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 Marie Benedict, Amity Gaige, and Christina Baker Kline were guests of the Friends of the Avon Library.
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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Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone/Virtual Event with Mischa Oak
Online (Zoom)Teen ProgramsJoin us for a moderated conversation with Mischa Oak, to celebrate the release of Rainbow Wisdom: 18 LGBTQ+ Life Lessons for Everyone. These are joyful life lessons from the LGBTQ+ […]
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ShamROCKing Her Way Through Avon: Mary Kay Andrews Author Event (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesMary Kay Andrews returns to the Avon Library! We'll be celebrating the release of Road Trip. Get ready for fun road-trip themed giveaways and snacks. Brand-new from New York Times bestselling author […]
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The Art of Becoming a Citizen/Virtual Author Event with Gail Godwin
Join us for a virtual conversation with author Gail Godwin, to celebrate the release of her new memoir, The Art of Becoming A Citizen. From the three-time National Book Award […]
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Seasoned Writers: Sisters In Crime Author Panel (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesJoin us for a mystery panel with these established Sisters in Crime mystery authors! Devon Delaney is the author of the cooking competition cozy murder mystery series. She is also […]
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A Reading of Ryan La Sala, an In Person Author Event
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesTeen ProgramsMeet famed YA author Ryan La Sala in person at the Avon Free Public Library! Listen to a tarot card inspired interview moderated by our Teen Librarian Books by the […]
The Friends have hosted Martha Kelly, Lauren Willing, Beatriz Williams, Karen White, Marie Benedict, and Christina Baker Kline for ticketed events since 2023:
