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

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.

Children’s Storytime 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

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)

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