Accessibility Statement
The Avon Free Library is committed to providing inclusive and equitable access to library resources, programs, and services. We offer a wide range of accommodations to meet the needs of our diverse community.
Physical Space
It is important to ensure that our building is physically accessible to all members of the community. Our historic building is over 100 years old and provides architectural challenges that our current and future renovation projects hope to overcome.
- The front entrance has an ADA compliant ramp and book drop.
- The lower level, which houses the children’s library and meeting rooms, is accessible through the back entrance, with a parking lot off of South Ave/Fisk Street.
- Gender-inclusive, accessible bathrooms are located on the lower and upper levels.
Assistive Equipment
- RUBY 10
Video magnifier, please ask at the circulation desk
Library Materials
- Large print books
Large print books are available on the main floor of the library, near the front doors. - Books on CD
Books on CD with accompanying book are located in the children’s library on the lower level. - Audio books
You can browse a large selection of audiobooks here https://owwl.overdrive.com - e-Books on Libby
The Libby App provides an inclusive reading experience with features such as screen reader support, keyboard navigation, multilingual options, adjustable playback speeds, adjustable text size, dark mode and zoom feature. Learn more about these features at Libby Life. - Wonderbooks & Vox Books
Wonderbooks and Vox Books are books available for kids, tweens, and teens with build-in audio devices that read the story aloud. They books are available at the Avon Free Library in the Children’s Library and Teen Loft. You can also browse and borrow the Wonderbook and Vox Book collections of all 42 libraries in the OWWL Library System. Simply place a hold on the title(s) of your choice through the OWWL catalog and pick them up at the Avon Free Library when the book is in. Browse this special collection and place holds at the following links: Wonderbooks, VOX Books
In-Home Library Services
For homebound Avon residents who need help accessing library materials, please reach out to avonlibrarydirector@owwl.org or call 585-226-8461. We would love to help!
Other Resources
Talking Book and Braille Library
The New York State Talking Book and Braille Library is a free library service for eligible residents of upstate New York who are unable to use standard print material due to a visual, physical, or reading disability. Talking Book and Braille Library: NYS Library (nysed.gov)