- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on August 1, 2026 @ 8:00am.
Program Description
Event Details
The bestselling, beloved author of the The Swifts series is coming to New Canaan Library! Join us in welcoming Beth Lincoln for a free, open-to-the-public celebration of The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers, featuring games, crafts, treats, giveaways, a book signing, and a chance to win a grand prize. Don’t miss this delightfully mysterious afternoon of puzzles, secrets, and Swift family fun!
Elm Street Books will be onsite selling books. Preorder books here.
Please register each person who will attend (adults as well as children).
Beth Lincoln is the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Swifts series, which was inspired by her love of etymology, the gleeful gothic, and classic murder mysteries. Her debut novel, The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels was the winner of the Barnes & Noble Children’s & YA Book Award and the Nero Book Award for Children’s Fiction.
Accessibility and Accommodations
We strive to facilitate access to information and Library services for all patrons. If you have questions about accessibility or a request for accommodation, please phone 203-594-5002, email the librarian in charge of this program (see contact info above), or email [email protected] with as much lead time as possible.
Child and Caregiver Participation Guidelines
This program is designed for children and their caregivers to participate together. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child throughout this program. Please avoid side conversations or cell phone use for the duration of the program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Thank You for Your Support!
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Library’s Annual Fund so we can continue to offer programs like this one.