Avon Library, Smithsonian Team Up To Offer Exhibit On Evolution

Avon Free Public Library

AVON, CT — Starting Sunday, Dec. 1, the Avon Free Public Library will host the traveling exhibition "Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?"

The library was selected to host the exhibit through a national competition offered by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the American Library Association.

The exhibition will open at the Avon Library at 1 pm on Sunday, Dec. 1. It is located at 281 Country Club Road, Avon, and the exhibit will run through Jan. 15, 2025.

“We are so excited that the Avon Free Public Library is one of just six public libraries in the country to be selected to host this unique and fascinating exhibit,” said Avon Free Library Director Glenn Grube

“You won’t want to miss seeing the Avon Library transformed into a science museum, and we have an impressive line-up of programs planned, with offerings for kids and adults. Please join us.”

In addition, scientists and other experts from the NMNH Human Origins Program will visit Avon to host events for the community, including a science program, educator workshop, community conversations, and more.

To see the library’s full program calendar, visit this link.

Through panels, interactive kiosks, hands-on displays, and videos, "Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?" invites viewers of all ages to explore to learn about the milestones in the evolutionary journey of becoming human.

The exhibition is free and open to the public during library hours: Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m./Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m./Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For information and a schedule of events, click on this link.