Library News
Take Our Survey: Library of Things
Please see the attached survey, created as part of a student’s internship to gather information about a potential Library of Things collection at Avon Library. While Avon Library hopes to launch a Library of Things in the near future, the budget, scope, and timetable of that project have yet to be defined. Data from this survey will help us better understand the community’s interest in borrowing unconventional “things” from the public library. Take the survey by clicking here
July Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords
July Art Exhibit: Shepherd Myers – Ants: Earth’s Terrestrial Landlords ~An exhibit of scientific illustrations of ants found throughout the world~ On display in our Gallery this month is a collection of technical illustration prints by Shepherd Myers of ants that can be found throughout the world. The drawings reveal in great detail the characteristics and uniqueness of these small but mighty insects. More commonly noticed as pests when they interfere with human activity, these scaled up illustrations of ants reveal the vast array of morphology (morph = form, ology = to study) of all the individual species. This exhibit is educational, informative and beautifully rendered. It will be on display in the Gallery for the month of July. ARTIST RECEPTION ~ Monday, July 22nd ~ 5:30-7:30pm Meet our July artist, Shepherd Myers, at an opening reception on Monday,
Help Wanted
Avon Library is recruiting for a Library Page. Work Schedule: Approximately six (6) hours per week, spread over three (3) days Starting Hourly Wage: $15.69 Date Posted: June 19, 2024 Open until filled, apply ASAP Responsible for shelving library materials. Qualifications: Applicant must be at least 16 years of age. Candidate must pass interview, drug test, and background check prior to employment. See the full posting here or on the Town of Avon’s Job Opportunities page. Submit completed Town of Avon Employment Application, Letter of Interest and Availability Sheet to: Marisa Hicking, Children’s & Teen Services Manager Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Road Avon, CT 06001 Or email: mhicking@avonctlibrary.info
May Art Exhibit: Pine Grove School & Roaring Brook School
May Art Exhibit: Pine Grove School & Roaring Brook School On display in our Gallery for the month of May is the Spring Art Show, featuring pieces from students at Pine Grove School and Roaring Brook School here in Avon. This colorful collection of work showcases the creativity and imagination of the young students and their teachers. Make sure to stop by and see this wonderful show – it is always one of our favorites!
Stream films for free with your Avon Library card!
Using your Avon Free Public Library card, you can access the video streaming service Kanopy. With an expertly curated collection of narrative and documentary films we think you’ll enjoy, we’re pleased to bring this new service to our community. Go to kanopy.com to create an account and start streaming today. Kanopy is generously funded by the Friends of Avon Library. Become a Friend today to help support Avon Library’s programs and services. See all of Avon Library’s options for streaming and downloading digital content at https://www.avonctlibrary.info/books-media/stream-download/
3D Printing is Back!
3D printering has returned! We are doing things a bit differently than we did it before for patrons. Before, patrons had to take an orientation class on the 3D printer to learn how to use it on their own. This time around, we’re only allowing patrons to submit their files to us and one of our staff members will print it out for them. If you are interested in sending in files to be printed, please fill out THIS FORM and we can get that process started! If you have any specific questions, please email Victoria at vkiszka@avonctlibrary.info 🙂