Literary Calendar

Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):

“Every Child Ready to Read” - Family literacy workshop, Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through Oct. 25. For children ages 3-6 and their parents/caregivers. Learn early literacy skills to prepare for reading success in school. Hayden Library, 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. Preregistration required. (208) 772-5612

Spokane Humane Society Booktober Book Sale - Fourth annual event with thousands of new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs and magazines. Today, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St. Free admission; all items are 50 cents and $1. (509) 979-9996

“ New Poets of the American West”- Lowell Jaeger, editor, is master of ceremonies to launch the new anthology. Poets reading from their work include Christopher Howell, Victor Charlo, Charles Potts, Boyd Benson, Georgia Tiffany, Tiffany Midge, James Bertolino, Ron McFarland, William Johnson and Maya Jewell Zeller. Today, 12:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Hemingway and Idaho Festival: MFA Creative Writing Student Open Mike - Poetry, nonfiction and fiction written by University of Idaho creative writing graduate students. Part of the Second Annual Hemingway and Idaho Festival. Tuesday, 4 p.m., Mikey’s Gyros, 527 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 885-7251, www.uidaho.edu/ hemingway.

Gay and Lesbian Book Group - “Rip Van Dyke” by Kate McLachlan. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Poetry Scribes of Spokane - Wholesome poetry for ages 18 and older. Bring a favorite poem to read. Wednesday, 1 p.m., North Spokane County Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 796-2180

Samuel Green - Washington’s first State Poet Laureate will read from his work Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. in the Cataldo Globe Room on the Gonzaga University campus, and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at Spokane Falls Community College, Building 24, Room 110.

Timothy Egan - Spokane is Reading 2010 presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America.” Thursday, 1 p.m. at The Sons of Norway, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd., and 7 p.m. at the Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Both presentations are followed by a book signing. (509) 444-5307

John Keeble - Retired Eastern Washington University professor presents his critically acclaimed novel “Broken Ground,” which was recently reissued. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Micro-Fiction Writing Workshop - For ages 14 and older. Learn how to write a complete “short-short” or “flash” fiction story in 100 words. Saturday and Oct. 16, 10-11:30 a.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $26; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Betty Hodges - Local author will sign copies of her beginning reader book, “Jamie and the Haunted Lighthouse.” Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

J.R. Parker -19-year-old Idaho author will sign copies of his young adult fantasy novel, “Kestrel’s Midnight Song.” Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Literary Freedom Book Group - “City of Thieves” by David Banioff. Saturday, 2 p.m., location to be announced. (509) 838-0206

“Hit and Run IV” – Presented by Play-Makers Spokane, a staged reading of short plays by local and national playwrights. Material not suitable for children. Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206