Join us on Monday mornings for a fun, all-ages Storytime! On the Big Carpet in the Children’s Main Room, we will hear stories, dance and sing on Monday mornings. Start your week off at Rockin’ Raccoons! When?: Mondays November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23. Where?: In the Children’s Department Main Room, right on the Big […]

Team DIG USA will be joining us this summer to teach two classes on Monday, November 24th and Monday, December 2nd. A coach from Team DIG USA will teach a 45 minute strategy class for kids in grades 2 – 6, followed by about 15 minutes of playtime to practice the skills learned with coach […]

Join us for a virtual film discussion on Mondays this winter! View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion led by Bob Kagan. Some of the films in this series may not be available through the library; we wanted to match the theme of the exhibit, and […]

A music program with Ms. Jaimee on the main floor of the Children’s Department (near the piano).  For Children ages 6 and under with a caregiver! Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 5 November 12:  Bears! NO PROGRAM NOVEMBER 19 November 26:  On the go! December 3:  Favorites! December 10:  Dance, Dance, Dance! December […]

Homeschoolers are invited to discuss 2025 CT Nutmeg Book Award Nominees, with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library! Children are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book. Please contact the host library for help obtaining a copy.   The Avon Free Public Library will host the book discussion in December, and the […]

Homeschoolers are invited to discuss 2025 CT Nutmeg Book Award Nominees, with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library! Children are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book. Please contact the host library for help obtaining a copy.   The Avon Free Public Library will host the book discussion in December, and the […]

This event has been postponed. When we have a new date, we'll share it. Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 2 - 3 pm In-Person, Library 1st Floor Computer Lab (*space limited*) The holiday season is here! Keep your celebrations healthy, safe, and sustainable with ShopRite dietitian Hannah. Learn how to create less waste by mastering menu […]

Tuesday, December 3rd 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 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 13, 27 December 4, 11, 18 

This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.

Where: Board Room DnD run by SLAB (student leader advisory board)

When?: Wednesday December 4 from 3:30-5:00 PM Where?: The Storytime Room on the 2nd Floor Why?: Art Journaling gives you a tool and space to develop a creative practice, work through creative blocks, and express yourself! What?: Art Journaling, sometimes called Junk Journaling, is the process of creating a visual record of your thoughts, memories, feelings, and […]

This month, our friends in Grades 4-6 will have a chance to paint their own cookie! When?: Wednesday December 4th from 4:30-5:30 PM Where?: The Art Studio on the 2nd Floor What?: An hour-long art program where we will paint our own holiday cookies! Each participant is provided with a DIY cookie painting kit. The […]

THIS EVENT IS FULL, WITH A WAITLIST. PLEASE JOIN ONE OF THE EVENTS ON 12/5/24. Grand Opening of the exhibit! Dr. Rick Potts, the exhibition curator and director of the Smithsonian NMNH Origins Program, will give a lecture for the general public about the latest research in human evolution and an overview of exhibition themes […]

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 September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 December 12, 19

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 […]

Event for clergy and community leaders.  This is a focused event for clergy and community leaders to explore the exhibit with NMNH Human Origins Program scientific and education staff and BSIC members. The agenda for discussion following the tour will be coordinated with input from the local consultation panel. Ideally, one or two local, respected clergy […]

Walk in study room booking

Educator Workshop!  The workshop is for classroom teachers, science and nature center and museum educators, homeschoolers and other local educators. It will feature exploration and hands-on practice in presenting the Human Origins Program resources provided for each community. These resources include a set of five early human skull casts; classroom-tested, high-school biology teaching supplements on […]

When?: Thursday December 5 from 4:30-5:30 PM Where?: The Art Studio on the 2nd Floor What?: For Friends in Grades 3-6. Art Journaling is the process of creating a visual record of your thoughts, memories, feelings, and artistic expressions! Come create with us as we undertake new prompts and exercises to express ourselves! Create your […]

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! November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19 December 19th will be holiday-themed with special songs […]

Community Conversation: "What Does it Mean to Be Human?," led by BSIC co-chairs Drs. Connie Bertka and Jim Miller. Join with other members of your community to explore together a variety of answers to the question “What does it mean to be human?” in small group discussions led by Drs. Connie Bertka and Jim Miller […]

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 […]