Do, Re, (You &) Me! Outside on the Library Lawn- July & August 2024
Library Lawn 281 Country Club Road, AvonKid Readers Unite Book Discussion: Sink or Swim with authors: Veronica Agarwa and Lee Durfey-Lavoie
Board Room, 2nd Floor 281 Country Club Road, AvonTales & Tunes is canceled for tonight, Tues. 8/6
Children's Department Main Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonLong After We Are Gone: Author Event with Terah Shelton Harris (in person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road, AvonWeek of Events
August/September Art Exhibit: Gabriella Colletti
August/September Art Exhibit: Gabriella Colletti
August/September Art Exhibit: Gabriella Colletti On display in our Gallery is a collection of work by Gabriella Colletti. The beautifully curated exhibit features a variety of animal portraits using several different techniques and styles. Gabriella has not only studied painting and drawing for 13 years, she also earned two masters degrees (one in cybersecurity […]
Lisa B
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 […]
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 club in the AC! Do you still reminisce about “Drop Everything and Read” (DEAR) from Elementary School? With this book club there’s no pressure to […]
Autumn
Heather
Marianne walk in
Stephanie D.
Sleepytime Stories and Stretches
Sleepytime Stories and Stretches
*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 […]
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 […]
(In-Person Event) Travel Meetup
(In-Person Event) Travel Meetup
Join us for this in-person open discussion about your travel memories. Share your own adventures, photos from around the world and meet other travel enthusiasts. Registration is required for this in-person event.
Maryann
BINGO – Library Loot Prizes!
BINGO – Library Loot Prizes!
When: Tuesday, August 6th from 2:00 – 3:00 pm Where: Second Floor, Teen Room Registration required. Grades 7 – 12 & Class of ’24! Come play BINGO for candy and loot prizes! This will be the last big event before the Teen Summer Challenge Prize Auction!
Lauren L.
Art Adventure: Marbled Art
Art Adventure: Marbled Art
Come experiment, get messy and create beautiful marbled art! We will mix in different paint colors with shaving cream, and create beautiful designs on paper. Once your artwork dries, it can be cut to be used for cards, bookmarks, or even a journal or book cover! For those entering Grades 3-6 3:00 – 4:00pm In […]
Shaunak
Kid Readers Unite Book Discussion: Sink or Swim with authors: Veronica Agarwa and Lee Durfey-Lavoie
Kid Readers Unite Book Discussion: Sink or Swim with authors: Veronica Agarwa and Lee Durfey-Lavoie
Kid Readers Unite Book Discussion: Sink or Swim with authors: Veronica Agarwa and Lee Durfey-Lavoie The children will meet in person to discuss the book Sink or Swim and the authors will join us via Zoom. Date: Tues. August 6th Time: 4:30-5:30pm (EST) For kids entering Grades, 4, 5, and 6.**Registration required, limited spots available. […]
Tales & Tunes is canceled for tonight, Tues. 8/6
Tales & Tunes is canceled for tonight, Tues. 8/6
Tuesday, August 6th at 6:00pm Children's Room Main Floor Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Recommended for ages 3+ Registration Encouraged, Drop-Ins Welcome!
John M
Local Author Open House (in-person)
Local Author Open House (in-person)
Join us for an open house event to celebrate our local writing talent! This open house features: P. Jo Anne Burgh, Diane Dickson, Stephanie C. Fox, Maria L. Souza Hogan, Kimberly Behre Kenna, Donna Marie Merritt, Rebecca Smith-Allen ( pen name Rebecca J. Allen), Linda Zajac, The event begins at 6:30 pm; mix and mingle with […]
Avon Youth Hockey Board Meeting
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
Iris H
David S
Teen Summer Prize Auction
Teen Summer Prize Auction
When: Wednesday, August 7th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Where: 1st Floor, Community Room You’ve earned library loot all summer long, now is the time to use it! Use your library loot to bid on a huge selection of items, we have books, gift cards, squishmallows, and so much more! Can’t make it, that’s okay! […]
Simone
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
Tom C
Long After We Are Gone: Author Event with Terah Shelton Harris (in person)
Long After We Are Gone: Author Event with Terah Shelton Harris (in person)
Join us for an in-person event with Terah Shelton Harris to celebrate Long After We Are Gone. "DON'T LET THE WHITE MAN TAKE THE HOUSE." These are the last words King Solomon says to his son before he dies. Now all four Solomon siblings must return to North Carolina to save the Kingdom, their ancestral home […]
Lisa G.
Walk in Aki
Jessica
Lauren
(Virtual Event) Finding the Peace Within Through Meditation
(Virtual Event) Finding the Peace Within Through Meditation
How can we find inner peace within ourselves through meditation? Join Bruce Faithwick as he explores the aspect of going within rather than without! He will discuss the blocking out of stressful triggers, finding peace by living in the current moment and all this is possible by incorporating a simple time tested meditation technique. There […]
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 […]