Events
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The Avon-Washington Township Public Library is closed Sunday, May 26 & Monday May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. AWTPL will open at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 28. Thank you! |
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The Avon-Washington Township Public Library is closed Sunday, May 26 & Monday May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. AWTPL will open at 9 AM on Tuesday, May 28. Thank you! |
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Grades 5 through 12 are welcome to join and compete, with different games every month! Play games and make friends – compete to win the title of Greatest of All Tournament! Registration is required as spaces are limited.
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Do you play chess, or have a desire to learn? Join the Chess Club! Pieces and boards provided. Elementary through 12th grade welcome. No registration required! |
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Bouncy fun for you and your baby through music, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and a simple story! For little ones 3 to 18 months old.
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Calling all space explorers! You are invited to join the interstellar ranks of the Cosmos Cadets with Mr. Blake and first science officer, Dr. KitKat. Cosmos Cadets is a new STEM program with a focus on astronomy, the solar system, and space exploration history for kids. The final frontier awaits, Cadets! For grades 1-4. Registration […]
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Join Mr. Blake for April’s preschool storytime! We will sing songs (with live guitar playing from Mr. Blake), explore wonderful books, and even use our imaginations as we construct a variety of crafts. It all starts with opening a book! For ages 3 1/2 through kindergarten.
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Kickoff the start of summer at the library! Enjoy a huge bubble party, have ice cream or shaved ice, and create a chalk masterpiece on the sidewalk! Families and kids of all ages are welcome. |
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The Kasey Program is an exciting and educational program that teaches children fire and life safety skills. Kasey and her partner firefighter/paramedic Jeff Owens travel the country bringing their life saving message to all that will listen. Kasey is a black labrador retriever who has been trained to demonstrate the life saving skills taught. See […]
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Want to learn how to make a movie? Stop by for the Club 512 Film School! Learn tips and tricks to make a cool film for the contest or to show your friends. Bring the device you wish to record your movie on to learn cool techniques. Please see the rules for the competition. For […]
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Join Mr. Blake at the Fresh Thyme Market Cafe (9040 Rockville Road)! There will be stories, activities, singing and lots of fun! Snacks provided by Fresh Thyme Market and no registration required.
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Join us for a Session Zero as we create Dungeons & Dragons characters and talk about the summer's upcoming adventures! For grades 5-12. Never created your own D&D character before? This guide can help: https://www.instructables.com/Creating-a-DD-5e-Character-for-Beginners/.
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The Avon Writer's Group wants YOU! Whether you are a rookie writer or a seasoned veteran, your ideas are always welcome at the Avon Writer's Group. YOu can offer ideas, learn ideas, and share ideas all at the same time! Come see what the group is all about on the first Thursday of the month! […] |
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Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a fun-filled party! Enjoy snacks and games. Space is limited, so remember to register. This Kickoff for grades 5 through 12 only!
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Join Mr. Blake and Miss Jackie for a rock-n-rollicking good time! Interactive books and music will get our sillies out, followed by plenty of playtime and hands-on fun! For ages 2-5.
Free
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Bring your creativity and join us for crafts, maker projects, and more! In this session, learn how to create your own duct tape wallet! Make more to get more library bucks! For grades 5-12.
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Calling all space explorers! You are invited to join the interstellar ranks of the Cosmos Cadets with Mr. Blake and first science officer, Dr. KitKat. Cosmos Cadets is a new STEM program with a focus on astronomy, the solar system, and space exploration history for kids. Prepare for a space adventure this summer with the […]
Free
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Where will art take you? A book? Something you make? The arts are all about imagination and creativity. We invite you to explore with us as we go on a new journey each week! For 1st through 4th grades.
Free
Do you play chess, or have a desire to learn? Join the Chess Club! Pieces and boards provided. Elementary through 12th grade welcome. No registration required! |
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Bouncy fun for you and your baby through music, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and a simple story! For little ones 3 to 18 months old.
Free
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Put your skills to the test in the LEGO Challenge, and try to become a LEGO Challenge Master! We also have a raffle every week for a LEGO prize - register to be entered! For grades 1-4. Space is limited, so register early.
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Are you caring for a loved one who has dementia? Do you know of family or friends who have dementia? How can you better communicate and assist both the person with dementia and their caregivers? These questions are answered and other topics are presented in the 90-minute Dementia Friends Workshop. Encourage friends and family to join you in attending this informative workshop to gain valuable insight in providing care and support to our dementia friends. Registration is required, and is available at www.avonlibrary.net, at Hendricks County Senior Services at www.hcseniors.org, or by calling 317/745-4303.
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Head upriver and into the Heart of Darkness to find out what happened at a jungle outpost. For grades 5-12. You must be registered to play!
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Join Mr. Blake for a summer adventure with preschool storytime! We will sing songs (with live guitar playing from Mr. Blake), explore wonderful books, and even use our imaginations as we construct a variety of crafts. It all starts with opening a book! For ages 3 1/2 through kindergarten.
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Are you looking for something fun to do? Do you enjoy crafts? Then be sure to join us for Origami for Adults! During this class, you will learn how to make a fun origami project, and you will realize how simple it is to do. Registration is required, and is available at www.avonlibrary.net. […]
Free
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Fun is guaranteed as we learn, do and play! Join us each week for a short story, easy learning activities, crafts, and lots of play-based games and toys. Recommended for ages 2-3.
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Stop by to compete in the Club 512 LEGO Challenge! Complete the challenge and see how you match up. Let's see who the Club 512 Lego Challenge Master will be! For grades 5-12.
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Join Mr. Blake for stories, fun facts, and activities about animals (both real and fantastical)! For ages 2-10.
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Join us for the Grand Opening of the Friends' new Bookstore at A-WTPL! Everyone is welcome to come see the newly renovated space on the lower level of the Avon Library and shop from a wide variety of books at affordable prices. The Book Sale is 9:30 AM-3 PM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 […] |
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Join Mr. Blake and Miss Jackie for a rock-n-rollicking good time! Interactive books and music will get our sillies out, followed by plenty of playtime and hands-on fun! For ages 2-5.
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This program is for you if you like trivia and winning library bucks! Everyone who attends is guaranteed to go home with at least 20 Library Bucks….BUT you will also have a chance to earn much more with Final Jeopardy. Will you play it safe or risk it all? For grades 5-12.
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Calling all space explorers! You are invited to join the interstellar ranks of the Cosmos Cadets with Mr. Blake and first science officer, Dr. KitKat. Cosmos Cadets is a new STEM program with a focus on astronomy, the solar system, and space exploration history for kids. Prepare for a space adventure this summer with the […]
Free
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Where will art take you? A book? Something you make? The arts are all about imagination and creativity. We invite you to explore with us as we go on a new journey each week! For 1st through 4th grades.
Free
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Join us on June 19th for the fabulous Melly Pop and her band of puppets for 2 shows - The Three Little Pigs and Let’s Wait for Zorillo! You can register for one or both shows, and each are about 20 minutes in length. Recommended for ages 4-11.
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After coming to the Puppet performance, come back in the afternoon to make your very own puppet! Each child builds their own puppet masterpiece with MellyPop to take home! For grades 1-4.
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Bring a stuffed animal friend and snuggle up for our Pajama Storytime! Join us for an evening of books, songs, a craft, and a bubble dance party! For ages 2-8 years.
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Take the helm and bring battle to the white whale, Moby Dick! For grades 5-12. You must be registered to play! You will need to create a 7th-level character for this adventure! The character you create can be played at multiple adventures this summer. These are resources you can use to create your own characters […]
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Join Mr. Blake for a summer adventure with preschool storytime! We will sing songs (with live guitar playing from Mr. Blake), explore wonderful books, and even use our imaginations as we construct a variety of crafts. It all starts with opening a book! For ages 3 1/2 through kindergarten.
Free
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Fun is guaranteed as we learn, do and play! Join us each week for a short story, easy learning activities, crafts, and lots of play-based games and toys. Recommended for ages 2-3.
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Stop by to hear about what it takes to care for a lizard, and learn about the different species of lizards. For grades 5-12.
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Do you enjoy building challenges? Robotics? Coding games and science experiments? Join us and get hands-on with a variety of toys, learning activities, and science experiments! For children in 1st-4th grades.
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Join Mr. Blake and Miss Jackie for a rock-n-rollicking good time! Interactive books and music will get our sillies out, followed by plenty of playtime and hands-on fun! For ages 2-5.
Free
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Join us for this epic E-Sports Competition! Compete to see if you will be the Greatest of All Tournament! For grades 5-12.
Free
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Calling all space explorers! You are invited to join the interstellar ranks of the Cosmos Cadets with Mr. Blake and first science officer, Dr. KitKat. Cosmos Cadets is a new STEM program with a focus on astronomy, the solar system, and space exploration history for kids. Prepare for a space adventure this summer with the […]
Free
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Where will art take you? A book? Something you make? The arts are all about imagination and creativity. We invite you to explore with us as we go on a new journey each week! For 1st through 4th grades.
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Read with a therapy dog! Kids ages 5-10 are welcome to bring a favorite book and practice their reading skills with a registered therapy pet. This takes the pressure off the child and allows them to enjoy the experience of reading aloud while sharpening their skills at the same time.
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Do you play chess, or have a desire to learn? Join the Chess Club! Pieces and boards provided. Elementary through 12th grade welcome. No registration required! |
3 events,
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Bouncy fun for you and your baby through music, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and a simple story! For little ones 3 to 18 months old.
Free
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The Whalemobile team take kids inside the belly of a life-size whale to explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures while delving into vital environmental lessons! Recommended for kids entering 1st through 6th grade. This is not a program for children under 5, and only kids can enter the whale. Watch this video about […]
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Bring a stuffed animal friend and snuggle up for our Pajama Storytime! Join us for an evening of books, songs, a craft, and a bubble dance party! For ages 2-8 years.
Free
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Venture into the world of Dante and rescue an adventurer from the clutches of mathematical Inferno! For grades 5-12. You must be registered to play! You will need to create a 7th-level character for this adventure! The character you create can be played at multiple adventures this summer. These are resources you can use to […]
Free
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Join Mr. Blake for a summer adventure with preschool storytime! We will sing songs (with live guitar playing from Mr. Blake), explore wonderful books, and even use our imaginations as we construct a variety of crafts. It all starts with opening a book! For ages 3 1/2 through kindergarten.
Free
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Fun is guaranteed as we learn, do and play! Join us each week for a short story, easy learning activities, crafts, and lots of play-based games and toys. Recommended for ages 2-3.
Free
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There’s a party at the Toadwort School of Magic and Mayhem. The headmaster, Professor Bumblebee, has invited all the students, teachers, and ghosts to present the school’s newest and most powerful artifact, the Philosopher’s Scone. This marvelous object provides an endless supply of baked goods to anyone with the strength to control it. The hour […]
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Join Mr. Blake and Miss Jackie for a rock-n-rollicking good time! Interactive books and music will get our sillies out, followed by plenty of playtime and hands-on fun! For ages 2-5.
Free
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Join us for a NERF battle at the library! Come up with strategies while you run, dodge, dive, and out-blast the competition! For grades 5-12.
Free
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Calling all space explorers! You are invited to join the interstellar ranks of the Cosmos Cadets with Mr. Blake and first science officer, Dr. KitKat. Cosmos Cadets is a new STEM program with a focus on astronomy, the solar system, and space exploration history for kids. Prepare for a space adventure this summer with the […]
Free
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1 event,
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Where will art take you? A book? Something you make? The arts are all about imagination and creativity. We invite you to explore with us as we go on a new journey each week! For 1st through 4th grades.
Free
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3 events,
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Bouncy fun for you and your baby through music, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and a simple story! For little ones 3 to 18 months old.
Free
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Put your skills to the test in the LEGO Challenge, and try to become a LEGO Challenge Master! We also have a raffle every week for a LEGO prize - register to be entered! For grades 1-4. Space is limited, so register early.
Free
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Pajama Storytime
Canceled
Pajama Storytime
Bring a stuffed animal friend and snuggle up for our Pajama Storytime! Join us for an evening of books, songs, a craft, and a bubble dance party! For ages 2-8 years.
Free
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The Library is closed for Independence Day. Happy 4th of July! You can access digital resources 24/7 via our website, www.avonlibrary.net. |
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Fun is guaranteed as we learn, do and play! Join us each week for a short story, easy learning activities, crafts, and lots of play-based games and toys. Recommended for ages 2-3.
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Will you be the first to say UNO? What will your opponents do to stop you? Winners will receive additional Library Bucks! Everyone will receive 10 Library Bucks for attending and participating. For grades 5-12.
Free
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