Upcoming Avon Library Events

Avon, November 5, 2014 - The following events are part of the Changing America series of exhibits, programs and films that examine landmark events in American history from The Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 1863 to the March in Washington, August 8, 1963. The Changing America project is hosted by the Avon Public Library November 1 through December 13. All events are free, no registration is required. The Avon Public Library is at 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT 06001. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 am to 8:30 pm, Wednesday 10:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information please call the library 860-673-9712 ext.4 or view www.avonctlibrary.info.

Ongoing Exhibit, “Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963. “ Open during regular library hours, except when a program is scheduled, through December 13.

Ongoing Harlem Renaissance Gallery Exhibit: “A Dream Deferred.” Sights, sounds, and icons from 1920’s African American culture in New York. Open during regular library hours through December 13.

Ongoing Exhibit, “Sacrifice: The Ill-Fated 16th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry” – Open during regular library hours through December 31, 2014, in the Marion Hunter History Room.

Monday, 11/24, 1:30 pm & 6 pm, Django Unchained, rated R, 165 minutes, part of the Changing America Film Series.