AFPL Adult Programs
France Book Discussion Series: Mistress of the Ritz
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesMistress of the Ritz by Melanie Benjamin The director of the luxurious Hotel Ritz in occupied Paris and his courageous American wife, Blanche Auzello, risk their marriage and lives to support the French Resistance during World War II. This is an in-person book discussion led by librarian Cyndi Larsen featuring fictional books set internationally. Copies […]
Wednesday Morning Book Club: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Atrium, First Floor Reference Area 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin the Morning Book Club to talk about Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Sam and Sadie—two college friends, often in love, but never lovers—become creative partners in a dazzling and intricately imagined world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a […]
Current Events (virtual program)
Online (Zoom)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 […]
From Page to Screen: Spring 2025 Virtual Film Discussion
Online (Zoom)Join us for a late spring film discussion series, "From Page to Screen", featuring films that focus on writers. View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion led by Bob Kagan. ~~ Thursday, 5/1/25: Capote, 2005. Directed by Bennett Miller. Philip Seymour Hoffman heads an all […]
The Book Club for Troublesome Women: Author Event with Marie Bostwick (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for a special Mother's Day celebration with Marie Bostwick, as she returns to the Avon Library to celebrate her latest book. The Book Club for Troublesome Women is a compelling and powerful novel by Marie Bostwick. Set against the backdrop of the early 1960s, this captivating story follows the journey of four dissatisfied suburban […]