Open Art Studio - 11am

Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages  Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26

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

Makerspace Open Hours

Please join us in the Makerspace to create, explore, and learn! Explore immersive worlds with our VR headset.Explore everything the Cricut Maker 4 can offer! With over 200+ compatible materials, the possibilities are endless! Create mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, cards, dec......More

Please join us in the Makerspace to create, explore, and learn! Explore immersive worlds with our VR headset.Explore everything the Cricut Maker 4 can offer! With over 200+ compatible materials, the possibilities are endless! Create mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, cards, decorations, and so much more!Bring your ideas to life with 3D printing and design.Check out our Creality Falcon A1 Laser Cutter and Engraver! With the ability to engrave and cut wood, acrylic, cork, and more, the possibilities are endless!Makerspace Open Hours: Monday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesday: 4:00pm – 7:00pm Wednesday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Friday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Computer Lab Make a Reservation

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

America 250 Teen: Native Resistance

As part of the AFPL’s America’s 250th programming: Textile Printing Inspired by the Indigenous and native leaders on North American Soil against colonization and oppression of their people, teens will create iconography, color stories, and representations of these leade......More

As part of the AFPL’s America’s 250th programming: Textile Printing Inspired by the Indigenous and native leaders on North American Soil against colonization and oppression of their people, teens will create iconography, color stories, and representations of these leaders and the deeds that made them famous and powerful figures in resistance. For Grades 7-12.

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

Open Art Studio - 2pm

Art experiences designed to encourage creativity for families with children of all ages Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00 Wednesdays June 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19  

Teen Hobby Hangout: Magic the Gathering

This Wednesday: MTG You may bring your own decks and mats if you wish. We own four pre-made decks, full stock of jump-start decks, and thousands of cards to build your own. Compete for booster packs and art cards courtesy of MagiKids! Join us every Wednesday for a diffe......More

This Wednesday: MTG You may bring your own decks and mats if you wish. We own four pre-made decks, full stock of jump-start decks, and thousands of cards to build your own. Compete for booster packs and art cards courtesy of MagiKids! Join us every Wednesday for a different hobby/fandom hangout! Bring your own materials, instruments, or borrow some of ours!These are not intended to teach participants how to play, but if other participants feel generous enough to teach, they may. For Teens rising 7th – graduating 12th.   Full Summer Lineup: Chess- June 14thMagic the Gathering- July 1stWriters/Authors/Poets- July 8thArtists- July 15thDungeons & Dragons- July 22ndPokemon- July 29thMusicians- August 5thAnime & Manga- August 19th

Teen Room, 2nd event, 281 Country Club Rd CT, Avon, CT, 06001

Wonderful Wednesdays: Digging It with Science Heroes

Unearth your love for science in this exciting and interactive S.T.E.M. adventure for the whole family! Join Science Heroes as we dig into the fascinating world around us through hands-on experiments, audience participation, and high-energy storytelling. Kids will help ......More

Unearth your love for science in this exciting and interactive S.T.E.M. adventure for the whole family! Join Science Heroes as we dig into the fascinating world around us through hands-on experiments, audience participation, and high-energy storytelling. Kids will help conduct thrilling demonstrations about states of matter, pressure, and more. Along the way, we’ll celebrate the real scientists who study rocks, soil, and everything underground. If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really “dig it” after this fun-filled program! Recommended for ages five and up, this program is first-come, first-served and was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Free Public Library!

Community Room, 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

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

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)

Fungi Farming Frenzy

An introduction to the world of growing mushrooms in your own backyardwith Mark Gostkiewicz! Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing!Join master gardener, Mark, in this eye-opening workshop where you’ll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mu......More

An introduction to the world of growing mushrooms in your own backyardwith Mark Gostkiewicz! Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing!Join master gardener, Mark, in this eye-opening workshop where you’ll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps. Ages 12+, with a number of seats reserved for teens.

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

Teen New Game Thursday

Learn how to play a different card or board game each Thursday this summer from Teen Volunteers!We have a huge collection of brand new board games and card games, and learning new ones can be tough on your own, make it easier by being taught. Bring your friends and disc......More

Learn how to play a different card or board game each Thursday this summer from Teen Volunteers!We have a huge collection of brand new board games and card games, and learning new ones can be tough on your own, make it easier by being taught. Bring your friends and discover a new fan-favorite game to play together! Snacks provided to participants. For Teens rising 7th – graduating 12th.

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

The Library is closed today for the holiday.

Makerspace Open Hours

Please join us in the Makerspace to create, explore, and learn! Explore immersive worlds with our VR headset.Explore everything the Cricut Maker 4 can offer! With over 200+ compatible materials, the possibilities are endless! Create mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, cards, dec......More

Please join us in the Makerspace to create, explore, and learn! Explore immersive worlds with our VR headset.Explore everything the Cricut Maker 4 can offer! With over 200+ compatible materials, the possibilities are endless! Create mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, cards, decorations, and so much more!Bring your ideas to life with 3D printing and design.Check out our Creality Falcon A1 Laser Cutter and Engraver! With the ability to engrave and cut wood, acrylic, cork, and more, the possibilities are endless!Makerspace Open Hours: Monday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesday: 4:00pm – 7:00pm Wednesday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Friday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Computer Lab Make a Reservation