Do you love playing chess?  Are you looking to meet other players and expand your chess playing skills? Come to in-person chess club!  We will meet on the following Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm: Monday, Nov. 7 Monday, Nov. 21 Monday, Dec. 5 Monday, Dec. 19 We will meet on the 2nd floor of the children's department.  […]

In Case You Missed Them: Some Great Films from the 2020’s  Discussions will take place on Zoom at 7:00 pm.   View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion. November 28, Parallel Mothers, 2021, Directed by Pedro Almodovar.  Two women meet in a hospital room where they are […]

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! […]

When: Tuesday, December 6th from 3:30 - 4:00 (Session One) Where: Floor 1, Community Room Feeling stressed? Come take a break and boost your spirits! Join us in the community room for some paws-itivity and a general pup-lifting good time! For grades 7 - 12. Registration required

When: Tuesday, December 6th from 4:00 - 4:30 pm (session two) Where: Floor 1, Community Room Feeling stressed? Come take a break and boost your spirits! Join us in the community room for some paws-itivity and a general pup-lifting good time! For grades 7 - 12. Registration required

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

We will read, dance, play instruments, stretch, and sign in this busy, movement based group. Hear favorite classic songs, fun from Laurie Berkner, and even some popular radio and movie tunes. Who: For ages five and under with a caregiver Geared to ages 2 - 4, siblings are welcome! When: Wednesday mornings @ 10:30 a.m. […]

Join the Morning Book Club to talk about Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce. Two women embark on a quest to the other side of the world in search of a childhood obsession. Copies of the book and a reader's guide will be available to check out ahead of time at the Reference Desk. Learn […]

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    

Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor Registration required, all ages welcome. Join us on the second floor, children’s department main floor for Pokémon Trading Card Club! Venture into the exciting world of Pokémon! Bring cards to show off or trade. The library Pokéstop will also be lured, so you can bring your portable device and […]

When? Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 Fair Time: 5-6:30 pm Where? Indoors, 2nd Floor Children's Department All ages welcome to shop the craft fair! What? Register for a reminder to join us to SHOP the craft fair! Join us to shop the cool creations and crafty treasure made by kids and teens in Grades 12 and […]

Join us for a moderated conversation with Kitty Zeldis to celebrate her newest novel! From the bestselling author of Not Our Kind, comes The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights, a new historical novel set-in turn of 20th century New York & New Orleans, about two women, their burgeoning friendship, and the secrets they hold. It is 1924 […]

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: Thurs. December 8th, 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.

Date of this discussion: Thurs. 12/8, 5:00-6:00 PM Who can sign up? Teens in Grades 7-12. Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater is recommended for readers 12+. Forestborn by Elayne Audrey Becker 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 […]

Come join us for a special holiday-themed music program where we will sing a variety of winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa songs and share a few stories.  Come sing, dance, and play instruments with us! A holiday backdrop will be available after the program for families to take photos so feel free to wear your […]

When: Fri. December 9th, 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 […]