Read a mix of fun, contemporary picture book stories and learn about a story from history. Join us in the Art Studio for a fun art project after!

All supplies provided by the library.

Who: Best for ages 3-7 with a caregiver, but siblings are welcome. Click here to register (registration required).

When: Saturday February 24th, 10:30 – 11:30am 

Where: 2nd Floor, Kids Main Floor & Art Studio

Cosponsored by the Avon Friends for Equity and the Avon Free Public Library to celebrate Black History Month.

Please join us at Sycamore Hills Recreation Area (at the pavilion) on Saturday, October 14th at 1pm to celebrate Avon’s diverse student body. You can expect delicious food, music and a good time! APS students, families and staff are welcome! Please RSVP HERE.

If you or someone you know loves public speaking and can guide a conversation- THIS is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! This will be a free training led by Gloria Mengual, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist at Capital Region Education Council (CREC).

The community dialogues will take place on the following days. You’ll be able to choose which group you’d like to facilitate.

Group 1: Saturday mornings (4/1, 4/15, 4/22 and 4/29 from 10:00am-12:00pm) -OR-

Group 2: Wednesday evenings (4/5, 4/19, 4/26 and 5/3 from 6:00-8:00pm).

Snacks and lunch will be provided. Location is TBD.

Register here: https://conta.cc/3xIol3N

Please join us at Elizabeth Park on Saturday, October 29th at 2pm to celebrate Avon’s diverse student body. You can expect delicious food, music and a good time! APS students, families and staff are welcome! Please RSVP HERE

Spring is here! Join us at the Ana Grace Love Wins playground at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford.

You’re invited to our community roundtable event where we’ll be share an update from our group and our goals for the future. We look forward to hearing from community members like you to help us shape our work and priorities. Have concerns, thoughts, or ideas you’d like to share? Want to learn how to get more involved? Join us! Registration required in advance using this link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoceihpjIvG9Wj83bswekrB_n6tP3UXLJB

Join us for some fun at Pine Grove School playground in Avon!

Let’s have some sledding fun at the Avon Middle School!

The recent national "CRT" debate has given rise to a growing number of local parent and other organized groups criticizing, policing, and demanding that teachers, curricula, and books be "investigated," scrutinized, and, in some cases, removed from schools and libraries. This event will speak to the concerns of educators and others who are feeling targeted and uncomfortable with this hostile rhetoric. Our state leaders will discuss these issues, provide information about what to do if you are targeted, and how we can all help build a united front to support educators, students, curricula, and books.

Please register and submit questions for panelists in advance at: 

https://scbwi.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AQ010NrqTVGlyimyUEWlOA

Join us at Bushnell Park in Hartford for our third play group. A playground, a carousel, apple cider, donuts and fun awaits! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Playgroups are held on the last Sunday of every month.

Join us for our first Monthly Meet Up to discuss our featured article on Indigenous People’s Day. Suggested reading prior to our meet up “What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day”.

We're excited to host our first annual Community Fest at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford to celebrate our diverse student body. Let's get to know each other over delicious Caribbean food, great music and playing lawn games. APS students, families, and staff welcome! We'd love for you to bring a favorite dish to share, but it's not required. Please let us know if you'll be joining us by signing up here.

Celebrate our community with LGBTQIA+ residents and allies at the Avon Congregational Church (6 West Main Street). Bring a picnic and your loved ones for a lunch on the lawn with guest speakers, music, and fun!

Join the student led Avon Voices for Equity group to remember George Floyd. We will meet at the Avon Free Public Library at 6pm and march to the high school to listen to student and adult speakers.