Literary Calendar

Around the World in 80 Books Reading Challenge – For this online reading challenge, include three reviews adding something you learned about another county. All ages are welcome to join the challenge by downloading the Beanstack Reading Tracker App or visiting whitcolib.org/beanstack. See a list of suggestions for library books set all around the world by visiting bit.ly/3hLrH1a. For questions, please contact us at Whitman County Library at (509) 397-4366 or info@whitcolib.org.

Drop in and Write – Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

Poetry Workshop with Mark Anderson – Explore a topic of poetry, learn to read and write poetry with generative exercises and sharing with constructive feedback. Every third Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 930-1876.

Mystery/Thriller Book Group – The group will be meeting via Zoom to vote for the 2023 selections. There is no book this month. For more information, visit bit.ly/3HCxJvQ. Thursday, noon-1 p.m.

Book Giveaway – Celebrate Jólabókaflóð with the library and pick up a free, gift-wrapped book any time before Friday. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.