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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  • Reducing Stress in Everyday Life through Meditation – June (Virtual Event)

    Online (Zoom)

    The scientific community has been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join Gerry Gorman a long-time meditator as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, and enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, time-tested, ancient, and effective meditation technique. There […]

  • From Struggles to Strength: Addressing Today’s Challenges and Fostering Hope in the Trans Community (in-person)

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

    Join us for an in-person program to educate and bring awareness regarding the transgender/gender-expansive population. Jillian will explore topics and issues based on her education, experience in the field, and lived personal experience. The audience will become familiar with what affirming care looks like and the truths and misconceptions of gender affirming care to develop an […]

  • ShamROCKing Her Way Through Avon: Mary Kay Andrews Author Event (in-person)

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

    Mary Kay Andrews returns to the Avon Library! We'll be celebrating the release of Road Trip. Get ready for fun road-trip themed giveaways and snacks. Brand-new from New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews! The Queen of the Summer Read is back with her first novel in two years! Maeve and Therese Dunigan are sisters–but the […]

  • The Art of Becoming a Citizen/Virtual Author Event with Gail Godwin

    Join us for a virtual conversation with author Gail Godwin, to celebrate the release of her new memoir, The Art of Becoming A Citizen. From the three-time National Book Award nominee and New York Times bestselling author Gail Godwin comes an incandescent reflection on past and present that speaks urgently to our current political moment. "He just […]

  • Through Billy Lee’s Eyes: Meet the Personal Assistant to George Washington (dramatic event, in-person)

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

    Join us for a dramatic event to commemorate the 250th! "Renowned storyteller Andre Keitt portrays William (Billy) Lee, an American enslaved man who was the personal assistant of George Washington, before, during, and after the American Revolution. “Billy Lee,” began serving Washington as a young boy, stood by his side as a valuable servant until […]