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Library love that is! What's not to love when you can access books, movies, video games, and so much more all for free with your library card?! This month we have lots of fun events happening, including a new crafting group for adults- and Blind Date with a Book is back! Check out all the fun things going on this month below, and don't forget to register for any events you're interested in! |
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For Kids and Families | | Preschool Storytime |
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. |
Welcome to our weekly pre-school story time! Get your little ones reading and loving books early with our interactive story times. We'll read a few fun stories, sing some songs, do some crafts, and maybe even play with puppets! |
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| | Bouncing Babies Playtime |
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. |
We are excited to welcome children ages birth to 24 months and their caregivers to our infant and toddler program! We will start out by reading a short story, each baby will get their own copy to hold, then we'll sing a few songs and some wiggles out. We will finish up with a little sensory free play. |
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| | Pajama Story Time |
Thursday, Feb 23 @ 6:30 p.m.
| Join us on the last Thursday evening of every month for an evening Pajama Story Time! There will be stories, songs, crafts, and games. Come in your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed friend! |
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| | Kid's Crafternoon: Sand Art Monsters |
Wednesday, Feb 22 @ 11:00 a.m. |
Looking for February vacation activities to keep the kids busy? Join us for a fun and easy kid's craft! We will be making our very own Sand Art Monsters! All supplies (and clean up!) will be provided by the library. |
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| | Block Party! |
Friday, Feb 24 @ 11:00 a.m.
| Need to get out of the house during February vacation? Join us for a fun, freestyle, block party! We will break out all our blocks and building toys and we'll do the clean up, too! |
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For Teens | | Teen Paint Party |
Monday, Feb 27 @ 2:30 p.m. | Come create a beautiful watercolor painting with us! We'll guide you through the steps and provide all the needed materials, all you need to do is bring your creativity. |
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| Teen Time |
Every Wednesday @ 2:30 p.m. | Every Wednesday we'll get together for a fun activity at the snack table! Some days we might play video games, some days we'll make crafts, and on others we'll have a snack. |
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For Adults | Sit and Stitch |
Every Monday @ 10:30 a.m. | Every Monday morning we'll be gathering for a casual crafting session. Bring your current project, make yourself a warm beverage, and enjoy camaraderie with your fellow crafters.
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| Between the Spines Book Club |
Friday, Feb 17 @ 11:00 a.m. | This month we will be reading and discussing any title that takes place in your home town, city, or state! |
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| True Crime Book Group |
Saturday, Feb 25 @ 12:00 p.m. |
This month we will be reading and discussing Indecent Advances: A Hidden History of True Crime and Prejudice Before Stonewall by James Polchin. This skillful hybrid of true crime and social history that examines the relationship between the media and popular culture in the portrayal of crimes against gay men in the decades before Stonewall. |
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Closures This Month
| | CLOSED 2/20 President's Day | |
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Library Hours | |
Mon: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tue: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thu: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m | |
What We're Reading |
Click on a title to place a hold or visit our catalog. |
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Elise is reading | Finlay Donovan is Killlng it by Elle Cosimano |
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| Zelia is reading |
Picture in the Sand by Peter Blauer |
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| Emily is reading |
Call Me Nathan by Catherine Castro |
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| Hannah is reading |
The Wicked King by Holly Black |
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| Donna is reading |
The Messy Lives of Book People by Phaedra Patrick |
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| Diane is reading |
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian | | |
Blind Date With A Book | |
Blind Date With a Book is back! Stop by the desk and check out our carefully curated selection of wrapped books. Each one has a few hints as to what lies under the wrapping, to help you make your choice. Be sure to Rate Your Date with one of our forms and be entered to win a Dunkin Donuts gift card, generously supplied by the Friends of the Avon Public Library. | |
| Find Your New Hobby in the Library of Things | |
Learning a new craft can be daunting. It can be hard to know where to start or what kind of supplies you need. Let us help! In our new Library of Things you'll find kits complete with everything you need to learn to knit, crochet, weave, and paint with watercolor. We have included the supplies as well as books and video links to get you started. While you're there, check out all the other great Things such as a ukulele, a telescope, and a label maker! |
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