AFPL Adult Programs
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“Remember Liss: A New American Founding Figure” (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin historian and author Claire Bellerjeau for a one-hour program as she discusses the discovery of a new founding figure named Elizabeth, or Liss. Liss was enslaved by the Townsend family of Oyster Bay, New York, whose most famous member was Robert Townsend aka “Culper, Jr.”, George Washington's lead spy in Manhattan during the Revolutionary […]
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“The Pride & Prejudice of Fashion: Clothing Styles of the Jane Austen Era” (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesCelebrate the anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen as we wander through the wardrobes of some of Miss Austen’s most famous characters. Explore the silhouettes of the clothing worn by the ladies and gentlemen of the day, while learning about the accessories they would have used and the reasons behind their usage. Together, we […]
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Seniors Job Bank Workshops (in-person)
FREE WORKSHOPS! Foundations of Success in the Job Market, Digital Tools, Thriving in the Next Chapter NEXT CHAPTER SUCCESS WORKSHOPS: West Hartford: April 7, 8, 9 at the West Hartford Noah Webster Library Bloomfield: April 21, 22, 23 at the Bloomfield Library Avon: April 28, 29, 30 at the Avon Free Public Library September workshops will be […]
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C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie (in-person)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesConversations & 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 […]
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Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic (2026)
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesGet your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County. No appointment needed. The visiting nurses are here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here When Avon Schools are canceled, there is no VNA […]