Avon Then & Now: a Community Art Challenge

Avon Then & Now is a community art challenge and part of Avon’s America 250 celebration of the semi-quincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Residents are tasked with creating their own original art piece based on a topic from the F......More

Avon Then & Now is a community art challenge and part of Avon’s America 250 celebration of the semi-quincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Residents are tasked with creating their own original art piece based on a topic from the Farmington Valley’s rich history. There are five categories of submission, with prizes! Students in grades K-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12, and adults are all encouraged to enter. For all contest rules and to enter, visit www.avonctlibrary.info/avon-then-now Avon Then & Now is sponsored in part by Jerry’s Artarama

March Art Exhibit: Avon High School AP Studio Art

On display in our Gallery for the month of March is the Avon High School AP Studio Art Student Art Show.  This eclectic and impressive collection of work is a testament to the creativity and imagination of the students and their teachers.  Make sure to stop by and see t......More

On display in our Gallery for the month of March is the Avon High School AP Studio Art Student Art Show.  This eclectic and impressive collection of work is a testament to the creativity and imagination of the students and their teachers.  Make sure to stop by and see this wonderful show!         

Gallery Exhibit, 281 Country Club Rd CT, Avon, CT, 06001

Open Art Studio

Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27

Children’s Art Studio, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Writing Class

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

Daughter of Egypt: Marie Benedict Author Event (Ticketed Event/Fundraiser)

Join us for an in-person, ticketed event with Marie Benedict, sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. Tickets are available now, by clicking this link or by visiting the Friends of the Avon Library webpage.  New York Times bestselling novelist Marie Benedict trans......More

Join us for an in-person, ticketed event with Marie Benedict, sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. Tickets are available now, by clicking this link or by visiting the Friends of the Avon Library webpage.  New York Times bestselling novelist Marie Benedict transports readers from the glamour and turbulence of 1920s Britain and Cairo to the sands and lush shores of ancient Egypt in Daughter of Egypt (on-sale: March 24, 2026). Known for her “delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense,” Benedict weaves a sweeping tale of a young woman who unearths the truth about a forgotten Pharaoh, rewriting both of their legacies forever. In the 1920s, archeologist Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon of Highclere Castle made headlines around the world with the discovery of the treasure-filled tomb of the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun. But behind it all stood Lady Evelyn Herbert—daughter of Lord Carnarvon—whose daring spirit and relentless curiosity made the momentous find possible. Though not a trained archaeologist, Evelyn nonetheless pursued her passion, determined to leave her mark on the field and be treated as an equal by her male colleagues. Nearly 3,000 years earlier, another woman defied the expectations of her time: Hatshepsut, Egypt’s lost pharaoh. From her father Thutmose I, she learned how to lead and through her political savvy she rose to guide her kingdom to prosperity. By her side was her trusted adviser and secret lover, Senemut. Though he was a commoner and she royalty, together they formed a partnership that allowed a dynasty to flourish. Despite the fact that Hatshepsut’s reign was bold and successful, it was nearly erased from history, quite literally. When Evelyn travels with her father and Carter to Egypt to work on archaeological digs, her obsession with finding Hatshepsut’s tomb deepens. She risks everything to uncover the truth about Hatshepsut’s reign and in the process is forced to confront the reality of the artifacts trade. Despite the mounting regulations that prohibit the removal of antiquities from Egypt, dealers are selling them at alarming rates. With her assumptions challenged and her eyes newly opened, Evelyn comes to see that Egypt is the rightful home of these prized artifacts. But as danger closes in and political tensions rise, she faces an impossible choice: protect her father’s legacy—or forge her own. Propelled by high adventure and deadly intrigue, Daughter of Egypt is the story of two ambitious women who lived centuries apart. Both were forced to hide who they were during their lifetimes, yet ultimately changed history forever.   MARIE BENEDICT is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Queens of Crime, The Mitford Affair, Her Hidden Genius, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The Only Woman in the Room, Lady Clementine, Carnegie’s Maid, The Other Einstein, and with Victoria Christopher Murray, the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian and the Target Book of the Year The First Ladies. All have been translated into multiple languages, and many have been selected for the Barnes & Noble Book Club, Target Book Club, Costco Book Club, Indie Next List, and LibraryReads List. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.

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

Teen Acting Workshop

Join us for our monthly acting workshops for teens grades 7-12!Hone your performance skills, confidence, and voice in this multi-part series over the course of the school year. This series will start with body-foundations and gradually move into text work, memorization,......More

Join us for our monthly acting workshops for teens grades 7-12!Hone your performance skills, confidence, and voice in this multi-part series over the course of the school year. This series will start with body-foundations and gradually move into text work, memorization, and characterization. Registration required, space limited.Grades 7-12.

Teen Room, 281 Country Club Rd CT, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Spring 2026 Read to a Dog

What is Read To A Dog? Children can sign up for up to two 15 minute slots this session to practice their reading with therapy canine friends, Cinder the therapy dog or Islay the therapy dog, from Bright Spot Therapy Dogs!  Registration required. Siblings in Grades K-4 s......More

What is Read To A Dog? Children can sign up for up to two 15 minute slots this session to practice their reading with therapy canine friends, Cinder the therapy dog or Islay the therapy dog, from Bright Spot Therapy Dogs!  Registration required. Siblings in Grades K-4 sign up separately. Open to kids in Grades K-4. Two sign ups must be on different days.  Location: this will occur IN the 2nd Floor Storytime Room.   How to sign up for up to two 15 MINUTE time slots: Call 860 – 673 – 9712 ext 3 to sign up over the phone  OR Come in person to the 2nd floor Children’s Desk. No online sign up. Tuesday Cinder Dates: 4/7, 6:30-7:30 pm 4/28, 6:30-7:30 pm   Wednesday Islay Dates: 4/1, 6-7:30 pm 4/15, *3-4:30 & 6-7:30 pm* 4/22, 6-7:30 pm 4/29, 6-7:30pm   Thank you to Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, Inc and to our volunteers: Bill the human, and Islay the dog for giving of their time.

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

*Indivisible Farmington Valley*

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 C

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

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 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28

Current Events 2026 (Virtual event)

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 ......More

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 event. There’s no pressure to attend each week just log in as often/infrequently as you like! During Thanksgiving week, Current Events will meet on the Wednesday before the holiday. During Christmas and New Year’s week, this group will also meet on the Wednesday before the holiday.

Online (Zoom)

Sing Your Stuffy to Sleep! April & May 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! April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 Regi......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! April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 Registration required

Playhouse 44

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

AYSB

Avon Youth Services Bureau

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

The Library is closed today for the holiday.

The Library is closed today for the holiday.

Holidays with Family

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

Afghanistan Book Discussion Series: The Bookseller of Kabul

Mon., Apr. 6, 2026 at 2 PM: The Bookseller of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad The Norwegian journalist provides a portrait of a committed Muslim man and his family living in post-Taliban Kabul, Afghanistan. This is an in-person book discussion featuring books set internationall......More

Mon., Apr. 6, 2026 at 2 PM: The Bookseller of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad The Norwegian journalist provides a portrait of a committed Muslim man and his family living in post-Taliban Kabul, Afghanistan. This is an in-person book discussion featuring books set internationally led by librarian Cyndi Larsen. Copies of the book will be available behind the reference desk. For more information, contact Cyndi Larsen [email protected] 860-673-9712. Free and open to the public.

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

Author Luncheon Committee

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

Teen Anime Club

  Stop by the Teen Room at 4:00pm every other Monday to join the Teen Anime Club!Weeb-out as we select new anime each week to watch, discuss, and enjoy some snacks!

Teen Room, 281 Country Club Rd CT, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

Crazy 8s Bedtime Math Club – Season Two Finale!

Crazy 8s is the nation’s largest recreational after-school math club for kids in grades K-2. Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Art Studio (Second floor). We will meet weekly from January 26th – April 6th (8 weeks). No program on Monday, February 16th. This progr......More

Crazy 8s is the nation’s largest recreational after-school math club for kids in grades K-2. Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:30 in the Art Studio (Second floor). We will meet weekly from January 26th – April 6th (8 weeks). No program on Monday, February 16th. This program is designed to build upon activities and lessons from Season One.  Space is limited. For more information about the Bedtime Math program, visit www.bedtimemath.org SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE AVON LIBRARY

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

Girl Scout Troop 60453

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

Girl Scout Troop 66502

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

Perler Bead Art

FOR AGES 6 – 11 | REGISTERATION REQURIED  Perler Beads or Fuse Beads are tiny plastic beads that are arranged into a designed and heated to create art! During this hour and a half program, children will be able to plan out a Perler Bead design on grid paper and lay it o......More

FOR AGES 6 – 11 | REGISTERATION REQURIED  Perler Beads or Fuse Beads are tiny plastic beads that are arranged into a designed and heated to create art! During this hour and a half program, children will be able to plan out a Perler Bead design on grid paper and lay it out to be fused with an iron by an adult! Once their design is cooled, they will be able to take their creation home!  

Children’s Art Studio, 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, 06001, United States

UConn Health Parenting

Community Room, 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. Registration is maintained by the group itself please contact: Bob Kagan, [email protected]

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

Do, Re, (You &) Me! March & April 2026

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. March 3: Favorites! March 10: Birds! March 17:  On the Farm! March 24:  Springtime Fun! March 31: Bat......More

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. March 3: Favorites! March 10: Birds! March 17:  On the Farm! March 24:  Springtime Fun! March 31: Bathtime Fun! April 7: Favorites! April 14: NO PROGRAM TODAY April 21: Dance Dance Dance! April 28:  Colors!  

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

Friends of the Avon Library Board Meeting

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

Travel Meetup - Jordan, Newfoundland, Washington and Oregon (Virtual Event)

We travel because our life is defined by experiences. No matter whether we traveled near or far, all of those experiences helped us shape who we currently are. Join us for open discussions about your travel memories. Share your own adventures, photos from around the wor......More

We travel because our life is defined by experiences. No matter whether we traveled near or far, all of those experiences helped us shape who we currently are. Join us for open discussions about your travel memories. Share your own adventures, photos from around the world and meet other travel enthusiasts. Please register once and a Zoom link will be sent to you before each meeting.

Online (Zoom)

Avon Arts Association

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