April Art Exhibit: Artistic Edge Studio – Student Art Show
Gallery Exhibit 281 Country Club Rd, AvonARTISTIC 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 […]
**We are OUT of bags!** Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
Throughout the Library 281 Country Club Rd, AvonDo 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 […]
AvonCon: Space & Robots Storytime
Children's Storytime Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonStorytime 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
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonCome 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
Teen Room 281 Country Club Rd, AvonOur 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 […]
AvonCon: Chill Space
Conference Room, 1st Floor 281 Country Club Road, Avon1st Floor - Conference Room Need a quiet space to get away from the crowd? Read some manga and graphic novels or color in our quiet space!
AvonCon: Tabletop Gaming
Group Study #4, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road, AvonTabletop Gaming 11 am - 4 pm All Ages Hosted by Tabletop Gaming Center Vending a curate selection of board games, tabletop role playing games, and related accessories such as […]
AvonCon Save the Date!
Front Entrance 281 Country Club Rd, AvonWhere: The Avon Free Public Library When: Saturday, April 27th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm AvonCon is the library's all-day, all ages mini comic con which is a celebration of graphic novels, fandoms, and geek culture. We will offer storytimes, crafts, cartooning workshops, panels, vendors, trivia, cosplay contests and so much more! We are […]
AvonCon: Sparkle the Unicorn
Outdoor Courtyard 281 Country Club Road, AvonCome see Sparkle the Unicorn from Mystic Party Animals. She will be visiting from 11 am - 4 pm for pets, admiration and photos!
AvonCon: Drop-In Art Crowns
Children's Department Main Room 281 Country Club Road, Avon11 am - 4 pm Geared toward ages 8 and under Drop-In *while supplies last* 2nd Floor, Children’s Main Floor Create paper crowns with your creativity, tissue paper, markers, and colored pencils. *children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult* Register for a reminder:
AvonCon: Vendors
Community Room 2 (divided room) 281 Country Club Road, Avon11 am - 4 pm Shop our vendors including: CeruleanSeaCreations Creations by Turtle Fabric Treasury Horror Writers of CT Kismet Co Modern Artifice SharkTeath March Grabber Two Guys Comics *Bring cash for any irresistible vendor finds!*
AvonCon: Open Art Unicorn Theme
Children's Art Studio 281 Country Club Road, AvonOpen Art Unicorn Masks & Bracelets 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Geared toward ages 8 and under Drop-In 2nd Floor, Art Studio Create unicorn masks and unicorn slap bracelets with your creativity, paint pens, glittery shapes, and gems. *children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult* Register for a reminder:
Horror Writers of Connecticut: Local Author Panel
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonLocal author J. Spink Mills will be moderating a panel of four writers from the Horror Writers of Connecticut. Bios of all authors listed below. Marc E. Fitch is the author of seven books and novels, including Boy in the Box and Dead Ends, named one of the top horror novels of 2023. Marc is […]
AvonCon: Teen & Adult Cosplay
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road, AvonPre-register for AvonCon's first Cosplay Contest! Teen Cosplay Contest is for grades 6 - 12 Adult Cosplay Contest is for ages 18+ Winners of each age catergory will get a $50 amazon gift card! Props & Costumes Policy Proper Attire Proper attire must be worn at all times. Clothing and costumes must meet Avon Free […]
Teens Talk: Anime + Manga
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonWhen: Saturday, April 27th from 1:00 - 1:45 pm Where: 1st Floor, Community Room Our teen panel will talk about anime + manga, give their hot takes and make recommendations for what to watch + read next.
LARPing 101 with Torch Tales (Grades 1 – 3)
Children's Information Desk 281 Country Club Rd, AvonLARPing 101 1 - 2 pm 2nd Floor, Children's Main Floor For Grades 1 - 3 LARP stands for Live Action Role Play. Â Similar to games like Dungeons and Dragons, LARPing requires players to act out the game in the physical world! Learn the basics and rules of LARPing including what it is, how to […]
AvonCon: Cartooning 101 Session 1 with Debi the Cow-toonist
Children's Art Studio 281 Country Club Road, AvonSession 1: 1:10 - 2:00 pm *Both sessions will be the same, choose only one* For Grades K-6 Children will learn how to draw their own fun cartoons by following along with Debi's cartoon chalk talk. Kids will also learn just what it takes to be a cartoonist. They will draw funny faces and some […]
AvonCon: Fandom Showdown (14+)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonAre you obsessed with a fictional character? Has a book, movie, or TV show taken over your life? Are you the #1 fan of something? Do you want to tell the world about your problematic fave? Find your community at Fandom Showdown! In this panel, audience participation is encouraged! We will engage in fun, debate-style […]
D&D and Beyond: How to Homebrew
Board Room, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road, AvonFor teens and adults As a part of AvonCon, join Jamie Nicholson and March Grabber for a panel where they will be discussing "Homebrew." "Homebrew" is content that a Dungeon or Game Master creates on their own, independent of any published material that may or may not being used in order to run their game. […]
AvonCon: Team HUGE
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road, AvonWhen: Saturday, April 27th from 2 - 4 pm Where: First Floor, Atrium Meet with Team HUGE as seen on BattleBots! There will be robots on display, activities for the whole family, and you can ask Team HUGE all of your robotics questions. You won't want to miss this opportunity to see STEM in action! […]
AvonCon: Cartooning 101 Session 2 with Debi the Cow-toonist
Children's Art Studio 281 Country Club Road, AvonSession 2: 2:10 - 3:00 pm *Both sessions will be the same, choose only one* For Grades K-6 Children will learn how to draw their own fun cartoons by following along with Debi's cartoon chalk talk. Kids will also learn just what it takes to be a cartoonist. They will draw funny faces and some […]
LARPing 101 with Torch Tales (Grades 4 – 6)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonLARPing 101 3 - 4 pm 1st Floor, Community Room For Grades 4 - 6 LARP stands for Live Action Role Play. Similar to games like Dungeons and Dragons, LARPing requires players to act out the game in the physical world! Learn the basics and rules of LARPing including what it is, how to do […]
AvonCon: Author & Artist Visit Snailords
Board Room, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road, AvonAuthor & Artist Visit Snailords 3 - 4 pm For adults and teens in grades 9+ *Please note, the manga, comics, & WEBTOONs created by Snailords are published for adults and may contain mature content* You can attend virtual or in person at the library and use the magic of Zoom to meet with Snailords […]