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 April 15 through June 10th (no program May 27th) This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Seasons One and […]

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 […]

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:  […]

Adding compost to gardens each planting season can protect soil structure, feed the soil with nutrients, and promote soil microbes. This talk will discuss how to make compost with kitchen wastes, fallen leaves, and lawn clippings in backyards. Presenter: Dr. Yonghao Li is a plant pathologist running the Plant Disease Information Office at the Connecticut […]

Where: 2nd Floor, Board Room Want to become a more confident speaker? Join us in a supportive, community environment where we will prepare and present speeches, give presentation, answer impromptu questions and give + receive constructive feedback. Elevate your communication and boost your confidence! This is great practice for school assignments, job interviews, and career […]

Tuesday, April 30th at 6:00pm Children’s Room Main Floor Put a SPRING into your step Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Recommended for ages 3 & up 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

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Join us for a virtual author event to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander month; we'll be celebrating the release of Susan Ankeny's new book, Fly Girl.  A uniquely hidden figure, Hazel Ying Lee was a pioneering trailblazer in the history of WWII, aviation, women, the military, and America, yet her inspiring story and extraordinary accomplishments […]

When: Weds. May 1, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Teen Room No registration required, grades 7 – 12. Create, trade and unite! Create Artist Trading Cards.  All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity!

When: Fri. May 28th 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.

Welcome to the New World: Graphic Novel Discussion Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 6 pm In Person - 1st Floor Community Room For Adults & Grades 9+   Join us to discuss, "Welcome to the New World," by Jake Halpern, the New York Times Pulitzer Prize–winning graphic story of a refugee family who fled the civil war […]

Who: For kids ages 6 – 11 When: Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 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 will […]

Celebrate Spring with Meryl Streep: A Retrospective of One of the Great Actresses of Our Time (virtual film discussions) View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion led by Bob Kagan. April 3, Kramer vs. Kramer, Directed by Robert Benton, 1977. Streep  and Dustin Hoffman light up […]

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 […]

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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! April 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Registration required

Join us for an in-person history lecture with Dr. Matthew Warshauer! “Parties, the Press, and Political Politeness ​(Well, Not Really!)” Can’t we all just get along?  Let’s go back to the good old days when partisanship wasn’t so bad, the press was fairly balanced, and courtesy reigned over American politics!  Really?  Join Matt Warshauer, professor […]

Take control of your life! Meditation is a simple way to deal with the daily stress we’re all familiar with. By incorporating this simple technique into your busy schedule, you can make it work for you. It will connect you with the source of peace and joy already within you. Join Arjili Hodari Esq for this […]

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.