Patricia Staley will discuss her book, “Norwich and the Civil War,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Waterford Public Library as part of this year’s series of Connecticut Authors Trail events.

Staley is president of the Friends of Slater Museum and is a member of the Norwich Historical Society, Guns of Norwich, Connecticut Society of Genealogists and Mystic Seaport Museum.

In “Norwich and the Civil War,” Staley tells stories of heroism and sacrifice from foot soldiers of Norwich. Copies will be available for purchase and signing.

Waterford Public Library is at 49 Rope Ferry Road and can be reached at (860) 444-5805.