Current Events (virtual program)
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 […]
Husbands & Lovers: Author Event with Beatriz Williams (in-person)
Join us for an in-person event with Beatriz Williams to celebrate the release of her new book, Husbands & Lovers. Return to Winthrop Island in a shimmering new novel of lost […]
(Virtual Event) Meditation for Health and Wellness
Join Dr. Matthew Raider for this fascinating workshop. Dr. Raider is a geriatrics physician with over 40 years of meditation experience, exploring and demonstrating the latest and most astonishing discoveries […]
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 […]
Anime Club
Where: Teen Room Registration required. Grades 7 – 12 Come to the library to discuss + watch anime and have snacks. Because most anime is meant for teens and adults, the […]
Poverty: A Community Conversation
This fall, we’re hosting a series funded by the Avon Greater Together Community Fund, in collaboration with the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Avon Friends for Equity. This post will be updated as details […]
July Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
July Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords ~An exhibit of scientific illustrations of ants found throughout the world~ On display in our Gallery this month is a […]
Save America’s Treasures Spotlight: Northington Records
As we work on our Save America’s Treasures Project, we’ll showcase items we’ve scanned, carefully repackaged with archival products, or discovered within the collection here. June 2024: Northington Town Records […]
Stream films for free with your Avon Library card!
Using your Avon Free Public Library card, you can access the video streaming service Kanopy. With an expertly curated collection of narrative and documentary films we think you’ll enjoy, we’re […]
AVON TALKS Presents The Avon Free Public Library
The March edition of AVON TALKS, the podcast from the Avon Historical Society, is now available. In this episode, host Ethan Guo explores the development of the Avon Free Public Library. Avon’s public library […]