The world’s most comprehensive collection of downloadable maps including modern maps, historical maps, maps of exploration, geography games and video guides. Available on library computers, or at home from the library’s website for Avon cardholders.
Audience: For Teens
Salem Press Reference Shelf
Online copies of some of our latest reference books. Login with your library card to access from home.
Connecticut Museum of Culture & History
New England Carousel Museum, Bristol
New hours for the library!
Starting after Labor Day, the Avon Library will be open until 8:30 on Wednesday evenings, just like we are on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. We hope this change makes it easier for you to visit the library to browse, borrow, socialize and study.
We will also be returning to our full day Saturday hours, with the library open from 10-5, on Saturdays, beginning September 8.
All library hours, including holiday closings, can be found at avonctlibrary.info/hours.
Overdrive magazines
Download current and back issues of thousands of popular magazines from the Overdrive website or via Libby, Overdrive’s e-book and e-audiobook app. Unlimited simultaneous use, so no waiting!
Connecticut Digital Archives
CT Digital Archives is a collaboration between the University of Connecticut Library and the Connecticut State Library. Avon’s online local history collection is located here, as well as those of many other libraries, museums, and historical societies around the state.
Teen Volunteer Application
You can fill out this application and the Teen Librarian, Stephanie Smith, will get back to you with any openings, and/or let you know about future volunteering options.
If you want to receive emails about Teen Advisory Meetings (Grades 9 – 12) or Student Leader Advisory Board (grades 7 + 8) during the school year: please email Stephanie Smith at ssmith.afpl@libraryconnection.info and say you want to join TAB or SLAB in your email.
If you are interested in becoming a Fall or Spring Book Buddy email Marisa Hicking, mhicking@libraryconnection.info to find out when we will next have it.
Fall 2023 volunteering is open.
TAB: Teen Advisory Board
What is TAB?
The Teen Advisory Board is exclusive to High School students. They work together with a librarian and use their pop culture knowledge to expand the library’s collection and create new programs. Members of TAB assist librarians in various tasks that include music and DVD selection, book selection, book reviews, and program creation, selection and completion.
If you are interested in joining TAB, volunteer opportunities for teens in Grades 7-12, or any other questions please contact Stephanie Smith at ssmith.afpl@avonctlibrary.info.
If you are interested in applying to TAB, fill out the Teen Volunteer Application.
Teen Advisor: Stephanie Smith
Reference Librarian Patrice’s Pick
The eagle huntress / Sony Pictures Classics (2017 non-fiction DVD, DVD 305.235 Eagle)
Follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been typically been handed down from father to son for centuries.