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Chess Club Online
Chess Club Online
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Ever wonder about chess openings, winning strategies, and more? Learn from a pro! This club is open to those in grades 5-12. Games will be played on chess.com. A free account is needed to play. Kids under 13 need a parent's permission. Coach Joe Lessard from Team DIG USA will be a visiting coach every […]
Peace Corps and the United Nations– Complementing One Another
Peace Corps and the United Nations– Complementing One Another
Online (Zoom)
The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. The United Nations is the most representative intergovernmental body on earth, but also the world's best hope for peace and security, sustainable development […]
Data Analytics: Six Week Virtual Course
Data Analytics: Six Week Virtual Course
online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics – descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course taught by […]
4 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me Virtual Zoom Program!!! (April – May 2021)
Do, Re, (You &) Me Virtual Zoom Program!!! (April – May 2021)
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Music program for children 0-6 with their caregivers! Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. on Zoom with Ms. Jaimee! Week 1– April 20: Springtime Weather!!! Week 2–April 27: BUGS!!! Week 3–May 4: Favorites!!! Week 4–May 11: Colors!!! Week 5–May 18: Sign with Me!!! Week 6--May 25: Bathtime Fun!!! Registration required, Zoom link will be in confirmation […]
Meet Poet Laureate Margaret Gibson!
Meet Poet Laureate Margaret Gibson!
Online (Zoom)
Meet Margaret Gibson, Connecticut State Poet Laureate, 2019-2022! She will be reading her poetry as well as talking about what it's like to be a Poet Laureate. Margaret Gibson is the author of 12 books of poems, most recently Not Hearing the Wood Thrush (2018.) Her new book, The Glass Globe, will be coming out […]
4 events,
IGNITE: Connecticut’s Coastal Crusader, saving the oceans one turtle at a time
IGNITE: Connecticut’s Coastal Crusader, saving the oceans one turtle at a time
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
IGNITE = Inspiring Girls IN Technology Exploration What will we be learning about this month? Ever wonder who implements, oversees and enforces the state's coastal management program? Have you ever […]
IGNITE: Connecticut’s Coastal Crusader, saving the oceans one turtle at a time
IGNITE: Connecticut’s Coastal Crusader, saving the oceans one turtle at a time
online
IGNITE = Inspiring Girls IN Technology Exploration What will we be learning about this month? Ever wonder who implements, oversees and enforces the state's coastal management program? Have you ever heard of cold stunning in sea turtles? Meet Katie Perzanowski, an Environmental Analyst with the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), […]
Virtual Film Discussion Series: The American West
Virtual Film Discussion Series: The American West
Online (Zoom)
The American West For more than a century the idea of the American West has captivated the world. Unsettled territories, wide open spaces, the promise of riches and a new […]
6 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. Special Themes: April 22 - Earth Day May 6 - CANCELLED For children under age six. We ask that caregivers are present for Zoom! Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. on Zoom with Ms. Alyssa! Registration required, Zoom link will be in confirmation e-mail! *If you […]
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Online (Zoom)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.
Little Buddy sign up for SPRING 2021 BOOK BUDDIES
Little Buddy sign up for SPRING 2021 BOOK BUDDIES
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Spring Winter 2021 Virtual Book Buddies sign up for Little Buddies! (if you’re a teen in Grades 7-12 and want to sign up, go here) Time: 4:00-5:00 PM Dates: Thursday April 22, 29, and Thursday May 6, 13. Check your schedule that you can attend all 4 meetings! What is the Book Buddies program? Little […]
1 event,
Forest Book Nook LIVE
Forest Book Nook LIVE
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes Special Themes: April 23 - Earth Day April 30 - Cinco de Mayo For children under age six. We ask that caregivers are present for Zoom! Registration required, Zoom link will be confirmed the day before the event. *If you are interested in a non-virtual option, check the […]
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Quills and Parchment: Teen Magazine Club
Quills and Parchment: Teen Magazine Club
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
We are creating a teen magazine: with words and art by Avon teens. This is a group of teen editors planning different aspects of the magazine process. This program is open to teens in Grades 7-12. In May: this program will meet on Mon. 5/3, 4-5pm and Fri. 5/28, 3:30-4:30pm. IF you're interested in contributing […]
“Let Kindness Bloom” Rock Painting with Lindsey’s Craft Studio
“Let Kindness Bloom” Rock Painting with Lindsey’s Craft Studio
Online (Zoom)
Join Lindsey's Craft Studio and learn to paint this spring daisy design onto any rock you find in nature. Steady hands a plus, but not a must! Ages 12 and up. For this activity, you will need a rock you can hold in your hand (washed clean of any dirt, and fully dried), a very […]
Data Analytics: Six Week Virtual Course
Data Analytics: Six Week Virtual Course
online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It […]
4 events,
***Cancelled***Do, Re, (You &) Me Virtual Zoom Program!!! (April – May 2021)
***Cancelled***Do, Re, (You &) Me Virtual Zoom Program!!! (April – May 2021)
Music program for children 0-6 with their caregivers! Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. on Zoom with Ms. Jaimee! Week 1– April 20: Springtime Weather!!! Week 2–April 27: BUGS!!! Week 3–May […]
6 events,
Secret London: A Virtual Tour with Dr. Richard Benfield
Secret London: A Virtual Tour with Dr. Richard Benfield
Online (Zoom)
“He who is tired of London is tired of life itself” said Dr. Johnson in 1777. This of course suggests that there is a myriad of attractions and events for the visitor to London to see. But most visitors only see the more famous Tower of London, royal palaces, royal parks, and the world-class museums. […]
8 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. Special Themes: April 22 - Earth Day May 6 - CANCELLED For children under age six. We ask that caregivers are present for Zoom! Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. on Zoom with Ms. Alyssa! Registration required, Zoom link will be in confirmation e-mail! *If you […]
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Online (Zoom)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.
For Goodness Snakes!
For Goodness Snakes!
Online (Zoom)
How many kinds of snakes call Connecticut home? How to ID a venomous snake. What good are snakes, anyway? Maureen Heidtmann will present For Goodness Snakes! a program about snakes, with a focus on Connecticut's scaly residents. Presenter: Maureen Heidtmann is a Certified Wildlife Conservationist and licensed wildlife caretaker for the state of Connecticut. Her focus is on […]
2 events,
Forest Book Nook LIVE
Forest Book Nook LIVE
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes Special Themes: April 23 - Earth Day April 30 - Cinco de Mayo For children under age six. We ask that caregivers are […]
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The Artful Dickens: Virtual Event with London Author John Mullan
The Artful Dickens: Virtual Event with London Author John Mullan
Online (Zoom)
Discover the tricks of a literary master in this essential guide to the fictional world of Charles Dickens. From Pickwick to Scrooge, Copperfield to Twist, how did Dickens find the perfect names for his characters? What was Dickens's favourite way of killing his characters? When is a Dickens character most likely to see a ghost? […]
May Dreadful Doodles
May Dreadful Doodles
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Open to teens in Grades 5-12. Let’s draw together…poorly. Bring your own writing paper and pen or pencil. Miss Marisa will tell you (poorly) how to draw something (she won’t […]
Winning Independence: Virtual Author Event with John Ferling
Winning Independence: Virtual Author Event with John Ferling
Online (Zoom)
From celebrated historian John Ferling, the underexplored history of the second half of the Revolutionary War, when, after years of fighting, American independence often seemed beyond reach. It was 1778, and the recent American victory at Saratoga had netted the U.S a powerful ally in France. Many, including General George Washington, presumed France’s entrance into the war […]
6 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me Virtual Zoom Program!!! (April – May 2021)
Do, Re, (You &) Me Virtual Zoom Program!!! (April – May 2021)
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Music program for children 0-6 with their caregivers! Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. on Zoom with Ms. Jaimee! Week 1– April 20: Springtime Weather!!! Week 2–April 27: BUGS!!! Week 3–May 4: Favorites!!! Week 4–May 11: Colors!!! Week 5–May 18: Sign with Me!!! Week 6--May 25: Bathtime Fun!!! Registration required, Zoom link will be in confirmation […]
America’s Scenic Drives: Virtual Travel Program
America’s Scenic Drives: Virtual Travel Program
Online (Zoom)
America's Scenic Drives This program will introduce you to lesser-discovered gems along America's byways. You'll learn about stops along each drive, the best time to visit, what makes each area special and more all complimented by beautiful photography. About our presenter: Lisa Phillips of Bella Europa Travel began working in travel in 2001 before moving […]
4 events,
Celebrate New England Nature with David Leff and Eric Lehman
Celebrate New England Nature with David Leff and Eric Lehman
Online (Zoom)
Join us for an afternoon with David Leff and Eric Lehman as they discuss New England Nature, a new anthology that celebrates our natural world. Since its founding four hundred years ago, New England has been a vital source of nature writing. Maybe it’s the diversity of landscapes huddled so close together, or the marriage […]
May Teen Writer’s Block
May Teen Writer’s Block
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
This group is for teen writers looking to find other teens with the same interest. This group will be run by Juliana Spink Mills, a wonderful local science fiction and fantasy author. This month’s theme: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We’ll discuss mental health in fiction, and how we can talk about the topic in our own writing. […]
Fresh Faces: New Voices in American Cinema/May Virtual Film Discussion Series
Fresh Faces: New Voices in American Cinema/May Virtual Film Discussion Series
Fresh Faces: New Voices in American Cinema Join the Avon Public Library for discussions of films by some of the newest, most diverse talent in the film world. View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com) for options, and join us for a Zoom discussion at 7:00 pm on the dates listed below. Bob Kagan was […]
6 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. Special Themes: April 22 - Earth Day May 6 - CANCELLED For children under age six. We ask that caregivers are present for Zoom! Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. on Zoom with Ms. Alyssa! Registration required, Zoom link will be in confirmation e-mail! *If you […]
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Online (Zoom)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.
Little Buddy sign up for SPRING 2021 BOOK BUDDIES
Little Buddy sign up for SPRING 2021 BOOK BUDDIES
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Spring Winter 2021 Virtual Book Buddies sign up for Little Buddies! (if you’re a teen in Grades 7-12 and want to sign up, go here) Time: 4:00-5:00 PM Dates: Thursday […]
1 event,
Forest Book Nook LIVE
Forest Book Nook LIVE
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes Special Themes: April 23 - Earth Day April 30 - Cinco de Mayo For children under age six. We ask that caregivers are […]
1 event,
No Recipe, No Problem: Virtual Author Event With Phyllis Good
No Recipe, No Problem: Virtual Author Event With Phyllis Good
Online (Zoom)
Cook anything without a recipe—just let the ingredients lead the way! Author Phyllis Good of Fix-It and Forget-It fame and her circle of friends who love to cook are here to help. No […]
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The Surrogate: Virtual Author Event with Lynn Katz
The Surrogate: Virtual Author Event with Lynn Katz
Online (Zoom)
Join us for an author event with Avon author Lynn Katz, as we discuss her debut, The Surrogate. About The Surrogate: Connecticut high school teacher, Jenn Cooper, falls under the spell […]
Data Analytics: Six Week Virtual Course
Data Analytics: Six Week Virtual Course
online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It […]
4 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me Virtual Zoom Program!!! (April – May 2021)
Do, Re, (You &) Me Virtual Zoom Program!!! (April – May 2021)
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Music program for children 0-6 with their caregivers! Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. on Zoom with Ms. Jaimee! Week 1– April 20: Springtime Weather!!! Week 2–April 27: BUGS!!! Week 3–May […]
May Kid Readers Unite (KRU) book discussion of The Firebird Song
May Kid Readers Unite (KRU) book discussion of The Firebird Song
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
All copies have been given out. You can sign up for the waitlist so you will be emailed before June's book discussion goes live! Kid Readers Unite book discussion (KRU) […]
5 events,
Travel Meetups
Travel Meetups
We travel because our life is defined by experiences. No matter whether we traveled near or far, all of those experiences helped us shape who we currently are. Join us […]
May Middle Grade Book Talk
May Middle Grade Book Talk
Who can sign up? Kids in Grades 4, 5, and 6! What will we do? Each child will have 2-3 minutes to share about 1-2 books they are reading or have recently […]
8 events,
The Power of Possitivity: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
The Power of Possitivity: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
The Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce and the Avon Free Public Library are pleased to offer business-oriented presentations free for interested area professionals. Everyone will always experience good moments and not […]
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. Special Themes: April 22 - Earth Day May 6 - CANCELLED For children under age six. We ask that caregivers […]
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Online (Zoom)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.
2 events,
Forest Book Nook LIVE
Forest Book Nook LIVE
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes Special Themes: April 23 - Earth Day April 30 - Cinco de Mayo For children under age six. We ask that caregivers are […]
May Teen Friday Trivia
May Teen Friday Trivia
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Teen Trivia Friday: the last one of the '20-'21 school year! Fri. 5/21, 3:45-4:45 PM We will ask 6 questions on a grab bag of 8 different categories. Open to […]
0 events,
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1 event,
The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR: Virtual Author Event with Lisa Napoli
The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR: Virtual Author Event with Lisa Napoli
Join us for a virtual conversation with author Lisa Napoli! SUSAN, LINDA, NINA & COKIE: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR A group biography of four beloved […]
4 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me Virtual Zoom Program!!! (April – May 2021)
Do, Re, (You &) Me Virtual Zoom Program!!! (April – May 2021)
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Music program for children 0-6 with their caregivers! Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m. on Zoom with Ms. Jaimee! Week 1– April 20: Springtime Weather!!! Week 2–April 27: BUGS!!! Week 3–May […]
Ticks and Tick-associated Diseases
Ticks and Tick-associated Diseases
Online (Zoom)
Tick-borne diseases are posing increasing risk to public health, where in 2018, 2234 and 47,743 human disease cases have been reported from Connecticut and the U.S., respectively, with actual numbers […]
2 events,
Cocktails in the Garden with Jana Milbocker
Cocktails in the Garden with Jana Milbocker
Online (Zoom)
Pour yourself a cocktail or a glass of iced tea, relax, and enjoy a virtual tour of some of the most beautiful gardens in the Northeast! If you enjoy touring […]
Fresh Faces: New Voices in American Cinema/May Virtual Film Discussion Series
Fresh Faces: New Voices in American Cinema/May Virtual Film Discussion Series
Fresh Faces: New Voices in American Cinema Join the Avon Public Library for discussions of films by some of the newest, most diverse talent in the film world. View the […]
5 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. Special Themes: April 22 - Earth Day May 6 - CANCELLED For children under age six. We ask that caregivers […]
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Current Events Club (virtual meeting)
Online (Zoom)
This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about an […]
Teen Paint Night!
Teen Paint Night!
Let's get creative and have A TEEN PAINT NIGHT! When: Thursday 5/27, from 6:00-8:00 PM Who can sign up: Open to teens in Grades 7-12. We will have an expert […]
1 event,
Forest Book Nook LIVE
Forest Book Nook LIVE
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes Special Themes: April 23 - Earth Day April 30 - Cinco de Mayo For children under age six. We ask that caregivers are […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
The Vanishing Half: A Literary Discussion
The Vanishing Half: A Literary Discussion
Race Matters: Racial Passing and the American Literary Imagination This two-part discussion series considers representations of racial passing in two important 21st century American novels: Philip Roth’s The Human Stain […]
3 events,
Ballet Theatre Company presents a special Snow White Edition
Ballet Theatre Company presents a special Snow White Edition
Online
Ballet Theatre Company will host a Turning Pages special Snow White edition on Wednesday, June 2nd from 1 - 2 pm that will include a storytelling of the classical ballet, […]
June Teen Writer’s Block
June Teen Writer’s Block
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
This group is for teen writers looking to find other teens with the same interest. This group will be run by Juliana Spink Mills, a wonderful local science fiction and […]
Fresh Faces: New Voices in American Cinema/May Virtual Film Discussion Series
Fresh Faces: New Voices in American Cinema/May Virtual Film Discussion Series
Fresh Faces: New Voices in American Cinema Join the Avon Public Library for discussions of films by some of the newest, most diverse talent in the film world. View the […]
3 events,
Shhhh… Listen! Do you hear the sound of a French lifestyle?
Shhhh… Listen! Do you hear the sound of a French lifestyle?
Online (Zoom)
France is a special place on earth. Its people enjoy some of the longest lives on the planet and a unique lifestyle. It's the most visited country in the world […]
The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margo: Virtual Author Event with Marianne Cronin
The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margo: Virtual Author Event with Marianne Cronin
zoom
Seventeen year-old Lenni Pettersson has been told she’s terminal, or as she explains, they’ve started calling it a “life-limiting” condition. In a bid to fill the remainder of her days at the […]
Yoga for Every Body: May-June 2021 Series
Yoga for Every Body: May-June 2021 Series
Online
Join us for three yoga classes: 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, at 7pm. Please register once for this series and a Zoom link will be sent to you before class. Have you […]