Current Events (virtual program)

Thursday, December 26 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This is a freewheeling discussion of current affairs, culture, and anything else on our minds. There are never any shortage of topics to explore, and opinions to voice. Plan on about […]

Interfaith Panel: What Does it Mean to be Human? (in-person)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for an in-person, interfaith discussion of what it means to be human. What does each faith believe? Where do we come from? What is the origin of belief? […]

How to be Perfect: Discussion with Dr. Agnes B. Curry (in-person)

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for an in-person discussion of How to be Perfect; we’ll explore the questions, themes, and ideas within the book. About How to be Perfect: From the creator of The Good […]

Stories that ROCK: Geology for grades 4-6 (Session 1)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Stories that ROCK! For grades 4-6. Learn about local geology with Howard Wright, middle school science teacher and Science Department Head at Renbrook School, located in West Hartford, CT, who […]

Silent Book Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Monday, November 25, 2024; December 16, 2024; & January 6, 2025, 6:00 – 6:45 pm *Stay late until 7:00 pm if you’d like to share, mingle and socialize* In Person […]

Exploring Human Origins: ALA Traveling Exhibit

The Avon Library will be hosting an ALA Traveling Exhibit in the community room on the first floor, from December 1, 2024-Jan. 15, 2025, on the origins of humanity.  We’ll be offering […]

Save America’s Treasures Spotlight: Finishing Touches

As we worked on our Save America’s Treasures Project, we showcased items we’ve scanned, carefully repackaged with archival products, or discovered within the collection.  Thank you for supporting our project!  […]

Sundays at Three, 2025 Music Concerts

Sundays at Three, sponsored by the Friends of The Avon Free Public Library These free concerts, made possible by the Friends of The Avon Free Public Library, through their fundraising […]

November Art Exhibit: Avon Arts Association Holiday Art Show

November Art Exhibit:  Avon Arts Association Holiday Art Show Featured in our Gallery for the month of November is the Holiday Art Show by the Avon Arts Association.  Make a […]

Flipster: a new resource for digital magazines!

Looking for top magazines like People Weekly, The New Yorker, Real Simple, or Vanity Fair that you can access through any browser as well as on your iPhone, Android or […]

Friends of the Avon Library BOOK SALE

Mark Your Calendars!! THREE-DAY USED BOOK SALE:  October 18-20, 2024 Friday, October 18:  PREVIEW SALE  ~  4pm-8pm  ~  $10 admission Saturday, October 19:  open 9am-4pm  ~  No admission fee Sunday, […]