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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  • Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days: A Conversation with Jared Cade (virtual)

    Online (Zoom)

    Join us for a conversation with Jared Cade to discuss his book, Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days.  About Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days.  In December 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared in bizarre circumstances from her home in Berkshire, England. The discovery of the crime writer's abandoned car led to the biggest manhunt […]

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

    Recurring
    Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United States

    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 […]

  • The Black See Gambit/Author Event with Peter Marzano (in-person)

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

    Join us for a celebration of Peter Marzano's newest book! He'll have new stories to share, fresh slides, and do a short reading for the audience. About The Black Sea Gambit The Black Sea Gambit plunges Interpol agent Brian O’Sullivan into a deadly race across Europe when his infant daughter is kidnapped and his love […]

  • Agatha Christie’s Disappearance: An Exploration in Fiction (virtual)

    Join us for a virtual presentation and discussion about Agatha Christie's eleven day disappearance.  We'll explore the story through three works of fiction: The Christie Affair, by Nina de Gramont The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, by Marie Benedict A Talent for Murder, by Andrew Wilson Feel free to read ahead, or enjoy the event and […]

  • Agatha Christie’s Disappearance, as seen in Pop Culture (virtual)

    Online (Zoom)

    Join us for a lively presentation and conversation with Kemper Donovan, host of the All About Agatha podcast.  We'll explore the many incarnations, representations, and interpretations of Agatha Christie’s disappearance in pop culture: film, literature, theater, etc. Which versions seem plausible? Which ones are outlandish? We’ll discuss, evaluate, and even rank these interpretations with audience input. All […]