A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting)  For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesdays at 11:00 […]

When: Tuesday, May 30th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm Where: Teen Room Registration required, Grades 7 + 8 Teens in Grades 7 + 8 can now provide input to expand our YA/Teen collection and plan programs! Share your knowledge, creativity and interests to make the Avon Free Public Library a place that teens feel welcome […]

This Dungeons and Dragons experience for kids in Grades 4-6 will include a simplified, rules-light adventure. Open to Kids in Grades 4-6 Registration required. Limited spaces. This program will occur over 5 Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm.  May 2, May 16, May 30: Campaign!  Maybe you want to prove to yourself that you are strong and capable. Maybe […]

Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Virtual - Zoom Webinar   In 2019, a class of student researchers at Central CT State University led by Professor William Mann, in collaboration with the Connecticut Historical Society, uncovered and chronicled the deep, rich history of the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities. What […]

Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 11:00 and 11:45 Wednesdays March 29 April 5, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

NEW DATE: This event will now be held on Wednesday, 6/21/23, at 2pm. We apologize for any inconvenience, but hope you can join us on the new date and time!  Join us for a presentation and discussion on the ONLY book anyone has been reading for the past year! Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus […]

When: Wednesday, May 31st from 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Come hang out in the teen room and explore/create art using different kinds of art supplies! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.

When: Wednesday, May 31st from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Where: 2nd floor, Teen Room Registration required, Grades 9 – 12 Open to teens in Grades 9-12 who want to get volunteer credit and give their voice to help shape the Teen Room of the Avon Free Public Library. We will discuss and plan future teen […]

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 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10 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 […]

You’re invited to the Avon’s second annual PRIDE block party! Giveaways, a bouncy house, LGBTQIA+ resources, Touch-a-Truck, “Avon Cares” sign sale, and more! No registration, just come by! Sign up to get a reminder email. Event will be held at the West Avon Congregational Church, 280 Country Club Rd., Avon (across the street from the library!)* […]

When: Fri. June 2nd, 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 Superfight! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.