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November Art Exhibit: The Faces of Freedom — Photographs and Oral Histories of U.S. Military Veterans
Gallery Exhibit
November Art Exhibit: The Faces of Freedom - Photographs & Oral Histories of U.S. Military Veterans Our November exhibit features The Faces of Freedom by Walter Schuppe. It is a collection of photographs and stories of U.S. military veterans. Walter began this project in July of 2019 to express gratitude to, and […]
Volunteer to make Hanukkah, Christmas or Winter cards for Senior Citizens! (*Update: All card bags have been claimed!*)
Children’s Information Desk
**Update: All card bags are gone! Thank you to all volunteers! ** A fun and creative 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 […]
16 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
13 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
17 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
15 events,
8 events,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Little Lemurs is canceled for Fri. 12/1. Everyone registered has been emailed. Storytime will resume 12/8! An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and […]
4 events,
December Art Exhibit: Avon Arts Association Holiday Art Show
Gallery Exhibit
December Art Exhibit: Avon Arts Association Holiday Art Show Featured in our Gallery for the month of December is the Holiday Art Show by the Avon Arts Association. Make a point to stop by and see all of the beautiful work on display by the many talented members. Avon Arts Association provides annual college […]
The Middle East: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (in-person)
The Middle East: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (in-person)
Community Room
Join us for an presentation about the Middle East, co-sponsored by the Avon Library and CT Chapter of the United Nations. Although much of the Middle East is arid and seemingly barren, millions of people have made it their home since Humans first walked out of Africa thousands of years ago. It has witnessed the […]
2 events,
Avon Arts Association – Holiday Art Show Reception
Avon Arts Association – Holiday Art Show Reception
Gallery
Avon Arts Association ~ Holiday Art Show Reception Sunday, December 3rd, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Please join us in the Gallery for an afternoon reception featuring holiday music and refreshments! The Avon Arts Association invites everyone to join us to celebrate the opening of their Holiday Art Show, on display in our Gallery during December. There […]
12 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
13 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
Craft ‘n Chat
Craft ‘n Chat
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 2:00 – 3:15 pm (Stop in anytime!) In Person – Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults Bring your own project that you’re working on. If you don’t have something in progress we will have adult coloring on hand. Registration is required.
11 events,
Morning Book Club: The Lions of Fifth Avenue
Morning Book Club: The Lions of Fifth Avenue
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis. A Good Morning America Book Club Pick and a New York Times bestseller! “A page-turner for booklovers everywhere! . . . A story of family ties, their lost dreams, and the redemption that comes from discovering truth.”—Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife In New York Times bestselling […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
13 events,
9 events,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Little Lemurs is canceled for Fri. 12/1. Everyone registered has been emailed. Storytime will resume 12/8! An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and […]
4 events,
Cyber Dragons Robotics Showcase
Cyber Dragons Robotics Showcase
Community Room
Do you want to learn more about robotics? Are you interested in engineering or programming? Join us to learn and explore Robotics at the Avon Free Public Library!! Come see the Cyber Dragons, a group of Middle and High Schoolers in Avon part of FTC (First Tech Challenge). This program is for all ages, all […]
A Christmas Stocking: Four Tales from Christmases Past (in-person)
A Christmas Stocking: Four Tales from Christmases Past (in-person)
Community Room
Join us for a dramatic in-person performance by Michèle LaRue! Professional actress Michèle LaRue brings to life a trio of vintage holiday stories about love, joy, and giving: The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry’s well-loved favorite (1906); The Christmas Sing in Our Village, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1898); Their Dear Little Ghost, by Elia […]
3 events,
9 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
Holiday TV Movies: A Discussion with Screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe (in person)
Holiday TV Movies: A Discussion with Screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe (in person)
offsite university
Holiday TV Movies: A Discussion with Screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe Grab a cup of hot cocoa and join Julie Sherman Wolfe, a Hallmark screenwriter, and Amy Weiss, Director of the Greenberg Center at the University of Hartford, for a conversation on holiday TV movies. They'll discuss why these movies are so popular, what it's like to […]
9 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Gallery
Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA. No appointment needed. The VNA is here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here When Avon Schools are canceled, there is no VNA clinic at the […]
7 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
Teen Movie at Noon
Teen Movie at Noon
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, December 13th at 12:00 pm Where: Teen Room It’s a half day at school, come to the library and watch a movie! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
Teen Wednesday: Fuse Bead Art
Teen Wednesday: Fuse Bead Art
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, December 13th from 2:00 – 5:00 pm Where: Teen Room The week is half over and Friday is almost here! Take a break from homework and make some fuse bead art in the teen room! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
9 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! for babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 30, December 7, 14, 21 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this […]
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
Creative Aging Story Time: Picture Book Presentations from Class Participants
Creative Aging Story Time: Picture Book Presentations from Class Participants
Offsite: Simsbury Public Library
A group of patrons from the Farmington Valley participated in a picture book writing course this fall with Pegi Deitz Shea, two-time winner of the CT Book Award for Children’s Literature, and they're ready to share their creations with the community! Join us for an all-ages, afternoon story time featuring books written by the class participants and help us […]
5 events,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Little Lemurs is canceled for Fri. 12/1. Everyone registered has been emailed. Storytime will resume 12/8! An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and […]
4 events,
3 events,
7 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
International Book Discussion Series: A Thousand Splendid Suns
International Book Discussion Series: A Thousand Splendid Suns
Community Room
Mon., Dec. 18, 2023 2 PM: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Two women born a generation apart witness the destruction of their home and family in war-torn Kabul, losses incurred over the course of thirty years that test the limits of their strength and courage. This is an in-person book discussion led by […]
7 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Teen Room
When: Tuesday, December 19th 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 […]
7 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
When: Wednesday, December 20th 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 […]
Dungeons & Dragons Holiday One Shot
Dungeons & Dragons Holiday One Shot
White Room, 2nd Floor
When: Thursday, December 20th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm Where: 2nd Floor, White Room Join us for a one shot holiday, winter themed Dungeons and Dragons campaign 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.
7 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! for babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 30, December 7, 14, 21 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this […]
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
December KRU: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez & Gabriela Epstein
December KRU: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez & Gabriela Epstein
Board Room, 2nd Floor
***All 9 free advance reader copies have been claimed. If you sign up now, you will receive a library copy (with full color) you can borrow with your library card, but can not keep*** Who is the event for? This group is only for those enrolled in Grades 4, 5 & 6. This is based on […]
3 events,
Holiday Sing-Along & Storytime!
Holiday Sing-Along & Storytime!
Community Room
Come and celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa at the library with a special storytime. For Children age 6 and under with a caregiver. 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room
Teen Movie at Noon: Elf
Teen Movie at Noon: Elf
Teen Room
When: Thursday, December 22nd at 12:00 pm Where: Teen Room It’s a half day at school, come to the library and watch a movie! We'll be watching Elf! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
2 events,
2 events,
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Gallery
Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA. No appointment needed. The VNA is here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here When Avon Schools are canceled, there is no VNA clinic at the […]
2 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
3 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
2 events,
1 event,
2 events,
Morning Book Club: The Only Woman in the Room
Morning Book Club: The Only Woman in the Room
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER Bestselling author Marie Benedict reveals the story of a brilliant woman scientist only remembered for her beauty. Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising Nazi party and led to marriage with an […]
0 events,
2 events,
Bad Movie Friday
Bad Movie Friday
Teen Room
When: Fri. October 6th, 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.