Come for a fun afternoon of art! Tuesday, February 20th (This is a no-school day for Avon Public Schools.) Those in grades 3-6 are welcome to join us from 2 - 3:15pm to explore a few different art techniques! Art Studio, 2nd floor Registration is required, as space is limited.   There will be three […]

An Award Season Showcase: Best of 2023 Join us for a virtual film discussion series! View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion led by Bob Kagan. For this series, most of the films will need to be streamed or purchased, as some titles are too new […]

Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Avon Free Public Library

Walk in study room

The much desired computer classes are making a come-back in the computer lab every third Wednesday of each month! There will be a 3:30pm and a 5:00pm section on each date in order to accommodate as many folks as possible. The schedule of classes and their topics will be as follows: January 17th: Windows computers […]

Walk In Study Room Booking

When: Wednesday, February 21st from 4:30 - 5:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor Join us on the second floor, children’s department main floor for Pokémon Trading Card Club! Venture into the exciting world of Pokémon! Bring cards to show off or trade.    Registration for a reminder for this ages program. Parents of […]

The much desired computer classes are making a come-back in the computer lab every third Wednesday of each month! There will be a 3:30pm and a 5:00pm section on each date in order to accommodate as many folks as possible. The schedule of classes and their topics will be as follows: January 17th: Windows computers […]

Join us for a virtual discussion of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in preparation for our virtual event with author Philip Gefter on February 28 at 7pm.   Both events will be moderated by Bob Kagan and Tina Panik. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 2 hours, 11 minutes. A history professor and his wife entertain a young […]

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  

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 […]

Attention adventurers in Grades 4-6! Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons Adventure tailored to friends in this peer group. This two hour session will include a short intro on rules/etiquette and how to play Dungeons and Dragons, a character for you to personalize, and a one-shot adventure that we will complete together. All levels […]

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! January 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 Registration required

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. Feb 23 […]

When: Friday, February 23rd from 3:00 – 4:30 pm Where: Teen Room Think you’re the best gamer in town? Prove it at the library’s monthly Nintendo Switch Tournament*! Winner will not only get bragging right, but will also receive a coveted banana trophy. We will be playing Super Smash Bros! *Friendly competition, trash talking and […]

    Read a mix of fun, contemporary picture book stories and learn about a story from history. Join us in the Art Studio for a fun art project after! All supplies provided by the library. Who: Best for ages 3-7 with a caregiver, but siblings are welcome. Registration required.  When: Saturday February 24th, 10:30 […]

  When: Saturday, February 24th from 10:30 - 11:45 am Where: 2nd Floor, Teen Room Think you’re the best gamer in town? Prove it at the library’s Nintendo Switch Tournament! Winner will not only get bragging rights, but will also receive a coveted banana trophy.  Registration Required. This program is for kids in grades 4 […]

Fasting together: Muslims and Ramadan A a comprehensive introductory course highlighting the significance, practices, and cultural aspects of Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam. This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of Ramadan and its traditions for those unfamiliar. Students will gain an understanding  of the diversity of Muslim experiences, increasing knowledge of their Muslim […]

Show off your Percy Jackson knowledge and join us with kids from both the Avon Free Public Library and the Simsbury Public Library for the ultimate trivia competition! Questions will be from the first 5 Percy Jackson and the Olympians books. This program is open to kids and teens in Grades 3-8. There will be […]