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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  • Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone/Virtual Event with Mischa Oak

    Online (Zoom)
    Teen Programs

    Join us for a moderated conversation with Mischa Oak, to celebrate the release of Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone. These are joyful life lessons from the LGBTQ+ community to help you move through the world with more harmony, authenticity, and possibility.   Rainbow Wisdom is a companion for anyone who wants to live […]

  • Wednesday Morning Book Club – The Lost Bookshop

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

    Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods. Copies of the book and a reader’s guide will be available to check out ahead of time at the Reference Desk. Past participation is not required for this once-a-month book club. Everyone is welcome to join the low-key, no long-term commitment, […]

  • Penguins, Polar Bears, Parks and Peaks: Bio-Geographical Journeys to the Four Poles in one Year (In-Person Event)

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

    It has become fashionable in the last few years to scale the seven highest peaks on each continent or walk across a continent or visit every country in the world. In this vein, our speaker, Dr Richard Benfield took four journeys in 2023 to the four geographic poles: North Pole, South Pole and the other […]

  • 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-pereson 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 […]

  • 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 […]