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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.
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 […]
3 events,
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 (2000) and Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half (2020). Both novels address the themes of racial identity and passing by revealing how racial identity matters. They […]
5 events,
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 […]
5 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 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 […]
4 events,
Hidden In Plain Sight: a virtual presentation for parents
Hidden In Plain Sight: a virtual presentation for parents
When: Monday June 7, 6:00-7:30 PM. Who: For adults and parents only. The Avon Youth Service Bureau and the Avon Free Public Library are partnering to bring you "Hidden in Plain Sight" a virtual presentation for parents. During our VIRTUAL Mock Bedroom with the Powerpoint the two presenters will take the participants via zoom through […]
4 events,
“And So The Tomb Remained…” presented by Nick Bellantoni
“And So The Tomb Remained…” presented by Nick Bellantoni
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual presentation by Nick Bellantoni, Emeritus CT State Archaeologist about his new book, "And So The Tomb Remained": Exploring Archaeology and Forensic Science Within Connecticut's Historical Mausolea. Stone and brick tombs were repositories for the physical remains of many of Connecticut’s wealthiest and influential families. The desire to be interred within […]
5 events,
Should We Stay Or Should We Go? Virtual Author Event with Lionel Shriver
Should We Stay Or Should We Go? Virtual Author Event with Lionel Shriver
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual author event with Lionel Shriver, joining us from London! About Should We Stay or Should We Go: When her father dies, Kay Wilkinson can’t cry. Over ten years, Alzheimer’s had steadily eroded this erudite man into a paranoid lunatic. Surely one’s own father passing should never come as such a […]
Pack Up the Moon: Virtual Author Event with Kristan Higgins
Pack Up the Moon: Virtual Author Event with Kristan Higgins
Online (Zoom)
Kristan Higgins returns to the Avon Library! Join us for a virtual, moderated conversation with one of our favorite authors! About Pack Up the Moon: Every month, a letter. That's what Lauren decides to leave her husband when she finds out she's dying. Each month, she gives Josh a letter containing a task to help […]
4 events,
Kids Online Creative Comics Community!
Calling all kids in grades 2 and up who love to be creative!!! Join our online Creative Comics Community. Each week kids will submit one photo by email of a comic or graphic novel creation. When creating, think of something that can be shared in one photo, like a comic strip, comic panel/box, character, or […]
5 events,
Floating Palaces, the Classic Liners
Floating Palaces, the Classic Liners
Online (Zoom)
The program will review the origins of ocean travel beginning in the 1840s to today's passenger ships. The development of the classic liners such as the Lusitania, Mauretania, Titanic and the Cunard "Queens." Also covered will be the wartime service in WWI and WWII of these great ships. Included will be the liners of tragedy […]
Program for Rising Seniors, Class of ’22: Creating a Compelling College Application
Program for Rising Seniors, Class of ’22: Creating a Compelling College Application
The contents of this program is aimed rising high school seniors (Class of '22) and their parents. This program is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications compelling: We will cover the college application process including current admissions trends, strategies for applying, writing the personal statement […]
5 events,
The Uninvited! Invasive Species and How to Control Them
The Uninvited! Invasive Species and How to Control Them
Online (Zoom)
Invasive species pose a major threat to wildlife, our environment, and the economy. Join our presenter, Jane Seymour, to learn about some of the more common invasive species in our area, their impact, how they got here, and how to control them. Jane Seymour is a wildlife biologist for the CT DEEP Wildlife Division. She […]
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You – a Community Conversation
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You – a Community Conversation
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Join us for a community conversation on race and equity, based on the themes of the book Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You, which traces the history of racism and the many political, literary, and philosophical narratives that have been used to justify slavery, oppression, and genocide. Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You is a young adult remix of […]
4 events,
“Daffodil Meadow” Painting with Lindsey’s Craft Studio
“Daffodil Meadow” Painting with Lindsey’s Craft Studio
Online (Zoom)
Join Lindsey's Craft Studio and learn to paint this spring meadow filled with daffodil flowers on any rectangular canvas. Great for beginners! Ages 12 and up. For this activity, you will need a rectangular canvas (any size, whatever you like), a small brush for fine details, a medium flat brush for filling in color, or […]
5 events,
June Teen Readers Unite: Don’t Hate the Player by Alexis Nedd
June Teen Readers Unite: Don’t Hate the Player by Alexis Nedd
Date of this virtual discussion: Tues. 6/22, 4:00-5:00 PM Who can sign up? Teens currently in Grades 7-12, and teens entering Grade 7 in Fall 2021. Registration required for Zoom link & book. Limited number of books available. How does this work: 1. Sign up for this event. 2. Pick up the book. Ask the […]
The Gardens of Cornwall and Devon
The Gardens of Cornwall and Devon
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, the magical gardens in Cornwall and Devon are home to some of the most exciting, rare, and beautiful plants in the British Isles. Enjoy an armchair tour of twelve historically and horticulturally important gardens of this region, from the tropical Abbey Gardens of Tresco to the mystical Lost Gardens of […]
4 events,
DJ Family Summer Nights
DJ Family Summer Nights
Library Lawn
Mix It Up Entertainment is bringing DJ Rude-K to the library for three fantastic summer dance parties, June 23rd, July 7th, and July 21st, for families outside on the library lawn. What kind of music? Fun, family-friendly, dance tunes Including time for sing alongs and games Location: Grass area behind the library facing SunnyBrook Road […]
5 events,
Making Your Marketing Dollars Work For You
Making Your Marketing Dollars Work For You
The Avon/Canton Chamber of Commerce and the Avon Free Public Library are pleased to offer business-oriented presentations free for interested area professionals. What makes your business unique? If you asked your three closest competitors the same question about their businesses, would they give the same answer? Learn how to stand out from the crowd and […]
Summer Salads with Colin McCullough (Online Event)
Summer Salads with Colin McCullough (Online Event)
Summer is a great time to fill up our plates with the bounty of in-season fresh produce. Join Colin McCullough as he shows us how to put all that healthy whole food to work in deliciously light summer salads and dressings, great for our taste buds and our bodies! Colin teaches private and public cooking […]
6 events,
June Kid Readers Unite (KRU) book discussion of Allergic
June Kid Readers Unite (KRU) book discussion of Allergic
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Kid Readers Unite book discussion (KRU) Are you in ENTERING Grades 4-6 and LOVE to read? Do you want to get a free book just for reading? Then KRU is for you! Parents sign up your child to get a free advance reader copy (arc) of this month’s title. Pick up the book from our […]
The Human Stain: A Literary Discussion
The Human Stain: 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 (2000) and Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half (2020). Both novels address the themes of racial identity and passing by revealing how racial identity matters. They […]
4 events,
Mindful Eating
Mindful Eating
Online (Zoom)
The key to eating delicious food healthfully and happily is Mindful Eating! Mindfulness and mindful eating is the most important skill you can learn to improve your health AND improve your life. Join Marisa your very own dietitian from the ShopRites of Southington and Wallingford in a presentation on the coolest "diet" you could follow... Mindful […]
Intro to Weaving
Intro to Weaving
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Are you in ENTERING Grades 5-7 and LOVE to craft, make, and create? Do you want to borrow one of our weaving loom kits and learn to make your OWN potholder? Then this is the event for you! Parents sign up here! You will need to come inside the library to the Children's Desk to […]
The Wicked Sister: Virtual Author Event with Karen Dionne
The Wicked Sister: Virtual Author Event with Karen Dionne
Online (Zoom)
“Chilling and captivating, The Wicked Sister explores the complex layers of family bonds, guilt, and redemption. A beautifully written, haunting psychological thriller.” –Megan Miranda, author of All the Missing Girls From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Marsh King’s Daughter comes a startling novel of psychological suspense as two generations of sisters try to unravel their tangled relationships between […]
4 events,
July ART Exhibit: Mike Berlinski
July Exhibit - Original art work by Mike Berlinski Now on display in our Gallery during the month of July 2021 Our July exhibit features the work of Connecticut artist Mike Berlinski. Mike began drawing and painting at the age of seven; he is basically self-taught and works primarily in oil paints. Most of […]
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party
Library Lawn
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. For children under age six with a caregiver Thursday mornings at 11:15 a.m. : July 22 July 29 August 5 @ NEW LOCATION! Due to a lack of shade and high temperatures, the events on July 22, July 29, & August 5 will be held […]
The Fiancee: Virtual Author Event with Kate White
The Fiancee: Virtual Author Event with Kate White
The Fiancee is a riveting standalone thriller, set on a bucolic estate, about a captivating young woman who joins a family and threatens to upend their picture-perfect lives. Summer’s looking forward to a break from hustling for acting work in Manhattan when she, her husband Gabe, and Gabe’s nine-year-old son come to rural Pennsylvania for […]