The Essex Library hosts former Hartford Courant sportswriter Jeff Goldberg, who’ll be talking about his debut book, “Bird At the Buzzer” on May 17 at 7 p.m.

Goldberg covered the UConn Women’s basketball team from 2001 to 2006, and his book recreates the classic March 2001 Big East contest between UConn and Notre Dame, with in-depth interviews with key players, including Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Ruth Riley, and opposing coaches Geno Auriemma and Muffet McGraw.

Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. The program is free and open to all. Register by calling (860) 767-1560.