Conversations & Camaraderie: a Farmington Valley Men’s Social Group Focusing on friendship among men from Avon and the neighboring towns. This group is focused on in-depth, philosophical conversations on a variety of topics; each meeting will have a different conversation starter. As of January 2025, this group meets every two weeks. Please register, in case we […]

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. January 7: Favorites! January 14: Winter Weather January 21:  Outer Space! January 28: Bath-time Fun ! February 4: Favorites! February 11: Valentine's Day! February 18: NO […]

This is a book discussion for kids in Grades 4-6 Date: Tues. January 21st, 4:30-5:30 pm Location: 2nd floor, Board Room Who can sign up? Kids in Grades 4-6.  The first 10 kids to sign up AND pick up their book will get a copy to keep.*** If 10 or more kids sign up, you […]

Our book for January is "Aven Green, Sleuthing Machine" by Dusti Bowling.  It is a nominee of the 2025 Nutmeg Book Award. This book discussion is for children in grades 2-3.  Nutmeg Narwhals is a book club that meets approximately once a month where we discuss elementary Nutmeg nominees! At each meeting, we will discuss the […]

Tuesday, January 21st at 6:00pm Children's Room Main Floor Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Recommended for ages 3 & up Registration Encouraged, Drop-Ins Welcome!

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

Unlock Your Tech Skills with Our FREE Tech 1-on-1 Program! Need help with your computer, smartphone, or Microsoft Office, Google Apps and more? We’re here to help! Our Tech 1-on-1 Program offers personalized assistance tailored to your needs, all for free at Avon Free Public library. On this Tech 1-on-1 program, you will get one-on-one […]

Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00  Wednesdays January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 18, 26 

This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.   No show for booking. Changed at 1:35 PM.

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

When: Wednesday, January 22nd, 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 […]

Join us for a Reader’s Theater program! We’ll bring a story to life through dynamic read-aloud and dramatic play! Friends in 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 […]

Children can sign up for a 15 minute slot to practice their reading with a furry canine friend, Islay the therapy dog from Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, Inc. Wednesdays in January 2025 Who can sign up:  Children in Grades 1-4 only. Wed. 1/8, 6:30-7:30pm Wed. 1/15, 6:30-7:30pm Wed. 1/22, 6:30-7:30pm Wed. 1/29, 6:30-7:30pm Registration required. HOW TO […]

In these dark days of winter join us for Films that Inspire! These sessions will be on Wednesday evenings; please note the double header on 2/26.  View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion led by Bob Kagan. Bob Kagan taught Communications and film at Manchester Community College, Central […]

This program 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 January 2, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13,  20,  27 March 6,  13,  20,  27  

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 […]

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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 cat librarians in […]

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! January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Registration required

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 […]