Sunlight Finds You/Author Event with Laura Moriarty (in-person)

Join us for an in-person presentation by author Laura Moriarty, to celebrate the release of Sunlight Finds You.  A forbidden love blows open the world of a teenage girl, altering the trajectory of her life–from the author of the New York Times bestseller The Chaperone. ......More

Join us for an in-person presentation by author Laura Moriarty, to celebrate the release of Sunlight Finds You.  A forbidden love blows open the world of a teenage girl, altering the trajectory of her life–from the author of the New York Times bestseller The Chaperone. It’s 1949, early in the Cold War, but St. Petersburg, Florida is warm, lush, and booming with newcomers seeking sunshine and opportunity. For seventeen-year-old Nora, St. Pete feels like paradise, especially after she meets and wins over Leonard, the shy, brilliant son of transplanted New Yorkers. Nora and Leonard are soon spending balmy days and evenings together, and in her adoring, encouraging company, he grows more confident, even as he remains tender and caring. Leonard’s sophisticated mother welcomes Nora into their lives, but his father distrusts her motives. When his suspicions are seemingly confirmed, Nora is forced to cut contact. In her longing and fear, she takes a chance that changes her life, exiling her from the family she loves and setting off a chain of secrets and betrayals that will follow her into adulthood. It is a mature Nora who tells the story of her turbulent past. Wiser and more worldly, she commits to an honest but compassionate account, and to a future based on trusting, first and foremost, herself.  Sunlight Finds You is, ultimately, a love story set in the past that has much to say about our present. Richly layered and propulsive, it’s a book about extending forgiveness–for ourselves, and for others–and about refusing to settle for a life that is less than full. “The kind of book that makes you lean closer, then hold your breath as the beauty and betrayal unfold. I couldn’t stop reading. I couldn’t stop hoping. What an extraordinary novel!” —Ariel Lawhon Laura Moriarty is the author of the national bestseller The Chaperone as well as The Center of Everything, The Rest of Her Life, and While I’m Falling. She received her master’s degree from the University of Kansas and was awarded the George Bennett Fellowship for creative writing at Phillips Exeter Academy. Moriarty lives in Lawrence, Kansas. Please register, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating. Books will be for sale at this event.

Community Room, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

America at 250: Reflections on the American Experience Through the Lens of Film (virtual)

The celebrate America’s 250th, this series will examine the American experience through the lens of film. View the films on your own time, and then join the virtual discussion. June 10 – The Searchers, 1956. Directed by John Ford. John Wayne is at his best as a Civil Wa......More

The celebrate America’s 250th, this series will examine the American experience through the lens of film. View the films on your own time, and then join the virtual discussion. June 10 – The Searchers, 1956. Directed by John Ford. John Wayne is at his best as a Civil War veteran who embarks on a yearslong journey to rescue his niece from the Comanches. This western is considered a classic of American cinema. Available from the library, and for rent on Amazon. June 17 – Twelve Years a Slave, 2013. Directed by Steve McQueen. Based on his memoir, Solomon Northrop, a free black man, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender give compelling performances in this powerful film. Available from the library, and for rent on Amazon. June 24 – Platoon, 1986. Written and directed by Oliver Stone. Stone, who left Yale to enlist and serve in Vietnam, has authored one of the definitive Vietnam era films that explores the horrors and absurdities of that war. Featuring stellar performances by Charlie Sheen and Willem Dafoe, this film maintains its relevancy today. Available from the library, and for rent on Amazon. June 29: Special in-peson screening of Rocky. Register for this event separately by clicking  here July 15 –There Will Be Blood, 2007. Written and Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. This sweeping tale of family, religion, wealth and madness is often compared to Citizen Kane. Based on the Upton Sinclair novel, Oil, the film features stellar performances by Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano. Available from the library, and for rent on Amazon. July 22 – Forrest Gump, 1994. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. In one of his most endearing roles, Tom Hanks plays Forrest Gump who manages to parachute into the major events of the last half of the 20th century. Robin Wright and Gary Sinise wonderfully complement Hanks in this film that is best watched with a box of chocolates. Available from the library, and for rent on Amazon. July 29 – The Social Network, 2010. Directed by David Fincher. Working from a script by Aaron Sorkin, this film takes us to the birth of Facebook, showing Mark Zuckerberg creating a platform that has changed the way we communicate. Jesse Eisenberg gives an unforgettable performance as the protagonist. Available from the library, and for rent on Amazon. August 5 – Minari, 2020. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Named for the green herb used in Korean cuisine, Minari follows an immigrant family as they move to rural Arkansas and search for the American dream in the harsh soil of the Ozarks. A moving tale of family and resilience, Minari holds much relevancy today. Available from the library, and for rent on Amazon. Register once for the series, even if you cannot attend all of the virtual talks. Zoom links go out the day before each film discussion. Bob Kagan taught Communications and film at Manchester Community College, Central Connecticut State University and the University of Hartford for over 40 years. He has been leading film discussions at the Avon Free Public Library for the past 8 years.  Please register once for the series, even if you can’t attend each session. Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library

Online (Zoom)

Baby and Me

BABY AND ME Thursdays 11:00 – 11:30 Books, rhymes, songs, sign language and bubbles! Currently signing up babies: newborn to 12 months with a caregiver Registration required June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, 27

Children’s Storytime Room, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Tom's Memorial Discussion Group

Board Room, 2nd Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

PGS PTO Board meeting

Board Room, 2nd Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

C&C: Conversation & Camaraderie (in-person)

Conversations & Camaraderie: a Farmington Valley Men’s Social GroupFocusing 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......More

Conversations & Camaraderie: a Farmington Valley Men’s Social GroupFocusing 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 2026, this group will meet every week. The same topic is explored in the first two meetings a new topic is explored in the last two meetings of the month. This group will meet in the Atrium on the first floor. If there are five Tuesday’s in a month, there is no meeting on the fifth Tuesday. Registration is maintained by the group itself please contact: Bob Kagan, [email protected] For details on other meeting dates and locations for this group, click on this document: C & C Meeting Locations and Schedule

Atrium, First Floor Reference Area, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

3D Design and Printing

Have you ever imagined to turn your ideas into reality? Now you can! Come in and join us to experience our multicolor printing 3D printer at our Computer Lab! Learn to design 3D objects and print your ideas using our cutting-edge multicolor printing 3D printer. Make you......More

Have you ever imagined to turn your ideas into reality? Now you can! Come in and join us to experience our multicolor printing 3D printer at our Computer Lab! Learn to design 3D objects and print your ideas using our cutting-edge multicolor printing 3D printer. Make your appointment here

Computer Lab, 1st Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Girl Scout Troop 66104

Board Room, 2nd Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Cyber Dragons FTC Team 10820

Group Study #4, 2nd Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Summer Storytime & Steps with JB Dance Wellness

Wed. July 29th, August 5th and 19th, September 2nd and 16th10:30-11amBest for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.Storytime & StepsAn interactive experience combining storytime with playful movement inspired by the characters and themes. Includes creative dance, music, a......More

Wed. July 29th, August 5th and 19th, September 2nd and 16th10:30-11amBest for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome.Storytime & StepsAn interactive experience combining storytime with playful movement inspired by the characters and themes. Includes creative dance, music, and mindfulness tools to support early emotional and physical development.  More About: Miss Julianne Balavender is a dedicated dance coach and educator with over 11 years of teaching experience. She is a certified Reiki Level 1 & 2 practitioner, trained life coach, and yoga trainee. With a deep passion for self-development and the mind-body connection, Julianne has spent years exploring how movement and mindfulness can truly transform lives. JB Dance Wellness, is a brand new dance and wellness studio in Avon, Connecticut, designed to support the growth of the whole dancer—mind, body, and soul. Julianne is on a mission to bring more light, love, and intention back into the dance world—helping both kids and adults reconnect with the true joy, purpose, and healing power of dance.   Follow along on Instagram and Facebook: @jbdancewellnessWebsite coming soon: www.jbdancewellness.com

Children’s Department Main Room, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Avon Arts Association

Conference Room – First Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Advanced College Planning

Community Room, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Baby Steps Support Group

This event is not sponsored by the Avon Library.

Community Room, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Tom's Memorial Discussion Group

Board Room, 2nd Floor, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep! August & September 2026

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! August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 ......More

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! August 6, 13, 20, 27 September 3, 10, 17, 24 Registration required

Children’s Department Main Room, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States