Join us for a fun-filled day that celebrated cozy mysteries. We’re partnering with Kensington Books to plan a great day of authors, programs, book signings, and giveaways! Enjoy an author showcase, speed dating with an author, panel discussions, and a scavenger hunt. There will be snacks, a hot cocoa bar, and plenty of swag!
This event is free to attend. Programs will begin at 11:00 am; the library opens at 10:00 am
Tentative Schedule: (as of 3/3/26)
10:00 am: Avon Library opens; cocoa bar opens; raffle prizes and scavenger hunt begin
10:30 am: Swag Bag Pickup: all those who’ve registered get a Kensington Swag Bag
11:10 am: Â Panel discussion: Literary (and Writerly) Sleuths
12:00 pm: Panel discussion: Mysteries of history
12:40 pm: lunch (light lunch, will be provided by Kensington Books
1:40 pm: Panel discussion: The Cozy Mystery Writing Process
2:30 pm: Panel discussion: Crafts & Crimes, Hobby Sleuths
3:15 pm: Trivia to conclude the day
Books will be for sale and autographing throughout the day. Cash or check, except during 12:30-2:00 pm, when credit cards will be accepted, thanks to the Friends of the Library.
Speed dating with an author (find your perfect book match!) will run during the panel times, for those who want a different activity.
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Learn more about each of the authors here View the flyer Jan 2026 COZY CON Author Poster
Attending authors:Â
Ellery Adams, Lynn Cahoon, Maddie Day
Kemper Donovan, Peggy Ehrhart,
Nicholas George, Darci Hannah
Patrice McDonough, Roz Noonan
Andrea Penrose, Allie Pleiter, Emily Sullivan, Carolyn Marie Wilkins
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Please note: Â
Leslie Meier cannot attend (as of 3/10/26)
Valerie Wilson Wesley will now be unable to attend, due to injury (as of 3/3/2026)
Michael Falco and Sally Goldenbaum can no longer attend this event (as of 1/2026)
Questions? Email Tina: tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
Kensington Publishing Corp. is an independent, family-owned book publisher founded in 1974 and based in New York City. Known for the diversity of the authors and books it publishes, Kensington releases more than 300 fiction and non-fiction titles each year, providing readers with a range of popular genres such as thrillers, romance, historical fiction, cozy mysteries, and non-fiction, as well as true-crime, western, sci-fi, and speculative fiction titles. The house of New York Times bestselling authors, including Fern Michaels, Lisa Jackson, William W. Johnstone, Joanne Fluke, Mary Monroe, Dr. Jen Gunter, Ellen Marie Wiseman, and many others, its imprints include Kensington Books, Dafina, Zebra, Pinnacle, Kensington Cozies, John Scognamiglio Books, Citadel Press, Lyrical Press, and Erewhon Books. Visit them online at kensingtonbooks.com.