Library News
July/August Art Exhibit: The Photography of Stephen S. Myers
July/August Art Exhibit: The Photography of Stephen S. Myers Our summer exhibit features the photography of the late Stephen S. Myers (1942-2024). Throughout his long and varied career, Stephen’s photography was published extensively in national magazines including LIFE, New York, Playboy, Harper’s, NOVA and many others. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Fenimore Art Museum, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Smithsonian Design Museum, just to name a few. The exhibit in our Gallery has been carefully curated by Stephen’s son, Shepherd, and features a glimpse into the many different styles and periods of both his photography and life. Some of his earliest work depicts Soho in the 1960’s-70’s, including an incredible photo of the construction of the iconic World
America’s 250th
The Avon Library is working in conjunction with Avon’s 250th Coordinating Committee to plan events and programs to celebrate this anniversary. (Avon resident Shane Leighton created Avon’s 250th logo) For a complete list of town-wide events, click here For a reading list, click this link: America’s 250th AFPL Reading Guide Thursday, August 6 at 2:00 pm, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, Their Historic 50 Year Friendship (in-person, dramatic event). Register here Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 pm. From the Declaration of Independence to the Gettysburg Address (dramatic event, in-person) Register here Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 pm. Tavern Music. Details here; no registration required. Saturday, September 19, 11am-3pm. Printing Press Demo! Andy Vope from the Museum of Printing will be demonstrating historical printing with a rolling printing press. This interactive program will be in the atrium on the first floor of the library. Saturday,
Coming soon – a new library catalog experience!
Avon Library, along with 30+ other Library Connection members, will be migrating to a new library system this spring. The expected launch date is June 3. The new catalog will be easier to navigate and offer additional features. While we work towards this new system, here are some dates to keep in mind: April: The existing Library Connection Mobile app will no longer be available for download or update. If you have it installed, you can continue to use it. May 12-26: Holds may only be placed for pickup at the owning library. We will not be sending or receiving any more holds from other libraries until after June 3. May 27-June 3: Items cannot be placed on hold. You will not be able to login to your online account. You must have your library card to check out items;
Pride Month Programs, 2026
Join us for these events to celebrate Pride Month. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 3:45, Library Parking Lot: Pride Flag Raising/ 4pm-7pm, in-person: Annual Pride Block Party. Join us across the street on the lawn of the West Avon Congregational Church from 4:00-7:00 to celebrate pride month! Visit booths from local organizations, make pride crafts, collect free books, stickers, and swag, and enjoy lawn games. Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 pm, via Zoom: Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone/Virtual Event with Mischa Oak Join us for a moderated conversation with Mischa Oak, to celebrate the release of Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone. These are joyful life lessons from the LGBTQ+ community to help you move through the world with more harmony, authenticity, and possibility. Register here Wednesday, June 10 at 3:00 pm, for TEENS, in person: LGBTQ+
Celebrate National Library Week 2026!
Join us this April as we celebration National Library Week, with the theme of “Find Your Joy” All events are free to attend, except the Friends Author Luncheon. April is Passport to CT Libraries month! Stop by the Circulation Desk, pick up a passport, and begin the quest to visit as many CT libraries as you can this month. Participate April 1-30 for a chance to win a $200 Visa gift card. Participation is free, ask at the Circulation Desk for more details. Passport to CT Libraries is sponsored by the Connecticut Library Association. 4/18/26: 11:00-2:00 pm, Makerspace Open House at the Library, (in-person), Details and register here 4/21/26: 2:00 pm, Poems with Robert Frost (in-person), Actor Stephen Collins will share readings and excerpts from Robert Frost’s work. Register here 4/22/26: 2:00 pm, A Defiant
Spring Gardening Series 2026
Join us for these gardening programs! May 11, 2026, 7:00 pm: The world of Peonies! The talk will intertwine the rich history of this storied plant along with practical advice on growing great peonies in New England. Details here June 22, 2026: 6:30 pm: a film screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar. Details here ~~~ Completed programs: Thursday – March 5, 2026, Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Tuesday – March 10, 2026, Historical Pottery Demonstration with Steinhagen Pottery Wednesday – March 18, 2026, Spring and Summer Gardening Tips (Virtual) Thursday – March 19, 2026, The Three Sisters Garden Tuesday – March 24, 2026, “Pot Herbs, Sallads and Roots”: Kitchen Gardens in Early America (In-Person)