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Sneak Peak into your new Avon Free Public Library!

Spoiler Alert! Shhhh- Don't tell!! Here's your very own sneak peak into your new library.  Learn the secrets of what's been happening on the other side of that temporary wall.   We've got something for everyone! For Avon's Kids! The new LARGE open floo... »

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We're almost there!!!!

We are in the final phase of our construction project!!!  We will be closing Monday, March 5th- April 22nd to tear down the temporary wall and finish up your brand new library! But before it's all done, how about a sneak peek! I am very proud to presen... »

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"Another Brick in the Wall"

Renovation is well underway in the old space of the library!  We have even begun seeing the studs for walls and sheetrock going up in places!  Here is your very first tour of the new space!!! Upstairs- Children's and Teen'sThis is going to turn into a ... »

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The new AFPL Children's Room

The new AFPL Children's Room »

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Demolition!!!

If you've been by the library lately you probably heard the demolition going on next door in the old space. (How could you miss it!?)  This is the beginning of the renovation of that space.  Eventually it will become more space for books and materials,... »

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We like to Move It! Move It!

We've started the move to the new space! George is ready to go! »

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Now we're cooking!

The new building is really starting to fall into place!!  Paint is going on the walls, the ceiling grid is being put in place, we have lights and even electricity!!!  Check out what's developed!  The New Atrium from 1st floor  The New Atrium from se... »

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Starting to see the finished product!

The crew has been busy sheetrocking, taping and sealing.  Here you see some great craftsmanship becase the conractor has provided a very large seam over the tape.  (See the wall with the large white stripe)  James, our Construction Manager, told us tha... »

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The First Official Week of Summer!!!

Things are a hustle and a bustle outside but would you believe it's just as busy INSIDE?!?!?  Even though outside the library looks different, inside is business as usual!  Summer Reading has kicked off and even without central air our patrons are stil... »

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Holiday break brought snow storm, but work to begin again 12-28-10

SITE PREPARATION FOR THE LIBRARY EXPANSION IS UNDER WAY!The GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY for the project will be held on Sat., Jan. 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. All Avon residents are invited. Click here for the program flyer. The holiday break brought 8 to 10" of... »

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SITE PREPARATION HAS BEGUN!

December 20, 2010Site preparation for the library expansion is under way! The architect, construction manager, Avon Public Works Director and other staff are here this morning going over plans, delivering conduit, and removing trees to make way for the... »

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                                             We got the green light!At the December 1st Town Council meeting, Town Council members voted to authorize the Town Manager to sign the construction documents to begin the library expansion project! Work may b... »

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