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 […]

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***

ARTIST RECEPTION ~ Monday, July 22nd ~ 5:30-7:30pm Meet our July artist, Shepherd Myers, at an opening reception on Monday, July 22nd from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in our Gallery. Light refreshments will be served.  Come and see the July exhibit entitled Ants: Earth's Terrestrial Landlords, and then meet the talented artist behind the highly […]

*An evening storytime in the outdoor courtyard this summer!* Relax before bedtime with stories and stretching.  We’ll share stories, stretch, move to music, and learn fun and simple breathing techniques to relax. Bring your own mat or towel, or use a mat provided by the library. (A limited number of yoga mats are available.)  Caregivers […]

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 […]

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 […]

This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.

When: Tuesday, July 23rd from 2:00 – 3:00 pm Where: Second Floor, Teen Room Join us for a relaxing hour of coloring while enjoying some cookies! Registration required. Grades 7 – 12 & Class of ’23!

2:00 – 3:15 pm (Stop in anytime!) In Person – Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults Bring your own project that you’re working on. If you don’t have something in progress we will have adult coloring on hand. Registration is required (sign up once and receive a reminder for the fall & winter dates, come […]

This summer, the Avon Library will welcome a special guest for Nutmeg Narwhals, the CT author of Anglerfish: Elaine Alexander! When: Tuesday, July 23 from 4:30 - 5:30pm Location: 2nd Floor, Storytime Room Who: For children *entering* grades 2 and 3! (Nutmeg Narwhals will continue in the fall for 2nd and 3rd graders) What: A […]

Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00pm Children's Room Main Floor Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Recommended for ages 3+ Registration Encouraged, Drop-Ins Welcome!

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

Bryson Lang Comedy and Juggling Show Bryson Lang takes ordinary and out-of-the-ordinary objects and literally spins them into a visual tapestry. See flying sombreros, spinning rings, upside down bounce-juggling and more! Wednesday, July 24 at 2pm Recommended for ages 5+, but all ages are welcome. Drop in, no registration required. Space is limited, on a […]

This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.

This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.

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

Learn how to compose music with CHROME MUSIC LAB for KIDS! Join us as we explore a kid-friendly musical notation program. Thursday, July 25th Register for ONE session: 2-3pm or 3:30-4:30pm For children entering Grades 3-5 1st Floor Computer Lab

Learn how to compose music with CHROME MUSIC LAB for KIDS! Join us as we explore a kid-friendly musical notation program. Thursday, July 25th Register for ONE session: 2-3pm or 3:30-4:30pm For children entering Grades 3-5 1st Floor Computer Lab

PROGRAM CANCELLED This summer, join our Dungeons and Dragons Adventure League! Calling all adventurers! Join our summer adventure league! In a campaign tailored for friends entering Grades 7-12, our summer D&D program will consist of 4 meetings: June 20, June 27, July 25, and August 22. We will meet in the Board Room on the […]

For ages 3 -5. Space is limited.  Registration required. This program is geared toward children ages 3-6 (siblings always welcome to join) to participate in a modified dance class and have the opportunity to meet a ballerina from the Hartt Dance School! The teacher of the class will be one of school's faculty.   Thank […]

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 […]

It's reunion time! Catch up with the mystery authors from our VERY FIRST author panel.  Enjoy a panel discussion with Cori Arnold, Steve Liskow, Chuck Miceli, and Carole Shmurak, Cori Lynn Arnold, a true jack-of-all-trades hails from the icy landscapes of North Pole, Alaska. From hotel housekeeper to radio disc jockey, and from high school […]

When: Friday, July 26, 2:00-3:30 PM (in case of bad weather, the rain date will be Friday, August 2nd, 2:00-3:30 PM) Location: This program will be held on the lawn of the Avon Free Public Library. Sign-up required. This program is open to teens entering Grades 7-12. Up to 15 Simsbury teens will face off […]