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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 […]
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***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 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 […]
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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. […]
*Wednesday 5/5* May Reader’s Theater Remix
*Wednesday 5/5* May Reader’s Theater Remix
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
May's Reader's Theater Remix will be on a different day: WEDNESDAY May 5th, at 4 PM For kids and teens in Grades 5-8 Sign up required to get the Zoom link. Just in case we will email the Zoom link out the night before/the day of. What is Reader’s Theater Remix? It is a fun […]
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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 […]
5/6 Free Virtual College Entrance Exam Practice Test!
5/6 Free Virtual College Entrance Exam Practice Test!
Online: C2 Education
The Avon Free Public Library is partnering with C2 Education to offer free, full-length, virtual practice tests for the ACT/SAT/PSAT for local students. This program is for teens in Grades 8-12. Sign up required. We will offer this program twice each month. Register by 4:30 pm on Thursday, 5/6, the day of the test. The […]
Yoga for Every Body: May 2021 Series
Yoga for Every Body: May 2021 Series
Join us for three sessions of yoga: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, at 7pm. Please register once for the series; Zoom links will be sent out ahead of the first class. Have you seen pictures of people doing yoga in magazines, on Facebook and Instagram and said something like this to yourself? “I can’t do yoga! I’m […]
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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 show what it was until the end). Registration required for Zoom link. How do I sign up? Register with a phone and email address someone regularly […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Choose Your Own Adventure
Choose Your Own Adventure
Online (Zoom- Kids and Teens)
You and your friend Sally like to hike. One afternoon you discover a tree that is home to many owls with magical powers. You can ask them questions about the future, or ask them to take you on a magical journey to a far-away kingdom. YOU choose what happens next. Join us for Choose Your […]
May Teen Readers Unite: Lost in the Never Woods AND The Forest of Stolen Girls
May Teen Readers Unite: Lost in the Never Woods AND The Forest of Stolen Girls
Tues. 5/11, 4:00-5:00 PM For teens in Grades 7-12. Registration required. How does this work? Normally we give out print copies of books. This month is a little different. Requirements: you must read the book and come ready to discuss on Tues. 5/11. To get an e-book copy you must sign up for a free […]
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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 […]
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The Sting and I: Mosquitoes
The Sting and I: Mosquitoes
Online (Zoom)
Do all kinds of mosquitoes bite humans? Are some mosquitoes pollinators? Join us for The Sting and I, a presentation by Maureen Heidtmann about these pesky insects and ways to safely control them using natural methods, including predators. Presenter: Maureen Heidtmann is a Certified Wildlife Conservationist and licensed wildlife caretaker for the state of Connecticut. Her […]
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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 Recipe? No Problem! offers tips, tricks, and inspiration for winging it in the kitchen. Each chapter offers practical kitchen and cooking advice, from an overview […]
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BLUE SKIES – Original art work by Constance Patterson
The July 2021 Exhibit in our Gallery features the work of Mike Berlinski.
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 of her more stylish double, a woman she encounters in a Key West bar. After a weekend of martinis and makeovers, Jenn is tricked into […]
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***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 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 […]
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) Are you in Grades 4-6 and LOVE to read? Do you want to get a free book just for reading? Then KRU is for you! […]
New York Underground: Virtual Travel Program
New York Underground: Virtual Travel Program
Find out about the secret places under the streets of New York City that people don’t realize exist. Some of these include the Mole People who live in the tunnels of Grand Central Terminal, the secret tunnels of Chinatown that were home to many gang wars, the great water system that lies beneath our feet, the […]
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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 read. It can be any type of kid’s book type: realistic, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, nonfiction, graphic novel book for kids! When will this […]
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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 so good moments in life. After facing a global pandemic for the past year, there has never been a better time to seek ways to […]
The Silk Road: Spiders
The Silk Road: Spiders
Do you have arachnophobia? You are not alone, but there is no reason to fear (most) spiders. Join us for The Silk Road, presented by Maureen Heidtmann, and learn about these creepily fascinating, and vital, inhabitants of our planet. Presenter: Maureen Heidtmann is a Certified Wildlife Conservationist and licensed wildlife caretaker for the state of Connecticut. […]
Quills and Parchment: Teen Magazine Club
Quills and Parchment: Teen Magazine Club
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 *new date of Thurs. 5/20, 4:00-4:50pm*. IF you're […]
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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 teens in Grades 7-12. This meeting will be held via Zoom. Sign up required. Get the Zoom link when you register! Prior to the […]
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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 women who fought sexism, covered decades of American news, and whose voices defined NPR. In the years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, women […]
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***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 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 […]
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 […]
Tues. 5/25 Teen Advisory Board meeting
Tues. 5/25 Teen Advisory Board meeting
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
A great way to get your volunteers hours! May meeting is open to teens in Grades 8-12. Teens currently in 8th grade can attend 1 or both of the May TAB meetings! AFPL Teen Advisory Board: The last TAB meetings of the 20-21 school year Thursday 5/20, 5:00-6:00 PM, and Tuesday, 5/25, 5:00-6:00 PM This […]
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IGNITE: Putting the First Woman on the Moon: Working on the NASA Artemis Program
IGNITE: Putting the First Woman on the Moon: Working on the NASA Artemis Program
(Click here to sign up for Teen Paint Night Thurs. 5/27) IGNITE = Inspiring Girls IN Technology Exploration Wed. 5/26, 4:00-5:00 pm. Registration required. For kids and teens in Grades […]
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 […]
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Volunteer to make Summer-themed cards for senior citizens!
Volunteering 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 Senior Citizen Center to safely distribute cards to local seniors. The theme of this session of […]
Cancelled – Razzle Dazzle Dance Party : Virtual Zoom Program
Cancelled – 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 May 27 - CANCELLED For children under age six. […]
Teen Paint Night!
Teen Paint Night!
All paint bags have been given out! 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 from Camp Simon instruct us to paint on the theme of "Spring Magic." Registration required, space is […]
Meditation Healing Time
Meditation Healing Time
Online (Zoom)
Dr. Manish Saggar an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine has been practicing meditation for many years. He will discuss how meditation can improve our physical, and mental health. This evening you will have a chance to practice this simple technique that can reduce stress, enhance […]
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Cancelled – Forest Book Nook LIVE
Cancelled – Forest Book Nook LIVE
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes Special Themes: April 23 - Earth Day April 30 - Cinco de Mayo May 28 - CANCELLED 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 […]
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Sign up to contribute to the digital Magazine for Teens that Run on Caffeine
Love to create art? Love to create with words? Sign up to contribute to the digital Magazine for Teens that Run on Caffeine! For: teens entering Grades 7-12 in Fall 2021 A digital magazine to feature teen created words and art. Sign up and contribute your work now thru Aug. 31st, 2021. We will edit […]
Ballet Theatre Company presents a special Snow White Edition
Ballet Theatre Company presents a special Snow White Edition
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, a look at the production's costumes and props, and an in-studio excerpt performance of scenes from Snow White performed by BTC's professional Season Dancers. From […]
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 fantasy author. This month’s theme: Traveling through stories! Some books are extra great at transporting us to a different place. With summer vacation ahead, let’s […]
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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 while it represents less than 1% of the world's population. Through the presentation you will see some of the rich visual splendors the country has […]
The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margot: Virtual Author Event with Marianne Cronin
The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margot: Virtual Author Event with Marianne Cronin
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 Glasgow Princess Royal Hospital she joins an art therapy class where she meets eighty-three year-old Margot. As their unlikely friendship develops, Lenni and Margot realize that between them they have […]
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