Literary calendar
Colfax Library Book Sale - Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturdays-Sundays, 1-5 p.m., through August. Benefits the Center renovation project. Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax, Wash. (509) 397-4366.
Irish-Australian Poet and Storyteller Joe Lynch - Performing folk tales, yarns, poetry and original stories. Today, 7 p.m., Budding Rose Art Gallery, 510 S. Whitman Ave., Rosalia, Wash. (509) 523-4200.
Author Jamie Bianchini – The author will give a presentation on his book. “A Bicycle Built for Two Billion” is about Bianchini’s eight-year expedition around the world on a tandem bicycle. Monday, 7-9 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. (509) 343-2253.
Coeur d’Alene Public Library Pageturners Books Club – Discussion of “Balsamroot” by Mary Clearman Blew. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315, ext. 426.
National Dog Day Storytime and Craft - There will be dog stories and dog crafts. Even if you don’t have a dog, please join Auntie’s and celebrate “man’s best friend.” Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Literary Freedom Book Group - Discussion of “Ship of Fools” by Katherine Anne Porter. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
The Mystery Thriller Club - Discussion of “Cover of Snow” by Jenny Milchman. Thursday, 6 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Author Esta Rosevear - Signing her recent children’s book, “Rebecca and Humongous Harry,” which helps children between the ages of 3 and 7 understand bullying. Friday, 4 p.m., Hastings Books - South, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342.
Book & Brews Book Signing - Author Joan Mamanakis will sign copies of the new book “Images of America: Cheney,” a pictorial history with more than 200 images. Proceeds from the sale of the book support museum operations. Friday, 4 p.m., New Boundary Brewing, 505 1 St, Cheney. (509) 235-9015.
Local Author Night - Authors Michael Leach and Bill Percy will share their work. Friday, 6 p.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.
Coeur d’Con - A mini comic convention celebrating books, movies, games, manga, comics and all avenues of geek culture. Entrance to the convention is free, with local businesses, artists and experts exhibiting and selling their goods throughout the library. Special guest star is classic cartoon animator and director Tom Cook. Fans are encouraged to dress to impress for Coeur d’Con, as a costume contest will take place at 2 p.m. Registration for contest starts at 11 a.m. and is limited to 30 participants. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315, ext. 469.
“No Pirates Allowed, Said Library Lou” Storytime and Craft - Library Lou is very smart and knows just how to tame the wild pirates that barge through the library door demanding treasure. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Author Julie Weston - Reading, discussion and signing of “Moonshadows,” a mystery set in Montana involving a dead body that goes missing. Weston is a Pacific Northwest native and award-winning author. Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.