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Have you ever touched a real shark’s tooth, a giant starfish or a seahorse? Diane will bring in her collection of sea creatures and shells from her SCUBA diving adventures. Do you have a favorite object you found outside in the natural world?  Bring it in for our summer reading Show-N-Tell. You also get to make your very own sea coral craft to bring home!

This event is geared towards children aged 5 and up. 

Whooooo doesn’t love owls?! Come and make an adorable owl out of paper and cupcake liners!
This craft is geared towards children ages 5 and up.

Have you ever wondered why some outdoor spaces feel so hot during the summer and even on really hot days, how some areas are able to stay cool? Join Manomet Education Manager, Clare Cunningham, to explore the relationship between different surfaces and how they absorb heat!

This program is for children 5 and up, and a guardian.

Come and celebrate our oceans by making a collage out of recycled materials! We will be using magazines to piece together our own ocean scenes. Be sure to bring your creativity - the possibilities are endless!

This craft is for teens in grades 6-12. 

Create a fuzzy and playful otter clutching a real seashell in its paws. Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly environment. You'll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away with a finished piece, a foam block, needles, and the confidence to continue your felting journey independently.
This craft is for adults aged 18 and up.

Read, Renew, Repeat!

Summer is nearing a close, and that means summer reading is, too! Stop by the Avon Public Library to sign up for our summer reading program, before its too late! This years theme is Read, Renew, Repeat, and we will be discussing all things nature and how to care for our planet! At the end of the summer we will reward all of your hard work with an ice cream party & prizes!

Explore the Great Outdoors!

Our Library of Things have been seeing more and more use, especially our Metal Detector! Grab our pop-up cornhole set or badminton set to spice up a summer cookout. Want to beat the heat? Why not check out one of our arts and craft kits, like our knitting kit, painting kit, or ukulele. If you plan on traveling, why not grab one of our Hotspots which will ensure you can stay connected to the internet no matter where you may be!

Boston Harbor Islands

Enjoy a day on the ferry and Boston Harbor islands for a reduced rate. This pass will give you and up to 3 other people 50% off tickets to visit and explore the Boston Harbor Islands!

Mass. Parks Pass

Thinking of visiting one of the many parks of Massachusetts? How about the beach? Well, planning that day trip gets a lot easier with our parking pass. With this pass you can park for free at parks and beaches across Mass.

Kanopy

If you find yourself inside avoiding the heat, why not watch a few movies? Enter Kanopy, the streaming service that comes free with your library card! Just log in with your library card, and enjoy the show!