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October @ The Avon Public Library |
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The Library Crawl is back!
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That's right- the Old Colony Library Network crawl is back and better than ever! We heard from so many patrons who loved this library crawl and we decided to reincarnate it as the Booktober Library Crawl. You can visit our library, and any of the 21 participating libraries, anytime between October 7 and November 2 to get your passport, stamps, and any other goodies the participating libraries may be giving out. At the end of the crawl, participants who visit 5 libraries or more will be entered to win a prize! Get all the information on the Booktober Library Crawl website.
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Closures This Month
| | Friday, October 4th: The Library will be closed from 10:00am until 1:00pm for a safety training. Monday, October 14th: CLOSED, Indigenous People's Day
Thursday, October 31st: Library closing @ 4:30 pm | |
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Hours | Monday: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Tuesday: 10 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Wednesday: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Thursday: 10 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Friday: 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Saturday: 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. | | |
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EVENTS HAPPENING THIS MONTH | | For Kids and Families |
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Book or Treat!
October 28-31, during open hours Join us for a Spooktacular event where books are the ultimate treat! Haunt on by and leave with a new book (to keep!) and treat bag. Costumes are encouraged! This delightful experience runs from October 28th until October 31st, so come by and celebrate the season with us at the library! |
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| | Pumpkin Painting |
Saturday, October 26 @ 11:00 - 1:00PM |
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Join us for a fun, free, drop-in pumpkin painting event for all ages! We provide the pumpkins, paint, and decorations- you provide the creativity! We'll also handle the clean up! Registration will be required for this event, to ensure we have enough pumpkins for everyone. |
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| PJ Storytime |
Thursday, October 24 @ 5:30PM
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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! This program is geared towards children ages 3 to 8. |
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| Pre-School Story Time |
Every Tuesday @ 10:30AM |
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! This program is geared towards children ages 3 to 5. |
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| Bouncing Babies Playtime |
Thursday, October 3 & 17 @ 10:30AM |
Join us on the first and third Thursdays of the month for a fun-filled time of stories, songs, and play. We will start out by reading a short story, each little one will get their own copy to hold. We'll sing songs and enjoy some sensory free-play. This program is geared towards infants from birth to 24 months. |
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| Teen Coding Club |
Wednesday, October 2,16,& 23 @ 2:30PM |
Are you curious about coding and game development? Join our Teen Coding Club at the library and get started with Godot, a free and user-friendly video game engine! Whether you’re new to coding or just looking to explore something exciting, this club is for you. Come join us, and let’s make some amazing games together! This program is made possible thanks to the Avon Cultural Council. |
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| Free Play Friday |
Friday, October 25 @ 2:00PM | Unleash your inner gamer at our Free Play Friday! Drop by and dive into a world of video game excitement with a selection of games. Come hang out with other teens, and have a blast gaming together. |
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| Silent Book Club |
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Thursday, October 17 @ 5PM |
Calling all readers! Join us for our NEW monthly Silent Book Club, a perfect opportunity to escape into your book of choice and connect with others who share your love for reading. Whether you prefer paper, e-books, or audio (with headphones), our cozy space is designed for a relaxed and focused reading experience. Snacks and light refreshments will be available throughout the event, accompanied by soothing ambient music to enhance your reading experience. |
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| Spooky Votive Craft | Saturday, October 19 @ 12PM |
Get ready to add a touch of eerie elegance to your home with our Spooky Votives! This craft is perfect for the Halloween season, transforming ordinary votive candles into fun decorations for the season.
Best of all, it requires no prior crafting experience. You'll also get introduced to Creativebug, a fantastic database of in-depth crafting classes, bite-sized tutorials, all which are available free with your library card! | |
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True Crime Book Club
Saturday, October 26 @ 12PM Calling all true crime fanatics! The weather may be getting colder, but it's time for chills of a different variety. This month we will be reading and discussing Shallow Graves by Maureen Boyle, the local story of the New Bedford Highway Killer. Copies are available at the front desk. |
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ON THE SHELVES: FANTASY |
| October is National Fantasy Month! Try out these fantasy books with a hint of the supernatural to kickstart the spooky season. |
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| | Victoria Schwab |
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| | Sangu Mandanna |
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| | Alix E. Harrow |
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| | Garth Nix |
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| | Samantha Shannon |
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| | Leigh Bardugo |
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| | Silvia Moreno-Garcia |
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| | Alix E. Harrow |
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Roger William Park Zoo! |
| Did you know you can get a discounts on admission to museums, parks, and zoos with your library card? Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to over 100 rare and fascinating species from around the world. Pet an armadillo, see New England’s only Komodo dragon, experience an exhilarating zip ride, and more! With your Avon Public Library card you can save $3 off the regular ticket price for up to four daytime zoo general admission tickets.
Click here to reserve yours today. |
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