eLibrary

Here at the Avon Public Library we are proud to provide a number of educational and recreational digital resources for our patrons. Click on any link on the side panel to access and  learn more about a given resource.

Ancestry- Start searching billions of records and discover your family's story. With Ancestry you can find ancestors in the complete set of U.S. Federal Census images from 1790-1940. Search Vital Records to discover significant life changing events that happened in your ancestors' lives. Ancestry also has a collection of military records to learn about your ancestors who served. 

Consumer Reports- Consumer Reports is a nonprofit consumer organization dedicated to testing products and consumer-oriented research. This is the perfect database to visit before buying a car, coffee maker, mattress, and so much more.

Creativebug- Creativebug is a website full of crafting in-depth crafting classes, bite-size tutorials, patterns, project ideas, and live challenges! There is something in Creativebug for everyone- from knitting to sewing and watercolor painting...even baking!

Hoopla- a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows, immdiately, to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! 

Kanopy- a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kid favorites. It works much like the streaming services you are most familar with, only it's FREE with your Avon Public Library card!

Libby & Overdrive- Overdrive is your one-stop to discover, and enjoy thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines from your public library. Libby is the new, user friendly app you can use to access Overdrive on your mobile devices.

Massachusetts Databases- Access a vast set of databases covering a variety of disciplines for all ages. Also contains various test prep documents, legal forms, news, and more.

NoveList- Looking for something new to read? NoveList can help. NoveList Plus is an easy to use tool with extensive recommended reading lists.

Online Newspapers- NewsBank provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and issues. It has articles from local and national newspapers and periodicals. You can access this database for FREE in the library, or at home using your Avon Public Library card. 

World Book Encyclopedia- You can now access World Book Encyclopedia online for FREE using your Avon Public Library Card!