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Take & Eat bag: snacks and candy from Brazil!
Children’s Information Desk
All spots have been taken. Registration is closed-this program will return in June 2022! Who can sign up? Teens in Grades 7-12. Limited supply of bags available. One bag per teen. Sign up now for your own bag! Bag pickup starts: Fri. 4/29, Sat. 4/30, and Mon. 5/2. The library will be open 10am-5pm […]
8 events,
Bugs & Flowers : Take & Create
Bugs & Flowers : Take & Create
Children’s Department Main Room
While supplies last, pick up a Bug & Flower themed inspiration to create pack for ages 3 and up from the children's room starting, Monday, May 2nd at 10 am. One pack per child Recommended ages 3 and up Contains: paper, bug and butterfly foam stickers, paper cutouts / Glue not provided The possibilities are […]
In-Person International Book Discussion Series: Meet Me in Monaco
In-Person International Book Discussion Series: Meet Me in Monaco
Community Room
A struggling perfumer who has forged an unlikely friendship with Grace Kelly against a backdrop of the latter's high-profile wedding considers what she is prepared to sacrifice when she falls in love with a British press photographer. This is an in-person book discussion led by librarian Cyndi Larsen. Copies of the book will be available […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
The Teen Room at the Avon Free Public Library is open and we love seeing the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a […]
1 event,
5 events,
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club: Anxious People
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club: Anxious People
Community Room
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Copies of the book will be available to check out ahead of time at the Reference Desk. Past participation is not required for this once-a-month book club. Everyone is welcome to join the low-key, no long-term commitment, friendly group. Participation is limited […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
Teen Virtual Anime Club for May & June!
Teen Virtual Anime Club for May & June!
Online
Join teens from Avon, Bloomfield, and West Hartford for a virtual anime club! This group is open to kids and teens with an interest in anime, manga, cartoons, comics, video games, and other related things. Open to: kids and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration required, signing up for 1 event signs you up for all […]
5 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
Green Smarts: Gardening on a Budget with Paul Split (Online Event)
Green Smarts: Gardening on a Budget with Paul Split (Online Event)
Learn how to garden without spending a lot of money. Whether it's in a container, a raised bed, or in a small garden area, discover tips and tricks to reduce the cost. Paul Split will show you how to grow what you love without going broke! Paul has been a nationally recognized designer and presenter […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
1 event,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
1 event,
CT Department of Public Health: Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
CT Department of Public Health: Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
Community Room
Free Vaccination Clinic! Free Covid-19 vaccinations for everyone ages 12+ as well as children ages 5-11. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment required. ALL BOOSTERS AVAILABLE. Please bring a health insurance card and photo ID if you have them, but it is not necessary to have health insurance or ID to receive the vaccine. No one will be turned away […]
0 events,
5 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
The Teen Room at the Avon Free Public Library is open and we love seeing the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a […]
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season One for Grades K – 2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season One for Grades K – 2!
Community Room
Join us for 8 weeks of fun activities designed to strengthen your child's math skills! Crazy 8s is the nation’s largest recreational after-school math club for kids in grades K-5. Monday afternoons from 4:30 - 5:30 in the Community Room (first floor). We will meet weekly from March 14 through May 9th! Space is limited!
5 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (May 2022)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (May 2022)
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If it is bad weather, the program will be indoors, in the Children's Department on the 2nd floor of the library). May 10: Colors May 17: Food Fun! May 24: On the Farm! Drop […]
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, masks required. 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
Kindness Storytime
Kindness Storytime
Community Room
Tuesday, May 10, 6 pm / In Person - Community Room For ages 3 - 6 with Caregiver Come for some social emotional learning fun around the theme of kindness. We will read stories, sing, and move! Storytime will be followed by creation of kindness themed art to be displayed in the library. Registration required. […]
3 events,
Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
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 for open discussions about your travel memories. Share your own adventures, photos from around the world and meet other travel enthusiasts. Please register once and […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
May Teen Writers Block: cancelled for this month
May Teen Writers Block: cancelled for this month
Board Room, 2nd Floor
The May meeting of this program is cancelled due to illness. But you can sign up for the Wed. June 1st, 4:00-5:00 PM Teen Writers Block now, by clicking here: https://www.avonctlibrary.info/event/june-teen-writersblock/ When: Wednesday May 11th, 4:00-5:00 PM Open to teens in Grades 7-12. This meeting is planned to be in person in the 2nd Floor […]
6 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
IN-PERSON EVENT: Becoming a Gardener with Catie Marron
IN-PERSON EVENT: Becoming a Gardener with Catie Marron
Community Room
Join us for an in-person author event with Catie Marron, as she shares her new book, Becoming a Gardener: What Reading and Digging Taught Me About Living. This is a beautifully designed, full-color personal account of what it means to become a gardener, filled with specially commissioned color photography, watercolors, and fine art. Catie Marron is the creator […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
3 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
0 events,
1 event,
4 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
The Teen Room at the Avon Free Public Library is open and we love seeing the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a […]
4 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (May 2022)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (May 2022)
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If it is bad weather, the program will be indoors, in the Children's Department on the 2nd floor of the library). May 10: Colors May 17: Food Fun! May 24: On the Farm! Drop […]
May Kid Readers Unite (KRU) book discussion of Saint Ivy *Kindness Edition*
May Kid Readers Unite (KRU) book discussion of Saint Ivy *Kindness Edition*
Community Room
Who is the event for? Grades 4-6 What will we do at the event? A book discussion and art creation This month’s title: Saint Ivy : Kind at All Costs by Laurie Morrison We will be creating special kindness inspired art as a part of this meeting! When and where is the meeting? Tues, 5/17 @ […]
Avon Library Board Meeting
Avon Library Board Meeting
Community Room
Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Avon Free Public Library
4 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
Mental Health Matters Teen Book Talk
Mental Health Matters Teen Book Talk
Community Room
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Come hear about teen books that feature mental health! Wed. May 18, 2022, 5:00-6:00 PM. In person. Open to teens in Grades 7-12. Registration required. What will happen at the program? Come hear Marisa and Alyssa, Children's and Teen Library staff, talk about teen books of all genres that feature mental […]
8 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
Herbs for All Seasons with Paul Split (Online Event)
Herbs for All Seasons with Paul Split (Online Event)
Learn all about growing and using herbs from seed selection to harvest! Whether your herbs are in a pot or in the ground, Paul Split will teach you how to use an organic approach to fertilization, irrigation, and horticultural controls to get the best results. The program includes a culinary demonstration! Paul has been a […]
1 event,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
1 event,
In-Person Event: Second Innings Graduation
In-Person Event: Second Innings Graduation
Community Room
Graduation ceremony for Second Innings Students. Organized by Love Bajpai and his team to celebrate the Spring 2022 classes. Questions? Email Love at love.bajpai@oursecondinnings.org
2 events,
4 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
The Teen Room at the Avon Free Public Library is open and we love seeing the teens afterschool! We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a […]
Chess Club (on Zoom)
Chess Club (on Zoom)
Do you love chess? Are you looking to learn some new strategies and up your game? Learn from a pro and meet other chess players! Chess club is open to students in grade 4 through 12. Games will be played on chess.com. Students will need to create an account prior to the first session. Those […]
Tibetan Bowls Sound Healing with Doug Lampert
Tibetan Bowls Sound Healing with Doug Lampert
Community Room
This program is co-sponsored with the Avon Youth Services Bureau and the Avon Free Public Library May is Mental Health Awareness Month This is an in person program for teens in Grades 7-12, and adults. Registration required to save your spot. Attendees, please wear comfortable, loose clothing. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mat, […]
5 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (May 2022)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (May 2022)
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If it is bad weather, the program will be indoors, in the Children's Department on the 2nd floor of the library). May 10: Colors May 17: Food Fun! May 24: On the Farm! Drop […]
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, masks required. 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
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club (Outdoors)
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club (Outdoors)
Outdoor Courtyard
For this month’s Nutmeg Narwhals meeting we will read “Juana and Lucas” by Juana Medina! In addition to the Nutmeg Award, this book also was award the Pura Belpré Award, which recognizes Latino or Latina authors and illustrators who best portray the Latino cultural experience. This month we'll meet outdoors, in person!! In case of […]
5 events,
Breadsong: Virtual Author Event with the Orange Bakery Family
Breadsong: Virtual Author Event with the Orange Bakery Family
Breadsong: A cookbook full of heart that explores the redemptive power of baking. Kitty Tait grew up a funny, chatty redhead who made everyone in her family laugh. But around the time she turned 14, Kitty began experiencing anxiety. Slowly, she disconnected from everyone around her and struggled to wake up, get dressed, and leave […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
7 events,
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
3 events,
Summer Cooking and Healthier Options to Bring to Your Memorial Day Party
Summer Cooking and Healthier Options to Bring to Your Memorial Day Party
It’s Memorial Day Weekend! Are you trying to stay healthy but eat deliciously too this weekend and throughout the Summer?! Join Marisa our registered dietitian from the ShopRite of Southington in a ZOOM presentation on healthier AND delicious options to make/bring to your Memorial Day weekend party and all Summer long!
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
1 event,
CT Department of Public Health: Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
CT Department of Public Health: Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
Community Room
Free Vaccination Clinic! Free Covid-19 vaccinations for everyone ages 12+ as well as children ages 5-11. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment required. ALL BOOSTERS AVAILABLE. Please bring a health insurance card and photo ID if you have them, but it is not necessary to have health insurance or ID to receive the vaccine. No one will be turned away for […]
0 events,
1 event,
1 event,
Early Learning MINI Pack Pick Up!
Early Learning MINI Pack Pick Up!
Children’s Department Main Room
While supplies last, pick up an early learning MINI pack for your 3 - 6 year old from the children's room starting, Tuesday, May 31st at 10 am. One bag per child Recommended ages 3 - 6 with parent assistance Contains: popsicle stick math puzzle art, glue stick, song suggestions, and a parent guide All […]
4 events,
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club: The Silent Patient
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club: The Silent Patient
Community Room
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Copies of the book will be available to check out ahead of time at the Reference Desk. Past participation is not required for this once-a-month book club. Everyone is welcome to join the low-key, no long-term commitment, friendly group. Participation is limited […]
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
June Teen Writers Block
June Teen Writers Block
Board Room, 2nd Floor
When: Wednesday June 1st, 4:00-5:00 PM Open to teens in Grades 7-12. This meeting is planned to be in person in the 2nd Floor Board Room. This month’s theme: Let’s celebrate the end of the school year with some interactive storytelling! We'll have some whiteboard fun, brainstorming plots and creating our own flash fiction! This […]
3 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
Sing Your Stuffy Cancelled Tonight
Sing Your Stuffy Cancelled Tonight
Children’s Department Main Room
Tonight's Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep on Thursday, May 26th at 6 pm is cancelled. See you next week! Thursday Evenings at 6:00 p.m. on the Children's Department Main Floor! For Children age 6 and under with a caregiver. Join Ms. Jaimee at the piano to sing bedtime songs and listen to stories with […]
Why Dobbs v. Jackson? A History of Reproductive Rights Debates (Virtual Lecture)
Why Dobbs v. Jackson? A History of Reproductive Rights Debates (Virtual Lecture)
Why Dobbs v. Jackson? A History of Reproductive Rights Debates Efforts to control pregnancy and childbirth have been part of women’s lives for centuries. But over the past 150 years in the US, birth control and abortion access came under increasing legal scrutiny. This history covers the changes and diverse approaches that brought the question […]
2 events,
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen 4G Afterschool@AFPL 2022
Teen Room
We want to make a safe, fun place for teens. Want your teen to have a spot in the Teen Room on weekdays afterschool? The Teen Room is for teens in Grades 7-12. There will be a limit of 20 teens in the Teen Room on weekday afternoons (a separate registration will be made for […]
In-Person Event: PRIDE Block Party!
In-Person Event: PRIDE Block Party!
Offsite: West Avon Congregational Church
You're invited to the Avon's first PRIDE block party! Balloons, a bouncy house, LGBTQIA+ resources, Touch-a-Truck, "Avon Cares" sign sale, and more! No registration, just come by! Event will be held at the West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Rd., Avon June 2022 PRIDE events are designed and hosted by the West Avon Congregational Church, […]
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Avon Civility Project: Love Your Enemies (In-Person Workshop #1)
Avon Civility Project: Love Your Enemies (In-Person Workshop #1)
Offsite: Avon Congregational Church
The Social and Environmental Justice Ministry is excited to announce that the Avon Congregational Church, in conjunction with the Farmington Valley American Muslim Center and the Avon Free Public Library are sponsoring two free Civility Training sessions by the American Institute for Civility in Government on June 4. The sessions will help people to break […]
Avon Civility Project: Love Your Enemies (In-Person Workshop #2)
Avon Civility Project: Love Your Enemies (In-Person Workshop #2)
Offsite: Avon Congregational Church
The Social and Environmental Justice Ministry is excited to announce that the Avon Congregational Church, in conjunction with the Farmington Valley American Muslim Center and the Avon Free Public Library are sponsoring two free Civility Training sessions by the American Institute for Civility in Government on June 4. The sessions will help people to break […]
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