Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season One for Grades K – 2!
Children's Storytime Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonExploring Artificial Intelligence: Decoding the Magic and Unveiling the Future (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonDo, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (September & October 2023)
Library Lawn 281 Country Club Road, AvonShort and Sweet Storytime – Fall Edition
Children's Department Main Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonMurder by Invitation Only: Author Visit with Colleen Cambridge (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonCookies and Coloring: Managing Stress and Anxiety Edition
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonDepartment of Energy and Environmental Protection Public Meeting about the removal of the Collins Company Lower Dam
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonCANCELED: Tri Library Percy Jackson Trivia (Grades 6 – 12)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonWeek of Events
September Art Exhibit: Don Bonner
September Art Exhibit: Don Bonner
September Art Exhibit: DON BONNER Now on display in our Gallery About the artist: American artist Don Bonner grew up inspired by the picturesque surroundings of his hometown in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. He lives in Avon, Connecticut near where his family roots go back to early settlements. He attended the Paier School of Art outside […]
Rockin’ Raccoons Story Time
Rockin’ Raccoons Story Time
MONDAYS 11:00-11:30 AM SEPTEMBER 11, 18, 25, October 2, 16, 23, 30. Join us on the Children's Main Floor for a Monday morning Storytime! Enjoy storytelling, songs, and fun activities! This story time is open to all ages, but is geared towards friends 6 and under with their caregivers. Registration is encouraged, drop ins are […]
Martin walk-in
Walk in Liya
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season One for Grades K – 2!
Crazy 8’s Bedtime Math Season One for Grades K – 2!
Join us for 8 weeks of fun activities designed to strengthen your child’s math skills! Crazy 8s is the nation’s largest recreational after-school math club for kids in grades K-5. Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Storytime Room (second floor). We will meet weekly from September 18th through November 13th. Space is limited! […]
walk in
Business Club
Exploring Artificial Intelligence: Decoding the Magic and Unveiling the Future (in-person)
Exploring Artificial Intelligence: Decoding the Magic and Unveiling the Future (in-person)
The world of Artificial Intelligence is a realm where science fiction meets reality and innovation knows no bounds. Machines that can learn, adapt, and even make decisions - almost seem like magic, right? Well, the enchanting force behind this magic is none other than Artificial Intelligence, or AI. It's the closest we've come to giving […]
Fall Chess Club
Fall Chess Club
Do you love playing chess? Are you in grades 2-8? Chess club meets approximately once a month on Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm. Come play chess in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. New players are welcome – we will show you the basics of how the pieces move, however no other instruction is provided. Players will rotate partners […]
Tom Covey
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (September & October 2023)
Do, Re, (You &) Me!!! Outside on the Library Lawn! (September & October 2023)
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 […]
Matteo walk in
Noah walk in
reinhold walk in
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
Nutmeg Narwhals Book Club
This month we will read The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess by Tom Gauld. This book discussion is for children in grades 2-3. Nutmeg Narwhals is a book club that meets approximately once a month where we discuss elementary Nutmeg nominees! At each meeting we discuss the book and engage in an activity related to […]
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
Student Leader Advisory Board (SLAB, Grades 7 + 8)
When: Tuesday, September 26th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm Where: Teen Room Registration required, Grades 7 + 8 Teens in Grades 7 + 8 can now provide input to expand our YA/Teen collection and plan programs! Share your knowledge, creativity and interests to make the Avon Free Public Library a place that teens feel welcome […]
Avon DTC
Creating a Happy Habitat: Virtual Lecture with Nancy DuBrule-Clemente (Nature’s Best Hope Series)
Creating a Happy Habitat: Virtual Lecture with Nancy DuBrule-Clemente (Nature’s Best Hope Series)
Creating a Happy Habitat: Virtual Lecture with Nancy DuBrule-Clemente Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 7pm Nancy DuBrule-Clemente, author and founder of Natureworks Horticulture Services, will explain the difference between a homegrown national park and a pollinator pathway, illustrate why organic gardening is important, and share a keystone plant list. Please register; Zoom links will be sent […]
Short and Sweet Storytime – Fall Edition
Short and Sweet Storytime – Fall Edition
SHORT AND SWEET STORYTIME- Fall Edition WEDNESDAYS 10:45-11:00 AM SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27, OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 25. Join us on the Children's Department Main Floor on Wednesday morning […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays August 30 September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, […]
Sara Walk In
Murder by Invitation Only: Author Visit with Colleen Cambridge (in-person)
Murder by Invitation Only: Author Visit with Colleen Cambridge (in-person)
Join us for a lovely afternoon with author Colleen Cambridge, to celebrate the release of Murder By Invitation Only. Colleen discusses the third book in the Phyllida Bright series, Murder by Invitation […]
Managers Meeting
Nathan M. Walk in
Cookies and Coloring: Managing Stress and Anxiety Edition
Cookies and Coloring: Managing Stress and Anxiety Edition
When: September 27th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm Where: 1st Floor, Community Room Join us for a special edition of cookies and coloring! Diane Lasher-Penti LMFT from Greater Hartford Wellness Center will be leading the program with a stress and anxiety workshop. We all experience being stressed out and anxious about something in our lives. Learn […]
Laura walk in
Ethan walk in
Fall Kids Lego Club 2023
Fall Kids Lego Club 2023
Who: For kids ages 6 – 11 When: Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 Registration required. *Sign Up for Each Event Individually* Where: The Children’s Department (2nd Floor) Legos will be provided by the library. If you are registered but don’t show up by 6:35pm, your spot will […]
Avon Youth Services Board meeting
Avon Lions Club
Autism Care Partners
Baby and Me
Baby and Me
BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 to 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, baby sign language and bubbles! for babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 30, December 7, 14, 21 Sign up once to be registered for all dates in this […]
Current Events (virtual program)
Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
Avon Friends for Equity and APS
Sofia A.
walk in Noah and Connor
Brownie Troop 60453
Evan – Walk in
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep!
Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep!
Thursday Evenings at 6:00 p.m. on the Children’s Department Main Floor! For Children age 6 and under with a caregiver. Join Ms. Jaimee at the piano to sing bedtime songs and listen to stories with your favorite stuffed animal! September 7, 14, 21, 27 October 5, 12 Registration required
Winning Designs
Teen Advisory Board (TAB, Grades 9 – 12)
Teen Advisory Board (TAB, Grades 9 – 12)
When: Thursday, September 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Where: 2nd floor, Teen Room Registration required, Grades 9 – 12 Open to teens in Grades 9-12 who want to get volunteer credit and give their voice to help shape the Teen Room of the Avon Free Public Library. We will discuss and plan future teen […]
(Virtual Event) The Power of Meditation and Gratitude
(Virtual Event) The Power of Meditation and Gratitude
Meditation has become increasingly more popular. It provides many life transforming benefits. By meditating we become relaxed and calm as we come in contact with a state of inner peace and well-being. By learning and practicing this simple yet profound technique it will become clear how meditation can enhance your life personally with a sense […]
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Public Meeting about the removal of the Collins Company Lower Dam
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Public Meeting about the removal of the Collins Company Lower Dam
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will be holding a public informational meeting about the potential removal of the Collins Company Lower Dam. This event is not sponsored by the Avon Free Public Library.
Christina walk-in
Cancelled for today: Little Lemurs
Cancelled for today: Little Lemurs
Little Lemurs is cancelled today, Fri. 10/27. Everyone registered has been emailed. An early literacy program geared toward children ages 2 and 3 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome! This fall we will meet outside on the library lawn! (Weather permitting) We’ll read stories, engage in music and movement, and learn action rhymes and fingerplays, […]
Teen Friday: Open Art
Teen Friday: Open Art
When: Fri. September 29th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room It’s FINALLY Friday! Come down to the library after school! Come hang out in the teen room and explore/create art using different kinds of art supplies! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.
Girl Scout Troop 66371
Group study room 4 reservation
CANCELED: Tri Library Percy Jackson Trivia (Grades 6 – 12)
CANCELED: Tri Library Percy Jackson Trivia (Grades 6 – 12)
CANCELED! Check back in winter for a grades 4 - 8 Percy Jackson trivia! When: Saturday, September 30th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Where: Avon Free Public Library, 1st Floor Community Room Do you have what it takes to go up against teens from Avon Free Public Library, Simsbury Library & Farmington Library in our […]