Check it out for 1 week. Must be 18 and over.
You can install your own apps with your Apple ID.
Audience: For Teens
Maker Activities & 3D Printing
The Library has a Lulzbot Taz 6 3D printer in the Computer Lab. Check our Events page for related programs or contact the Reference Department with any questions.
Wifi
Wifi is available throughout the library as well as outside in the courtyard and parking lot.
Most standard wireless devices will connect automatically to the wireless network, but if you have any questions, ask for help at the Reference Desk.
Log in to Wifi
- Connect to the network: Avon Public Wireless
- Accept the Wifi policy to join. You do not need a library card.
- If you have trouble connecting automatically, try switching the Wifi setting on your device off and on.
Public Computers
Call the Reference Desk to make a 60 minute appointment: (860) 673-9712, ext. 4
- PCs and Macs are available.
- All computers have access to high speed internet, online research databases and the library catalog, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
- Save your documents to a USB drive, external disk, or the cloud.
- Printing is available: $.15 per page for black & white, $.50 per page for color.
The Wright plane takes off!
If you’ve been following along, it has been a long journey from the Avon Library One Book series, based on David McCullough’s “The Wright Brothers” to making our very own 1:4 scale 1903 Wright flyer.
And now… drumroll please… it has taken off! Literally!! The plane is now on view for all to see in the Library atrium. Check out the view from the first floor, or take a peek from the Children’s Room windows for a bird’s eye perspective.
An average of six builders met 93 times from November 2016 to June 2017 to complete this project in 1,405 hours! We could not have done it without the help of all of our community builders. Thank you all!
Thank you Avon Department of Public Works for climbing the height to help us hang the plane.
And thank you to the Avon Education Foundation for generously funding this community project.
Teen Librarian Marisa’s Pick
Con Academy / by Joe Schreiber (2015 teen book, Teen Schreiber)
Con man Will Shea may have met his match in scammer Andrea Dufresne as they make a high-stakes deal that will determine who gets to stay at Connaughton Academy, one of the most elite and privileged preparatory schools in the country, and who must leave.
Connecticut Science Center
Discount coupon offers 20% off general admission for up to 4 people.
Discount coupons available at the Circulation Desk, 1 per family.
Farmers Market
3/3/21 Announcement about the summer 2021 farmers market
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted the Avon Library to change how it delivers service over the past year; we have adapted programs and services, pivoting as needed so that everything is delivered in a safe manner. Throughout these changes, the health of our patrons, volunteers, and staff has been our number one priority. We continue to strive to fulfill our community’s needs with a variety of programming, delivered in a manner designed to meet the ever-changing scope of the Covid-19 pandemic.
While we hope to begin restoring more in-person activities in 2021, there is still a great deal of uncertainty ahead, limiting the ability to plan more than a month or two in advance. Unfortunately, this has led to the difficult decision to retire the current farmers market at the Avon Library.
Thank you for being part of multiple summers at our market! 31,471 people have visited Avon Library’s farmers market over its seven in-person summers. We hope last summer’s virtual market encouraged visits to our local farms and farm stands. We want to thank all of the farmers and vendors who participated in the market, as well as our other community partners: Avon Volunteer Fire Department, Farmington Valley Health District, AHS Drama Club, and the Town of Avon.
We will miss seeing you all in the parking lot this summer, but do hope we see you online at our virtual programs, at the curbside pickup table, or in the library (masked, of course!) for our open browsing hours.
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THANK YOU to all of our vendors and farmers:
Barden Farm, New Hartford
Bassette Farmstead, South Glastonbury
Better baking by Beth, Torrington
Bristol’s Farm, Canton
Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm, Moosup
George Hall Farm, Simsbury
Gulf Shrimp Company, Plantsville
Oliver’s Olive Oils, West Hartford
Oma’s Pride, Avon
Ridge Runner Soaps, Harwinton
Rose’s Berry Farm, Glastonbury
Shenstone Farm, Glastonbury
Sub Edge Farm, Avon/Farmington
Sweet Pea Cheese, Granby
Tonn’s Orchard, Burlington
Wave Hill Breads, Norwalk
Woodland Farm, Glastonbury
findIT CT
Statewide Library Catalog – a service of the Connecticut State Library
Qello Concerts by Stingray
Beginning May 20, 2021, Qello Concerts must be accessed through the Libby app. Download Libby here to access Qello’s thousands of concerts and music documentaries, as well as e-books, e-audio, and streaming video. Once logged into Libby with your Avon Library card, find Qello under the EXTRAS category.
Qello Concerts by Stingray offers full-length concerts and music documentaries!
Over 2,000 of the most amazing live moments in music streamed on-demand to just about any digital device. Sign up for an account with your Avon Library card via the Libby app and start listening today.
No holds, unlimited use.