Join us for a virtual conversation with Charles Casillo to discuss Elizabeth & Monty. We will be discussing films featuring Elizabeth & Monty the week before (6/5/22). Please register for both events separately. Both events will be moderated by Bob Kagan and Tina Panik The critically acclaimed dual biography of the lifelong, platonic “love affair” […]

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. (A limited number of yoga mats are available.)  Caregivers are invited to participate as they feel comfortable. For children ages 4-6 with a […]

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, June 13th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm Where: Second floor, Art studio Join us to celebrate Pride! In a LGBTQIA+ affirming safe space, we are going to paint what pride means to us in this creative open ended art experience with real easels, canvas, and acrylic paint for all the colors of the […]

Join us for an in-person event with Marie Bostwick to celebrate the release of her new book! We're excited to host her again, this time at the library instead of just on Zoom! From the author of The Restoration of Celia Fairchild, comes a novel about the meaning of family and the places we call home. […]

Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for all ages with caregivers Drop in between 11:00 and 11:45 Wednesdays June 7,  14,  21

Join us for a moderated conversation with Hazezl Gaynor to celebrate the release of her new book, The Last Lifeboat. Gaynor’s The Last Lifeboat follows two women – a mother and a volunteer chaperone, one on land and one at sea – whose lives become forever intertwined when a ship meant to evacuate children from […]

Join us for three in-person programs with the Lion's Club. June 14: Healthcare Advocacy: Ensuring the best outcomes.  Navigating our healthcare system is a complicated maze. Learn how to advocate for yourself or others needs during provider visits, trips to the ER or during an inpatient stay. About our presenter: Nancy Frodermann, RN, MSN, iRNPA […]

When: Weds. June 14th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Join us to learn and play the card game Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.

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 […]

Living with Bears - Recent news headlines have created fear and panic  …you may wonder: Is it safe to have bears living among us?  Why is it that other communities seem to live more peacefully with bears, but not Connecticut? In this presentation, we will look at the sources of bear-human conflicts in Connecticut, and cover practical and […]

PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION OF THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SIMSBURY HIGH SCHOOL A free community event hosted by the towns of Simsbury, Avon, Farmington, and Canton and featuring performances by Nekita Waller, Damian Curtis Afro Cuban Jazz Project, Magic Soul Academy, and FriendZWorldMusic. Guests may bring their own picnic lunch and join friends […]