This festival, a tradition since Summer 2014, has featured writers from New England and the tri-state area who share their work, inspiration, and ideas with our audience. Throughout the pandemic we have invited Kirstin Harmel, Spencer Quinn, Gail Tsukiyama, Kristy Harvey, and Bill Hayes virtually into our living rooms! Previous summers have included the talents of Liv Constantine, Ann Leary, Matthew Dicks, Kristan Higgins, James Frey, Adriana Trigiani, Archer Mayor, Marilyn Simon Rothstein, B.A. Shapiro, and Andrea Bartz.
In 2026, we will be celebrating the 12th year of our Local Author Festival! This spring we hosted Cozy Con with Kensington Books, and the Friends will be hosting Amity Gaige, and Christina Baker Kline. Marie Benedict was here in April, 2026. Details on these events are available on the Friends website.
We are planning our Local Author Open House for Summer 2026. Take the survey here. It closes on 4/15/26 at noon.
In 2025 & 2026 we’re welcoming authors with books connected to America’s 250th.
We host authors year-round, so join us for these events:
Events
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A Defiant Woman/Author Event with Karen Olson (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for an in-person author event with Karen Olson, to celebrate the release of her new book, A Defiant Woman. Kate Tudor’s marriage to billionaire Hank Tudor continues to […]
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Friends of the Library Author Luncheon with Amity Gaige (2026)
Join The Friends for the 14th Annual Author Luncheon, featuring Amity Gaige. The event will be held Friday, April 24, 2026 from 11:30am to 2:30pm at the Farmington Polo Club. […]
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Cat On a Hot Tin Woof: Author Visit with Peter Abrahams (aka Spencer Quinn) (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesPeter Abrahams (aka Spencer Quinn) returns to Avon to celebrate the release of his newest book, Cat on a Hot Tin Woof. About Cat on a Hot Tin Woof: Jill […]
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The Foursome: Christina Baker Kline (Ticketed Event/Friends Fundraiser)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for an in-person, ticketed event with Christina Baker Kline, sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Library. Tickets are available now, by clicking this link or by visiting the Friends of […]
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A Novel Crime: Deborah Levison in conversation with Marilyn Simon Rothstein (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for an in-person event to celebrate the release of A NOVEL CRIME, by Deborah Levison. Deborah will be in conversation with Marilyn Simon Rothstein. About A NOVEL CRIME: […]