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May Art Exhibit: Pine Grove & Roaring Brook Schools
Gallery Exhibit
May Art Exhibit: Pine Grove & Roaring Brook Schools On display in our Gallery this month is the beautiful work from the young artists of Pine Grove & Roaring Brook Schools. These K-4 students have filled our Gallery with their creative, colorful and cool work – you won’t want to miss it!
First Class Travel on a Budget: Virtual Program with Zachary Burr Abel
First Class Travel on a Budget: Virtual Program with Zachary Burr Abel
Online (Zoom)
Learn to save like a pro while seeing the world! Join us for a virtual conversation with Zachary Burr Abel. With this one-stop guide to fiscal literacy in any traveler's back pocket, the five-star vacation they've been dreaming of is wholly within reach. Known everywhere for his innovative travel hacking tips, Zachary Burr Abel is […]
Titanic and Her Sisters: Presentation by Philip Vitiello (in-person)
Titanic and Her Sisters: Presentation by Philip Vitiello (in-person)
Community Room
Almost everyone knows the tragic story about the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage to New York City on the night of April 14, 1912, hitting an iceberg and sinking with the loss of 1,496 passengers and crew. Few people may realize that the Titanic was the second of three ships built of the ‘Olympic […]
6 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (May – June 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (May – June 2023)
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 […]
(In-Person Event)The Pennsylvania Station in NYC, From Corporate Jewel to Corporate Vandalism
(In-Person Event)The Pennsylvania Station in NYC, From Corporate Jewel to Corporate Vandalism
Community Room
This topic covers the planning, designing and building of Penn Station which includes the 6 tunnels under the North and East Rivers and the Hell Gate Bridge. The trains and […]
3 events,
Teen Games Unplugged: Uno
Teen Games Unplugged: Uno
Teen Room
When: Weds. May 3rd, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Join us to learn and play the card game Uno! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
6 events,
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
Community Room
QPR: Question. Persuade. Refer. Three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands […]
3 events,
Bad Movie Friday
Bad Movie Friday
Teen Room
When: Fri. May 5th, 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.
3 events,
3 events,
3 events,
Graphic Novel Book Club
Graphic Novel Book Club
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Monday, May 8th, 2023 6:00 pm In Person - Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults, teens in Grades 9 and up are welcome! Are you a fan of comics and […]
7 events,
(In-Person Event) Streamlined Trains of the 1930’s and their Famous Industrial Designers
(In-Person Event) Streamlined Trains of the 1930’s and their Famous Industrial Designers
Community Room
The origin of a streamlined train back in the 1860s and the rise of streamlined trains in the 1930s which was to help bring riders back to the trains in […]
Therapy Dog Visit for Teens (Grades 7 – 12) – Session One
Therapy Dog Visit for Teens (Grades 7 – 12) – Session One
Children’s Storytime Room
When: Tuesday, May 9th from 3:30 – 4:00 (Session One) Where: Floor 2, Storytime Room Feeling stressed? Come take a break and boost your spirits! Join us in the storytime room for some paws-itivity and a general pup-lifting good time! For grades 7 – 12. Registration required
6 events,
(IN-PERSON EVENT) Morning Book Club: The Least of Us
(IN-PERSON EVENT) Morning Book Club: The Least of Us
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Least of Us by Sam Quinones. The best-selling author of Dreamland returns with a searing follow-up that explores fentanyl and the groundbreaking […]
Into the Groove: The Story of Sound From Tin Foil to Vinyl/Virtual Event with Jonathan Scott
Into the Groove: The Story of Sound From Tin Foil to Vinyl/Virtual Event with Jonathan Scott
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a presentation by Jonathan Scott, to celebrate his new book, Into the Groove: The Story of Sound From Tin Foil to Vinyl. The story of recorded sound – the technological developments, the people that made them happen and the impact they had on society – from the earliest inventions via the phonograph […]
3 events,
Unearthing History: 2023 Virtual Lecture #3: The Big Importance of Small Things: Microscopic and Blood Residue Analysis of Ancient Stone Tools
Unearthing History: 2023 Virtual Lecture #3: The Big Importance of Small Things: Microscopic and Blood Residue Analysis of Ancient Stone Tools
Online (Zoom)
Unearthing History: The discovery of a 12,500 year old Paleo-Indian site along the Farmington River in Avon. Join us for a virtual series of lectures, sponsored by a grant from the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic Committee that will cover the many aspects of archaeology, with a focus on the Brian D. […]
5 events,
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
Community Room
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 […]
Breath of the Wild 2 Play Session
Breath of the Wild 2 Play Session
Teen Room
When: Friday, May 12th from 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come hang out in the teen room and celebrate Breath of the Wild 2 finally being released! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
2 events,
Mental Health First Aid: Training for Adults Who Work with Youth
Mental Health First Aid: Training for Adults Who Work with Youth
Community Room
This program is designed for adult who work with children and teens. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people […]
6 events,
In-Person Colombia Book Discussion Series: The Sound of Things Falling
In-Person Colombia Book Discussion Series: The Sound of Things Falling
Community Room
Mon., May. 15, 2023 2 PM: The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vasquez A young lawyer reflects on the mid-twentieth-century uprising between Pablo Escobar's drug cartel and government forces that trapped Pablo's community in a nightmarish existence and culminated in a friend's murder. This is an in-person book discussion led by librarian Cyndi […]
Anime Club
Anime Club
Teen Room
When: Monday, May 15th 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 […]
8 events,
(In-Person Event) Electrification of the New Haven RR
(In-Person Event) Electrification of the New Haven RR
Community Room
This program covers the reasons for the New Haven RR to electrify, the development and design of their electric locomotives and the overhead power supply system which was developed by the New Haven and Westinghouse. Presenter: Rick Abramson began a 44 year railroad career beginning in February 1968 on the New York, New Haven & […]
5 events,
Open Art in the Teen Room
Open Art in the Teen Room
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, May 17th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come hang out in the teen room and explore/create art using different kinds of art supplies! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
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3 events,
Nintendo Switch Tournament
Nintendo Switch Tournament
Teen Room
When: Fri. May 19th, 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 banana trophy. […]
2 events,
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Silent Book Club
Silent Book Club
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Monday, May 22nd, 6:00 - 6:45 pm *Stay late until 7:15 pm if you'd like to share, mingle and socialize* In Person - Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults, teens in Grades 9 and up are welcome! It's getting warm outside! Calling all introverts to gather for a low-pressure book club in our beautiful air-conditioned […]
Meaningful Transitions: How to Navigate the College Application Process without Freaking Out
Meaningful Transitions: How to Navigate the College Application Process without Freaking Out
Community Room
When: Monday, May 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Where: First floor, Community Room This workshop brings students and parents together to start honest and open conversations about the emotionally-charged college application process. It is geared toward helping students find the best college (or college alternative) choices for their individual interests, aptitudes, and personalities. It […]
8 events,
Historic Timeline of Connecticut’s LGBTQ Community Panel Exhibit
Cafe Area, 1st floor
On Display at Avon Free Public Library's 1st Floor Reference Area Atrium Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - Friday, June 30, 2023 (During Open Library Hours) Throughout history, Connecticut’s LGBTQ population has moved from leading hidden, solitary lives to claiming visible, powerful, valuable, and contributing places in society. The banner timeline explores the history of that […]
(In-Person Event) The Great Northern Railway’s Cascade Tunnel
(In-Person Event) The Great Northern Railway’s Cascade Tunnel
Community Room
This program will cover why the first Cascade Tunnel was built and why it was eventually replaced by a new 7.9 mile long tunnel which to date is the longest tunnel in the western hemisphere. The electric locomotives used in both tunnels will also be covered. Presenter: Rick Abramson began a 44 year railroad career […]
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Children’s Storytime Room
This month we will read “J. D. and the Great Barber Battle" by J. Dillard & Akeem S. Roberts! This book discussion is for grades 1-3. Nutmeg Narwhals is a book club that meets once a month where we discuss elementary Nutmeg nominees! At each meeting we discuss the book and engage in an activity related to […]
7 events,
The Flavor Thesaurus: More Flavors: Virtual Event with Niki Segnit
The Flavor Thesaurus: More Flavors: Virtual Event with Niki Segnit
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual event with Niki Segnit to celebrate the release of her new book, The Flavor Thesaurus: More Flavors: Plant-Led Pairing, Recipes, and Ideas for Cooks. Segnit’s […]
Teen Games Unplugged: Telestrations
Teen Games Unplugged: Telestrations
Teen Room
When: Weds. May 24th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Join us to learn and play the board game Telestrations! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
5 events,
May Teen Readers Unite: You Choose from Two Options!
May Teen Readers Unite: You Choose from Two Options!
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Date of this discussion: Thurs. 5/25, 4:30-5:30 PM Who can sign up? Teens in Grades 7-12. Cool For the Summer by Dahlia Adler, recommended for readers 14+. Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster by Andrea Mosqueda, recommended for readers 14+. Location: discussion will be in person, in the 2nd Floor Board Room. The first 10 […]
CANCELED – Self- Love & Empowerment (Grades 9 – 12)
CANCELED – Self- Love & Empowerment (Grades 9 – 12)
Community Room
When: Thursday, May 25th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Where: First floor. Community room In this programming we discuss self-love and care. With this foundation we touch on how this is essential in recognizing boundaries as well as what we deserve. Kay from Interval House will be the speaker for this program. Interval House provides services […]
4 events,
Teen Friday: BINGO!
Teen Friday: BINGO!
Teen Room
When: Fri. May 26th, 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,
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Teen Room
When: Tuesday, May 30th 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 […]
Connecticut’s Remarkable LGBTQ History: Virtual Event with Professor William Mann
Connecticut’s Remarkable LGBTQ History: Virtual Event with Professor William Mann
Online (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Virtual - Zoom Webinar In 2019, a class of student researchers at Central CT State University led by Professor William Mann, in collaboration with the Connecticut Historical Society, uncovered and chronicled the deep, rich history of the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities. What […]
6 events,
NEW DATE! Lessons in Chemistry: Lit Lecture/Discussion with Dr. Aimee Pozorski (in-person)
NEW DATE! Lessons in Chemistry: Lit Lecture/Discussion with Dr. Aimee Pozorski (in-person)
NEW DATE: This event will now be held on Wednesday, 6/21/23, at 2pm. We apologize for any inconvenience, but hope you can join us on the new date and time! Join us for a presentation and discussion on the ONLY book anyone has been reading for the past year! Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus […]
Open Art in Teen Room
Open Art in Teen Room
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, May 31st from 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come hang out in the teen room and explore/create art using different kinds of art supplies! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
5 events,
Baby & Me
Baby & Me
Children’s Storytime Room
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! For babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this session
4 events,
Teen Games Unplugged: Superfight!
Teen Games Unplugged: Superfight!
Teen Room
When: Fri. June 2nd, 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 Superfight! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.