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3 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 […]
7 events,
Open Art Studio – Special
Open Art Studio – Special
Children’s Art Studio
Open Art Studio Featuring Model Magic! Other art materials available include colored pencils, line markers, dot markers, crayons and texture plates Families with children of all ages are welcome! Drop in between 2:00 - 3:00 Art Studio 2nd Floor Children's Department
Australia Book Discussion Series
Australia Book Discussion Series
Community Room
Mon., Sept. 26, 2022 at 2 PM: The Secret River by Kate Grenville Moving between the slums of nineteenth-century London and the convict colonies of Australia, chronicles the lives and […]
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Children’s Art Studio
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-2. Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Art Studio (second floor). We will meet weekly from September 12 to November 7 (No club on […]
9 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! September/October 2022
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! September/October 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 […]
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 […]
8 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Children’s Department Main Room
*Please note on Thursday, September 28th, we will meet on the 2nd Floor on the open Children's Floor* Dance along and have some fun to your favorite songs. Who: For […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Wednesdays Drop in 11 am - 12 pm as space allows All Ages with Caregiver There will be a different creative experience each week September 14, 21, 28, October 5, […]
(In-Person) Looking at Art: A Memory Care Program
(In-Person) Looking at Art: A Memory Care Program
Community Room
Led by a trained museum educator from the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, this art appreciation program is for adults with memory loss and their caregivers, both professional and family. […]
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 […]
(In-person event) The Jews of the Forest: Author Talk with Rebecca Frankel
(In-person event) The Jews of the Forest: Author Talk with Rebecca Frankel
Join us for an in-person author event with Rebecca Frankel, author of The Jews of the Forest, held at the University of Hartford. New York Times best-selling author and West Hartford native, Rebecca Frankel, is best known locally for recording the inspiring story of the Rabinowitz family who narrowly escaped the Nazi ghetto in their […]
New! Middle School Advisory Board (Grades 7-8)
New! Middle School Advisory Board (Grades 7-8)
Teen Room
When: Thursday, September 29 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 and help make it a […]
2 events,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
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 […]
5 events,
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Children’s Art Studio
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-2. […]
Chess Club
Chess Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Do you love playing chess? Are you looking to meet other players and expand your chess playing skills? Come to in-person chess club! We will meet on the following Mondays […]
8 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! September/October 2022
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! September/October 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 […]
6 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Community Room
We will read, dance, play instruments, stretch, and sign in this busy, movement based group. Hear favorite classic songs, fun from Laurie Berkner, and even some popular radio and movie […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Wednesdays Drop in 11 am - 12 pm as space allows All Ages with Caregiver There will be a different creative experience each week September 14, 21, 28, October 5, […]
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 […]
(In-Person Event) Unique Eats and Eateries of Connecticut with author Mike Urban
(In-Person Event) Unique Eats and Eateries of Connecticut with author Mike Urban
Community Room
From hot dogs to haute cuisine, Connecticut boasts an impressive array of tempting delicacies for every taste and budget. Hot, buttered lobster rolls, steamed cheeseburgers, and coal-fired New Haven-style pizza […]
Fall 2022 Big Buddies
Fall 2022 Big Buddies
Children’s Department Main Room
Are you a teen who needs volunteer hours? Do you like volunteering with little kids? Book Buddies is for you! What is Book Buddies? Big Buddies are teen volunteers in […]
2 events,
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics – descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course will be […]
5 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! September/October 2022
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! September/October 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 […]
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics! The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and […]
11 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Children’s Department Main Room
We will read, dance, play instruments, stretch, and sign in this busy, movement based group. Hear favorite classic songs, fun from Laurie Berkner, and even some popular radio and movie tunes. Who: For ages five and under with a caregiver Geared to ages 2 - 4, siblings are welcome! When: Thursday mornings @ 10:30 a.m. […]
Morning Book Club: The Authenticity Project (In-Person Event)
Morning Book Club: The Authenticity Project (In-Person Event)
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Authenticity Project. The book by Clare Pooley is about six strangers who are brought together through a mysterious notebook left in a cafe. Copies of the book and a reader's guide will be available to check out ahead of time at the Reference Desk. Learn more about […]
4 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 […]
Sing Your Stuffy To Sleep!
Sing Your Stuffy To Sleep!
Children’s Department Main Room
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 your favorite stuffed animal! September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13 Registration required
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Tableau (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Tableau! This course provides intensive experience with Tableau as a visualization tool for data scientists. The course will start by teaching how to navigate the software, connect it to […]
1 event,
Friends of the Avon Library BOOK SALE
Friends of the Avon Library BOOK SALE
Friends of the Avon Library Used Book Sale weekend. This three-day fall sale will include adult fiction and nonfiction books, plus a selection of A/V materials only. (A separate children’s […]
1 event,
Friends of the Avon Library BOOK SALE
Friends of the Avon Library BOOK SALE
Friends of the Avon Library Used Book Sale weekend. This three-day fall sale will include adult fiction and nonfiction books, plus a selection of A/V materials only. (A separate children’s & teen book sale will be held on October 22.) Friday, October 14: 4 to 8 PM - Preview sale ($5 admission, free for […]
1 event,
Friends of the Avon Library BOOK SALE
Friends of the Avon Library BOOK SALE
Friends of the Avon Library Used Book Sale weekend. This three-day fall sale will include adult fiction and nonfiction books, plus a selection of A/V materials only. (A separate children’s […]
3 events,
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Children’s Art Studio
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-2. Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Art Studio (second floor). We will meet weekly from September 12 to November 7 (No club on […]
The Future of the United Nations … in the lens of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Future of the United Nations … in the lens of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Join us for an engaging presentation with the United Nations Association of Connecticut, which also serves as our Connecticut Commemoration of UN Day 2022. The Future of the United Nations […]
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It […]
4 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! September/October 2022
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! September/October 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 […]
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics! The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and […]
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Python! There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has […]
7 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Children’s Department Main Room
We will read, dance, play instruments, stretch, and sign in this busy, movement based group. Hear favorite classic songs, fun from Laurie Berkner, and even some popular radio and movie tunes. Who: For ages five and under with a caregiver Geared to ages 2 - 4, siblings are welcome! When: Thursday mornings @ 10:30 a.m. […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Wednesdays Drop in 11 am - 12 pm as space allows All Ages with Caregiver There will be a different creative experience each week September 14, 21, 28, October 5, […]
(Virtual Event) Connecticut Newspapers – A Story Still Unfolding …
(Virtual Event) Connecticut Newspapers – A Story Still Unfolding …
Join us as we bring to life nearly 300 years of Connecticut newspaper publishing. Although CT wasn’t the first colony to publish a newspaper, that is reserved for Boston’s 1690, […]
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 […]
Doodle Everything: Learn to Draw with 400+ Easy, Adorable Designs: Virtual event with Amy Latta
Doodle Everything: Learn to Draw with 400+ Easy, Adorable Designs: Virtual event with Amy Latta
Join us for a virtual conversation and "Doodle-along" with Amy Latta! Everyone is invited to doodle along during the program. Just have a pencil ready; no special supplies required. However free Doodle-Along packets will be available for the first 10 people who register. We'll let you know if you're one of the lucky winners! The Ultimate Collection of […]
1 event,
Friends of the Avon Library 11th Author Luncheon featuring Fiona Davis
Friends of the Avon Library 11th Author Luncheon featuring Fiona Davis
Offsite: Farmington Club
Friends of the Avon Library 11th Author Luncheon featuring Fiona Davis Friday, October 21, 2022 ~ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of six historical fiction novels set in iconic New York City buildings, including The Magnolia Palace, The Dollhouse, The Address, and The Lions of Fifth […]
2 events,
Kids & Teen BOOK SALE – Friends of the Avon Library
Kids & Teen BOOK SALE – Friends of the Avon Library
Kids & Teen Book Sale - presented by the Friends of the Avon Library. Featuring Children's picture books, hardcover & paperback books, tween & teen books, DVDs & CDs. Saturday, October 22: 9 AM to 4 PM – No admission fee Please no strollers in the Community Room.
(Virtual Event) Philipp Schott author of The Battle Cry of The Siamese Kitten
(Virtual Event) Philipp Schott author of The Battle Cry of The Siamese Kitten
Join us for a virtual visit with best-selling author Philipp Schott to celebrate the release of his newest book - The Battle Cry of The Siamese Kitten: Even More Tales […]
3 events,
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Children’s Art Studio
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-2. […]
Chess Club
Chess Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Do you love playing chess? Are you looking to meet other players and expand your chess playing skills? Come to in-person chess club! We will meet on the following Mondays […]
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics – descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course will be […]
6 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! September/October 2022
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! September/October 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 […]
October’s Teen Readers Unite: The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
October’s Teen Readers Unite: The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Date of this discussion: Tues. 10/25, 5:00-6:00 PM Who can sign up? Teens in Grades 7-12. This book is recommended for readers 14+. Location: discussion will be in person, in […]
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics!The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and snacks […]
8 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Children’s Department Main Room
We will read, dance, play instruments, stretch, and sign in this busy, movement based group. Hear favorite classic songs, fun from Laurie Berkner, and even some popular radio and movie tunes. Who: For ages five and under with a caregiver Geared to ages 2 - 4, siblings are welcome! When: Thursday mornings @ 10:30 a.m. […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Wednesdays Drop in 11 am - 12 pm as space allows All Ages with Caregiver There will be a different creative experience each week September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14 & 21
Frizzy Graphic Novel Discussion with the Creators
Frizzy Graphic Novel Discussion with the Creators
Community Room
Who is the event for? Grades 4-7 What will we do at the event? Hear about and discuss the graphic novel Frizzy with author Claribel A. Ortega and illustrator Rose […]
4 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 […]
Book Buddies Fall 2022! Little Buddies sign up here!
Book Buddies Fall 2022! Little Buddies sign up here!
Children’s Art Studio
Parents: sign up your child to be a Little Buddy! Little Buddies must currently be in Grade K, 1, 2, or 3! This program will meet 4 times: We will […]
From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War/Virtual Author Event with Brian Martin
From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War/Virtual Author Event with Brian Martin
Join us for a virtual presentation with Brian Martin, followed by an audience Q&A to celebrate the release of From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge. Filled with engaging stories and […]
3 events,
In-Person Australia Book Discussion Series
In-Person Australia Book Discussion Series
Community Room
Mon., Oct. 31, 2022 at 2 PM: Dangerous Women by Hope Adams A debut based on the true story of the 1841 transport ship Rajah follows the experiences of a crew of Englishwomen convicts, sentenced to a distant penal colony for petty crimes, who realize that a killer is among them. This is an in-person […]
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Children’s Art Studio
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-2. […]
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Data Analytics (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Data Analytics 101 The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics – descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning. Course will be […]
3 events,
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Children’s Art Studio
This month we will read one of the 2023 Nutmeg Nominees: “Shadow Island" by Nancy and Mike Deas. Nutmeg Narwhals is a book club that meets approximately once a month where we discuss elementary Nutmeg nominees! This book discussion is recommended for grades 2-3. At each meeting we discuss the book and participate in an activity […]
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
ASL: Avon Sign Language (Virtual)
zoom
Join us to learn American Sign Language basics! The ASL instructor will be covering basic ASL sentence structure, affirmations and negations, days of the week, the alphabet, and food and snacks signs. Each week will be learning something new, so sign up for more than one class if you'd like to learn more! Meeting dates/times […]
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Python (Sept. 2022, Six Week Virtual Course)
Online
Learn Python! There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has a simple syntax and has a vast collection of libraries for numerical computation and data manipulation. The course introduces the concepts on Python include error handling, logging, […]
9 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party – INDOORS
Children’s Department Main Room
We will read, dance, play instruments, stretch, and sign in this busy, movement based group. Hear favorite classic songs, fun from Laurie Berkner, and even some popular radio and movie tunes. Who: For ages five and under with a caregiver Geared to ages 2 - 4, siblings are welcome! When: Thursday mornings @ 10:30 a.m. […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Wednesdays Drop in 11 am - 12 pm as space allows All Ages with Caregiver There will be a different creative experience each week September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14 & 21
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 […]
Protecting Your Financial Information: Identity Theft
Protecting Your Financial Information: Identity Theft
zoom
We live in a fast-paced, technological world. Scammers are all around us, whose only goal is to steal your financial information to commit fraud. Your best defense is awareness. Join Kathleen Titsworth, from the State Department of Banking, who will share important tips to help you understand how identity theft occurs, and common scams to […]
Book Buddies Fall 2022! Little Buddies sign up here!
Book Buddies Fall 2022! Little Buddies sign up here!
Children’s Art Studio
Parents: sign up your child to be a Little Buddy! Little Buddies must currently be in Grade K, 1, 2, or 3! This program will meet 4 times: We will […]
2 events,
IN PERSON EVENT: Create Holiday Cards
IN PERSON EVENT: Create Holiday Cards
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
One of the many joys of the Holiday season is sending cheerful cards to the ones you love. Join Christine Zweigle and create 3 Holiday cards. Have Fun learning stamping techniques with friends and fellow community members.
(In-person) Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic, with Author Dan Stone
(In-person) Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic, with Author Dan Stone
Community Room
Join us for an in-person presentation and Q&A with Daniel Stone. In Daniel Stone’s Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic (Dutton; August 16, 2022), he dives into the incredible culture of shipwrecks in human history. Using the world’s most famous wreck, the Titanic, as a lens to explore the topic, […]
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