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November Art Exhibit: The Faces of Freedom — Photographs and Oral Histories of U.S. Military Veterans
Gallery Exhibit
November Art Exhibit: The Faces of Freedom - Photographs & Oral Histories of U.S. Military Veterans Our November exhibit features The Faces of Freedom by Walter Schuppe. It is a collection of photographs and stories of U.S. military veterans. Walter began this project in July of 2019 to express gratitude to, and […]
Volunteer to make Hanukkah, Christmas or Winter cards for Senior Citizens! (*Update: All card bags have been claimed!*)
Children’s Information Desk
**Update: All card bags are gone! Thank you to all volunteers! ** A fun and creative 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 […]
16 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
12 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
17 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
8 events,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Little Lemurs is canceled for Fri. 12/1. Everyone registered has been emailed. Storytime will resume 12/8! An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and […]
4 events,
December Art Exhibit: Avon Arts Association Holiday Art Show
Gallery Exhibit
December Art Exhibit: Avon Arts Association Holiday Art Show Featured in our Gallery for the month of December is the Holiday Art Show by the Avon Arts Association. Make a point to stop by and see all of the beautiful work on display by the many talented members. Avon Arts Association provides annual college […]
The Middle East: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (in-person)
The Middle East: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (in-person)
Community Room
Join us for an presentation about the Middle East, co-sponsored by the Avon Library and CT Chapter of the United Nations. Although much of the Middle East is arid and seemingly barren, millions of people have made it their home since Humans first walked out of Africa thousands of years ago. It has witnessed the […]
2 events,
Avon Arts Association – Holiday Art Show Reception
Avon Arts Association – Holiday Art Show Reception
Gallery
Avon Arts Association ~ Holiday Art Show Reception Sunday, December 3rd, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Please join us in the Gallery for an afternoon reception featuring holiday music and refreshments! The Avon Arts Association invites everyone to join us to celebrate the opening of their Holiday Art Show, on display in our Gallery during December. There […]
12 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
13 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
Craft ‘n Chat
Craft ‘n Chat
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 2:00 – 3:15 pm (Stop in anytime!) In Person – Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults Bring your own project that you’re working on. If you don’t have something in progress we will have adult coloring on hand. Registration is required.
11 events,
Morning Book Club: The Lions of Fifth Avenue
Morning Book Club: The Lions of Fifth Avenue
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis. A Good Morning America Book Club Pick and a New York Times bestseller! “A page-turner for booklovers everywhere! . . . A story of family ties, their lost dreams, and the redemption that comes from discovering truth.”—Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife In New York Times bestselling […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
9 events,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Little Lemurs is canceled for Fri. 12/1. Everyone registered has been emailed. Storytime will resume 12/8! An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and […]
4 events,
Cyber Dragons Robotics Showcase
Cyber Dragons Robotics Showcase
Community Room
Do you want to learn more about robotics? Are you interested in engineering or programming? Join us to learn and explore Robotics at the Avon Free Public Library!! Come see the Cyber Dragons, a group of Middle and High Schoolers in Avon part of FTC (First Tech Challenge). This program is for all ages, all […]
A Christmas Stocking: Four Tales from Christmases Past (in-person)
A Christmas Stocking: Four Tales from Christmases Past (in-person)
Community Room
Join us for a dramatic in-person performance by Michèle LaRue! Professional actress Michèle LaRue brings to life a trio of vintage holiday stories about love, joy, and giving: The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry’s well-loved favorite (1906); The Christmas Sing in Our Village, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1898); Their Dear Little Ghost, by Elia […]
15 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
13 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
14 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and 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 August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 30, December 7, 14, 21 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this […]
9 events,
Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs
Community Room
Little Lemurs is canceled for Fri. 12/1. Everyone registered has been emailed. Storytime will resume 12/8! An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and […]
16 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM November 27, December 4, 11, and 18. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.
12 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! (November & December 2023)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children's Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. November 14: Count with me! November 21: On the Go! November 28: Bears! December 5: Favorites! December 12: Bathtime fun! December 19: Winter fun!
9 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
10 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and 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 August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 30, December 7, 14, 21 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this […]
3 events,
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. The VNA is here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here When Avon Schools are canceled, there is no VNA clinic at the […]
5 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays November 1, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13, 20, 27
One World: Global Sounds Music with Chris Merwin
One World: Global Sounds Music with Chris Merwin
Community Room
One World: Global Sounds Music Show with Chris Merwin A trip around the world through music and imagination! Visit the Caribbean, Japan, Tibet, Belize and Hawaii through music. Wednesday, December 27 at 3pm This show is best for school-aged children, but all ages are welcome. Drop in, no registration required. Space is limited, on first […]
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 […]
7 events,
12 events,
January Art Exhibit: New Perspectives: a Celebration of What is Possible by Inspire Arts
Gallery Exhibit
January Art Exhibit: New Perspectives: a Celebration of What is Possible by Inspire Arts A mixed media exhibition featuring the work of artists from Inspire Arts; a program that uses creativity to support those successfully living with acquired brain injuries. Learn more about this wonderful organization @ www.inspireartsct.com
Morning Book Club: The Only Woman in the Room
Morning Book Club: The Only Woman in the Room
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER Bestselling author Marie Benedict reveals the story of a brilliant woman scientist only remembered for her beauty. Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising Nazi party and led to marriage with an […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays April 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 ADD TO CALENDAR
9 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
Baby and Me Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! Currently signing up babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27
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 […]
5 events,
Bad Movie Friday
Bad Movie Friday
Teen Room
When: Fri. January 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.