Literary Calendar

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

“Mudgy and Millie” - Meet author Susan Nipp and sculptor Terry Lee. Autographed books and merchandise available. Proceeds benefit the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Foundation. Today, 1-3 p.m., Independence Point, downtown Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315

Tin Pencil Fiction Writers Group - Writing exercises and peer reviews. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. (509) 325-1500

Patricia Polacco Storytime - Celebrate the author/illustrator’s 65th birthday by looking at some of her picture books and coloring your own versions of the illustrations. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206