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 Christina Baker Kline. Marie Benedict and Amity Gaige were guests of the Friends of the Avon Library in April, 2026.
We are planning our Local Author Open House for Summer 2026.
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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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: […]
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Edwin, Jenna, and Joseph: Murder Has Never Looked This Good (in-person)
Community Room 281 Country Club Road Connecticut, Avon, CT, United StatesMeet mystery writers Edwin Hill, Jenna Blum, Joseph Moldover! This dynamic author panel will field questions about murder, mayhem, and all things novel-related. Books by each author will be for sale […]
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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're 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 Mary […]