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SUMMARY:Friends of Fairfield Public Library Annual Meeting & Author Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Fairfield Public Library for their Annual Meeting & Author Event\, featuring Latina authors Naima Coster and Cleyvis Natera in conversation with Christine Kandic Torres. \nIn celebration of Latin American Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15)\, the authors will discuss Coster’s book Take What You Can (release date: August 4) and Natera’s The Grand Paloma Resort (paperback edition issued July 14).  Barrett Bookstore will be on hand to sell copies of both books. \nA brief business meeting will lead off the annual meeting\, followed by the installation of officers\, conversation with the authors\, and book signings.  Light refreshments will be served. \nRegistration is required for this special event. 
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/friends-of-fairfield-public-library-annual-meeting-author-event/
CATEGORIES:Discussion,September 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000
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SUMMARY:The Girls Who Beat the Odds Stories of Women Who Changed the Course of Sports History (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual event with Mari K. Eder\, to celebrate the release of her new book\, The Girls Who Beat the Odds Stories of Women Who Changed the Course of Sports History.  \nThe untold and unheralded stories of women in sports history\, forgotten no longer… \nSo many women in sports history have been overlooked. Their strength and perseverance dismissed or forgotten. Even the most well-known women athletes don’t garner the same attention as their men counterparts. \nDespite this\, new generations are engaging with and supporting women athletes\, both as individual stars and on teams. Men’s sports continues to dominate in terms of media coverage and airtime\, but the momentum for women’s sports is here\, and it’s growing. Women today\, as skilled as they are in their own right\, stand on the shoulders of the giants who built the game\, brought the pain\, stayed the course\, and gave it their all. \nThis collection\, from renowned speaker\, author\, and retired U.S. Army Major General Mari K. Eder highlights all of these women\, covering incredible American athletes from the 1900s to the modern era. \nThe Girls Who Beat the Odds is a showcase of just how far women’s sports has come in the past hundred years—while honoring those who had the courage and fortitude to come first. \nMari K. Eder is a retired U.S. Army Major General\, a renowned speaker and author\, and a thought leader on strategic communication and leadership. General Eder is the former Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command\, former Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve and former Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for the U.S. Army. General Eder is the author of “Leading the Narrative: The Case for Strategic Communication\,” published by the Naval Institute Press. \nPlease regsiter; Zoom links go out the day before the event
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/the-girls-who-beat-the-odds-stories-of-women-who-changed-the-course-of-sports-history-virtual/
CATEGORIES:September 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Virtual Event,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T200000
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SUMMARY:The Me I Used to Be/Author Event with Kristan Higgins (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:One of our favorite authors returns! Join us for a moderated conversation with Kristan Higgins\, to celebrate the release of The Me I Used To Be.  \nAt their twenty-fifth high school reunion\, four former best friends discover that growing up is way messier than anticipated—and the past isn’t nearly as finished as they thought. \n​Back in senior year\, Audrey\, Micah\, Jasmine\, and Beck were the Core Four: the lucky one\, the beautiful one\, the smart one\, the sporty one. They had color-coded dreams\, inside jokes\, and a lifelong friendship they thought would last forever. But graduation night ended in a tragic accident\, followed by the kind of silence that stretches for decades. \nNow\, they’ve returned for their reunion\, each carrying a life that looks nothing like the glossy future they imagined. There are stalled careers\, complicated marriages\, outspoken adult children\, and secrets that never fit into holiday cards. For one of them\, a diagnosis of early-onset dementia turns the weekend into a ticking clock. \nAcross one unforgettable weekend\, the Core Four must decide if their past can still change their future together. \nKristan Higgins is the author of more than two dozen bestselling novels\, which have been translated into 27 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received dozens of awards and accolades\, including starred reviews from Entertainment Weekly\, People\, Publishers Weekly\, Library Journal and Booklist. \n​Kristan is the mother of two exceedingly charming adult children and the smitten grandmother of two little ones. She enjoys mixology\, the National Parks and being overly helpful to strangers. Kristan lives in Connecticut and is often at the family home on Cape Cod with her heroic firefighter husband\, a rambunctious dog and their indifferent cat. Learn more here.  \nBooks will be for sale at this event. \nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating.
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/the-me-i-used-to-be-author-event-with-kristan-higgins-in-person/
CATEGORIES:September 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T150000
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SUMMARY:Things We Found in the Ground: Virtual Author Event with Eleanor Bruce and Lucilla Gray
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation with Eleanor and Lucilla\, to celebrate the U.S. release of Things We Found in the Ground. October is Archaeology Month in Connecticut! \nIn this guide-that’s-not-a-guide\, metal detectorist cousins Ellie and Lucie explore their local landscape\, getting to grips with the hobby\, history and themselves along the way. \nBeginning with their first meeting in over 20 years at their grandfather’s home in Lincolnshire\, the two cousins – Eleanor and Lucilla – quickly learn that each has a fascination with unearthing historic artefacts\, which will set them off on their metal detecting journey … \nOver many weeks and months spent digging countless holes\, the pair make startling discoveries: about the objects they find and what they tell us about our ancestors\, about themselves and who they are as people\, and about the power of community\, as they forge connections with local villagers\, detectorists and history lovers along the way. \nThis charming tale of (self-)discovery will capture the hearts and minds of those seeking escapism through the buried history that we walk over every day. \nAbout the authors: We are Ellie and Lucie\, cousins\, detectorists and authors. With over 5 years of experience out in the field (literally)\, we like to think we know a thing or two about the art of digging holes. Metal detecting for us was once a lockdown hobby… now it’s taken over both of our lives. Roman Found began as a creative outlet\, a way to share our adventures with fellow diggers\, hobbyists\, collectors and enthusiasts through the power of the internet—we never could’ve dreamed that we would connect with so many people. \nOur biggest inspiration will always be our finds and the stories they hold. Half of what we do is in the research\, searching beyond the dirt\, between the pages of a reference book for that tangible link back through decades\, centuries or even a millennia; a picture slowly building around that object we’ve pulled from the earth\, be it a button\, buckle or Roman coin.  Recently\, there has been a massive resurgence of public interest in history and in the stories still lost within our landscape. Metal detecting\, as a result\, has become\, dare we say it\, trendy… As active self recorders with the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme and PLA Permit Holders\, we aim to highlight the responsible side of metal detecting through our adventures\, adding to the public record responsibly and increasing the archaeological understanding of our region. Learn more here \nPlease register; Zoom links will go out the day before the event. \nSponsored by the Avon Library\, Avon Historical Society\, and Avon Senior Center.
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/things-we-found-in-the-ground-virtual-author-event-with-eleanor-bruce-and-lucilla-gray/
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T183000
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Generation: discussion and series
DESCRIPTION:Adult Book Discussion of The Amazing Generation in tandem with teen book discussion of same book in Teen Room at same time. \nCheck out one of 37 copies (including e-books & audiobooks) purchased with funds from the Avon Education Foundation a couple weeks before October 8th\, read as much of it as you can before the book discussion\, then lend your voice to the conversation! This the first program in a fall series on the topic of phone and social media safety.  \nWe will discuss the topics within the book using materials from the book’s website\, and learn how to talk to one another about the way that tech companies are trying to train our brains to depend on them. \nAdult caregivers of youth will meet with librarians in the community room\, while youth will meet with the teen librarian in the teen room.
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/the-amazing-generation-discussion-and-series/
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000
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SUMMARY:The Dysregulated Kid: Author Talk with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge\, to discuss the release of her new book\, The Dysregulated Kid. This program is part of the “Take Back Your Time” series. \nCalm the brain first―and everything else follows. \n“Why does my child lose it over the smallest things?”\n“Why don’t rewards or consequences work?”\n“Why do I feel like I’m failing when I’m trying so hard?” \nIf these questions sound familiar\, you’re not alone―and you’re not failing. You’re just missing the one step no one ever taught you: how to calm the nervous system first. \nWith more than thirty years of experience as a therapist and school psychologist\, and as a mom who lived this struggle herself\, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge discovered that kids don’t need fixing―they need nervous system regulation. The solution isn’t stricter discipline\, more rewards\, or better routines. It’s a proven\, science-backed method called Regulation First Parenting™\, and it changes everything. \nIn The Dysregulated Kid\, you’ll learn how to: \n– Break free from the exhausting cycle of yelling\, bribing\, and punishing.\n– Move from co-dysregulation to co-regulation\, where calm is contagious.\n– Shift from constant reactivity to confident\, steady parenting.\n– Use small\, doable strategies that rewire both your child’s brain and your own.\n– Help your child be more focused\, independent\, and resilient so they can do better in school and in life. \nThis book isn’t another parenting trend―it’s the playbook for finally helping your child (and yourself) find calm in a chaotic world. With real-life tools\, neuroscience explained in plain language\, and hope on every page\, Dr. Roseann shows you how to stop fighting with your child and start connecting. \nMeltdowns and battles to get your child to listen don’t have to define your days. Confidence\, connection\, and calmer moments are possible―and it all begins when you learn to calm the brain first. \nThe Dysregulated Kid is the guide every parent wishes they had sooner. \nDr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a licensed therapist\, certified school psychologist\, bestselling author\, award-winning podcast host\, and mom—with over 30 years of experience helping dysregulated kids and their families.  She is the host of the Dysregulated Kids podcast\, with over 2 million downloads\, where parents and professionals turn for clear\, nervous-system–based answers to today’s biggest emotional and behavioral challenges.  Through decades of clinical work—and lived experience—Dr. Roseann discovered a truth most parenting advice misses: when we calm the nervous system first\, everything changes—behavior\, learning\, and emotional health.  The Dysregulated Kid brings this science-backed approach to parents in a way that is compassionate\, practical\, and doable\, even in the middle of real-life stress.  Featured on NBC\, CBS\, and FOX—and named “the thought leader in children’s mental health” by Forbes—Dr. Roseann bridges brain science with real-world strategies parents can use every day.  Learn more here
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/the-dysregulated-kid-author-talk-with-dr-roseann-capanna-hodge-virtual/
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T193000
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SUMMARY:Reconnect: Michael Shelby and Paul Teager Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Avon Education Foundation\nAdult caregiver author talk event held at same time as Teen New Hobby Night in Teen Room. \nAdult caregivers will attend an author talk from both Michael Shelby and Paul Teager as they discuss their book Reconnect: A personalized plan to protect your child from anxiety and depression fueled by digital addiction\, and the strategies within it. \nIn today’s fast-paced digital world\, few issues are as urgent-and as universally misunderstood-as the epidemic of anxiety and depression plaguing our youngest and most vulnerable. An epidemic with ties to digital addiction\, ubiquitous screens\, and 24/7 connectivity. \nDespite mounting evidence of the emotional and psychological consequences\, a practical\, accessible\, and personalized approach to understanding and addressing this crisis has been missing-until now. This groundbreaking book is the result of a unique collaboration between two leading experts in their fields: Paul D. Tieger and Michael Shelby. Their partnership brings together decades of insight from two distinct but deeply interconnected worlds-personality psychology and technology addiction treatment.
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/reconnect-michael-shelby-and-paul-teager-author-talk/
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260915T200706Z
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SUMMARY:Kennedy’s Only Hero/Author Event with Joel Nelson (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation with author Joel Nelson\, to celebrate the release of his book\, Kennedy’s Only Hero. \nThe surprising story of how John F. Kennedy’s obsession with Winston Churchill defined his life\, transformed his politics\, and helped elevate him to the nation’s highest office. \n“A fascinating and discerning exploration of how one iconic twentieth-century leader helped shape the rhetoric and political persona of another.” -Fredrik Logevall\, author of JFK \nWinston Churchill remains one of the modern age’s most revered leaders. His life has been the subject of decades of mythmaking and scrutiny\, and yet few know the powerful sway he had over another twentieth-century political icon—John F. Kennedy. Drawing on deep wells of unpublished archival material\, Kennedy’s Only Hero uncovers Kennedy’s obsession with Churchill\, whose career\, policies\, writings\, and even daily habits profoundly shaped the future president. \nKennedy discovered Churchill’s books as a teenager and by his early twenties had become an unswerving believer in his brilliance. Under Churchill’s influence\, Kennedy rejected his own youthful isolationism and adopted the approach to national and international politics that propelled him to the presidency. Although they would not meet until late in their lives\, Churchill’s influence on Kennedy’s campaign tactics\, speeches\, and worldview was overwhelming. Kennedy’s conviction in the power of peace through strength\, his faith in summits\, his understanding of the importance of rhetoric\, and his deep commitment to service and global engagement—all came from Churchill. \nKennedy’s Only Hero is an enlightening and deeply human story of an admiration and aspiration that changed the course of history. \nJoel Nelson is a British writer and historian. He took a first-class honours degree in History at Jesus College\, Oxford\, in 2016\, and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge in 2017. He subsequently worked as an advisor to Rory Stewart\, an editor at Foreign Affairs\, and as Director of European Policy at an AI think-tank in Washington\, D.C. \nIn 2020\, Joel won a Kennedy Scholarship and\, knowing almost nothing about the man the scholarship was named for\, bought a recently published biography of JFK. Fascinated by the book’s occasional references to Kennedy’s interest in Churchill\, he decided to research the subject. Joel discovered a trove of material in archives on both sides of the Atlantic\, and spent the following five years researching and writing his account of Kennedy’s obsession.  Kennedy’s Only Hero is the result. It is his first book. \nCo-sponsored by the Avon Library and Avon Historical Society. \nBooks will be for sale at this event. \nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating. \n  \n 
URL:https://ctcenterforthebook.org/event/kennedys-only-hero-author-event-with-joel-nelson-in-person/
CATEGORIES:November 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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