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Teen Zombie Zone, Story Times at the Avon Library

Trying to beat the heat? Looking for something to do. Check out these ideas from the library.

Looking for a way to beat the heat? The Avon Branch Library has plenty going on for babies through adults. Here’s what’s coming up. The Avon Branch Library is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.

Teen Zombie Zone

Teens, show off your best zombie attire at Avon Branch Library. You’re invited to live it up at a Teen Zombie Zone party on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. The undead fun will include great music, snacks, crafts and games. Preregistration is required by calling the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743. 

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Book sale

It’s bargain-shopping time at the Avon Branch Library. The Library’s book sale is Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. On Thursday, July 25 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., a Preview Book Sale is open to members of the Friends of the Avon Library. New members may join that evening. For more information, call the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743. 

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Teen bake off and bake sale

Teens are invited to show off their baking skills at the Library. Staff from Heinen’s will judge this summer baking competition on Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. Then, all baked goods will be sold to the public at the Library Book Sale that same day. Proceeds from the Bake Sale benefit the Friends of the Avon Library. For more information, call the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743. 

Explorers Club

Explore how rocks and minerals are used in everyday life at the Avon Branch Library. Join Explorers Club on Monday, July 29 or Tuesday, July 30 at 1 p.m. Kindergarteners through fifth-graders will dig into fun activities and experiments. Preregistration is required by calling the Avon Library at 440-934-4743. 

Story Times

Bring your kids to story time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Library. Music Makers is Tuesdays (through Aug. 6) at 7 p.m. and includes stories with a beat, toe-tapping tunes, instruments and dancing. Music Makers is for families with children of all ages. Story Time for Babies is Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and includes stories and music for babies from 6 to 23 months along with their caregivers. Preregistration is required for all story times by calling the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743. 

Knitting and Crochet Club

Join Avon Branch Library’s community group of knitters and crocheters the first and second Friday of each month at 11 a.m. Beginning and experienced adults and teens are welcome to bring a current yarn project to work on. While there, share ideas and help each other with the basics or something new. Preregistration is required by calling the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743.

 


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