Literary Calendar

Nature Storytime – Engage in stories and activities designed to spark curiosity about the natural world. Available at various libraries. Ages 3–5 and their families. Tuesday-July 26, 10 a.m. Free.

Outdoor Storytime – Join Miss Delaney outside on the lawn behind the Children’s Library for stories and songs. For ages five and under. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Paws to Read – A program to help young readers build their confidence by reading the “Meadow, the dog!” Monday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Scribbler’s Society Virtual Writing Club – Writers of all ages meet via Zoom to write, edit drafts and take part in critique sessions. Email Lindsay Moore at lmoore@cdalibrary.org to register. Monday, 3-4 p.m. Free. (208) 769-2315.

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.

Virtual Storytime – A virtual storytime for preschoolers held on Zoom. Visit events.spokanelibrary.org/events to register. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-10:30 a.m. Presented by Spokane Public Library. Free.

Camp Read-a-Rama in the Park – Read and explore children’s books during camp, for children entering grades second-fifth. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free.

Wonder Wednesdays – A virtual storytime featuring books about imagination, creativity, adventure and exploration. Visit cdalibrary.com/library-events for the Zoom link. Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Author Talk with David Allen – Discuss David Allen’s, “Getting Things Done” with an opportunity to ask questions of the author. Virtual event. For more information and to register for author talks and future events, visit scld.org/authors-series. July 14, 9-10 a.m. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Camp Read-a-Rama in the Park – Read and explore children’s books during camp, for children entering grades second-fifth. July 14, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Valley Mission Park, 11123 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free.

Author Jess Walter – Evening with Jess Walter, one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier writers to discuss his new book, “Angel of Rome” at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library fundraiser. Event includes complimentary desserts and Bakery by the Lake will offer wine and beer to purchase along with a variety of raffle items. Purchase tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5405269. July 14, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $40. (208) 769-2315.

Story Time at the Carrousel – An early literacy activity to engage the imagination with stories, songs and preschool activities. In the Looff Carrousel party room every third Friday, 11 a.m. $1 Carrousel rides offered to those who attend. Recommended for ages two-five. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. Free. (509) 625-6601.