Literary Calendar

Food for Fines: Spokane County Libraries – Today-Saturday. Bring nonperishable food items to your local branch of the Spokane County Libraries and receive $1 off any overdue fees for each donated item. Donations will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. For more information, please call (509) 893-8400.

Get Lit! Regional MFA Reading - Graduate students from the University of Idaho, the University of Montana and Eastern Washington University will read. Sunday, 2-4 p.m., Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. The event is free and open to the public.

Create A Graphic Novel - Students will learn basics of visual storytelling, writing dialogue and pacing a script, doing character studies and visual research, and creating drawings. Monday, 7 p.m., Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland Ave. $185. (509) 325-3001.

National Library Week - This year’s theme is “Community Matters.” Tuesday: At 11 a.m., come see live owls at the Seagraves Children’s Library. The library Technical Services will also provide a glimpse at how they prepare books and other items for a collection. At 1:30 p.m., a “Reading Flash Mob” will meet by the Mudgy & Millie statue on Sherman Avenue. Wednesday: At 5 p.m., a reception for Dianna Dorisi Winget’s book, “A Smidgen of Sky,” followed by a writing workshop for kids in the Shirley Parker Storyroom. Thursday: Is the Night for Teens, featuring a scavenger hunt, games and an opportunity to share ideas for future programs. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

How to Create Picture Books - This class will show you how to create a book dummy, prepare a manuscript and character studies, do visual research, and discuss publishers and the industry. Ages 16 and older. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland Ave. $185. (509) 325-3001.

“Maisy Grows a Garden” - What makes Maisy’s garden grow? Children can pull the tabs and help Maisy plant and grow a tasty vegetable garden. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Inland Northwest Writer’s Guild - Join local writers, published and unpublished, and read from your latest work. Also, share experiences from Get Lit! and discuss working with quick-writes to help develop writing skills. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Thor Hanson - Book signing and question and answer session for his book “Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle,” which examines the evolution of feathers and their use through time by both birds and humans. Thursday, 9 a.m., University of Idaho, VandalStore, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow. (208) 885-6111.

Author Samantha Means - Reading, discussion and signing of “A Winter Storm.” After publishing a book about her experiences with child abuse and opening a facility for battered women and children, Grace Winter thought she was finally free from the shame that haunted her from years of suffering in silence. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Town Hall Dreams - Derek Sparks, author of “Lessons of the Game” and former WSU football player, will discusses his struggles in life and how he overcame those obstacles. Chris Hayes of the 1996 Green Bay Packers also will share his story. Thursday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Author Paula Marie Coomer – A book signing by the author. Her first novel, “Dove Creek” was a featured title at the 2011 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Fall Tradeshow. Refreshments provided. Thursday, 7 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow. (208) 882-2669.

Author Jess Steven Hughes - Book signing of his historical novel, “The Sign of the Eagle.” Friday, 3-8 p.m., Hastings Books Coeur d’Alene, 101 Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464.

“Bravo! Bravo! Common Men, Uncommon Valor” – This documentary will tell the story of former Marine Ken Rodgers, who served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment during the Siege of Khe Sanh in the Vietnam War. A book signing precedes the showing of the documentary. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $7. (208) 882-8537.

“Not Your Typical Dragon” - Everybody knows your typical dragon breathes fire. When Crispin tries to breathe fire on his 7th birthday, fire doesn’t come out! Will he ever breathe fire? Hot treats follow this dragon story. Saturday, 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Hats Off to Poetry with Dr. Seuss - As part of Dr. Seuss’ Poetry Month, the classic “Green Eggs and Ham” will be featured as part of morning story time. Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Basic Book Binding - Learn about paper-board and several methods of book binding. For ages 16 and older. Saturday, noon, Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland Ave. $80. (509) 325-3001.

Author Brandon Cole – Signing of his newest book, “Reef Life: A Guide to Tropical Marine Life,” which features more than 800 colorful pictures of underwater life from the Great Barrier Reef, Hawaiian Islands, and more. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 922-4104.

Poets Alice Derry and Joseph Powell - “Tremolo” is Derry’s newest collection. She has won a number of prizes, and her poems have been widely published in anthologies; her first collection won the King County Publication Award. Powell, a professor of English at Central Washington University, will read from his poetry collection “Hard Earth.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.