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1 event,
Summer Gallery Exhibit: Art on a Card
Gallery Exhibit
Summer Gallery Exhibit: Art on a Card Now on display in our Gallery through August 30, 2022 At the beginning of 2022, the Avon Library held an art contest to design new library cards. Avon residents were invited to submit their designs in one of four age groups: Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult. […]
3 events,
Lego Club!
Lego Club!
Community Room
Come create your own lego masterpiece! For children ages 6-12. The library will provide legos for this program. Mondays 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room (1st Floor). July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8
Hot Films for a Hot Summer: Virtual Film Discussions
Hot Films for a Hot Summer: Virtual Film Discussions
Online (Zoom)
Summer film discussions! All discussions will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm. View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion. August 1 - In the Heat of the Night, 1967. “They call me Mr. Tibbs.” The classic line of dialog delivered by Sidney Poitier to Rod […]
4 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (Summer 2022)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (Summer 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 there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesdays at 11:00 […]
Teen Mug Decorating
Teen Mug Decorating
Teen Room
When: Tuesday August 2, 2:00-3:00 PM Location: Teen Room (outside on the Library lawn if the weather is nice). Sign up required. This program is open to teens entering Grades 7-12 & Class of '22. Teens will each receive 2 mugs to decorate with Sharpies and Sharpie Paint pens. All materials provided by the Avon […]
Nature Weaving (For tweens entering grades 4-6)
Nature Weaving (For tweens entering grades 4-6)
Children’s Art Studio
Nature weaving encourages creativity, self-expression, and appreciation of nature. Experiment with various textures and nature objects, and create your own weaving project! Although the library will have some natural objects for weaving, you are encouraged to bring your own nature items from home for the project. For tweens entering grades 4 through 6 only.
5 events,
Open Art Studio Morning Session
Open Art Studio Morning Session
Children’s Art Studio
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3 10:30 am - 12 pm OR 1 - 2:30 pm Drop in on any date anytime during open hours, as space allows All Ages with Caregiver There will be a different creative experience each week. The morning and afternoon creative experience will be the same.
Open Art Studio Afternoon Session
Open Art Studio Afternoon Session
Children’s Art Studio
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3 10:30 am - 12 pm OR 1 - 2:30 pm Drop in on any date anytime during open hours, as space allows All Ages with Caregiver There will be a different creative experience each week. The morning and afternoon creative experience will be the same.
Annual Ice Cream Social
Annual Ice Cream Social
Community Room
Wednesday, August 3, 2 - 4 pm Drop In, Indoors, 1st Floor, Community Room All Ages Annual Ice Cream Social - Celebrate the end of summer with delicious ice cream sundaes! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
4 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Community Room
Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. Who: For ages six and under with a caregiver When: Thursday mornings @ 11 a.m. / June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, & August 4 *Sign up once to be signed up for the whole session* Where: Library Community Room (Indoors, 1st Floor) Registration […]
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 […]
Teen Summer Reading Prize Auction
Teen Summer Reading Prize Auction
Community Room
When: Thursday, August 4, 2:00-4:00 PM Location: Community Room. Sign up required. This program is for teens entering Grades 7-12 & Class of '22, family is welcome to attend. The room capacity is 100 and preference will be given to admit teens who are bidding in the auction. How does the PRIZE AUCTION and Library […]
2 events,
Little Lemurs (Outside)
Little Lemurs (Outside)
Library Lawn
Come for early literacy fun featuring stories, ukulele songs, rhymes, and movement! This 30 minute interactive program is specifically geared toward children aged 2 and 3. For ages 2 and 3 with caregiver Friday mornings, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & August 5, 12 @ 11am *Sign up once for the whole session* Meeting on […]
4 events,
Lego Club!
Lego Club!
Community Room
Come create your own lego masterpiece! For children ages 6-12. The library will provide legos for this program. Mondays 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room (1st Floor). July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8
Hot Films for a Hot Summer: Virtual Film Discussions
Hot Films for a Hot Summer: Virtual Film Discussions
Online (Zoom)
Summer film discussions! All discussions will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm. View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion. August 1 - In the Heat of the Night, 1967. “They call me Mr. Tibbs.” The classic line of dialog delivered by Sidney Poitier to Rod […]
6 events,
Kids Online Creative Comics Community!
Online – AFPL Kids Facebook
Calling all kids entering grades 2 and up who love to be creative!!! Join our online Creative Comics Community. How to participate: Between, Tuesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 11, kids can submit one photo by email per day of a comic or graphic novel creation. When creating, think of something that can be shared […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (Summer 2022)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (Summer 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 there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesdays at 11:00 […]
Nature Weaving (For children entering grades 1-3)
Nature Weaving (For children entering grades 1-3)
Children’s Art Studio
Nature weaving encourages creativity, self-expression, and appreciation of nature. Experiment with various textures and nature objects, and create your own weaving project! Although the library will have some natural objects for printing, you are encouraged to bring your own nature items from home for the project. For children entering grades 1 through 3 only.
Teen Readers Unite: The Valkyrie’s Daughter by Tiana Warner, with the author
Teen Readers Unite: The Valkyrie’s Daughter by Tiana Warner, with the author
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens)
Registration is closed for this event. Date of this virtual discussion: Thurs. 8/9, 5:00-6:00 PM Who can sign up? Teens entering Grades 7-12 and Class of '22. Registration required for Zoom link & book. The first 20 teens to sign up AND pickup their book will get finished hardcover copies. Waitlisted teens are welcome […]
7 events,
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club: The Personal Librarian
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club: The Personal Librarian
Community Room
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Personal Librarian. The book by Marie Benedict is the extraordinary story of Bella da Costa Green, J.P. Morgan's personal librarian, who became one of the most powerful women in New York despite the dangerous secret she kept. Copies of the book and a reader's guide will […]
Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
Online (Zoom)
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 […]
6 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,
Little Lemurs (Outside)
Little Lemurs (Outside)
Library Lawn
Come for early literacy fun featuring stories, ukulele songs, rhymes, and movement! This 30 minute interactive program is specifically geared toward children aged 2 and 3. For ages 2 and 3 with caregiver Friday mornings, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & August 5, 12 @ 11am *Sign up once for the whole session* Meeting on […]
2 events,
3 events,
Hot Films for a Hot Summer: Virtual Film Discussions
Hot Films for a Hot Summer: Virtual Film Discussions
Online (Zoom)
Summer film discussions! All discussions will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm. View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion. August 1 - In the Heat of the Night, 1967. “They call me Mr. Tibbs.” The classic line of dialog delivered by Sidney Poitier to Rod […]
3 events,
In-Person Author Visit with Joanna Schaffhausen/Long Gone: A Detective Annalisa Vega Novel
In-Person Author Visit with Joanna Schaffhausen/Long Gone: A Detective Annalisa Vega Novel
Community Room
Join us for an in-person event to celebrate the release of Long Gone, the next installment of Joanna Schaffhausen's critically acclaimed Detective Annalisa Vega series. Joanna will be talking about unbelievable true crimes -- crimes so strange, even the cops couldn't believe what really happened. Chicago detective Annalisa Vega shattered her life, personally and professionally, when […]
2 events,
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Community Room
Wed. August 17th, 4:30-5:30pm Location: 1st Floor Community Room Registration required, all ages welcome. Join us on the first floor community room for the first ever Pokémon Trading Card Club! Venture into the exciting world of Pokémon! Bring cards to show off or trade. The library Pokéstop will also be lured, so you can bring […]
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,
2 events,
2 events,
Hot Films for a Hot Summer: Virtual Film Discussions
Hot Films for a Hot Summer: Virtual Film Discussions
Online (Zoom)
Summer film discussions! All discussions will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm. View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion. August 1 - In the Heat of the Night, 1967. “They call me Mr. Tibbs.” The classic line of dialog delivered by Sidney Poitier to Rod […]
5 events,
Back to School Storytime (Kindergarten)
Back to School Storytime (Kindergarten)
Community Room
Come for a special storytime just for kindergarteners! We will share back to school stories, songs and other fun!
Virtual Author Event with Julian Barnes: Elizabeth Finch
Virtual Author Event with Julian Barnes: Elizabeth Finch
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a lovely conversation with Julian Barnes to celebrate the release of his new book, Elizabeth Finch. This event will be at 4:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Ask Google, "If it's 4pm in Connecticut, USA, what time is it in (enter your city)" to convert the time. Julian will be joining us from […]
4 events,
Teen Summer Anime Club
Teen Summer Anime Club
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 entering Grades 6-12. Registration required, signing up for 1 event signs you up for all […]
IN-PERSON Author Event: Louisa Treger, Madwoman
IN-PERSON Author Event: Louisa Treger, Madwoman
Community Room
Join us for an in-person author event with Louisa Treger! Madwoman: ARRIVING 9TH JUNE 2022 (UK) AND 23RD AUGUST (US AND CANADA) About this book: In 1887 young Nellie Bly sets out for New York and a career in journalism, determined to make her way as a serious reporter, whatever that may take. But life in the city […]
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 […]
Detox Your Mind Through Meditation
Detox Your Mind Through Meditation
Online (Zoom)
Many people participate in programs that cleanse the body and eliminate toxins that have accumulated over one’s life. They seek wellness as detoxing has become mainstream. Many of us tend to our physical well-being but there is a very important aspect of ourselves that we ignore which is the health of our mind. We need to […]
2 events,
3 events,
Eastern Europe Today: “There is an infinite amount of hope in the universe… Just not for us.”
Eastern Europe Today: “There is an infinite amount of hope in the universe… Just not for us.”
Online (Zoom)
Join us for another lecture in our ongoing series on the Russia/Ukraine conflict with the United Nations Association of Connecticut. Eastern Europe Today: "There is an infinite amount of hope in the universe… Just not for us.” The region of Central and Eastern Europe has been dominated by instability and violence since the fall of […]
3 events,
The Ultimate Book of Cakes and Cookies: Virtual Event with Hannah Miles
The Ultimate Book of Cakes and Cookies: Virtual Event with Hannah Miles
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a fun virtual event with Hannah Miles, to celebrate the release of her new cookbook. THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF CAKES AND COOKIES is the ultimate collection of every cake or cookie recipe you will ever need, written by BBC Masterchef finalist Hannah Miles. Home-baked cakes and cookies are one of life’s great treats. Whatever […]
CANCELED – Community Forum to Address Traffic Safety Issues in Avon
CANCELED – Community Forum to Address Traffic Safety Issues in Avon
Community Room
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event is canceled. Please join Avon residents and invited guests, including representatives from the Avon Police Department and state and local elected officials as we come together to discuss what many believe to be a rise in erratic, reckless, and dangerous driving in Avon. We'll share concerns, ask questions, and […]
0 events,
4 events,
September Art Exhibit: Don Bonner
Gallery Exhibit
September Art Exhibit – DON BONNER Now on display in our Gallery through September 30, 2022 American artist Don Bonner grew up inspired by the picturesque surroundings of his hometown in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. He lives in Avon, Connecticut near where his family roots go back to early settlements. He attended the Paier School of […]
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 […]
A Certain Darkness: Virtual Author Event with Anna Lee Huber
A Certain Darkness: Virtual Author Event with Anna Lee Huber
Online (Zoom)
Join for a virtual event with Anna Lee Huber to celebrate the release of A Certain Darkness, releasing August 30th. The 1920s are off to an intriguing start in USA Today bestselling author Anna Lee Huber's thrilling mystery series featuring former Secret Service agent Verity Kent. For even as a new decade dawns, the shadow of […]
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