Literary Calendar
Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):
Deer Park Library Book Club - “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave. Monday, noon, Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300
Linda Oien - Management consultant and entrepreneur presents her book “Power 10 Leadership: How to Engage People and Get Results.” 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
Baxter Black - Cowboy poet, humorist and former large animal veterinarian discuss his latest book, “Lessons From a Desperado Poet.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Denise LaBarre - Hawaii author discusses her book “Issues in Your Tissues: Heal Body and Emotions from the Inside Out.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Friends of the Deer Park Library Book Sale - Proceeds support various library programs, activities and services. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Deer Park Auto Freight, 2405 E. Crawford Ave., Deer Park. (509) 893-8300
Friends of the Airway Heights Library Book Sale - Proceeds support various library programs, activities and services. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hicks Open Market Building, 12435 W. 13th Ave., Airway Heights. (509) 893-8250
Mary Lou Sanelli - Seattle writer and performer presents her book “Among Friends,” a collection of essays on the subject of friendship in women’s lives and how choices such as marriage and motherhood affect those relationships. Friday, 6 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Willow Springs Release Party - Willow Springs, the literary magazine produced by Eastern Washington University’s Inland Northwest Center for Writers, is celebrating the publication of issue 68 with a reading, followed by an after-party at Hill’s Restaurant and Lounge. Contributing writers Nance Van Winckel and Sarah Hulse will read work from the new issue. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206
Jennifer Malone Wright - Idaho author discusses her novel “The Birth of Jaiden.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206