AFPL Adult Programs

Phone 860-673-9712 ext 4
Email avonref@www.avonctlibrary.info
Website https://www.avonctlibrary.info/for-adults/

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  • Psychological Thriller Book Discussion: I Let You Go

    Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United States

    Psychological Thriller Book Discussion Series at the Avon Public Library Tues., Aug. 25, 2026 at 7 PM: I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh A gripping psychological thriller that follows Jenna Gray as she tries to escape her past and build a new life. However, a tragic accident and a determined detective threaten to unravel […]

  • Poetry Group: 2026 Sessions (in-person)

    Join our in-person poetry conversation! This group will be led by poet and author Christine Beck. Christine will present a poem by a well-known poet, invite people to comment on it, and then offer a short writing exercise. The exercise would be fun and easy—no poetry background required. It’s always fun to share what everyone comes […]

  • The Original/Author Event with Priya Parmar (in-person)

    Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United States

    Join us for an in-person author event with Priya Parmar, to celebrate her latest book, The Original.   “Anyone interested in Hepburn’s early career will have a hard time resisting this stylish, insightful deconstruction of her carefully crafted public persona.” – Alida Becker, New York Times This stunning novel plunges into the tumultuous life of […]

  • Current Events 2026 (Virtual event)

    Recurring

    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 […]

  • From the Declaration of Independence to the Gettysburg Address (dramatic event, in-person)

    Join us for an in-person, dramatic event featuring Howard Wright as Abraham Lincoln. Exploring the life, words, and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, with a focus on how the Declaration of Independence and the vision of the Founding Fathers—particularly George Washington—shaped his thinking and inspired one of the most important speeches in American history: The […]