Literary Calendar
Author K. Bartholomew - Reading, discussion and signing of Bartholomew’s debut collection of poetry, “We Didn’t Know Any Better.” Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
“Alice the Fairy” Storytime and Craft - The story of a very busy little girl with an even busier imagination. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Children’s Storytime – This week there will be stories about colors. Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.
Inland Northwest Writers Guild - Join other beginning and lightly published writers to talk about the publishing industry and current projects. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Author R.A. Salvatore - Reading, discussion and signing of “Archmage,” the first book in the “Homecoming” series. Salvatore is a New York Times best-selling author and writer of the popular fantasy series “The Legend of Drizzt.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Idaho Writers League - John Gessner will present “From Script to Book.” Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 262-4833.
Books are Fun Fundraiser - Items for all ages at discounted prices. Benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank. Open to the public. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rock Pointe East, lobby, 1313 N. Atlantic Ave. (509) 953-3246.
Night at the Library - Learn more about becoming a Friends of the Spokane County Library District member. Event features readings by local authors Sharma Shields, Cindy Hval, Bruce Holbert, Laura Read, Shawn Vestal and Maya Jewell Zeller. The emcee for the event is Kris Crocker. Reservations required to friends@scld.org or by phone. Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. Free. (509) 893-8233.
Author Luis Montano - Reading, discussion and signing of the local poet’s debut collection, “The Long Place.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Author Kent Meyers - A reading and signing event with the award-winning writer. Meyers is the recipient of an NEA Fellowship and the author of “The River Warren,” “The Work of Wolves,” “Twisted Tree,” “Light In the Crossing” and “The Witness Of Combines.” His fiction and essays have appeared in The Georgia Review, The Southern Review, The Sonora Review, The New England Review and more. Part of the Distinguished Visiting Writer series. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Bruce M. Pitman Center, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow. Free. (208) 885-6156.
Author Jess Steven Hughes - Signing copies of his exciting historical novels, “The Wolf of Britannia, Part I & II,” set in ancient and Celtic Britain. Friday, 3 p.m., Hastings Books South, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342.
Author Jennie E. Johnson - Reading, discussion and signing of “Wake Up Call 911,” a book about taking care of your heart. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.
Author Judy Schachner - Presentation and signing of her new book “Dewey Bob.” It is the sweet story of a raccoon who is perfectly happy to spend his days creating art out of trash. Saturday, 10 a.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $3/adult; free/children. (509) 227-7638.
Mudgy & Millie Birthday Celebration - Marking the seventh birthday for the library’s famous moose and mouse. Includes a reading of the “Mudgy & Millie” story, book signing by author Susan Nipp, a special appearance by Mudgy Moose and Millie Mouse, a sing-along of the “Mudgy & Millie Song” and birthday cake. All proceeds benefit the Library Foundation. Saturday, 11 a.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.
Author Niki Breeser Tschirgi - Book signing of her memoir, “Growing Up Alaska,” sharing her unique childhood of growing up in the interior of Alaska in the 1980s. Saturday, 4-8 p.m., Hastings Books South, 2512 E. 29th Ave. (509) 535-4342.