Literary Calendar

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

Robin Ulbredtch - Signing her book “Heart to Heart: A Discipleship and Mentoring Plan.” Today, 12:30-3 p.m., Sandpoint Christian Church, 1925 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 290-0188

Ryan Leaf - Former WSU football star signs copies of his memoir, “596 Switch: The Improbable Journey from the Palouse to Pasadena.” Today, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Heart of Spirituality Book Discussion Series - “Have a Little Faith” by Mitch Albom. Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. (509) 444-5386

Books Are Fun Book and Gift Fair - Books and gifts for all ages with proceeds benefiting Newport Hospital Foundation. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Newport Hospital, 714 W. Pine St., Newport, Wash. (509) 953-3246

Tween Book Club (North) - For youth in grades 4-6. Discuss “Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIHM” and enjoy games and snacks. Tuesday, 4 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350

Tween Book Club (Valley) - For children in grades 4-6. This month’s book is “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman. Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400

Richard H. Miller - Local journalist/editor presents his first novel, “All You Can Eat,” a vampire tale in which a wealthy alcoholic living in downtown Spokane makes a hobby of stalking women online. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Taylor Mali - Well-known “slam” poet and author of two books, “The Last Time As We Are” and “What Learning Leaves.” Tuesday, 7 p.m., Whitworth University, Weyerhauser Hall’s Robinson Teaching Theatre. (509) 777-3253

Spokane Valley Library Book Club - “The Forgotten Garden” by Kate Morton. Wednesday, 2 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8400.

Inland Northwest Writers Guild - Join other writers to discuss the latest news about the publishing industry and pick up some pointers from published writers. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Mary Roach - Author of “Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void,” featured book of the 10th annual Spokane Is Reading. Thursday, 1 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave., and 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 444-5307

NOOK 1st Edition Class - Thursday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

Saleem Nimri - Jordanian poet and educator will discuss Arab culture and read some of his poetry. Thursday, 7 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Auditorium, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St. (509) 533-8029

NOOK Simple Touch Class - Thursday, 8 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-4104

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

Friends of the Argonne Library Book Sale - Proceeds support various library programs, activities and services. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 893-8260

Spokane Novelists Group - Strong critiquing of fiction only, novels and short stories (no poetry, nonfiction, memoirs, etc.) Bring five to 10 pages to read to the group and six to eight copies. Saturday, noon, Spokane County Library, Otis Orchards Branch, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 891-1695

Mary Jane Nealon - Registered nurse and poet will discuss her memoir, “Beautiful Unbroken: One Nurse’s Life.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Christopher Howell and Jonathan Johnson - “An Autumnal Poetry Reading.” Saturday, 3-5 p.m., Sandpoint Library, Rude Girls Room, 1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 263-3573