The Narragansett Bay Chorus performs popular music in the 4-part a cappella style known as “Barbershop”. Sundays at Three is sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. Free tickets at the doors starting at 2:15 pm. Doors open at 2:30. The hour-long programs start at 3:00 pm.

Select Mondays from 11-11:30 AM When?: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 29. Where?: Children’s Main Floor on the Big Carpet Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends under 6 with their caregivers! Registration is encouraged, drop ins are welcome.

Nancy walk in Board Room

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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 29 through March 25 (no program February 19) This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Season One.  Space […]

When: Monday, January 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Where: White Room Is there not enough D&D in your life? Learn how to be a Dungeon Master so that you start your own adventure with your friends! No materials or previous knowledge required.  

A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children’s Department (near the piano).  For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. January 9:  Winter Weather January 16:  Keep the Beat! January 23:  Food January 30:  Cats & Dogs! February 6:  Favorites! February 13:  Valentine's Day (canceled […]

A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children’s Department (near the piano).  For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. January 9:  Winter Weather January 16:  Keep the Beat! January 23:  Food January 30:  Cats & Dogs! February 6:  Favorites! February 13:  Valentine’s Day […]

Mariah Fredericks, author of The Lindbergh Nanny, returns to celebrate her new book, The Wharton Plot. Join us for this in-person presentation and moderated conversation. Superb…Fredericks hits this one out of the park.”―Library Journal (Starred Review) " dazzling, magical foray into the life of Edith Wharton... Sure to be one of the best books of […]

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Tuesday, January 30th at 6:00pm Children's Room Main Floor Come SING and DANCE away the winter BLUES! Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Recommended for grades K-3 Registration Encouraged, Drop-Ins Welcome!

Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00  Wednesdays April 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26  ADD TO CALENDAR

When: Wednesday, January 31 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Learn and play a new game! Registration not required. For grades 7 – 12.

Who: For kids ages 6 – 11 When: Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, January 17, 24, 31, and February 7. Registration required. *Sign Up for Each Event Individually* Where: The Children’s Department (2nd Floor) Communal LEGOs will be provided by the library.   If you are registered but don’t show up by 6:35pm, your spot […]

Baby and Me Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! Currently signing up babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27  

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 […]

Charlie J. Walk In Study Group

Attention adventurers in Grades 4-6! Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure tailored to friends in this peer group. This two hour session will include a short intro on rules/etiquette and how to play Dungeons and Dragons, a character for you to personalize, and a one-shot adventure that we will complete together. All levels […]

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! January 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 Registration required

“Pronouns, are they really that scary?” (Part of our New Year, New You series) The goal of this program is to educate and bring awareness regarding the use of pronouns and the importance of using someone’s correct pronouns among the transgender/gender diverse population. This will include explaining how and when to use the “they/them” pronouns […]

Walk IN Tutor Study Room Booking

An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver.  Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. Jan 12, […]

Rise Above the Story: Free Yourself From Past Trauma and Create the Life You Want Join us for a moderated conversation with Karena Kilcoyne, to celebrate her new book. What do we do when the pain of the past is too much to bear? When trauma and shame overwhelm us? When we feel empty and […]

When: Fri.  February 2nd, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library and hang out after school! Hang out and watch a movie in the teen room! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.

Happy National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! This holiday was created in the 1960s, in New York during Winter. Why? Why not. Come celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day by visiting the 2nd Floor Children's Department to eat free ice cream for breakfast (or brunch, or lunch). Friends of the Avon Free […]

Concert Program: This classical concert will feature piano compositions from classical composers such as Beethoven, Bach, Chopin and Mozart, selections to be determined. Corbin Beisner, concert pianist, will be presenting a piano classical concert concentrating on piano works by favorite classical composers. Corbin Beisner has been active as a classical pianist throughout the United States […]