Staff members at the circulation desk set the pleasant tone for your library experience. In addition to checking out and returning materials, processing interlibrary loans, taking reservations for the museum pass program, and collecting fines, the circulation staff routes incoming calls, issues new library cards, directs patrons to areas within the library, and provides reader's advisory assistance.
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In-person, by telephone or e-mail, a qualified, professional reference staff is ready to help with all information requests, research papers and projects. The staff provides assistance and instruction on the use of online catalogs, information databases and the internet,
reader's advisory, book discussion programs and maintains the Library and Town websites.
Have homework questions or need help? When the Library is OPEN e-mail us or call Reference @ 673-9712. When the Library is CLOSED try our 24/7 Online Reference Service. InfoAnytime 24/7 Reference |
The Avon Public Library offers volunteer delivery services to Avon residents who are homebound, temporarily or permanently, because of illness, disability or advanced age. The patron must have a current Avon library card. Applications will be mailed to residents who do not have a card.
Residents may call the library at 673-9712 to register. Ask for the homebound service at the Reference Desk. A staff member will assist with the selection of materials. All circulating library materials may be delivered. These include books, music, magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, videos or large print books. The lending period is the normal loan time, but users may call the Library to renew items if they are not on reserve. The staff member will then call a volunteer. The volunteer will be given the resident’s telephone number and address and will call to arrange a convenient time for delivery and/or pickup.
This service is also available by email at avonref@avonctlibrary.info. Please include name, address, telephone number and library barcode number from the back of your library card.
For those interested in volunteering for this service, please fill out our volunteer application at http://www.avonctlibrary.info/Images/VolunteerApplication.jpg. If you have questions please call the Reference Desk.
A copier is available for public use. There is a charge of $.15 per page.
A FAX machine is also available. Payment by credit card is required before sending a fax. Fees are as follows:
Domestic: $1.50 for first page; $1.00 each additional page
International: $4.95 for first page; $3.45 each additional page
The library Community Room, which has seating capacity of 100, can be reserved by non-profit organizations for use during regular library hours and on weekday evenings. Two smaller rooms can be reserved for use during regular library hours only. You may inquire about the availability of public rooms by e-mail. If your request is not acknowledged within 24 hours on weekdays, please call the library at 673-9712. To print out a meeting rooms application form click here. The Library's Administrative Assistant handles all reservations. The form must be returned to her attention at the Library, or by FAX, and must be confirmed.
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