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13 events,
April Art Exhibit: Artistic Edge Studio – Student Art Show
Gallery Exhibit
ARTISTIC EDGE STUDIO presents: Seeing Takes Time A student art show featuring over 100 pieces of artwork by 50 artists On display in our Gallery: April 1 - April 28, 2024 Fine artist Heather Bondorew Sawtelle is the founder and sole teacher at Artistic Edge Studio. “Teaching art and sharing what I have learned has […]
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
What?: A song and dance storytime open to all ages, led by Librarian Lex and their raccoon buddy! When?: Select Mondays from 11:00-11:30 AM March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8 Where?: The Children's Department Main Floor Registration is encouraged for this storytime, so you […]
8 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
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. March 5: Favorites! March 12: Outer Space! March 19: Birds! March 26: Springtime Fun! April 2: Favorites! April 9: On the Go! April 16: NO […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March & April 2024 (p.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March & April 2024 (p.m.)
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! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. March 5: Favorites! March 12: Outer Space! March 19: Birds! March 26: Springtime Fun! April 2: Favorites! April 9: On the Go! April 16: […]
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 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24 ADD TO CALENDAR
18 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 January 4, 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25
6 events,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
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 a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. April 5, […]
Bad Movie Friday
Bad Movie Friday
Teen Room
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.
2 events,
(In-Person) Talking Transportation with Jim Cameron
(In-Person) Talking Transportation with Jim Cameron
Community Room
Long-time commuter advocate and newspaper commentator Jim Cameron offers a lively presentation and Q&A on Connecticut’s transportation future: Will riders ever return to commuter rail in big numbers? What will happen when train service is cut and fares increased? Where will money be found to repair our highways? How will new residential / workplace trends […]
5 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
What?: A song and dance storytime open to all ages, led by Librarian Lex and their raccoon buddy! When?: Select Mondays from 11:00-11:30 AM March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8 Where?: The Children's Department Main Floor Registration is encouraged for this storytime, so you […]
(Virtual Event) Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art
(Virtual Event) Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art
Online (Zoom)
Join us for an exciting virtual presentation by the Jewish Museum of New York and learn about the remarkable career of Edith Halpert, the trailblazing art dealer who championed the work of American artists, Stuart Davis, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O'Keeffe, Ben Shahn, and Marsden Hartley. Born to a Jewish family in Odessa, Russia (now Ukraine), Edith Halpert (1900–1970) […]
10 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
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. March 5: Favorites! March 12: Outer Space! March 19: Birds! March 26: Springtime Fun! April 2: Favorites! April 9: On the Go! April 16: NO […]
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 […]
7 events,
Wednesday Morning Book Club: Silent Honor
Wednesday Morning Book Club: Silent Honor
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about Silent Honor by Danielle Steel. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a moving novel of families separated and lives shattered by prejudice during one of the most shameful episodes in American history. Danielle Steel portrays not only the human cost of that terrible time in history, but […]
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 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24 ADD TO CALENDAR
9 events,
Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
Throughout the Library
Do you enjoy art and being creative? You can volunteer to make cards for senior citizens to make their birthdays more special! 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 birthday fun and cheer. Cards will be […]
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 January 4, 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25
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 […]
4 events,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
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 a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. April 5, […]
The Busy Body: Author Event with Kemper Donovan (in-person)
The Busy Body: Author Event with Kemper Donovan (in-person)
Community Room
A novel by the host of the “All About Agatha” podcast. Knives Out meets Richard Osman in this brilliantly inventive, witty and satisfying mystery in the timeless tradition of Agatha Christie, as a nameless ghostwriter heroine collaborates with her subject to solve a murder. About the book: It’s a dream assignment. Former Senator Dorothy Gibson, aka […]
5 events,
Clean Air & Energy: A Plan to Celebrate Earth Day
Clean Air & Energy: A Plan to Celebrate Earth Day
Community Room
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH A COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN! Join The Avon Clean Energy Commission's Carrie Firestone, PACE's Mark Scully, and special guest Dr. Joseph Baxer from The United Nations Association of Connecticut for an official launch of the newly-updated Avon Clean Energy Plan. Our panel will share details of the plan and discuss the role our […]
The Modern Art of War: Sun Tzu’s Hidden Path to Peace and Wholeness/Author Event with Hunter Liguore (in-person)
The Modern Art of War: Sun Tzu’s Hidden Path to Peace and Wholeness/Author Event with Hunter Liguore (in-person)
Community Room
Join us for an in-person, interactive author event with local author Hunter Liguore to celebrate the release of her new work, The Modern Art of War: Sun Tzu's Hidden Path to Peace and Wholeness. Aimed at a self-development market, this timely and fresh take on that perennial bestseller the Art of War challenges us to see the text […]
12 events,
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Three!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Three!
Children’s Art Studio
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 April 15 through June 10th (no program May 27th) This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Seasons One and […]
13 events,
(In-Person) Are You Recycling Right?
(In-Person) Are You Recycling Right?
Community Room
Please join the Avon Free Public Library and find out which items should be placed into your recycling bin (What’s IN) and which items belong elsewhere (What’s OUT)! Guest speaker Emma MacDonald from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will provide an overview of acceptable materials in CT’s mixed recycling program. They […]
Public Speaking Club
Public Speaking Club
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Where: 2nd Floor, Board Room Want to become a more confident speaker? Join us in a supportive, community environment where we will prepare and present speeches, give presentation, answer impromptu questions and give + receive constructive feedback. Elevate your communication and boost your confidence! This is great practice for school assignments, job interviews, and career […]
13 events,
Pokémon Card Painting
Pokémon Card Painting
Teen Room
When: Wednesday, April 17th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm Where: Teen Room (Photo credit: Micah Yates also known as lunumbra on Instagram) Custom make your own Pokémon art painting by transforming Pokémon cards into landscape portraits!
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 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24 ADD TO CALENDAR
17 events,
7 events,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
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 a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. April 5, […]
Friends of the Avon Library AUTHOR LUNCHEON featuring KRISTIN HARMEL
Friends of the Avon Library AUTHOR LUNCHEON featuring KRISTIN HARMEL
Farmington Polo Club
The Friends of the Avon Library 12th Author Luncheon featuring KRISTIN HARMEL Friday, April 19, 2024 ~ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Kristin Harmel is the New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars, The Book of Lost Names, The Winemaker’s Wife, and a dozen other novels that have been translated into […]
4 events,
April SEED: A Celebration of Lithuanian Culture
April SEED: A Celebration of Lithuanian Culture
Community Room
Saturday April 20th, 2:00-3:00 PM This program is best for kids in K-4. Please sign up each child separately. At least one adult guardian must stay in the room for […]
5 events,
Germany Book Discussion Series: The Forest of Vanishing Stars
Germany Book Discussion Series: The Forest of Vanishing Stars
Community Room
Mon., Apr. 22, 2024 2 PM: The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel Raised in the unforgiving wilderness of eastern Europe after being kidnapped, a young German woman, in […]
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Three!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Three!
Children’s Art Studio
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 […]
Anime Club
Anime Club
Teen Room
Where: Teen Room Registration required. Grades 7 – 12 Come to the library to discuss + watch anime and have snacks. Because most anime is meant for teens and adults, the […]
12 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
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. […]
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. […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March & April 2024 (p.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March & April 2024 (p.m.)
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! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 […]
8 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 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, […]
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Children’s Department Main Room
When: Wednesday, April 24th from 4:30 – 5:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor Join us on the second floor, children’s department main floor for Pokémon Trading Card Club! […]
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 January 4, 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25
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 […]
4 events,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
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 a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. April 5, […]
Teen Games Unplugged: Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza
Teen Games Unplugged: Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza
Teen Room
When: Friday, April 26th from 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 an edited version of Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
21 events,
AvonCon: Space & Robots Storytime
AvonCon: Space & Robots Storytime
Children’s Storytime Room
Storytime 11:00 - 11:30 am For ages five and under with a caregiver. Geared to ages 2 – 4, siblings are welcome! Registration Required 2nd Floor, Storytime Room We will read, dance, and stretch in this busy, movement based group with a space and robots theme. *children 12 and under must be accompanied […]
Cosplay for Beginners Panels
Cosplay for Beginners Panels
Community Room
Come learn the cosplay basics, or pick up a skill or two with this panel hosted by local cosplayers Maya and Ava! Check out their Instagrams to see what they've been creating @eeveeiseevil.cos and @thorned_rose_cosplays Register for a reminder email
AvonCon Swap Meet
AvonCon Swap Meet
Teen Room
Our AvonCon Swap Meet will be an hour-long opportunity to trade your collectibles and rare finds. Come into the Teen Library from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM to trade your variety of collectibles and rare finds. Are you a collector? Do you have too many manga issues that you don’t read anymore? Do you hang onto every […]
3 events,
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Three!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Three!
Children’s Art Studio
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 April 15 through June 10th (no program May 27th) This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Seasons One and […]
8 events,
(Virtual Event) Backyard Composting
(Virtual Event) Backyard Composting
Online (Zoom)
Adding compost to gardens each planting season can protect soil structure, feed the soil with nutrients, and promote soil microbes. This talk will discuss how to make compost with kitchen wastes, fallen leaves, and lawn clippings in backyards. Presenter: Dr. Yonghao Li is a plant pathologist running the Plant Disease Information Office at the Connecticut […]
C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie
C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Conversations & Camaraderie: a Farmington Valley Men’s Social Group Focusing on friendship among men from Avon and the neighboring towns. This new group is focused on in-depth, philosophical conversations on a variety of topics; each meeting will have a different conversation starter. The first meeting will focus on growing up during the 1950s and 1960s, and […]
7 events,
American Flygirl: Author Event with Susan Ankeny (virtual)
American Flygirl: Author Event with Susan Ankeny (virtual)
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual author event to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander month; we'll be celebrating the release of Susan Ankeny's new book, Fly Girl. A uniquely hidden figure, Hazel Ying Lee was a pioneering trailblazer in the history of WWII, aviation, women, the military, and America, yet her inspiring story and extraordinary accomplishments […]
7 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 […]