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5 events,
Anime Club (Grades 7 – 12)
Anime Club (Grades 7 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Monday, January 30th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come the library once a month to discuss and watch anime! Fun, snacks and maybe a craft included! Because most anime is meant for teens and adults, the club content is for teens, ages 13 +. Content will be rated PG or PG-13/TV14 (or the equivalent in the […]
Sleepytime Stories and Stretches
Sleepytime Stories and Stretches
Children’s Department Main Room
Relax before bedtime with stories, stretches, songs, and movement. Come hear stories, stretch, breathe and explore simple yoga poses! Bring your own mat or towel, or use a mat provided by the library. Caregivers are invited to participate as they feel comfortable. For children ages 4-6 with a caregiver. Select Monday evenings at 6:30pm (once […]
4 events,
Yoga for Everybody (Virtual Classes, Tuesday Mornings in Jan-Feb)
Yoga for Everybody (Virtual Classes, Tuesday Mornings in Jan-Feb)
Join us for four morning classes this winter: 9am on January 31, February 7, 14, 21. Yoga is a beneficial practice for everyone and every body. It improves immune function, makes us more flexible and strong, helps us to balance better, breathe better, and stand up straighter! But sometimes fear keeps us from even trying […]
Session 1: Winter Gingerbread House Building
Session 1: Winter Gingerbread House Building
Children’s Storytime Room
Everyone is welcome to bring their creativity to build with graham crackers, royal icing, and a lot of sweet treats. Who is the event for? This is open to all ages: children, teens, adults, and senior citizens. When: Tues. January 31st Choose 1 session to sign up for: Session 1: 5:00-6:00 pm (Registration below) Session […]
Think & Thrive – RESCHEDULED to 2/21
Think & Thrive – RESCHEDULED to 2/21
Community Room
We will read, sing, stretch, and breathe in this movement based group all based around social-emotional learning themes. The group will be followed by creativity based art exploration. This month's theme: Mindfulness & Active Listening Who: For ages six and under with a caregiver Geared to ages 3 - 5, siblings are welcome! When: Tuesday […]
6 events,
February Art Exhibit: Avon Middle School
Gallery Exhibit
February Art Exhibit: AVON MIDDLE SCHOOL On display in our Gallery this month is the amazing work from the talented artists of Avon Middle School. These 7th and 8th grade students have filled our Gallery with their creative, colorful and cool work – you won’t want to miss it! Artist Reception: Thursday, February 2nd, 4:30pm […]
Black History Month Bingo
Children’s Information Desk
Who? For Grades 6 and Under When? Between Thurs. Feb 8th and Tues. Feb 28th Where? Pick up your bingo board from the 2nd Floor and return your completed board to the 2nd Floor kids desk. What? Engage with library materials related to black history through our bingo board. Write what you did in the space provided. […]
Open Art Studio Specials
Open Art Studio Specials
Children’s Art Studio
Explore creative art experiences with us! Who: For all ages When: Wednesday mornings from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm / February 1st & 8th February 1st: Colorful Art with Shapes & Paper February 8th: Art Meets Science with Water & Ink Where: Art Studio (2nd Floor) Drop in anytime as space allows.
Teen Games Unplugged: Telestrations
Teen Games Unplugged: Telestrations
Teen Room
When: Weds. February 1st, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Your halfway through the week! Come down to the library and hang out after school! Teen Games Unplugged is all about gaming without a screen aka board and card games. This time we are going to learn and play Telestrations! No registration required. Grades […]
8 events,
Book Buddies Winter 2023. Little Buddies sign up here!
Book Buddies Winter 2023. Little Buddies sign up here!
Children’s Storytime Room
(Click here if you are a teen and want to sign up to be a Big Buddy) 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 meet IN PERSON AT THE LIBRARY from […]
4 events,
Facebook Free Book Friday
Online – AFPL Kids Facebook
When: Between Friday, February 3rd, and Friday, February 17thWhat: Enter to win a book pack in honor of Black History Month The Books: I Have a Superpower by Stephen Curry (hardcover picture book), and Miles Lewis: King of the Ice (1) & Whiz Kid (2) by Kelly Staling Lyons (paperback early chapter books) Our random […]
Teen Friday: BINGO!
Teen Friday: BINGO!
Teen Room
When: Fri. February 3rd, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! We are playing BINGO! Bring some friends and hang out with your favorite teen librarian, there will be prizes! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
4 events,
Take Your Child to the Library Day: Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast!
Take Your Child to the Library Day: Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast!
Children’s Art Studio
Happy National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! This holiday was created in the 1960s, in New York during Winter. Why? Why not. Come celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by visiting the 2nd Floor Children's Department to eat free ice cream for breakfast (or brunch, or lunch). Friends of the Avon Free […]
5 events,
5 events,
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? Are you in grades 3-8? Come to chess club! We will meet on the following Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm: Monday, January 9 Monday, February 6 Monday, March 13 We meet on the 2nd floor of the children’s department. […]
7 events,
February Kid Readers Unite (KRU) book discussion of Don’t Trust the Cat
February Kid Readers Unite (KRU) book discussion of Don’t Trust the Cat
Community Room
Who is the event for? This group is only for those enrolled in Grades 4, 5 & 6. This is based on the content and interest level of the books being read and not reading level. The group is intended to allow peers in the same grades to discuss books together. There is a strong focus on peer interaction and opinion […]
10 events,
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club: Her Hidden Genius
(In-Person Event) Morning Book Club: Her Hidden Genius
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict. Best-selling author Marie Bendict tells the story of English chemist Rosalind Franklin who changed the world with her discovery, for which three men took the credit. Copies of the book and a reader's guide will be available to check out ahead […]
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor Registration required, all ages welcome. Join us on the second floor, children’s department main floor for 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 your portable device and […]
6 events,
6 events,
Snack Craft: Sushi Candy
Snack Craft: Sushi Candy
Teen Room
When: Fri. February 10th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! Get creative and make sushi out of candy! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
6 events,
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
Board Room, 2nd Floor
No Appointment Needed – Ages 6 months and older Booster shots are available for adults, and children of ages 5 years or older. FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS OFFERED ON-SITE Identify your risks of chronic disease and take steps to improve your health Please bring a health insurance card and photo ID if you have them, but […]
8 events,
In-Person Russia Book Discussion Series: City of Thieves
In-Person Russia Book Discussion Series: City of Thieves
Community Room
Mon., Feb. 13, 2022 at 2 PM: City of Thieves by David Benioff Documenting his grandparents' experiences during the siege of Leningrad, a young writer learns his grandfather's story about how a military deserter and he tried to secure pardons by gathering hard-to-find ingredients for a powerful colonel's daughter's wedding cake. This is an in-person […]
Maker Monday: Fuse Beads
Maker Monday: Fuse Beads
Teen Room
When: Mon. February 13th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Maker Mondays will be a series of programs offered Monday after school where we learn about different crafting tools and/or make things! Space and supplies are limited so registration is encouraged! This time we will be making art using fuse beads!
11 events,
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party
Razzle Dazzle Dance Party
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 tunes. Who: For ages five and under with a caregiver Geared to ages 2 – 4, siblings are welcome! When: Wednesday mornings @ 11 a.m. […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 11:30 and 12:15 as space allows Wednesdays February 15, 22, March 1 & 8
7 events,
Cookies and Coloring
Cookies and Coloring
Teen Room
When: Thurs. February 16th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Take a break and relax after school with music, cookies and coloring sheets! We will have all the coloring sheets, gel pens, and colored pencils you need plus some cookies! Registration not required. For grades 7 – 12.
4 events,
Nintendo Switch Tournament
Nintendo Switch Tournament
Teen Room
When: Fri. February 17th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! Think you’re the best gamer in town? Prove it at the library’s monthly Nintendo Switch Tournament*! Winner will not only get bragging right, but will also receive a coveted golden banana […]
3 events,
Avon Friends for Equity Playgroup invite you to a special story time
Avon Friends for Equity Playgroup invite you to a special story time
Community Room
Join us for a special story time and craft! We will read a mix of fun, contemporary stories and a story from history. We will dance and read, and we with creating our own 'seed bombs.' We will use upcycled pulped paper to form our own shapes and hide wildflower seeds inside. Come warm Spring […]
3 events,
Sundays at Three – Grayson Hugh
Sundays at Three – Grayson Hugh
Community Room
His songs have been called “a soul/rock stew with a dash of blues and a pinch of country” (Stone Phillips, The Today Show) and his voice has been compared to soul legends Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, and his singing praised by the legendary producer Buddy Miller and Grammy-winning musician Pete Anderson. Singer-songwriter-pianist Grayson Hugh has been […]
4 events,
5 events,
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Children’s Storytime Room
This month we will read “Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas” by Lynne Cox. Nutmeg Narwhals is a book club that meets once a month where we discuss elementary Nutmeg nominees! This book discussion is open to grades 1-3. At each meeting we discuss the book and engage in an activity related to the book! When: Tuesday, February […]
Think & Thrive Storytime
Think & Thrive Storytime
Community Room
We will read, sing, stretch, and breathe in this movement based group all based around social-emotional learning themes. The group will be followed by creativity based art exploration. This month's theme: Mindfulness & Active Listening Who: For ages six and under with a caregiver Geared to ages 3 - 5, siblings are welcome! When: Tuesday […]
Avon Library Board
Avon Library Board
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Avon Free Public Library
8 events,
Open Art Studio-Special
Open Art Studio-Special
Children’s Art Studio
OPEN ART STUDIO FEATURING MODEL MAGIC CLAY! other art materials include colored pencils, line markers, dot markers, crayons and texture plates Families with children of all ages are welcome! Drop in between 4:30 - 5:30
7 events,
4 events,
Teen Friday: Movie
Teen Friday: Movie
Teen Room
When: Fri. February 24th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! Hang out and watch a movie in the teen room! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
4 events,
Bookworm: Virtual Author Event with Robin Yeatman
Bookworm: Virtual Author Event with Robin Yeatman
Online (Zoom)
Join us via Zoom for a delightful conversation with Robin Yeatman, to celebrate the release of Bookworm. “Imagine if Patricia Highsmith had written The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and instead of heroic daydreams she gave her protagonist murderous ones—that would be Bookworm. Robin Yeatman’s story is subversive, surprising, and satisfying in a way that only the best […]
4 events,
7 events,
Anime Club (Grades 7 – 12)
Anime Club (Grades 7 – 12)
Teen Room
When: Monday, February 27th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come to the library once a month to discuss and watch anime! Fun, snacks and maybe a craft included! Because most anime is meant for teens and adults, the club content is for teens, ages 13 +. Content will be rated PG or PG-13/TV14 (or the equivalent in […]
6 events,
Space Paint Night@ Bee Yourself (BeeYSF)
Space Paint Night@ Bee Yourself (BeeYSF)
Children’s Art Studio
Who is the event for? This group is only for those enrolled in Grades 4, 5 & 6. The group is intended to allow peers in the same grades to meet. There is a strong focus on peer interaction. When and where is the meeting? Tuesday, 2/28 @ 5 pm, the Library, 2nd Floor Art Studio […]
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Teen Room
When: Tuesday, February 28th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm 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 […]
In-Person Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series: All the Missing Girls
In-Person Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series: All the Missing Girls
Community Room
Tues., Feb. 28, 2023 at 7 PM: All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda In a story told in reverse over the course of fifteen days, Nicolette Farrell, returning to her rural hometown ten years after the disappearance of her best friend, attempts to unravel the truth about the disappearance of another young woman. This is […]
6 events,
March Art Exhibit: Avon High School A.P. Studio Art Class
Gallery Exhibit
March Art Exhibit: Avon High School A.P. Studio Art Class On display in our Gallery this month is the amazing work from the talented artists of Avon High School's A.P. Studio Art Class. Their beautiful pieces will be available for viewing through the end of the month. Students featured in this exhibit: Kristine Candy Antonio, […]
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
When: Wednesday, March 1st, 4:30 - 5:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor Registration required, all ages welcome. Join us on the second floor, children’s department main floor for 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, […]
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post: Virtual Author Event with Allison Pataki
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post: Virtual Author Event with Allison Pataki
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a moderated conversation with Allison Pataki, to celebrate the paperback release of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post. There will be time for audience questions, and a couple of giveaways for our attendees! The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post is an epic reimagining of the remarkable life of Marjorie Merriweather Post, the American heiress […]
5 events,
Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for senior citizens! (Sign up is now full!)
Children’s Information Desk
A fun volunteer 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 Youth Services Board to distribute them to the Avon Senior Citizen Center, assisted living […]
Fiscal Dynamics, Inc: Top Performing Mutual Funds for Personal & Retirement Accounts
Fiscal Dynamics, Inc: Top Performing Mutual Funds for Personal & Retirement Accounts
Community Room
This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.
4 events,
Little Lemurs – March session
Little Lemurs – March session
Community Room
Come for early literacy fun featuring stories, ukulele songs, action rhymes, and movement! This 30 minute interactive program is specifically geared toward children aged 2 and 3. For ages 2 and 3 with caregiver. (Siblings are welcome) Friday mornings, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 *Sign up once for the whole session* Meeting in the […]
Music and Art
Music and Art
Teen Room
When: Fri. March 3rd, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Listen to different types of music and make art based on how it makes you feel! Registration not required. For grades 7 – 12.
3 events,
Book Launch Party with Lynn Katz, author of Chester and the Magic 8 Ball
Book Launch Party with Lynn Katz, author of Chester and the Magic 8 Ball
Community Room
Everyone is welcome to join us for the book launch party with Lynn Katz, author of Chester and the Magic 8 Ball! Date: Saturday March 4th Time: 1:00-2:30 PM Location: 1st Floor Community Room Age: Families are welcome to attend, but Chester and the Magic 8 Ball is recommended for readers that are 8-12 years […]