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3 events,
Winter Craft Fair – SELLER SIGN UP FULL
Yoga Space
Registration for sellers is now closed as we are full. When? Wednesday, December 11 from 5:00-6:30 PM Set-Up Time: Beginning at 4pm Fair Time: 5-6:30 PM Where? Indoors, 2nd Floor Children’s Department Who? Sellers can be kids and teens in Grades 12 and under. What? Sell your cool creations and crafty treasures. Sellers must sign-up online to reserve a table. Don’t […]
Volunteer to make Hanukkah, Christmas or Winter cards for Seniors
Children’s Information Desk
A fun and creative volunteer opportunity! The Avon Library and the Avon Youth Services Bureau will provide card-making supplies for you to make cards for the seniors of Avon to bring them joy and cheer this holiday and winter season. We are partnering with the Avon Youth Services Board to distribute them to the Avon […]
Exploring Archaeology
Gallery
Exploring Archaeology” will be in the Avon Library's Art Gallery from December 1, 2024-January 30, 2025. The gallery content looks at archeological terms, techniques, and finds within Connecticut. This gallery content is a companion to the ALA Traveling Exhibit in the community room on the first floor, from December 1, 2024-Jan. 15, 2025, on the origins […]
12 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- November/December 2024
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- November/December 2024
Children’s Department Main Room
Join us on Monday mornings for a fun, all-ages Storytime! On the Big Carpet in the Children’s Main Room, we will hear stories, dance and sing on Monday mornings. Start your week off at Rockin’ Raccoons! When?: Mondays November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23. Where?: In the Children’s Department Main Room, right on the Big […]
14 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! November and December 2024
Do, Re, (You &) Me! November and December 2024
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. NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 5 November 12: Bears! NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 19 November 26: On the go! December 3: Favorites! December 10: Dance, Dance, Dance! December […]
Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club: A Rover’s Story (Ages 9-12)
Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club: A Rover’s Story (Ages 9-12)
Children’s Art Studio
Homeschoolers are invited to discuss 2025 CT Nutmeg Book Award Nominees, with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library! Children are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book. Please contact the host library for help obtaining a copy. The Avon Free Public Library will host the book discussion in December, and the […]
11 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 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 13, 27 December 4, 11, 18
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 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 December 12, 19
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 […]
Clergy Tour of the Exploring Human Origins Exhibit (in-person)
Clergy Tour of the Exploring Human Origins Exhibit (in-person)
Community Room 2 (divided room)
Event for clergy and community leaders. This is a focused event for clergy and community leaders to explore the exhibit with NMNH Human Origins Program scientific and education staff and BSIC members. The agenda for discussion following the tour will be coordinated with input from the local consultation panel. Ideally, one or two local, respected clergy […]
6 events,
Little Lemurs Storytime
Little Lemurs Storytime
Throughout the Library
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, enjoy ukulele songs, 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 […]
1 event,
9 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- November/December 2024
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- November/December 2024
Children’s Department Main Room
Join us on Monday mornings for a fun, all-ages Storytime! On the Big Carpet in the Children’s Main Room, we will hear stories, dance and sing on Monday mornings. Start your week off at Rockin’ Raccoons! When?: Mondays November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23. Where?: In the Children’s Department Main Room, right on the Big […]
11 events,
Do, Re, (You &) Me! November and December 2024
Do, Re, (You &) Me! November and December 2024
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. NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 5 November 12: Bears! NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 19 November 26: On the go! December 3: Favorites! December 10: Dance, Dance, Dance! December […]
Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Visiting Nurse Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Gallery
Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County. No appointment needed. The visiting nurses are here on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. To find a blood pressure/blood sugar clinic in the Farmington Valley, click here When Avon Schools are canceled, there is no […]
13 events,
Wednesday Morning Book Club: The First Ladies
Wednesday Morning Book Club: The First Ladies
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area
Join the Morning Book Club to talk about The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good […]
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 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 13, 27 December 4, 11, 18
10 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 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 December 12, 19
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 […]
5 events,
Little Lemurs Storytime
Little Lemurs Storytime
Throughout the Library
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, enjoy ukulele songs, 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 […]
2 events,
What Darwin Really Said (And What He Didn’t) (in-person)
What Darwin Really Said (And What He Didn’t) (in-person)
Community Room 2 (divided room)
“What Darwin Really Said (And What He Didn’t)” Charles Darwin has been one of the most misunderstood, misinterpreted, misquoted, and even misused of scientists. Join us for a lecture that will address these issues, with special reference to human origins and evolution. This lecture and discussion will be presented by Michael Alan Park, Ph.D. (Indiana University, 1979). A […]
5 events,
10 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- November/December 2024
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- November/December 2024
Children’s Department Main Room
Join us on Monday mornings for a fun, all-ages Storytime! On the Big Carpet in the Children’s Main Room, we will hear stories, dance and sing on Monday mornings. Start your week off at Rockin’ Raccoons! When?: Mondays November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23. Where?: In the Children’s Department Main Room, right on the Big […]
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 […]
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 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 13, 27 December 4, 11, 18
11 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 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 December 12, 19
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 […]
3 events,
Little Lemurs Storytime
Little Lemurs Storytime
Throughout the Library
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, enjoy ukulele songs, and learn […]
3 events,
1 event,
2 events,
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- November/December 2024
Rockin’ Raccoons Storytime- November/December 2024
Children’s Department Main Room
Join us on Monday mornings for a fun, all-ages Storytime! On the Big Carpet in the Children’s Main Room, we will hear stories, dance and sing on Monday mornings. Start […]
2 events,
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 […]
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
3 events,
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Children’s Art Studio
Noon Year's Eve Celebration! Tuesday, December 31 11:30am-12:30pm Join us for New Year’s themed stories and songs, and a celebratory countdown to noon with balloons and a bubble stomp! Once […]
4 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 January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27
Interfaith Panel: What Does it Mean to be Human? (in-person)
Interfaith Panel: What Does it Mean to be Human? (in-person)
Community Room 2 (divided room)
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? This panel discussion will answer those questions, and probably generate a few more! Our panelists include: Leaders from the West Avon Community Church, Avon Congregational […]