Connecticut Lawmaker Recognized as Legislator of the Year by Library Association
Avon/Canton Lawmaker Earns Major Honor From Library Organization
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State Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D-Avon) has been awarded the 2026 Legislator of the Year by the Connecticut Library Association for her efforts in supporting libraries and advancing digital access legislation. The award ceremony took place on May 13 at the Mark Twain Library in Redding, Connecticut.
- 01Eleni Kavros DeGraw co-authored legislation to ensure fair licensing terms for eBooks in libraries.
- 02The Connecticut Library Association recognized her leadership in promoting library access to digital content.
- 03Kavros DeGraw has served in the Connecticut House of Representatives since 2020 and is currently in her third term.
- 04The award ceremony also honored other prominent legislators, including state Sen. Bob Duff and state Sen. Tony Hwang.
- 05The Legislator of the Year Award highlights the importance of public access to information and literacy.
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Eleni Kavros DeGraw, a state representative from Avon, Connecticut, has been honored as the 2026 Legislator of the Year by the Connecticut Library Association (CLA) due to her significant contributions to library advocacy and digital access legislation. The award was announced during a ceremony on May 13 at the Mark Twain Library in Redding. Kavros DeGraw, who represents the 17th House District, has been a strong advocate for Connecticut's libraries since her election in 2020. She is notably recognized for co-authoring legislation aimed at requiring publishers to negotiate fair licensing terms for libraries concerning eBooks and other digital materials. This initiative has positioned Connecticut as a leader in the national dialogue on library access to digital content. Erin Dummeyer, president of the CLA, praised Kavros DeGraw for her unwavering support of libraries and the communities they serve, emphasizing her role in elevating discussions about equitable access to information. Alongside Kavros DeGraw, other legislators, including state Rep. Matt Blumenthal and several state senators, were also recognized for their contributions to library advocacy.
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Kavros DeGraw's advocacy for libraries and digital access legislation enhances community resources and access to information for residents.
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