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 […]

Monday, November 25, 2024; December 16, 2024; & January 6, 2025, 6:00 – 6:45 pm *Stay late until 7:00 pm if you’d like to share, mingle and socialize* In Person – Library Atrium 1st Floor For adults, teens entering Grades 11 and up are welcome! Do you love to read, meet other book-loving people, and […]

Do you love chess and want to meet other players? Chess club is open to grades 2-6 and meets approximately once a month. Come play chess in an informal, fun and relaxed atmosphere.   Connect with other players and learn some fun variants.   Players will rotate partners throughout the evening. *Players are expected to know the […]

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 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 […]

This is a book discussion for kids in Grades 4-6 Date: Tues. December, 17th, 4:30-5:30pm Location: 2nd floor, Group Study Room #4 Who can sign up? Kids in Grades 4-6.  The first 12 kids to sign up AND pickup their book will get a copy to keep.*** Due to high demand for this title, we ask […]

Join us for an in-person presentation and book signing with Dr. Timothy C. Winegard! THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER~~An Amazon Best Book of the Month~~A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read Book~~ From New York Times bestselling author of The Mosquito, the incredible story of how the horse shaped human history Dr. Timothy C. Winegard's The Horse is an epic history unlike […]

Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Avon Free Public Library

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 18th from 4:30 – 5:30 pm Location: 2nd Floor, Children’s Department Main Floor Venture into the exciting world of Pokémon! Bring cards to show off or trade. Join us on the second floor, children’s department main floor for Pokémon Trading Card Club! Registration for a reminder for this all ages program. Parents of […]

When: Wednesday, December 18th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Where: Teen Room Registration required, Grades 7 + 8 Teens in Grades 7 + 8 can now provide input to expand our YA/Teen collection and plan programs! Share your knowledge, creativity and interests to make the Avon Free Public Library a place that teens feel welcome […]

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 […]

*NEW DATE* Thursday, December 19, 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 planning and repurposing leftovers, and brush up on your food safety knowledge when […]

Table Top Role Playing Games (TTRPG) have gained popularity in recent years. Similar to Dungeons and Dragons, a TTRPG is a collaborative storytelling game where players create and control fictional characters in a developing story. In this Kids' RPG program, we will play Library Cats! In our silly TTRPG, we will play as either cats […]

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 […]

When: Thursday, December 19th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm Where: 2nd floor, Teen Room Registration required, Grades 9 – 12 Open to teens in Grades 9-12 who want to get volunteer credit and give their voice to help shape the Teen Room of the Avon Free Public Library. We will discuss and plan future teen […]

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 […]

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