*SELLER SIGN UP IS FULL* Kid & Teen Holiday Craft Fair – Sellers Sign Up
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens) CTVolunteer to make Winter & Holiday cards for senior citizens!
Children's Information Desk 281 Country Club Rd, Avon*SELLER SIGN UP IS FULL* Kid & Teen Holiday Craft Fair – Sellers Sign Up
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens) CTVolunteer to make Winter & Holiday cards for senior citizens!
Children's Information Desk 281 Country Club Rd, AvonCrazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Children's Art Studio 281 Country Club Road, Avon*SELLER SIGN UP IS FULL* Kid & Teen Holiday Craft Fair – Sellers Sign Up
Online (Zoom 2-Kids and Teens) CTVolunteer to make Winter & Holiday cards for senior citizens!
Children's Information Desk 281 Country Club Rd, AvonDo, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- November & December 2022
Children's Department Main Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonNovember Teen Readers Unite: Fire Becomes Her by Rosiee Thor
Board Room, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road, AvonVolunteer to make Winter & Holiday cards for senior citizens!
Children's Information Desk 281 Country Club Rd, AvonVolunteer to make Winter & Holiday cards for senior citizens!
Children's Information Desk 281 Country Club Rd, AvonBook Buddies Fall 2022! Little Buddies sign up here!
Children's Art Studio 281 Country Club Road, AvonVolunteer to make Winter & Holiday cards for senior citizens!
Children's Information Desk 281 Country Club Rd, AvonVolunteer to make Winter & Holiday cards for senior citizens!
Children's Information Desk 281 Country Club Rd, AvonWeek of Events
November Art Exhibit: Deborah Sacks
November Art Exhibit: Deborah Sacks
November Art Exhibit: Cats, Abstracts & Figures – DEBORAH SACKS Now on display in our Gallery through November 30, 2022 Artist Reception: Saturday, November 19th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm in our Gallery About the Artist: Deborah Sacks completed a B.F.A from Rhode Island School of Design, an M.A. from Towson State University and an M.A.L.S. from […]
*SELLER SIGN UP IS FULL* Kid & Teen Holiday Craft Fair – Sellers Sign Up
*SELLER SIGN UP IS FULL* Kid & Teen Holiday Craft Fair – Sellers Sign Up
*SELLER SIGN UP IS FULL* When? Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 Set-Up Time: 4-5 pm Fair Time: 5-6:30 pm Where? Indoors, 2nd Floor Children's Department Who? Sellers can be kids and teens in Grade 12 and under. What? Sell your cool creations and crafty treasures. How? Sellers must sign-up online. Don't wait to sign up. a limited […]
Volunteer to make Winter & Holiday cards for senior citizens!
Volunteer to make Winter & Holiday cards for senior citizens!
**Registration is now closed, as of 11/21 at 8:15pm.** A fun 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 Services Board to distribute […]
Craft n Chat
Craft n Chat
Where: Teen Room Love crafting? Need an excuse or motivation to finish your craft project? Whether you draw, crochet, bead, or junk journaling, bring your project to the teen room after school to work on it with like minded people! No registration required. Grades 7 - 12.
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season TWO for Grades K – 2!
**THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL** For more information about this program, visit https://crazy8sclub.org/ 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 September 12 to November 21 (no meeting on October […]
Avon Girl Scout Volunteers
Sleepytime Stories and Stretches
Sleepytime Stories and Stretches
Relax and unwind before bedtime with stories, stretches, songs, and movement. We'll read stories, move, stretch and learn some 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. Monday evenings at […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- November & December 2022
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Music program with Ms. Jaimee at the Piano- November & December 2022
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. November 1: Favorites! November 8: NO PROGRAM FOR THIS DATE November 15: Bears! November 22: On the Go! - **PROGRAM IS CANCELLED TODAY. We apologize for the inconvenience** November 29: Food! […]
November Teen Readers Unite: Fire Becomes Her by Rosiee Thor
November Teen Readers Unite: Fire Becomes Her by Rosiee Thor
Date of this discussion: Tues. 11/15, 5:00-6:00 PM Who can sign up? Teens in Grades 7-12. This book is recommended for readers 12+. Location: discussion will be in person, in the 2nd Floor Board Room. The first 12 teens to sign up AND pickup their book will get a paperback copy to keep. Waitlisted teens […]
Library Board Monthly Meeting
Library Board Monthly Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Avon Free Public Library
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Wednesdays Drop in 11 am - 12 pm as space allows All Ages with Caregiver There will be a different creative experience each week September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14 & 21
Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
Travel Meetups (Virtual Meeting)
We travel because our life is defined by experiences. No matter whether we traveled near or far, all of those experiences helped us shape who we currently are. Join us for open discussions about your travel memories. Share your own adventures, photos from around the world and meet other travel enthusiasts. Please register once and […]
Teen Writer’s Block
Teen Writer’s Block
When: Wed. November 16th, 3:30-4:30pm Location: 2nd Floor, Teen Room Registration required, Grades 7 – 12 Join us for Teen Writer’s Book! This group is for teen writers looking to find other teens with the same interest. This group is run by Juliana Spink Mills, a wonderful local science fiction and fantasy author. This month’s […]
Should I Keep my Money Under the Mattress? Understanding Recessions, Depressions, and Inflation (Virtual Event)
Should I Keep my Money Under the Mattress? Understanding Recessions, Depressions, and Inflation (Virtual Event)
(This program was originally scheduled for November 2) Dr. Paramita Dhar returns to the Avon Library (via Zoom) to explain the differences between economic depressions and economic recessions, what they have to do with inflation, put them into historical context, help us understand how we got to where we are now, and answer the age-old […]
Virtual Anime Club
Virtual Anime Club
Join teens from Avon, Bloomfield, and West Hartford for a virtual anime club! This group is open to kids and teens with an interest in anime, manga, cartoons, comics, video games, and other related things. Open to: kids and teens entering Grades 6-12. Registration required, signing up for 1 event signs you up for all […]
Navigating College Admissions Successfully (Virtual)
Navigating College Admissions Successfully (Virtual)
When: Wed. November 16th, 7:00pm Location: Live on Zoom Registration required, grades 9 - 12. We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. The recent college admissions cycle was the most competitive to date. With most colleges […]
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
Cookies and Coloring
Cookies and Coloring
When: Thurs. November 17th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Take a break and relax after school with music, cookies and coloring sheets! We will have all the coloring sheets, gel pens, and colored pencils you need plus some cookies! Registration not required. For grades 7 - 12.
Book Buddies Fall 2022! Little Buddies sign up here!
Book Buddies Fall 2022! Little Buddies sign up here!
Parents: sign up your child to be a Little Buddy! Little Buddies must currently be in Grade K, 1, 2, or 3! This program will meet 4 times: We will meet IN PERSON AT THE LIBRARY from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the following dates: Dates: Thursday, October 27, Thursday, November 3, Thursday, November […]
Daisy Troop 60453
Library Board & Friends Treasurers Meeting
Girl Scout Troop 66704
(Virtual Event) Meditation as Medication – A Doctor’s Perspective
(Virtual Event) Meditation as Medication – A Doctor’s Perspective
Can meditation improve high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, or pain? If a doctor told you to meditate, would you hesitate? Matthew Raider, MD is a clinical physician and coordinating director of the Geriatric Teaching Program in Family Medicine at Middlesex Hospital in Connecticut. Learn how meditation can have a profound effect on your life. Dr. […]
Library Technician interview
Teen Fridays – Nintendo Switch Tournament
Teen Fridays – Nintendo Switch Tournament
When: Fri. November 18th, 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 golden banana […]
Artist Reception: Deborah Sacks
Artist Reception: Deborah Sacks
November Art Exhibit: Cats, Abstracts & Figures – DEBORAH SACKS Now on display in our Gallery through November 30, 2022 ARTIST RECEPTION: Saturday, November 19th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm in our Gallery Please join us in the Gallery for an afternoon reception and meet the talented artist on display this month, Deborah Sacks. Light refreshments will […]