Literary calendar

Children’s Book Reading and Family Activities - Cougar Cub Tales for all ages, Mondays from 3-7 p.m. Family Activities, second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday. Human Rights Education Institute, 414 Mullan Ave., corner of Mullan and Northwest Boulevard on the edge of City Park, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-2359.

Storyteller Bill Chambers - His appearance is part of Summer Reading at the library and is funded through a grant from the Friends of the Library. Tuesday. 2 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Tween Book Club - For youth in grades 4-6. Discuss “The Case of the Missing Marquess” by Nancy Springer. Also enjoy games and snacks. Tuesday. 4:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Marketing Fiction - Learn the ins and outs of the fiction industry and the secrets to breaking in. Participants will learn about agents, e-publishing, print publishing, print on demand, short fiction and more. Aspiring writers will bring their favorite popular fiction book and if possible, some of their work in progress. Age 18 and older. Registration required. Tuesday. 6-8 p.m., Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $15. (509) 625-6200.

Inland Northwest Writers Guild - Join with other writers to discuss the latest news about the publishing industry. Wednesday. 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Therese Marszalek - International speaker and ordained minister Therese Marszalek shares highlights from her latest book, “40 Days: Inspiration and Encouragement to Get You Through Tough Times.” Thursday. 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore mezzanine, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Proceeds from book sales support various library programs, activities and services. Held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

Free Children’s Scavenger Hunt - School-age children are invited to follow the clues to special books, receiving a prize at the end of their hunt. Children will have the opportunity to enjoy storytime at 10 a.m. Hosted by Martin Luther King Center. Friday. 10-11 a.m., Barnes & Noble Northtown Mall, Division St. at Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 4558722.

Summer Storytime - Celebrate the season with a story, a summer craft and eat a treat from the Cafe. Saturday. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104.

Mosquito Day Storytime - Saturday. 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories. No poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, etc., please. Bring 5-10 pages to read to the group and 6-8 copies. Saturday. Noon, Spokane County Library, Otis Orchards Branch, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 891-1695.

Author E.Y. McKinley - Book signing of “The Hammer and the Anvil.” Saturday. 1-3 p.m., Borders, 9980 N. Newport Highway. (509) 466-2231.