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Save America’s Treasures Spotlight: Finishing Touches

As we worked on our Save America’s Treasures Project, we showcased items we’ve scanned, carefully repackaged with archival products, or discovered within the collection.  Thank you for supporting our project!  […]

Unearthing History: 2024 Virtual Lecture Series

Unearthing History: The discovery of a 12,500 year old Paleo-Indian site along the Farmington River in Avon. Join us for a virtual series of lectures, sponsored by a grant from the […]

Avon Library marks its 230th anniversary!

Avon Free Public Library traces its roots back to September 1791 when Rev. Rufus Hawley rode to New Haven to purchase books for a public library, open to subscribers from […]

DEEDS NOT WORDS: 100 Years of the Vote for Women

The trio of Avon’s Historical Society, Library and Senior Center has received a $4,030.00 grant from CT Humanities to help fund the first half of a year-long series entitled DEEDS NOT WORDS: 100 Years of the Vote for Women.

Heritage Quest

Dig into your family history and genealogy online with Heritage Quest and your Avon library card!