What's Ahead at the Library

This Week:

     Our used cookbook sale continues through the end of the week.

     Children's Story Hour is Friday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Coming up later in the month:

     April 24, 7:00 p.m.  Navigating the Web.
        Part of the Technology Series sponsored by the Avon Rotary.

     April 29, 3:00 p.m.  Doll and Me Tea. 
        For children ages 4+, must be accompanied by an adult.

     April 29, 6:30 p.m.  Board of Trustees monthly meeting.

Looking for a new (to you) cookbook?

The Library's used cookbook sale begins today and goes through the end of the week.  Please come in and see what we have.

Youth Arts Festival

The annual Youth Arts Festival sponsored by the Avon Chamber of Commerce is taking place at the Library on Sunday, March 24 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  Don't miss this opportunity to view a display of the outstanding artistic talents of our youth in grades K-12 and BOCES.

Please join us!

March Board Meeting

The Library's Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room on the lower level.  The public is welcome.

Used Cookbook Sale

The Library will be holding a cookbook sale in early April.  If you have any cookbooks to donate to the sale, please bring them to the Library by April 6.  The sale will begin on April 8.

Technology Programs for 2013

The Avon Rotary Club is sponsoring a series of technology programs again this year.  In all, there will be seven programs from March to November.  Each program will be conducted by Ron Kirsop, Assistant Director and Adult Services Librarian, Wood Library in Canandaigua.

Please join us for one or more of these programs, all held at Central Presbyterian Church, 133 Genesee Street, Avon.

March 20th, 7:00 p.m.                   eReaders, OWWL2Go, IPads

Learn how to use your eReader, iPad or other tablet, or other digital device with OWWL2Go to check-out and download eBooks from the library.

April 24th, 7:00 p.m.                     Navigating the Web

Learn how to properly search topics, determine reliable websites and learn the differences among Internet browsers. 

May 22nd, 7:00 p.m.                     Computer Q & A

Bring your technology questions and have them answered by an expert.    

July 31st, 7:00 p.m.                      Social Networks

Learn the differences among Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ along with the pros and cons of each.

September 25th, 7:00 p.m.          Computer Health

Viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, scareware and other types of malicious software will be discussed and you will learn how to keep your computers safe from these threats.

October 30th, 7:00 p.m.              Online Privacy

Protect your personal information while online.

November 20th, 7:00 p.m.           Microsoft Office Review

Word, PowerPoint and Excel -- questions?  Bring them and get them answered.


Thank you, Avon Rotarians, for sponsoring this series.

Board of Trustees Openings

The Avon Free Library Board of Trustees has openings for two new members. Board membership is voluntary and terms are for three years. The position requires attendance at monthly meetings. Interested Avon residents should send a letter outlining background and qualifications to:

Avon Free Library
Board of Trustee Openings
143 Genesee Street
Avon, NY 14414

Letters must be received by February 23, 2011.