Big Name Author Coming To West Hartford Library Literary Celebration Next Month

WEST HARTFORD, CT — One of the West Hartford Public Library's biggest events will feature a best-selling author next month, with free tickets going fast upon their availability on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

The 2025 edition of "West Hartford Reads!" will feature best-selling author Liz Moore, author of "The God of the Woods" and "Long Bright River," the latter of which became a 2025 TV series on Peacock.

Moore, who hails from Philadelphia, Pa., will be in West Hartford on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Sedgwick Middle School, 128 Sedgwick Road.

Library officials on Wednesday reported long lines at the Noah Webster Library when free tickets first became available.

"West Hartford Reads! is an annual library celebration encouraging everyone to read the works of one notable author, culminating each year with the author visiting us here in West Hartford," wrote the library.

At the event, Moore will give a free author talk and book signing.

Tickets for the Liz Moore event became available on Wednesday, Sept. 10, on a first-come, first-served basis at all West Hartford Library locations, including the Noah Webster Library information desk, Bishops Corner Library, and Faxon Library.

Tickets are required for entry, but guests do not need a library card or West Hartford residency to obtain them.

Each person may request up to four tickets, and because seating is limited, folks should only take the number of tickets they will actually use.

If plans change and people are unable to attend, call 860-561-6990 or email reference@westhartfordlibrary.org.

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