AFPL Adult Programs

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

Events from this organizer

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  • Nothing But The Truth: Non-Fiction Book Club: Nickel and Dimed (in-person)

    The July 2026 selection is Nickel and Dimed: On (not) getting by in America, by Barbara Ehrenreich In this now classic work, Barbara Ehrenreich, our sharpest and most original social critic, goes "undercover" as an unskilled worker to reveal the dark side of American prosperity. This group will meet on the third Thursday of each […]

  • Connecticut’s Declaration of Independence (in-person, offsite)

    Offsite: West Avon Congregational Church 280 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United States

    Connecticut’s Declaration of Independence  Did you know that Connecticut has it’s own Declaration of Independence? Did you know that its timing was unique to the larger events going on in June of 1776 and reflected the quickly changing sentiments of the day. The Connecticut Courant and the pamphlet “Common Sense” played a big role in […]

  • Meditation as a Powerful Tool for Resiliency – July (Virtual Event)

    Online (Zoom)

    Meditation has been valued in the East for centuries as beneficial to physical, mental, and spiritual health. Now, Western medicine, through research-based studies is recognizing the efficacy of meditation for improving wellness.  Meditation presents proven benefits for spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health; as well as improved brain function and performance. Meditation can help to […]

  • An Afternoon with Author Peter Marzano (in-person)

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

    Join us for personal stories, writing insights, and lots of laughs with local author Peter Marzano!  Peter J. Marzano, the son of Irish and Italian immigrants, was born in New York City’s artistic neighborhood, Greenwich Village, and grew up on Staten Island. After attending Staten Island Community College, he worked for the NY Telephone Company […]

  • C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie (in-person)

    Recurring

    Conversations & Camaraderie: a Farmington Valley Men’s Social Group Focusing on friendship among men from Avon and the neighboring towns. This group is focused on in-depth, philosophical conversations on a variety of topics; each meeting will have a different conversation starter. As of January 2026, this group will meet every week. The same topic is explored […]