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AFL News & Updates
Backyard Community Access & Learning Project – Construction Update
October 14, 2026
Construction in our backyard will be continuing likely through November. There is a planned pause during the winter months, before the project will be picked back up (and completed) in spring. We appreciate your patience, and we hope you enjoy the final product!
Read MoreLibrary Closed on October 12th
October 9, 2026
The Avon Free Library will be closed on Monday, October 12th, 2026 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Normal library hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13th.
Read MoreGot Card?
September 14, 2026
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Chances are, if you’re reading this, you either have a card through OWWL or sure would like one! Who wouldn’t want to support their local libraries by getting a free ticket to movies, music, games, books, and more? Someone that’s definitely not reading this, that’s who. So don’t be […]
Read MoreLibrary Backyard Construction (For Real!)
August 28, 2026
Just a pop-in reminder that now-ish, we are equally in the dark, construction is beginning on our backyard! Again! Please park with caution if you’re choosing to use our backlot. Our Facebook will be posting regular updates on the availability of the lot, as well as construction updates. We would otherwise recommend parking in front […]
Read MorePop in During Corn Fest!
August 7, 2026
Avon Rotary’s Annual Corn Fest is tomorrow, August 8th — with Genesee Street ready for whatever amazing/torrential/pleasant shenanigans are coming our way! The Avon Free Library is open tomorrow from 10am to 3pm, with the main floor open for regular business. Feel free to collect your grand prizes, turn in reading slips, borrow books, the […]
Read MoreThe Metaphoric Meteor is Striking!
August 7, 2026
Today is the last day to turn in your raffle slips for our summer reading Grand Prizes! Winners will be pulled tonight. While that means the raffle portion is over, the fun of summer reading doesn’t have to be: feel free to work your way up to 1,000 minutes and earn yourself a Free Medium […]
Read MoreExtinction Event Incoming??
August 1, 2026
The end of summer reading is almost upon us! Unlike the Cretaceous-Paleogene flora and fauna, however, we’ve still got some time — and we can be a bit more flexible. The metaphorical meteor is that, unfortunately, if you want to still put in slips for the summer reading raffle, you’ll only have until AUGUST 7TH […]
Read MoreUnearth a Story at Your Local Library!
July 20, 2026
Summer reading is in full swing, have you signed up for our challenge yet? Adults, you’re especially welcome to join this one! Stop by the Avon Free Library to hear about our summer program and a few of the incredible programs we have coming up! Spoilers: One of them includes real fossils and some hometown […]
Read More2025 Library Budget Proposal Passes!
November 17, 2025
The Avon Free Library extends heartfelt gratitude to our entire community following the November 4th vote, where the budget proposal passed 1,405 to 645. This shift in funding will forever change the library in a positive way; it creates a sustainable model that will strengthen library services for generations to come. All of us on […]
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