April Art Exhibit: Artistic Edge Studio – Student Art Show
Gallery Exhibit 281 Country Club Rd, Avon**We are OUT of bags!** Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
Throughout the Library 281 Country Club Rd, Avon**We are OUT of bags!** Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
Throughout the Library 281 Country Club Rd, Avon**We are OUT of bags!** Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
Throughout the Library 281 Country Club Rd, AvonDo, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
Children's Department Main Room 281 Country Club Road, Avon**We are OUT of bags!** Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
Throughout the Library 281 Country Club Rd, Avon**We are OUT of bags!** Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
Throughout the Library 281 Country Club Rd, AvonParties, the Press, and Political Politeness (Well, Not Really!)[in-person]
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, Avon**We are OUT of bags!** Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
Throughout the Library 281 Country Club Rd, AvonWeek of Events
April Art Exhibit: Artistic Edge Studio – Student Art Show
April Art Exhibit: Artistic Edge Studio – Student Art Show
ARTISTIC EDGE STUDIO presents: Seeing Takes Time A student art show featuring over 100 pieces of artwork by 50 artists On display in our Gallery: April 1 - April 28, 2024 Fine artist Heather Bondorew Sawtelle is the founder and sole teacher at Artistic Edge Studio. “Teaching art and sharing what I have learned has […]
**We are OUT of bags!** Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
**We are OUT of bags!** Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
Do you enjoy art and being creative? You can volunteer to make cards for senior citizens to make their birthdays more special! The Avon Library and the Avon Youth Services Bureau will provide card-making supplies for you to make cards for the senior citizens of Avon to bring birthday fun and cheer. Cards will be […]
Alberta C
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Three!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math – Season Three!
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 […]
Girl Scout Troop 66502
Joel
Marketing Committee
C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie
C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie
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 […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
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 […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March & April 2024 (p.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March & April 2024 (p.m.)
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: […]
(Virtual Event) Backyard Composting
(Virtual Event) Backyard Composting
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 […]
Public Speaking Club
Public Speaking Club
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 […]
Tales and Tunes
Tales and Tunes
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!
Website meeting
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
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
American Flygirl: Author Event with Susan Ankeny (virtual)
American Flygirl: Author Event with Susan Ankeny (virtual)
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 […]
Friends of the Avon Library Board Meeting
Girl Scout Troop 66837 Silver Awards
Welcome to the New World: Graphic Novel Discussion
Welcome to the New World: Graphic Novel Discussion
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 […]
Spring Kids Lego Club 2024
Spring Kids Lego Club 2024
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)
Celebrate Spring with Meryl Streep: A Retrospective of One of the Great Actresses of Our Time (virtual film discussions)
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
Baby and Me
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
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
Tom C
Brownie Troop 60453
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep!
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep!
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
Parties, the Press, and Political Politeness (Well, Not Really!)[in-person]
Parties, the Press, and Political Politeness (Well, Not Really!)[in-person]
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 […]
(Virtual Event) The Power of Meditation
(Virtual Event) The Power of Meditation
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 […]
Relay for Life Meeting
Bad Movie Friday
Bad Movie Friday
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.