Islam is a belief system held by over one billion people.. Yet, little is taught about its core beliefs, texts, and rituals. This series continues where the first sessions left off, by continuing to introduce Non-Muslims to Islam and Muslim communities. It is designed to engage students on Islam in our present context. What is Islam and what are its core tenets? This module, covered over 3 classes, will cover the essential beliefs and practices of Muslims. Focus will be…

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 event.

Unearthing History: The discovery of a 12,500 year old Paleo-Indian site along the Farmington River in Avon. Join us for a virtual series of lectures, sponsored by a grant from Farmington Bank Community Foundation that will cover the archaeology, geology, and anthropology of life along the Farmington River, with a focus on the Brian D. Jones Paleo-Indian discovery in Avon. Events are free to attend. Webinars will be recorded and posted to the Avon Library's YouTube Channel. March 4, 7:00…

We travel because our life is defined by experiences. No matter whether we traveled near or far, all of those experiences helped us shape who we currently are. Join us for open discussions about your travel memories. Share your own adventures, photos from around the world and meet other travel enthusiasts. Please register once and a Zoom link will be sent to you before each meeting. Wednesday - February 10, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Wednesday - March 10, 2021…

Islam is a belief system held by over one billion people.. Yet, little is taught about its core beliefs, texts, and rituals. This series continues where the first sessions left off, by continuing to introduce Non-Muslims to Islam and Muslim communities. It is designed to engage students on Islam in our present context. What is Islam and what are its core tenets? This module, covered over 3 classes, will cover the essential beliefs and practices of Muslims. Focus will be…

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 event.

The origin of a streamlined train back in the 1860s and the rise of streamlined trains in the 1930s which was to help bring riders back to the trains in the Depression years. The decline of passenger service in the 1950s and the resurgence of unique streamlined trains in the 1950s to lure travel back to the rails and the failure of these concepts. The program also covers the famous industrial designers of the 1930s and the streamlined trains and…

Pollinators are in trouble. You can help. Create and improve habitat in your yard for birds, bees and butterflies.  This talk will provide information and resources for both the beginner and experienced wildlife gardener alike. Even if don’t have a large area to work with, you can plant it and the pollinators will come. Presenter: Jim Sirch is the Education Coordinator at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. Jim was past president and is currently on the board of…

Are you turning 65 or just confused about Medicare?  Medicare can be a confusing topic.  This FREE seminar by the father-daughter team of Lou Pelletier and Jessica Pelletier from American Senior Benefits will educate you on the options and programs available.  Learn what Medicare options best meet your needs.  If you are over 65, educate yourself about the many laws and programs that may be relevant to your situation, such as maximizing social security or protecting your assets from long…

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 event.

Food is nature’s medicine. Join Marisa your ShopRite dietitian to discover which foods can give your immune system a boost! Having a healthy and strong immune system can ward off sickness and disease. But you don’t have to turn to medication! You can EAT to stay strong and healthy. Join Marisa to find out which nutrients and foods are immune system power houses!

Large acreage’s of Connecticut are devoted to lawns. Knowing the proper methods for caring for lawns results in better grass. In many instances use of fertilizers and pesticides can be reduced. Proper fertilizing, weed control, disease prevention, mowing, watering and seeding techniques are discussed. Presenter: Gregory Bugbee is an expert in invasive aquatic plants, soil fertility, turfgrass, potting media, composting, and utilization of composted biosolids in horticulture. Principal investigator – Invasive Aquatic Plant Program. In charge of the soil testing…

Islam is a belief system held by over one billion people.. Yet, little is taught about its core beliefs, texts, and rituals. This series continues where the first sessions left off, by continuing to introduce Non-Muslims to Islam and Muslim communities. It is designed to engage students on Islam in our present context. What is Islam and what are its core tenets? This module, covered over 3 classes, will cover the essential beliefs and practices of Muslims. Focus will be…

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 event.

The bobcat is the only wild cat found in Connecticut and the most common wild cat in North America. The presentation will focus on the natural history of bobcats in Connecticut.  Once considered a threat to agriculture and game species as well as a high value on its pelts the state had concerns that the bobcat population could be over harvested. So, in 1972 the bobcat was reclassified as a protected fur bearer in Connecticut with no hunting or trapping seasons.…

Backyard Astronomy! Join CCSU astronomy professor Dr. Kristine Larsen in a journey through space and time as we preview astronomical events that you can view from your own backyard (as well as helpful hints for using that pair of binoculars you probably have stashed away in a closet to enhance your skywatching). Please register and a Zoom link will be sent out before the event.

Enjoy an art tour from the comfort of your home! Wander vicariously through fabulous private gardens, from ancient to medieval, brought to you by the art and plants of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its branch museum, The Cloisters. Presented by art historian, Michael Norris. Mr. Norris got his BA in classics from the University of California at San Diego and his MA in classics and Ph.D. in art history at the University of California at Santa Barbara.  He…

Are you turning 65 or just confused about Medicare?  Medicare can be a confusing topic.  This FREE seminar by the father-daughter team of Lou Pelletier and Jessica Pelletier from American Senior Benefits will educate you on the options and programs available.  Learn what Medicare options best meet your needs.  If you are over 65, educate yourself about the many laws and programs that may be relevant to your situation, such as maximizing social security or protecting your assets from long…

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 event.

Goths, Gargoyles and God: The Building of The Magnificent Medieval Cathedrals At the turn of the 1000 AD millennium in Europe, churches were small, dark, thick-walled, and dingy. Less than two hundred years later​ churches were large, spectacular architectural wonders, rising over two hundred feet in the nave, airy and lit by glorious colored glass windows the size of tennis courts.  Today, a thousand years later,  these glorious medieval cathedrals and churches soar above the European cities for which they…

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 event.

Unearthing History: The discovery of a 12,500 year old Paleo-Indian site along the Farmington River in Avon. Join us for a virtual series of lectures, sponsored by a grant from Farmington Bank Community Foundation that will cover the archaeology, geology, and anthropology of life along the Farmington River, with a focus on the Brian D. Jones Paleo-Indian discovery in Avon. Events are free to attend. Webinars will be recorded and posted to the Avon Library's YouTube Channel. A Rift, not the…

Berries have high nutritional values and full of health benefits.  Since some of them generally don't require too much space and are low-maintenance, you can enjoy fresh fruit from early summer through late fall by growing them in your backyards. This talk will discuss how to select and grow easy and quick yielding berries in your home gardens. Presenter: Dr. Yonghao Li, a plant pathologist, runs the Plant Disease Information Office at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven,…

We travel because our life is defined by experiences. No matter whether we traveled near or far, all of those experiences helped us shape who we currently are. Join us for open discussions about your travel memories. Share your own adventures, photos from around the world and meet other travel enthusiasts. Please register once and a Zoom link will be sent to you before each meeting. Wednesday - February 10, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm Wednesday - March 10, 2021…

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 event.

“Hope is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all -" ~Emily Dickinson Join Anne Swaim, Executive Director of Saw Mill River Audubon, to learn about birding (aka birdwatching), an activity joyfully shared by over 45 million people worldwide! With stunning images, sounds, and videos, Ms. Swain  will show you how to find and identify birds year-round, where to go birding, and how…

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 event.

What's the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? How many kinds of turtles live in Connecticut? When did the first turtle appear on Earth? Turtles are Treasures is a presentation about these charming shelled reptiles, from the first turtles to modern-day species, and their viral role for a healthy planet. Master Wildlife Conservationist Maureen Heidtmann will discuss these, and other, turtle topics. Presenter: Maureen Heidtmann is a Certified Wildlife Conservationist and licensed wildlife caretaker for the state of Connecticut. Her…

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 event.

How many kinds of snakes call Connecticut home? How to ID a venomous snake. What good are snakes, anyway? Maureen Heidtmann will present For Goodness Snakes! a program about snakes, with a focus on Connecticut's scaly residents. Presenter: Maureen Heidtmann is a Certified Wildlife Conservationist and licensed wildlife caretaker for the state of Connecticut. Her focus is on the conservation of bats, but the health of all wildlife is of major importance to Maureen. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent…

Unearthing History: The discovery of a 12,500 year old Paleo-Indian site along the Farmington River in Avon. Join us for a virtual series of lectures, sponsored by a grant from Farmington Bank Community Foundation that will cover the archaeology, geology, and anthropology of life along the Farmington River, including the Brian D. Jones Paleo-Indian discovery in Avon. Events are free to attend. Webinars will be recorded and posted to the Avon Library's YouTube Channel. Connecticut Before History: The Deep Story of…

Do all kinds of mosquitoes bite humans? Are some mosquitoes pollinators?  Join us for The Sting and I, a presentation by Maureen Heidtmann about these pesky insects and ways to safely control them using natural methods, including predators. Presenter: Maureen Heidtmann is a Certified Wildlife Conservationist and licensed wildlife caretaker for the state of Connecticut. Her focus is on the conservation of bats, but the health of all wildlife is of major importance to Maureen. Please register and a Zoom link…

Do you have arachnophobia? You are not alone, but there is no reason to fear (most) spiders. Join us for The Silk Road, presented by Maureen Heidtmann, and learn about these creepily fascinating, and vital, inhabitants of our planet. Presenter: Maureen Heidtmann is a Certified Wildlife Conservationist and licensed wildlife caretaker for the state of Connecticut. Her focus is on the conservation of bats, but the health of all wildlife is of major importance to Maureen. Please register and a Zoom…

Meditation is being prescribed by many medical practitioners and has been widely recognized as a means to enhance one’s health and reduce stress. Throughout the nation meditation has become a positive force for health and wellbeing. Join Dave Buck long time meditator for this lively and engaging workshop. There will even be a chance to practice this technique. Presenter: Dave Buck and his wife, Nora, have lived in South Florida for almost 18 years. He is a Senior Manager of…