Teen Room
When: Friday, February 23rd from 3:00 – 4:30 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. We will be playing Super Smash Bros! *Friendly competition, trash talking and […]
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Fasting Together: Muslims and Ramadan (in-person)
Fasting Together: Muslims and Ramadan (in-person)
Community Room
Fasting together: Muslims and Ramadan A a comprehensive introductory course highlighting the significance, practices, and cultural aspects of Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam. This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of Ramadan and its traditions for those unfamiliar. Students will gain an understanding of the diversity of Muslim experiences, increasing knowledge of their Muslim […]
Avon & Simsbury: Percy Jackson Trivia for Grades 3-8
Avon & Simsbury: Percy Jackson Trivia for Grades 3-8
Offsite: Simsbury Public Library
Show off your Percy Jackson knowledge and join us with kids from both the Avon Free Public Library and the Simsbury Public Library for the ultimate trivia competition! Questions will be from the first 5 Percy Jackson and the Olympians books. This program is open to kids and teens in Grades 3-8. There will be […]
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Anime Club
Anime Club
Teen Room
When: Monday, February 26th from 5:30 – 6:30pm Where: Teen Room Registration required. Grades 7 – 12 Come to the library to discuss + watch anime and have snacks. Because […]
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Public Speaking Club
Public Speaking Club
Board Room, 2nd Floor
When: Tuesday, February 27th from 3:00 - 4:00 pm Where: 2nd Floor, Board Room Want to become a more confident speaker? Join us in a supportive, community environment where we […]
Teen Readers Unite + Author Visit: The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha
Teen Readers Unite + Author Visit: The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Date: Tues. 2/27, ***6-7 PM*** Location: 2nd floor, Board Room Who can sign up? Teens grades 7 – 12. The first 11 teens to sign up AND pickup their book will […]
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Teen Open Art
Teen Open Art
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, February 28th 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 […]
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Teen Room
When: Weds, February 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 […]
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB, Grade 9 – 12)
Teen Advisory Board (TAB, Grade 9 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Thursday, February 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 […]
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Bad Movie Friday
Bad Movie Friday
Teen Room
When: Fri. March 1st, 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 […]
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