The Hot Cat Jazz Band specializes in swing, big band jazz and classic rock. Their repertoire  includes Swing standards of George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington; Big band hits of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey: Popular songs from the 1920’s and New Orleans Dixieland favorites. The Hot Cats can be found playing our infectious music  for […]

This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.

Join us for an in-person event to celebrate Morton Katz, Avon resident, who has released a new memoir, From Paratrooper to Public Defender: Reflections of a 103-year-old World War II Veteran.  This memoir is based on a series of interviews and some of his previous writings and photographs. Morton has an incredible memory and only retired […]

  Join us for 8 weeks of fun activities designed to strengthen your child’s math skills!  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 January 30 to March 27! Space is […]

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 a […]

Join us for a virtual event to celebrate the release of Elizabeth Berg's newest book!  This event will be moderated by Tina Panik, Avon Library. New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg is known for her charming, uplifting novels, many of which are set in the town of Mason, Missouri. In EARTH’S THE RIGHT PLACE […]

Data Analytics 101  The course provides broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportunities. Provides basics of data analytics including understanding of structured and unstructured data, data ingestion/storage and consumption. It also provides information about various types of analytics – descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive. There are classes that covers concept of data visualization and machine learning.  Course will be […]

A music program for children 6 and under with caregiver with Ms. Jaimee on the Children’s Department Main Floor! Tuesday mornings at 11:00 a.m. March 7:  Favorites! March 14:  CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER STORM March 21:  Springtime! March 28:  On the Farm! April 4:  Bathtime Fun! April 11: NO PROGRAM TODAY! April 18:  Birds! April […]

A music program for children 6 and under with caregiver with Ms. Jaimee on the Children’s Department Main Floor! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. March 7:  Favorites! March 14:  CANCELLED DUE TO STORM March 21:  Springtime! March 28:  On the Farm! April 4:  Bathtime Fun! April 11: NO PROGRAM TODAY! April 18:  Birds! April 25:  […]

Tues. 3/21, 5-6pm on Zoom Want to hear about a brand new YA fantasy book from the author herself? Tessa Barbosa is the author Moonlight Blade, out today. Barbosa will have the floor to talk about whatever she wants: the inspiration for the book, writing process, how it feels to be published. Come listen to […]

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: Imagination & Creativity Who: For ages six and under with a caregiver Geared to ages 3 - 5, siblings are welcome! When: Tuesday evening […]

Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Avon Free Public Library

Learn SQL! If notes are the way to read/write music, SQL is the language of data bases. SQL plays an important role in data analysis. SQL is the standard querying language for all the relational databases.   The course will introduce the concepts of SQL and then through hands on exercises, teach about joins, subqueries, expressions, stored procedures. It […]

Explore creative art experiences with us! Who: For all ages When: Wednesday mornings from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm  /  March 15th & 22nd March 15th: Fine Motor Sticker Creations March 22nd: Spring Paintings with Feathers Where: Art Studio (2nd Floor) Drop in anytime as space allows.

When: Weds. March 22nd, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Teen Room No registration required, grades 7 – 12. Create, trade and unite! Create Artist Trading Cards.  All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity!

Learn Python! There are many programming languages available, but Python is popularly used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform data analytics because Python is easy to learn and understand and has a simple syntax and has a vast collection of libraries for numerical computation and data manipulation.  The course introduces the concepts on Python include error handling, logging, […]

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 January 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this session    

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 […]

When: Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Jan 26 Feb 9, 23 March 9, 23 Where: 2nd Floor, White Room The journey begins! Join us for Dungeons and Dragons at the library. All levels welcomed, no experience required! All materials will be provided, just bring a good attitude and sense of adventure! Registration required!    

Thursday Evenings at 6:00 p.m. on the Children’s Department Main Floor! For Children age 6 and under with a caregiver. Join Ms. Jaimee at the piano to sing bedtime songs and listen to stories with your favorite stuffed animal! March 9, 16, 23, 30 April 13, 20, 27 Registration required

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. […]

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 […]

When: Fri. March 24th, 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. […]