Mariachi Mexico Antiguo, established in 1210, symbolizes extraordinary musicianship and renewed focus on the tradition of Mariachi. 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.

What?: A song and dance storytime open to all ages, led by Librarian Lex and their raccoon buddy! When?: Select Mondays from 11:00-11:30 AM                      March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8 Where?: The Children's Department Main Floor Registration is encouraged for this storytime, so you […]

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 […]

Relax before bedtime with stories and stretching!  We’ll share stories, do yoga, music and movement, and learn fun and simple breathing techniques to relax. 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! For children ages 4-7 […]

NEW DATE! This event has been rescheduled from its original 3/12 date.  Join us for a presentation and moderated conversation with author Jennifer Ryan, to celebrate the release of her new book, The Underground Library.When the Blitz imperils the heart of a London neighborhood, three young women must use their fighting spirit to save the community’s […]

Conversations & Camaraderie: a Farmington Valley Men’s Social Group Focusing on friendship among men from Avon and the neighboring towns. This new group is focused on in-depth, philosophical conversations on a variety of topics; each meeting will have a different conversation starter. The first meeting will focus on growing up during the 1950s and 1960s, and […]

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. March 5:  Favorites! March 12:  Outer Space! March 19:  Birds! March 26:  Springtime Fun! April 2:  Favorites! April 9:  On the Go! April 16:  NO […]

Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA.  No appointment needed. The VNA is here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here When Avon Schools are canceled, there is no VNA clinic at the […]

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. March 5:  Favorites! March 12:  Outer Space! March 19:  Birds! March 26:  Springtime Fun! April 2:  Favorites! April 9:  On the Go! April 16:  […]

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Our book for March is...  Mellybean and the Giant Monster by Mike White, a nominee of the 2024 Nutmeg Book Award. This book discussion is for children in grades 2-3.  Nutmeg Narwhals is a book club that meets approximately once a month where we discuss elementary Nutmeg nominees! At each meeting we discuss the book and […]

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 and help make it a place they want to be! Have fun […]

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

Where: Teen Room It’s a half day at school, come to the library and watch a movie! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.

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Enjoy dance, music, gulal* One of the major festivals of India, Holi is celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety on the full moon day in the month of March. What makes Holi so unique and special is the spirit of it which remains the same throughout India and even across the globe, wherever it is celebrated. […]

This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.

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 […]

Where: Teen Room It’s a half day at school, come to the library and watch a movie! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.

Spring 2024 Book Buddies: sign up for Big Buddies! Teens in Grades 7-12 can sign up to be a Big Buddy! Are you a teen who needs volunteer hours? Do you like volunteering with little kids? Book Buddies is for you! What is Book Buddies? Big Buddies are teen volunteers in Grades 7-12. You will get paired […]

Registration is full for this program. Waitlist is full for this program.   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. […]

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The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join Ajili Hodari Esq. long time meditator as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation.  It can reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, yet powerful time-tested meditation technique […]

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