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3 events,
April Art Exhibit: Artistic Edge Studio – Student Art Show
Gallery Exhibit
ARTISTIC EDGE STUDIO presents: Seeing Takes Time A student art show featuring over 100 pieces of artwork by 50 artists On display in our Gallery: April 1 - April 28, 2024 Fine artist Heather Bondorew Sawtelle is the founder and sole teacher at Artistic Edge Studio. “Teaching art and sharing what I have learned has […]
**We are OUT of bags!** Volunteer to make Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens!
Throughout the Library
Do you enjoy art and being creative? You can volunteer to make cards for senior citizens to make their birthdays more special! The Avon Library and the Avon Youth Services Bureau will provide card-making supplies for you to make cards for the senior citizens of Avon to bring birthday fun and cheer. Cards will be […]
8 events,
13 events,
C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie
C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Conversations & Camaraderie: a Farmington Valley Men’s Social Group Focusing on friendship among men from Avon and the neighboring towns. This new group is focused on in-depth, philosophical conversations on a variety of topics; each meeting will have a different conversation starter. The first meeting will focus on growing up during the 1950s and 1960s, and […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
Do, Re, (You &) Me! March and April 2024 (a.m.)
Children’s Department Main Room
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children’s Department (near the piano). For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. March 5: Favorites! March 12: Outer Space! March 19: Birds! March 26: Springtime Fun! April 2: Favorites! April 9: On the Go! April 16: NO […]
13 events,
17 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
Baby and Me Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! Currently signing up babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27
9 events,
5 events,
May Art Exhibit: Pine Grove School & Roaring Brook School
Gallery Exhibit
May Art Exhibit: Pine Grove School & Roaring Brook School On display in our Gallery for the month of May is the Spring Art Show, featuring pieces from students at Pine Grove School and Roaring Brook School here in Avon. This colorful collection of work showcases the creativity and imagination of the young students and […]
13 events,
May Short and Sweet Storytime
May Short and Sweet Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Join us on Monday mornings in May for a 15 minute story time followed by a fun craft! We’ll sing, dance, hear a story or two, and create! All ages are welcome. Registration is required for this story time.
13 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- May & June 2024
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- May & June 2024
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesday mornings at […]
8 events,
Teen Games Unplugged: Telestrations
Teen Games Unplugged: Telestrations
Teen Room
When: Weds. May 8th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Join us to learn and play the board game Telestrations! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
13 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
Baby and Me Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! Currently signing up babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27
6 events,
5 events,
10 events,
May Short and Sweet Storytime
May Short and Sweet Storytime
Children’s Department Main Room
Join us on Monday mornings in May for a 15 minute story time followed by a fun craft! We’ll sing, dance, hear a story or two, and create! All ages are welcome. Registration is required for this story time.
6 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- May & June 2024
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- May & June 2024
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesday mornings at […]
13 events,
Wednesday Morning Book Club: The Last Mrs. Parrish
Wednesday Morning Book Club: The Last Mrs. Parrish
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine. A REESE WITHERSPOON HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK WITH OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! “Will keep you up. In a ‘can’t put it down’ way. It’s ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ with XX chromosomes.” —The Skimm “Deliciously duplicitous. . . . equally […]
12 events,
5 events,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. May 17, […]
6 events,
*Update* Changed to Virtual: Health at Every Size
*Update* Changed to Virtual: Health at Every Size
Online (Zoom)
Saturday, May 18, 2024 11 am - 12 pm *Update* Changed to Virtual, Zoom Webinar (Previous: 1st Floor Community Room) Health at Every Size (HAES) is a holistic approach that views health not in terms of a lack of illness, but rather an individual resource that we all have the opportunity to work toward if we […]
7 events,
13 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- May & June 2024
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- May & June 2024
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesday mornings at […]
Sign Language Practice Group
Sign Language Practice Group
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join our new group! If you want to practice your sign language, learn from others, and meet new people, attend the first meeting of our sign language group! We'll meet in the atrium (on the first floor by magazines) and set guidelines, goals, and future meeting times. Please register so we can set up enough […]
14 events,
9 events,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. May 17, […]
5 events,
Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic/Virtual Author Event with Tabitha Stanmore
Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic/Virtual Author Event with Tabitha Stanmore
Online (Zoom)
Join us for a virtual conversation with Tabitha Stanmore to celebrate the release of her new book, Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic (May 28). It’s a spritely and deeply researched history of magical problem-solving in a distant, unsettled, and strangely familiar time. Imagine: it’s 1600, and you’ve lost your keys. You’ve scoured your house. They’re […]
10 events,
C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie
C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Conversations & Camaraderie: a Farmington Valley Men’s Social Group Focusing on friendship among men from Avon and the neighboring towns. This new group is focused on in-depth, philosophical conversations on a variety of topics; each meeting will have a different conversation starter. The first meeting will focus on growing up during the 1950s and 1960s, and […]
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- May & June 2024
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- May & June 2024
Library Lawn
A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! (If there is bad weather on any of the following dates, the program will meet indoors, in the Children’s Department on the 2nd floor of the library instead of the lawn). Tuesday mornings at […]
Sign Language Practice Group
Sign Language Practice Group
Computer Lab, 1st Floor
Join our (mostly) weekly ASL practice group! For this week's meeting we will be in the COMPUTER LAB Each week we will pick a new topic to work on and learn/practice. This is an in person group for all ages and beginners are welcome! Each meeting we discuss the next best day/time for the following […]
12 events,
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Children’s Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays April 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12 ADD TO CALENDAR
13 events,
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Children’s Storytime Room
Baby and Me Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! Currently signing up babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)
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 an hour or so of conversation and debate, organized by Avon residents. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you before the […]
6 events,
Little Lemurs storytime
Little Lemurs storytime
Community Room
An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, all to encourage early literacy development and a love of reading. Fridays at 11am, in the community room on the first floor. May 17, […]
4 events,
June Art Exhibit: Sandhya Paladugu
Gallery Exhibit
June Art Exhibit: Sandhya Paladugu Our June exhibit features multi-media artwork by Sandhya Paladugu. Her beautiful and exquisitely detailed pieces will be on display in our Gallery through June 28th. ARTIST RECEPTION ~ Saturday, June 15th ~ 12:00-4:00pm Meet our June artist, Sandhya Paladugu, at her opening reception on Saturday, June 15th from 12:00 […]
Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid Training
Community Room
Join us for an all day session, 9:00am-4:00pm, on Mental Health First Aid Training. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be […]
Pride Month Proclamation and Flag Raising
Pride Month Proclamation and Flag Raising
Library Lawn
Join the Avon Town Council at the flag pole in the parking lot for the raising of the Pride Flag and the reading of a proclamation celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month