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.
Summer 2024 focused on the 10th anniversary of our Local Author Festival with Ten Events to Celebrate Ten Years of Local Authors.
We host authors year-round, so join us for these events:
Murder, Mayhem and Mystery: A Sisters in Crime Mystery Writers Panel (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesMurder, Mayhem and Mystery: Connecticut crime writers discuss how they write their books - where their ideas come from, how they plot the twists and turns, and how they develop […]
Shots Heard Around the World: Virtual Author Event with John Ferling
Online (Zoom)John Ferling returns to our readers to celebrate National Library Week, and the release of his newest book. Join us for this virtual, moderated conversation. From acclaimed historian John Ferling, […]
How to Write a Killer Thriller (or Mystery): Workshop with Kate White (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesHow to Write a Killer Thriller (or Mystery) Is your secret fantasy to write your own best-selling thriller or mystery instead of just reading them? In this fun, informative, and very inspiring […]
The Book Club for Troublesome Women: Author Event with Marie Bostwick (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for a special Mother's Day celebration with Marie Bostwick, as she returns to the Avon Library to celebrate her latest book. The Book Club for Troublesome Women is […]
Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger during World War II (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for an in-person program with Becky Aikman! Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger during World War II by acclaimed journalist Becky Aikman (on sale – May […]