July Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
Gallery Exhibit 281 Country Club Rd, AvonJuly Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
Gallery Exhibit 281 Country Club Rd, AvonJuly Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
Gallery Exhibit 281 Country Club Rd, AvonDo, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- July & August 2024
Library Lawn 281 Country Club Road, AvonJuly Kid Readers Unite book discussion of Summer Vamp with author Violet Chan Karim!
Board Room, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road, AvonJuly Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
Gallery Exhibit 281 Country Club Rd, AvonJuly Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
Gallery Exhibit 281 Country Club Rd, AvonConnecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Connecticut (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonJuly Teen Readers Unite book discussion of Wave: A Novel In Verse by Diana Farid
Board Room, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road, AvonJuly Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
Gallery Exhibit 281 Country Club Rd, AvonJuly Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
Gallery Exhibit 281 Country Club Rd, AvonWeek of Events
July Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
July Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
July Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers - Ants: Earth's Terrestrial Landlords ~An exhibit of scientific illustrations of ants found throughout the world~ On display in our Gallery this month is a collection of technical illustration prints by Shepherd Myers of ants that can be found throughout the world. The drawings reveal in great detail the […]
Rockin’ Raccoons Adventure Storytime
Rockin’ Raccoons Adventure Storytime
The adventure begins on Monday Mornings! Join us Mondays in July and August for a fun, all-ages Storytime! On the Big Carpet in the Children's Main Room, we will hear stories, dance and sing, and enjoy a storytime adventure! When?: Mondays July 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19. Where?: In the Children's Department […]
Lex and Stephanie Meeting
Teen Silent Book Club
Teen Silent Book Club
When: Mondays from 2:00 – 3:00 pm July 8, August 5, August 12 Where: Second Floor, Teen Room It’s warm outside! Calling all introverts to gather for a low-pressure book […]
Summer Kids Lego Club 2024
Summer Kids Lego Club 2024
Come create your own Lego masterpiece! For children ages 6-12. The library will provide Legos for this program. Mondays 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. July 8, 15, 22, 29 ***SIGN UP FOR EACH DATE SEPARATELY***
Anime Club
Anime Club
Where: Teen Room Registration required. Grades 7 – 12 Come to the library to discuss + watch anime and have snacks. Because most anime is meant for teens and adults, the […]
Summer Chess Classes
Summer Chess Classes
Team DIG USA will be joining us this summer to teach two classes on Monday, July 8 and Monday, July 15. A coach from Team DIG USA will teach a 30 minute strategy class for kids in grades 2 - 6, followed by 30 minutes of playtime to practice the skills learned with coach guidance. […]
Rob B
Stephanie
Stephanie
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- July & August 2024
Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- July & August 2024
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 […]
David
Sign Language Practice Group
Sign Language Practice Group
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. This […]
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Farmington Valley VNA Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinic
Get your blood pressure and/or your blood sugar checked by the Farmington Valley VNA. No appointment needed. The VNA is 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 VNA clinic at the library.
Managers Meeting
Mini Figure Painting
Mini Figure Painting
When: Tuesday, July 9th from 2 - 3 pm Where: 2nd Floor, Art Studio Unleash your creativity with our miniature painting event! Bring your own mini figures or use ones provided by the library. We'll supply everything you need - from figures and brushes to paints - to bring your vision to life. Whether you're […]
Art Adventure: Sun Prints
Art Adventure: Sun Prints
Early photographers in the 1800s created blue images called cyanotypes, also known as sun prints! We will experiment with making cyanotypes, or sun prints, by placing objects on a special paper and exposing the paper to sunlight. Participants are encouraged to bring items from home that you'd like to make prints of!! Or, use some […]
Rob B
July Kid Readers Unite book discussion of Summer Vamp with author Violet Chan Karim!
July Kid Readers Unite book discussion of Summer Vamp with author Violet Chan Karim!
July Kid Readers Unite book discussion of Summer Vamp with author, Violet Chan Karim on Zoom! The children will meet in person to discuss the book Summer Vamp and the […]
Farmington Valley Cubing Club
Tales & Tunes
Tales & Tunes
Tuesday, July 9th at 6:00pm Children's Room Main Floor Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Recommended for ages 3+ Registration Encouraged, Drop-Ins Welcome!
Avon Youth Hockey Board Meeting
Marketing Committee
Open Art Studio-Morning
Open Art Studio-Morning
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays June 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14 ADD TO CALENDAR
Lisa G.
Christine
Emily E.
Marianne M.
Open Art Studio-Afternoon
Open Art Studio-Afternoon
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 2:00 and 3:00 Wednesdays June 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 31 August 14 *Please note: There will be no afternoon Open Art Studio session on July 24 and August 7
Wonderful Wednesdays: The Children’s Museum Animal Show
Wonderful Wednesdays: The Children’s Museum Animal Show
The Children's Museum Animal Show The Children's Museum of West Hartford, CT will do an animal show! Come meet 5 mystery animals and learn all about "Animal Adaptations and Habitats." Study some of the Wildlife Sanctuary animals and determine the unique ways they have adapted to meet their specific needs. Wednesday, July 10th at 3pm […]
Mahanur
Sheldon
Baby and Me – Summer
Baby and Me – Summer
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 July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15
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 […]
Tom C
Vincenzo A.
Heidi
walk in
Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Connecticut (in-person)
Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Connecticut (in-person)
Join us for a a Power Point presentation and book signing by author and historian Marty Podskoch and his book, The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut. This travel book encourages travelers to visit all of the towns and villages of our beautiful and unique state. The 169 Club will be in the […]
Iris. H
Reader’s Theater (Entering Grades 3-6)
Reader’s Theater (Entering Grades 3-6)
Join us for a Reader’s Theater program! We’ll bring a story to life through dynamic read-aloud and dramatic play! Friends entering Grades 3-6 will get a chance to bring a tale to life. Reader’s Theater offers a unique opportunity for friends to engage with literature in a performative manner while developing public speaking and communication […]
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Pokémon Trading Card Club
When: Thursday, July 11th 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. Don't forget that during the summer, this club meets on Thursday! […]
July Teen Readers Unite book discussion of Wave: A Novel In Verse by Diana Farid
July Teen Readers Unite book discussion of Wave: A Novel In Verse by Diana Farid
Date of this discussion: Thursday July 11th, 6:00-7:00 PM Location: 2nd floor, Board Room Who can sign up? Teens entering grades 7 – 12. The first 10 teens to sign up AND pickup their book will get a copy to keep. Book is recommended for ages 12+. How does this work: Sign up and pick […]
Operations & Administration Committee
Jessica R.
David B
Little Lemurs Summer Storytime
Little Lemurs Summer Storytime
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 […]
Shaunak C. Study Room
Andrea
Avon Greater Together
Bluey After Hours event at the Avon Free Public Library
Bluey After Hours event at the Avon Free Public Library
***Registration Required*** PROGRAM FULL. Registration required to attend. When: Friday, July 12, 5:30 - 7:00 pm (After Hours, To attend, you must enter and check into the building between 5:20 and 5:40 pm) Who: Kids, Teens, & Families *Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult* What: Move at your own pace through […]