The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post: Virtual Author Event with Allison Pataki

Online (Zoom)

Join us for a moderated conversation with Allison Pataki, to celebrate the paperback release of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post. There will be time for audience questions, and a couple of giveaways for our attendees! The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post is an epic reimagining of the remarkable life of Marjorie Merriweather Post, the American heiress […]

The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything: Virtual Author Event with Kara Gnodde

Online (Zoom)

Join us for a virtual, moderated conversation with Kara Gnodde to celebrate the release of her new book, The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything. With the offbeat charm of The Rosie Project and generous warmth of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot, a wry, moving debut novel about a pair of unforgettable siblings and a love triangle […]

The Confidante: Author event with Christopher C. Gorman (in-person program)

Community Room 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT, United States

Join us for an in-person author visit event with Christopher C. Gorman to celebrate the release of The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America.  Fans of Hidden Figures, Eleanor: A Life, Fly Girls, A Woman of No Importance, and Three Ordinary Girls will savor The Confidante’s meticulous research, […]

The Last Beekeeper: Author Julie Carrick Dalton in conversation with Heather Webb

Community Room 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT, United States

Join us for a fantastic evening with Julie Carrick Dalton and Heather Webb, in conversation to celebrate Julie's new release, The Last Beekeeper. Julie Carrick Dalton, author of Waiting for the Night Song, returns with The Last Beekeeper, a dazzling new novel that touches on themes of inequality, greed, nature, and environmental responsibility. But at its heart, it […]

Once We Were Home: Author visit with Jennifer Rosner (in-person)

Community Room 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT, United States

Join us for a special afternoon with Jennifer Rosner to celebrate her new book, Once We Were Home. Jennifer was one of the first authors we hosted virtually when the Covid-19 pandemic began; we're excited to welcome her to the library for an in-person event! From National Jewish Book Award Finalist and author of The Yellow Bird […]