Join us on Mondays in June for a Fun, Pride-themed Storytime! We'll explore new songs and stories focused on Love, Self-Acceptance, and Joy! All ages are welcome to join this Storytime to celebrate being ourselves! When?: Mondays during Pride Month, June 3, 10, 17, 24 Where?: On the Big Carpet in the Children's Department Main […]

Do you have a pet in your life? Are you looking for ways to get involved with pets in the community? During this interactive program you will learn about the benefits of pet ownership and interaction, how to help pets in need and the important components of pet safety. This program is specifically designed for […]

Crazy 8s is the nation’s largest recreational after-school math club for kids in grades K-2. Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Art Studio (Second floor). We will meet weekly from April 15 through June 10th (no program May 27th) This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Seasons One and […]

Join us for an in-person author panel featuring Avon writers, who will be discussing changes in publishing over the last ten years. They'll discuss their books, their writing experience, and what they've learned from their travels through traditional and self-publishing.  This is part of our 10th anniversary celebration for our Local Author Festival.  Lynn Katz […]

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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 […]

Join our (mostly) weekly ASL practice group! For this week’s meeting we will be in the ATRIUM 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 meeting. […]

Two of our reader favorites return to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Local Author Festival. Join us for an in-person event with Kristan Higgins & Kate White, to celebrate the release of their new books! Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have been translated into […]

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

“Let’s Eat” Four Foodcentric Films View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion led by Bob Kagan. May 29 - Big Night, 1996, Directed by Campbell Scott & Stanley Tucci.  Set in 1950’s New Jersey, two brothers are running a struggling restaurant, losing business to another restaurant […]

This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.

Walk In Study 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  

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 […]

Experience the beauty of The Bushnell through a virtual, interactive presentation. Trained Bushnell volunteer tour guides will show you backstage spaces, talk about the history of the venue and tell stories about their favorite shows and performers. Registration is required for this in-person event.  

Free to attend but registration is required. Registration deadline: June 7. Register by email to misiaszekd@comcast.net. Please include the name of your Friends’ group and attendee names. After light refreshments there will be a short business meeting, followed by the Annual Awards Ceremony. This year’s winners will be announced on FOCLib.org. There will be a […]

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 - 4:00 pm in our Gallery.  Everyone is invited to come and see her beautiful and exquisitely detailed work.  In addition to the framed pieces that […]

A free community event hosted by the five Farmington Valley towns of Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby and Simsbury! Featuring the music of Nekita Waller, Magic Soul Academy and Damian Curtis Afro-Cuban Jazz Project. Channel your inner hero at the  full-sized LEGO® Black Panther™ Photo Zone and dabble in the LEGO® Black Brick play zone (courtesy […]